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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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586: Only 19,996 to Go Oct 18, 2023

Show notes

The Business Boys are back at it this week, with updates from both Brad and Myke on what they are working on. They also tackle a stationary thought experiment.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Spoke Design

Spoke Roady / Model 2 – Spoke Design

Roady / Groove Poly Blaze – Spoke Design

Roady XL / Groove Blaze Shiny Titanium – Spoke Design

Roady XL / Groove Black Shiny Titanium – Spoke Design

Fountain Pen Pharmacist

Cortex Brand

Samalpert's Post on Instagram

Roady / Groove Poly Blaze – Spoke Design

Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict

The Superior Labor Leather Pen and Wallet Case - Light Brown – Wonder Pens

The Cortex Mark One

Mark Three – Studio Neat

Gourmet Pens: Platinum #3776 Urushi Raden Galaxy Starlight Fountain Pen

Sinclair Model R

585: No, Not That One Oct 11, 2023

Show notes

The London Pen Show this past weekend was epic, and neither Brad or Myke were there to witness it. Myke has already added the next show in the Spring to his calendar. Brad also discusses pen cleaning, and gives a Top 100 update.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Enigma Stationery: Now accepting pre-orders for Inkvent 2023. Shop online with code PENADDICT for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $40 or more.

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UK Pen Shows

John Foye (@stjohnspens) • Instagram

Sean (@londonpenco) • Instagram

Penultimate Dave (@penultimatedave) • Instagram

Toyooka @ The London Pen Show

Luer Syringe Pen Cleaning Tool System | Schon DSGN

Brad using the Schon DSGN Luer - YouTube

Bleistift - Any old pencil won't do

LAMY 2000 – Set / DEMAG - Bleistift

The Pen Addict Membership

18 of the first 20 pens in the #PA100 – Pen Addict – Instagram

My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict

Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with FA Nib: A Review — The Pen Addict

Namiki Yukari Maki-e Fountain Pen - Milky Way - The Goulet Pen Company

Nakaya Portable

Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

584: That Tube Needs a Home Oct 04, 2023

Show notes

Every tube deserves a home. Brad welcomes Myke back to the show, only to be told where to put his pen tubes. That’s right, Myke gets his payback on Brad’s desk tour!

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 PABOO for a special treat with your shipment.

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Relay FM for St. Jude

The Pen Addict #583: The Soft Stuff - Relay FM

The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude is a Wrap - Thank You! — The Pen Addict

Podcastathon 2023 (Part 1) - YouTube

Podcastathon 2023 (Part 2) - YouTube

Brad's Desk Tour for Relay FM and St. Jude - YouTube

Brad's Product Piles – Instagram

Fountainpen Box 100 | Toyooka Craft Co

SCUF Custom Controllers

Analog Office

Fountain Pen Day

Atlas Stationers

NFP Design Block 6 Pen Box Review — The Pen Addict

NFP Design

Ink Review #2345: Platinum Chou Kuro — Mountain of Ink

Brad's Instagram

583: The Soft Stuff Sep 27, 2023

Show notes

This week, Brad is joined by correctly-spelled Mike, the one and only Mike Matteson from Inkdependence. We discuss his recent YouTube milestone, his local Pelikan Hub, some of his favorite inks, and what makes for a great pen show experience.

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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Guest Starring:

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Inkdependence!

Mike Matteson - YouTube

Inkdependence Store

The Pen Addict #234: Temperamental Little Beast - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #364: Transitional Area of Doom - Relay FM

Ranking 15 Pilot Fountain Pen Nibs — The Pen Addict

The Pilot Custom Heritage 912 Fountain Pen: The Full Set! - YouTube

Pelikan Hubs

Sailor's Yurameku Inks: 2nd Edition Full Set Overview! - YouTube

Kobe Onomatopoeia Ink pukapuka

Color Traveler Saijo Red Brick Chimney Ink

Diamine Green Edition Chameleon Ink - Solar Storm

Enigma Exclusive - Vinta Inks Enigma (Palaisipan) 2023 (Shimmer) — Enigma Stationery

BENU Euphoria Sundae by the Pool by Erick Gama Fountain Pen | EndlessPens

NAGASAWA Silhouette Fountain

Diplomat Excellence A+ Fountain Pens

Esterbrook Model J Fountain Pens

582: Fried Egg Jellyfish Sep 20, 2023

Show notes

All of the ASK TPA! Ok, maybe not all of it, but Brad and Myke dig into the mailbag and answer your questions. Keep them coming!

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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Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today

Planners - LEUCHTTURM1917

Stalogy 365 Days Notebook (B6) – The Journal Shop

Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery

Review: Pilot Penmanship Fountain Pen — The Pen Addict

Sailor Compass 1911 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Platinum Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pilot Custom Heritage 91 Fountain Pen Black

Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

The Epic Refill Reference Guide: Rollerball, Gel and Ballpoints - The Well-Appointed Desk

Gelly Roll Classic 06 Pen

Amazon: Kokuyo B5 KB Paper

TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor 1911S SE Jellyfish Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

581: A Wand, a Skull, and Two Octopuses Sep 13, 2023

Show notes

Brad is back from Orlando, but did he even go to the pen show? Apparently yes, but he returned with an unexpected haul.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Enigma Stationery: Introducing the Palaisipan ink. Shop online with code PENADDICT for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $40 or more.

