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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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Latest Episodes:

726: Blue Refill Hotdog Jul 23, 2026

Show notes

Top 10 Pen, Part Deux! Not really, but some slight adjustments were made, plus new Top 10 lists were considered. Brad also has the new LAMY Safaris in hand, and Kaweco is getting prepped for a big Summer.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kaleidocraft: Playful stationery and functional goods. Get 15% off and an exclusive Pen Addict washi insert with code penaddict.
Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off.

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Stationery Fest

If I Can Only Keep 10 Pens — Spin the Compass

Washi Wallet: Portable Washi Tape Holder & Organizer – Kaleidocraft Prints

Breakroom Chronicles – Instagram

Uni-ball One P + ZENTO Refill Set — G Irogami Limited Edition

Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

A Bizness Day Planner Sticker Sheet | Enigma Stationery

Robot Dance Battle | Enigma Stationery

Zento | Enigma Stationery

⁣Lunar Sport – Kaweco

Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen Iridescent Pearl – Kaweco

⁣Collection Fountain Marble Ocean – Kaweco

Kaweco Sport Collection Marble Ocean | Stilo&Stile

Pilot Metropolitan Limited Edition – Instagram

Dominant Industry Keyno Stay.tionery Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

725: I Will Admit When I'm Wrong But I'm Not Jul 16, 2026

Show notes

Brad and Myke took the 10 Fountain Pen Challenge this week, so tune in to hear what they would keep, and how difficult this proved to be! They also discuss ANOTHER LAMY Safari release, and stunning ne Field Notes.

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: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.

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Stationery Fest

Brad's 🌭 – Instagram

Lamy Meteorite and Meteora – Pen Chalet

Maurice Moves - YouTube

Field Notes | Paletas

If I Could Only Keep 10 Fountain Pens… – Inky Imaginings

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

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

The Anatomy of a Stacked Nib – Tokyo Station Pens

Lamy Safari White Red Clip Fountain Pen | eBay

My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot M90 Limited Edition — The Pen Addict

Namiki Yukari Milky Way

Sailor King of Pen Royal Tangerine | Fountain Pen Quest

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

Japan Blue Fountain Pen | Wancher

Nakaya Portable Cigar Ao-tamenuri Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Haleakala Silhouette Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Kyoku haku | Pen Chalet

Kyoku haku Pen Carrying Cases Accessories – Pen Chalet

Diplomat Aero Rhomb Flame Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

NAKAYA Cigar Piccolo Kikyo

Platinum 3776 Nice Lavende - Pen Chalet

Pilot Custom 845 Urushi Fountain Pen Vermilion Red Ebonite

Sailor Pro Gear - Orange — The Clicky Post

Pilot Vanishing Point/Capless Fountain Pens - A Quick Comparison — The Pen Addict

History of BUNGUBOX Original Fountain Pen

Pen Review: Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with PO Nib — The Gentleman Stationer

724: Hotdog on a Ring Jul 09, 2026

Show notes

Brad has many new products to discuss this week, including the uniball &knot pen that has him thoroughly confused.

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: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off.

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Sailor Que Será Erasable Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict

ISOT Award-Winning Products

Maruman Spiral Note

Refill Maker - CARL

Sun-Star Stickyle

Ballsign iD Single

Sonic Digi-tox The Routine Time Locker

This is the best fountain pen accessory AND it only costs $1 – Extra Fine Writing

Uniball &knot Ballpoint Point

uniball™ &knot with Jetstream SXR-80-05 Ink, Ballpoint Pen

Perfect Travel Pen or Pricey Novelty? Uniball's new &knot - fudefan - YouTube

The Most Hyped Pen in Japan Just Got a Multi-Pen Upgrade - fudefan - YouTube

The Zento Signature Craze: First Look at Uniball's Highly Sought-After New Rollerball - fudefan - YouTube

Matome Collection

Ikimasho - Craft Indigo — Matome Collection

Keyno Stay.tionery 001 Serenity Fountain Pens

Journals & Diaries | Enigma Stationery

LAMY M17 Jetstream Ballpoint Pen Refill - EF (0.5 mm) - Black | Enigma Stationery

If I Could Only Keep 10 Fountain Pens… – Inky Imaginings

If I Could Only Keep 10 Fountain Pens… – The Well-Appointed Desk

If I could only keep 10 fountain pens – The Well-Appointed Desk

723: I Bet the Paper Is Terrible Jul 02, 2026

Show notes

Brad is back from the St. Louis Pen Show with many tales to tell. Also pens, and quite the interesting notebook. And Myke joins the Zento club!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off

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St. Louis Pen Show 2026

King Brad – Instagram

Pilot 2026 Limited Edition Vanishing Point Golden Journe Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Nahvalur (Narwhal) Fireworks Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Benu Hand Painted Talisman Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Keyno Stay.tionery 001 Serenity Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

D² Arts

Tordre - Glow Stix Fountain Pens – D Squared Arts

Nwt Gucci Red And Blue Geometric Notebook | Poshmark

New York Stationery Fest

The Stationer

2026 Dutch Pen Show Recap — The Pen Addict

My ✨ Most Intentional ✨ Pen Show Haul Yet? • First Dutch Pen Show Experience - YouTube

