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The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict is a weekly fix for all things stationery. Pens, pencils, paper, ink – you name it, and Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley are into it. Join as they geek out over the analog tools they love so dearly. Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.

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606: It's Orange Obviously Mar 13, 2024

Show notes

This episode is full of surprises, the biggest of which is Brad going back on everything he ever said about international paper standards. We also break down the Uni-ball Pen Bracket, and get to the real surprise in the last segment of the show.

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The Uni-Ball Bracket

Uni-Ball Bracket Round 2

I Need A Pen Store

A Pen Addict’s Watch? The Nodus Sector Dive GMT - Pen Addict Edition — The Pen Addict

Sector Dive GMT – The Pen Addict Edition (50% Deposit) — Nodus Watches

605: Real Journalism Happens in Memes Mar 06, 2024

Show notes

Mitsubishi Pencil Co. buys Lamy. Dark Lilac lands in the New York Times. Memes are where you find the true details. What is this timeline we are living in, and how fun is it?

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The Mitsubishi Pencil Company acquires LAMY, aiming to lead the company and brand into the future – LAMY Press Release

The Mitsubishi Pencil Company acquires LAMY, aiming to lead the company and brand into the future

Stationery 🍕

Lamy’s Reintroduction of Dark Lilac Ink Sparks Controversy - The New York Times

Here it is, the latest (possibly final?) instalment on this subject! – Fountain Pen Memes – Instagram

Pentel Floatune Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict #574: Smells Fuzzy - Relay FM

We made it to Antarctica!!! – Pen Addict – Instagram

Nock Co. - Hightower 3+1 Case in Midnight Blue/Foliage Grey — The Clicky Post

604: Hi Cliff Feb 28, 2024

Show notes

Can we finally put the Lamy Dark Lilac saga to rest? One can hope. Brad does have all of the new Safari releases on hand and gives his first impressions, plus he and Myke do a full draft of Pilot Iroshizuku inks.

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What is Rawe Ceek?

We Visited Red Bull Racing! - The Backmarkers - YouTube

Lamy Drama Part 1 – 'How it Began' – Instagram

Lamy Drama Part 2 – 'So Exciting' – Instagram

Lamy Drama Part 3 – 'Oops' – Instagram

Otto Hutt Design 03 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Waldmann Fountain Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

IKKAKU by Nahvalur Gradient Urushi Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Aurora Optima Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Keith M. (@randomthinks) – Instagram

I Bought All Of The 2024 Lamy Safari Special Editions - Pen Addict YouTube

Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy Special Edition Safari Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy Special Edition Safari Ballpoint Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy Special Edition Bottled Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Pilot Namiki Iroshizuku Bottled Ink (50ml) Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

603: Do Not Attribute to Malice That Which Could Be Attributed to Other People Not Caring as Much as You Do About That One Hyper Specific Thing Feb 21, 2024

Show notes

But is it really Dark Lilac? Brad and Myke try to sort out what Lamy is up to, which is a sisyphean task. That doesn’t stop them, nor does it stop Brad from a temporary Sailor moratorium lifting. The Ninja’s did it!

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LAMY T52 | LAMY Shop

Lamy Special Edition Bottled Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Ink Review #164: Lamy Dark Lilac — Mountain of Ink

Fountain Pen Pharmacist

Fountain Pen Pharmacist – Instagram

Ninja Fountain Pen | Sailor Pen

Ninja Fountain Pen (More Images) | Sailor Pen

Smoothie Fountain Pen | Sailor Pen

Iris Nebula Fountain Pen | Sailor Pen

Maruman Mnemosyne Hardcover – Instagram

Kaweco Apricot Pearl – Instagram

Kazari Kanagu Fountain Pen - (Orchid) – YSTUDIO

YAKIHAKU Fountain Pen – YSTUDIO

Tamenuri Launch – Esterbrook Pens

Esterbrook Tamenuri – Instagram

Japan Blue Professional Gear Fountain Pen | Wancher Pen

602: Am I Seeing What I Think I'm Seeing? Feb 13, 2024

Show notes

Myke and his face computer are back behind the mic this week, with travel updates from both he and Brad. They also catch up on Brad’s Kickstarter backings, Lamy Safari SE release dates, and an interesting release from Nahvalur.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.

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The Pen Addict #601: Figboot Battle Royale - Relay FM

Quite the day so far. – Instagram

Kinokuniya USA

Atlanta Pen Show

Celebrate Relay's 10th Anniversary in London! — Relay FM

Stationery Fest 2024

San Francisco International Pen Show

The Pen Addict #599: When Clip Why Clip Where Clip - Relay FM

Nova Titanium Pocket Pen by namisu — Kickstarter

BOLT: Titanium Retractable Fountain Pen by ENSSO — Kickstarter

USA Fountain EDC - Ultem™ 1000 by chadwick parker & joe huang — Kickstarter

Meet Your Maker: Rich Paul, River City Pen Company — The Pen Addict

Meet Your Maker: Bart Conner, Zodiac Pen Company — The Pen Addict

All the limited LAMY Safari models – Instagram

LAMY Product Range Additions – Instagram

Why can’t I buy a refillable version of my favorite pen in the US? - The Verge

Pilot BegreeN V7 Hi-Tecpoint Rollerball - Medium - Black Refill

Pilot BegreeN G2 07 Gel Rollerball Pen Medium Pen and Refill Pack Blac

IKKAKU by Nahvalur Gradient Urushi Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Products – Nahvalur

London Spring Pen Show

601: Figboot Battle Royale Feb 07, 2024

Show notes

Brad is joined this week by David Parker, better known in the stationery world as Figboot on Pens. It’s been over four years since he last joined the show, so we had a lot to catch up on, including his next fountain pen collaboration.

