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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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596: Frixion Dots Jan 03, 2024

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New year, new Theme! Myke and Brad discuss their themes for 2024, and it will come as no surprise that it involves a lot of stationery.

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.
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Cortex #150: 2024 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

The Theme System

Cortex Brand on Instagram

Brad's Micro Blog

Crucial Tracks

PenAddict’s Music Profile | Last.fm

Pilot Korea on Instagram

FriXion Waai | Instagram

Hobonichi 5-Year Techo Lineup - Hobonichi Techo 2024

Plotter Narrow

Field Notes

William Hannah

We Got Robbed – Wonder Pens

Lamy Mix and Match Teaser – Instagram

Scription: Scription Chronodex Weekly Planner Jan - Jun 2024 Released

595: I Have My Junior Ranger Stamp Dec 20, 2023

Show notes

Myke is back from … college? Yes, Myke was expanding his brainpower last week, but most importantly, he had to go school supply shopping. That’s the focus of this week’s episode, along with a few product updates from Brad’s desk.

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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The Pen Addict #594: My Bank Account Is Sick - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #500: Pens! - Relay FM

Cortex #150: 2024 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

The Theme System

Daler-Rowney Graphic Series Layout Pad A4

Copic MultiLiner SP Drawing Pen

Prismalo® Water-Soluble Colour Pencils | Caran d'Ache

MONO Zero Precision Round Tip Eraser, Refillable | Tombow

Midori Multi-Ruler 30cm

Precision Knife - Ceramic Craft Blade | Slice – Slice UK

Ceramic Scissors (Small) | Slice – Slice UK

Mark Three – Studio Neat

The Cortex Mark One Pen

Platinum 3776 Century Nice Lilas Review — The Pen Addict

Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand

Uni-ball One F Gel Pens | JetPens

Platinum 3776 Sands of Komodo Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Meet Your Maker – Tim Cullen, Hooligan Georgia — The Pen Addict

California Pen Show

KODAK STEP

The Paper Mind Passepied Cream Hardcover Notebook For Fountain Pens

The Paper Mind Passepied Cream Hardcover Notebook For Fountain Pens

The Paper Mind Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

Sidekick Calendar Companion

Spoke Pencil Model 6 – Spoke Design

594: My Bank Account Is Sick Dec 13, 2023

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Brad is joined this week by Arielle Fragassi, aka ToastyTreat to discuss her recent trip to Japan. There was food, friends, and fun, but most importantly, there was stationery. Time to plan a trip!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box.
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
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.

Guest Starring:

Arielle Fragassi

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Arielle Toasty Fragassi (@toastytreat) – Instagram

toastytreat - Twitch

Bungujoshi

Itoya

Watercolors – Hobein

Plotter USA

Ancora

Cute Things from Japan

Traveler's Factory

The Superior Labor

The Gundam Base

Kurashiki - Wikipedia

Tono and Lims

593: You know, Wisky Dec 05, 2023

Show notes

It’s the Battle of the Abs this week! No, not Brad and Myke, but between our good friends at Montegrappa and Graf von Faber Castell. They also discuss Wisky, a possible rename of the Pilot Explorer, and Brad stationery preps for vacation.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
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Kaweco Perkeo Infrared Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Wisky Capless – Threads

Pilot's 2023 Japan LE Capless, coming December 16th – @fudefan – Threads

Pilot Explorer Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

New Pilot Explorer – Pilot – Instagram

The Juicy Broads Weekly LIVE with Vanessa & Lori! - YouTube

Time with Tata - YouTube

Sidekick Calendar Companion

The Pen Addict #386: Massive Massive Mistake - Relay FM

Graf von Faber-Castell - Pen of the Year 2020 Sparta

Montegrappa - Gladiator

105 fountain pens mark 105 BCE: the year the Gladiator Games premiered as a public spectacle. For our new Warriors Series edition, Rome’s… – Instagram

Psychedelic Desk Mat — Enigma Stationery

Field Notes | Group Eleven

Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pen in Cerakote® Elite Navy Blue wit - Goldspot Pens

Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pens - Bullet Space Pens

Kuretake ZIG Cartoonist Mangaka Outline Pen - 05 - Black | JetPens

592: Holiday Gift Guide 2023 Nov 29, 2023

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Brad is joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk to help out with all of your holiday stationery needs. Or maybe they just shop for themselves instead.

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.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.

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591: I'm Thankful for Ballpoint Pens Nov 22, 2023

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It’s Thanksgiving week in the US, and Brad wonders “What stationary are we thankful for?” He and Myke discuss that, why there aren’t more interesting ink cartridge sampler packs, and the next pen Brad must have.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box.
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.