Sailor Que Será Ballpoint Pen - 0.8mm – Yoseka Stationery

722: St. Louis Pen Show Preview, Featuring Ana Reinert! Jun 25, 2026

Show notes

It’s St. Louis Pen Show time! Brad is on the way, and he brings on St. Louis Show expert Ana Reinert, from The Well-Appointed Desk, to discuss what to expect.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off.
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The Well-Appointed Desk

The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

Top 5 Stationery Favorites For 2026

Soola pouch

Pencil Review: LEUCHTTURM1917 Drehgriffel Mechanical Pencil (Dusty Rose)

Notebook Review: Mark’s Inc. EDiT B7 Grid Notebook

Pentel Multi 8

Visconti Mirage Mythos Persephone

Colorverse Erebus Crater

Midori Carton Opener

St. Louis Pen Show

Ana's Classes

Vendor List

721: A Pen of All Time Jun 18, 2026

Show notes

It has arrived, and it is glorious! What exactly? Brad’s new MD Product notebook for one, and a certain Delta fountain pen for two. All that, plus the only two fountain pens anyone needs!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.

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New York Stationery Fest

The Pen Addict #720: Feeding Your Creativity - Relay

St. Louis Pen Show

Kokuyo Auxiliary Hardcover Notebook Fountain Pen Friendly Ledger – The Paper Mind

MD Notebook B6 Slim Pen Addict Edition — The Pen Addict

Shop In Real Life! – The Stationer

The Stationer – Instagram

Tiger King of Pen – Penaddict – Instagram

Delta DV Original Midsize Orange/Primary Manip. 4.5 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pentel Multi 8 Lead Holder Review — The Pen Addict

Galen Leather Co. Legacy Collection Galen X Nock Co - Sinclair Pen Cas

Galen Leather Co. Legacy Collection Galen X Nock Co - Lookout Pen Case

720: Feeding Your Creativity Jun 11, 2026

Show notes

Brad is joined this week by Toni Palumbo of Feed Your Creativity. Toni has been making the pen and stationery show rounds over the past few years, and has been documenting it all for her YouTube Channel. Listen in for fun adventures!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off.
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Feed Your Creativity on YouTube

Feed Your Creativity on Instagram

Feed Your Creativity: Papier Plume

Feed Your Creativity: DC SUPERSHOW 2025

Little Hollow Customs Monster Finger

Tombow Mono Sand Eraser

Kaleidocraft Washi Wallet

The Crop

Adopt a Pals

beau Q Creations

719: The Parker Jotter Was an Explosive Jun 04, 2026

Show notes

LAMY did the thing! Brad and Myke break down the AL-Star Disco release, revisit the new Sailor Realo through Fudefan’s video, and pay respects to the Platinum Curidas.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off

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Lamy AL-Star Special Edition – Pen Chalet

LAMY AL-Star Disco – Instagram

Disco Photoshoot BTS – Instagram

Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Visconti Homo Sapiens Nebula Fountain Pen – Limited Edition (Only 388 Made) – Pen Chalet

Designed in California – Kickstarter Campaign

Sailor Finally Fixed the Realo (But Made It Weird) - Fudefan - YouTube

Pilot Capless/Vanishing Point Digital Tech – Instagram

In Memoriam: Platinum Curidas, 2020-2026 — The Pen Addict

Midori Carton Opener - Khaki | JetPens

rOtring 600 Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Rotring 600 3-in-1 Multi Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Makar Tools

Tactile Turn

Parker Jotter | Bond Lifestyle

Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen - A Fresh Look — The Pen Addict

Pelikan Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

718: A Guy With A Typewriter Walks Into A Bar May 28, 2026

Show notes

Brad is joined this week by Derek DeWeese of the DWRDNET Stationery Feed to talk all things stationery. Derek is relatively new to the scene, but things have escalated quickly to say the least. Also, have you seen his Zento Signature?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 25-28. Tickets on sale now!
Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off.
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.

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DWRDNET

DWRDNET YouTube

Derek on Instagram

Derek's Typewriters

The DWRDNET Stationery Feed 0211 With Michelle Geffken

The Gentleman Stationer

Olive Octopus

The DWRDNET Stationery Feed 0207 With Richard Polt Author Of The Typewriter Revolution

On The Paper Trail

Pens by Pasquale

717: Is AirSteppy Pants? May 21, 2026

Show notes

Myke is back from vacation, and wow is there follow-up to be had. Our friend Air Steppy makes a triumphant return, Brad gets LAMY closure, and Sailor does what with the new Realo? Plus, is there a new Scribble pen out there?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 25-28. Tickets on sale now!
Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.

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The Pen Addict #716: Good Times - Relay

Midori Carton Openers | JetPens

AIRSTEP

LAMY Safari neonpink – Instagram

LAMY Safari neonyellow – Instagram

Stylo Art – Instagram

CL Finesse Capless Clipless Fountain Pen – Stylo Art – Instagram

Scribe Tool Design - Design - Yamaha Corporation

Scribble - Stationery Wiki

Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kyokuhaku Flap 4 Pen Carrying Cases – Pen Chalet

The New Sailor 1911 Realo – Instagram

Sailor 1911 Realo 18k Clear Black | Piston Filler Fountain Pen – Stilo & Style

Visconti Mirage Mythos Persephone Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Visconti Mirage Mythos Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

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