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Figboot on Pens YouTube

Figboot on Instagram

Figboot website

Penn & Teller Magic Trick

The Retractable Ensso Bolt

Parker Ingenuity

Pen Company Battle Royale

Radius + Figboot Blue Flame

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600: You're Stuck With Us Jan 30, 2024

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You’ve made it this far, and it still feels like the beginning. That’s a good place to be! Brad and Myke reminisce about the past, and look into the future in this week’s episode.

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The Pen Addict #1: Glossary - Relay FM

Kickstarter - Wikipedia

Omega X Swatch – MoonSwatch collection

599: When Clip Why Clip Where Clip Jan 24, 2024

Show notes

Brad and Myke are filled with Orange Delight about AI in the analog space. We discuss that, plus take a look at several new stationary Kickstarters that recently launched.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
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News: M200 Orange Delight Special Edition « The Pelikan's Perch

Pelikan Special Edit. Classic M200 Orange Delight Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

AI in the Pen Community - The Well-Appointed Desk

Ferris Wheel Press 2024 Limited Edition Aurorealis 38ml Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

AI in the Pen Community - The Well-Appointed Desk

Ferris Wheel Press 2024 Limited Edition Aurorealis 38ml Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Ferris Wheel Press - Aurorealis - 2024 Limited Edition – Yoseka Stationery

Ferris Wheel Press 2024 Limited Edition Fountain Pen Ink 38ml Auroreal – Cult Pens

Joey Feldman (@joeyfeldmanartist) – Instagram

Joey's Sneaker Video

Nova Titanium Pocket Pen by namisu — Kickstarter

USA Fountain EDC - Ultem™ 1000 by chadwick parker & joe huang — Kickstarter

BOLT: Titanium Retractable Fountain Pen by ENSSO — Kickstarter

The Retractable Ensso Bolt - YouTube

Namisu Pulsar Polycarbonate Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

598: Big Pen + Big Nib = Big Price Jan 17, 2024

Show notes

What are we using? What is Brad buying? Are you keeping up with your Burn Book? We answer all of these questions in this week’s episode.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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reMarkable

Strategic Paper Replacement: Adventures in E-Ink, Part I (The Physical Writing Experience) — The Gentleman Stationer

Mac Power Users #652: Where Does the iPad Fit? - Relay FM

Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Sailor Kingdom Note "fungi Series" Mycena Pura - The Fountain Pen Network

Sailor Pro Gear Mikkabi Mandarin Orange – BUNGUBOX

OMAS Violet Ink - 62 ml Bottle | JetPens

TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

OMAS Fountain Pen Ink - 62 ml - Sepia | JetPens

Mark One – Studio Neat

Keepbook – Studio Neat

Finished my first Deadball game – Pen Addict – Instagram

Pen Type-C – CW&T

Sailor 1911 Large Wicked Witch of the West Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

P.W. Akkerman #28 Hofkwartier Groen Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

8-Bit - Tactile Turn, Spring 2023

Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand

The Erasable Podcast

Episode 206: All Reachers Great and Small | The Erasable Podcast

Moterm Planner Cover

Gfeller Leather Casemakers

Mean Girls x G2 - YouTube

Amazon – Pilot G2 Mean Girls Set

Unlock the Secrets of Alchemy with Alchemist Ink by Dominant Industry — Kickstarter

Dominant Industry Inks & Fountain Pen Accessories | PenChalet.com

Tohma Pens

Hachidori 55 Honey Tortoise Type C - Tohma Pens - Instagram

Makar Tools – Instagram

Scribo Pen

597: All I Can Think About Is Vibe Jan 10, 2024

Show notes

The new year brings new product teases, and we got hints about one of our favorites this week. Brad is excited about the upcoming Lamy Safari, a new Retro 51, and gives his initial thoughts on the just released Studio Neat Keepbook.

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Penedex on the App Store

Fountain Pen Companion

New Limited Edition Lamy pens. Pink Cliff and Violet Blackberry – Cult Pens – Instagram

Full image of new LAMY colours

Keepbook – Studio Neat

Deadball — W.M. Akers

Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM

Retro 51 Day and Night – Instagram

The Pen Addict #497: Here's My Desk Computer, Here's My Desk Cup - Relay FM

365 Days of Ink! 2023 Review! – pens.paper.plans – Instagram

How Many Pens Can Girologio Cases Hold? All Of Them. — The Pen Addict

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