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Kaweco ART Sport Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kaweco ART Sport Review — The Pen Addict

Pen Chalet Holiday Gift Guide 2023

TWSBI ECO Cream and Rose Gold – Instagram

A Gathering of Curiosities

Pen frustration, pen magic — A Gathering of Curiosities

Uni Jetstream x Karimoku – Instagram

YSTUDIO Ocean Sustainable Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict

YSTUDIO Ocean Sustainable Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pineider - Ink Cartridges Blue

Kaweco Cartridge 10 colors – Vanness

Diamine Mixed Ink Set - 20 Cartridges | JetPens

Cortex Brand (@cortexbrand) – Instagram

Spoke Design

Spoke Design (@spokedesign) – Instagram

590: Writing With the Theme of Writing Nov 15, 2023

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The Uni Kuru Toga Dive is launching a new color. Will you be able to get one? One can only hope! Brad also brings up a new-to-him pen, which Myke quickly derails into madness.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
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.
ShipStation: Set your business up for holiday season success. Get a FREE 60-day trial.

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Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand

Uni Kuru Toga Dive Purple Iridescent – Instagram

Uni Kuru Toga Dive Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Inky Rocks - YouTube

Tokyo Pen Show Haul - Inky Rocks - YouTube

Alesa (@inky.rocks) – Instagram

S.T. Dupont Defi Millennium Stealth Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

S.T. Dupont Defi Millennium Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Aurora Vintage Duo-cart Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

S.T. Dupont Declaration of Independence Limited Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

S.T. Dupont Lighters Accessories – Pen Chalet

S.T. Dupont Declaration of Independence Limited Edition Line 2 Lighters – Pen Chalet

Mike’s Pen Fun Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Montblanc 149 / 146 Complete Disassembly - YouTube

Montblanc Service Guide

New Kinokuniya location Opening in Georgia — Kinokuniya USA

Sakura Pigma Holder Review — The Pen Addict

589: 1 2 3 4 Inks Nov 08, 2023

Show notes

Brad is back from Fountain Pen Day at Atlas Stationers, and, to the shock of no one, has a lot to discuss.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
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As the maker of the G2, America's number one selling gel pen, we're THRILLED to introduce the NEW G2 Edge, the ultimate in high-performance… | Instagram

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) – Instagram

Brad's Drop Kick Shipping – Instagram

Fountain Pen Day Live Podcast – Atlas Stationers – YouTube

2024 Midori Hibino Diary (Blue Green) — Enigma Stationery

@idipbananasintocoffee’s Substack

@idipbananasintocoffee – Instagram

Brad's Otto Hutt Design 03 – Instagram

Atlas Exclusives | Atlas Stationers

Esterbrook 2GO Cup – Esterbrook Pens

Caran d'Ache Keith Haring A5 Notebook - Dot | Atlas Stationers

Otto Hutt Design 03 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

588: Thick Paper Means Fountain Pens Work Nov 01, 2023

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It’s Horror Story time! Did Brad have a nightmare with Platinum Chou Kuro? He goes over his latest review, and gets ready for Fountain Pen Day.

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.
Retro 51: Life's too short to carry an ugly pen. Shop now and use the code PAJOLLY for a special treat with your shipment.

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Platinum Chou Kuro Black Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Vantablack - Wikipedia

Ungeniused #191: Vantablack - Relay FM

Messes were made. #penaddict | Instagram

Inkxplorations

An Inky Survey - Please Fill Out! — The Pen Addict

Fountain Pen Day

Atlas Stationers

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram

Alex's Vanishing Point

587: I’m Not in a Month Long Meeting Oct 25, 2023

Show notes

How many different notebooks do you use in a single day? Brad dissects some interesting poll results, creates a business meeting stationary kit, and dips his toes into the world of fude nibs.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box.
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.

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Brad's Notebook Poll

Pen Type-B – CW&T

55 66 88 by CW&T by cw&t — Kickstarter

Meet Your Maker: Ben Stewart, Mayfair Pens — The Pen Addict

Mayfair Pen Company

Sailor Dipton Ink & Hocoro Dip Pens – Pen Chalet

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram photos and videos

My Fountain Pen Education: Nakaya Naka-Ai Writer Ao-Tamenuri — The Pen Addict

Blackwing 602 Pencils (12 pack)

Sinclair Model R

The Cortex Brand Mark One

Mark Three – Studio Neat

Sidekick Notepad

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