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Relay FM for St. Jude - Donation Today

Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude, Update One — The Pen Addict

Sidekick Notepad – Cortex Brand

Panobook – Studio Neat

Special Edition #3 - The Enigma — Enigma Stationery

Kasama (@kasamaph) – Instagram

Nib Grinder

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

eboya – Instagram

Mike It Work - Nib Repair and Adjustment

Papier Plume x Tony Hollums - Rebirth Fountain Pen Ink

Life Noble Book A5 Black

Enigma Exclusive - Vinta Inks Enigma (Palaisipan) 2023 (Shimmer) — Enigma Stationery

Toni Palumbo / Feed Your Creativity – Instagram

Clare Masa – Instagram

Lori Tata – Instagram

Orlando Pen Show

Great moments from the 2nd Annual Esterbrook Orlando Golf Tournament Special Classic – Instagram

T Wyitt Carlile – Instagram

Nikki Harris – Instagram

Third House Inks – Instagram

Abigail Markov – Maverick Pens – Instagram

Stratified – Maverick Pens – Instagram

BelloLeathers - Etsy UK

Jon & Abbie Lewis – Instagram

Dominant Industry Takasago Fountain Pen Notebook - Blank

Banzai Bag

London Pen Co.

580: You're Going to Regret All of This Sep 06, 2023

Show notes

The Raffle for St. Jude is now live on The Pen Addict, and wow, do we have the goods! Brad and Myke discuss all of the amazing community participation so far, and look forward to what is next. Brad also prepares for the Orlando Pen Show, but not before they discuss a Kickstarter resurrection neither of them wanted to see.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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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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The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude is Underway! — The Pen Addict

Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today

Mark One – Studio Neat

Desk Tour + The Keyboard That Changed My Mind – Mode Tempo Preview - Myke Hurley - YouTube

Bungubox “The Little Witch” AL Sport

Colorpik Pen : Copy And Draw With 16 Million Colors by COLORPIK — Kickstarter

The Pen Addict #400: Pen Addict 101 - Relay FM

Colorpik Pen Test in 5 Colors - YouTube

The Pen Addict #480: An Approximation of a Color - Relay FM

Scribble Ink Pen Unboxing - YouTube

Cheryl Lindo Jones

30 Days, 30 Inks: Day 1 —Cheryl Lindo Jones

Orlando Pen Show

London Pen Co.

Abigail Markov

Little Pen Designs

Platinum 3776 Sands of Komodo Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

579: You Should Not Buy This Nib Aug 30, 2023

Show notes

The highly anticipated Pilot nib ranking finally happens on this episode, with Brad counting down from number 15 to his favorite nib in the top spot. Which ones should you buy, and which should you avoid? Brad writes it all out on this episode.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Retro 51: Life's too short to carry an ugly pen.

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Hobonichi Capless Fountain Pen Extra Fine / Fine - Hobonichi Techo 2024

Jacob Pawloski (@madsciencepencompany) – Instagram

Meet Your Maker: Jacob Pawloski, Mad Science Pen Company — The Pen Addict

Pentel Smash Q1005 - Started 2023 Limited - 0.5mm – Yoseka Stationery

Pentel Smash Q1003 - Started 2023 Limited - 0.3mm – Yoseka Stationery

Ocean – YSTUDIO

Schon Design – Black

Schon Design – Funfetti

Pan Am® - Clipper Retro Rollerball — Retro 1951

Ranking 15 Pilot Fountain Pen Nibs — The Pen Addict

578: Business Crush It Vibes Aug 23, 2023

Show notes

It’s San Francisco Pen Show week, and Brad has all the FOMO. He goes through his “If he were there” shopping list, looks at the new Kaweco EBONIT Sport, and finally begins testing 15 different Pilot nibs.

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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Get It On (T. Rex song) - Wikipedia

Battersea Power Station - Wikipedia

Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza - Hackney Empire

San Francisco International Pen Show

Exhibitors – San Francisco International Pen Show

Bungubox

Cute Things from Japan

Eboya

eboya – Instagram

Atelier Lusso

Musubi

Skogsy Pens

Stylo Art

Yamamoto Paper

Classes (tuition based) – San Francisco International Pen Show

eboya pen examples – Instagram

SNS Collective

Kaweco Ebonit Sport – Instagram

Ebonite - Wikipedia

YOSEKALAB Two-Month Weekly Planner – Yoseka Stationery

How I Made 147 Ink Samples — The Pen Addict

Pen Review: Pilot Custom 912 Waverly Nib - The Well-Appointed Desk

The Pen Addict - YouTube

577: They’re Generally Covered in Ink Aug 16, 2023

Show notes

Brad and Myke break down a slew of new products this week, which include a classic notebook maker, and a brand new one. They also give out a few tips for the upcoming San Francisco Pen Show.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Enigma Stationery: Introducing Special Edition #8: Fogged In. Available at the San Francisco Pen Show August 25-27. Shop online with code PENADDICT for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $40 or more.

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Kanilea Pen Co.

Hawaii Community Foundation

Hello Tello Studio Pen Collaboration – Instagram

Pens By Pasquale Maui Fundraiser Pen

Seigaiha Collection – Rickshaw Bags

Diary Refills - Plotter USA

Disney 100 Capless – Itoya

The fog has cleared…Special Edition 8: Fogged In is available now. Limited online pre-sale is live. 10 pens available today with the rest… | Instagram

Bokumondoh

Urushi Studio BOKUMONDOH (@bokumondoh) • Instagram

Field Notes | Foiled Again

Ajoto Pocket Paper • Notebooks & Covers by AJOTO — Kickstarter

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