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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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546: Getting Together and Doing Pen Stuff Jan 11, 2023

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The US Pen Show season kicks off this week, and Brad has begun booking travel for later in the year. Will you be attending any pen shows in 2023? Brad also bows to peer pressure … multiple times.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Baltimore Pen Show

Atlanta Pen Show

Chicago Pen Show

Philly Pen Show

California Pen Show

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Twitch chat made me do it. My first Jinhao, the x159 with an EF #8 nib."

Jinhao X159 Fountain Pen - Black

Jinhao Pen Company - Pen Chalet

Jinhao X159 Fine Nib Fountain Pen – Amazon

Pentel on Instagram: Pentel Ain Mechanical Pencil Graphite

Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Zone Retractable Gel Pens | JetPens

Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo Ink Cartridge Review — The Pen Addict

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Brad Dowdy - micro.blog

penaddict (@penaddict@mastodon.social) - Mastodon

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@penaddict’s statuslog

545: Relax Better Jan 04, 2023

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It’s Theme Season, and Brad brings his interesting take on a simple idea to the show today. How will stationary find its way into this theme? Where there is a pen, there is a way.

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Apple Patents Apple Pencil That Can Sample Colors From Real-World Surfaces - MacRumors

Bullet Journal “The Pen” Review — The Pen Addict

Edition 2 - Bullet Journal

Drehgriffel Nr.1 Ballpoint - LEUCHTTURM1917

Edition 2 - Bullet Journal

Cortex #136: 2023 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

The Theme System

Your Theme - CGP Grey - YouTube

The Monoc Nib | Schon DSGN

Pilot Capless Decimo Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Scribo Piuma Fountain Pens - Goldspot Pens

Kiyotaka Toma (@tohmapens) • Instagram

544: Things Run Smoother On WNYC Dec 28, 2022

Show notes

Brad and Myke are back to wrap up 2022 in the only way they know how: talking about stationery! Brad catches Myke up on all of the content goodness over the last few weeks, and they wrap the show by cleaning their desks in preparation for 2023.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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A Pen Gift-Giving Guide, on WNYC — The Pen Addict

Blackwing Pencil Extender Review — The Pen Addict

Meet Your Maker – Jon Tello, Hello Tello Studio/Tesori/Scripting New Stories — The Pen Addict

don’t try this at home: vintage pilot vanishing point — The Pen Addict

New Kuru Toga Dive Colors – Twitter

@penaddict’s statuslog

Cortex Brand on Instagram: 'Be The Me you want to be in 2023'

The Theme System

543: Sketchnotes, Revisited Dec 14, 2022

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Over ten years ago, we had Mike Rohde as our first ever guest on the podcast. He is back with Brad this week to discuss all things Sketchnote, and the awesomeness that has transpired over the last decade.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Rohdesign

The Sketchnote Handbook — Rohdesign

The Sketchnote Workbook — Rohdesign

Sketchnote Ideabook

Sketchnote Army Podcast — Sketchnote Army

Sketchnote Mini Workshop - Interaction South America 2017 - YouTube

Sketchnote Tutorial: Simple Drawing with 5 Basic Elements - YouTube

Watch Sketchnote Layout Live Workshop: Recorded Replay Online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo

Watch Sketchnote Lettering Live Workshop: Recorded Replay Online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo

The Sketchnote Handbook: Video 9: Sketchnote from Start to Finish on Vimeo

Mike Rohde: The Sketchnoter on Vimeo

Sketchbooks | Moleskine

Retro 51 Rollerball Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

Retro 51 Mechanical Pencils Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

Squire Rollerball Pen - Baronfig

Edition 120G - LEUCHTTURM1917

Neuland USA

MOLOTOW™: Home

542: This Love Has Conditions Dec 07, 2022

Show notes

To misquote one of Brad’s favorite singers, Laura Jane Grace, even if his love was unconditional, it wouldn’t save him from questioning their product choices. He questions many of them this episode.

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The Schon DSGN Monoc Nib | Schon DSGN

Visconti Opera Typhoon Blue Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot Custom 74 30th Anniversary

Tokyo Inklings

CY (@tokyostationpens) • Instagram

Jacob (@fudefan) • Instagram

Pilot North America price increases

The Nibsmith – Fountain Pen Nib Repair and Customization

Lamy 2000 Makralon price increase

LAMY Japan on Instagram: Lamy Safari x itoya Copper 01

Spoke Pen / Model 2 – Spoke Design

The Theme System Journal

541: Holiday Gift Guide 2022 Nov 30, 2022

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Ana is back, with stationery gift ideas in tow! She and Brad break down all of the fun stationery goods they hope to see this holiday season, and give you some ideas along the way.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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The Well-Appointed Desk - For the love of pens, paper, office supplies and a beautiful place to work

DEMDACO

The Pen - Bullet Journal

Caran d'Ache 849 Ballpoint Pen — The Gentleman Stationer

Retro 51 Rollerball Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

Caran d'Ache 849 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen in Very Peri 2022 Limited Edition - Goldspot Pens

Kaweco Fountain Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

Kaweco Steel Sport Collection - Goldspot Pens

Edison Newark Fountain Pens - Goldspot Pens

Montegrappa - Tutankhamun

PLOTTER

Midori Multi Year Diaries | JetPens

5 Ink Chromatography Postcards - Etsy UK

Endless Regalia Daily Planner 2023 – Endless Stationery

Himekuri Sticky Calendar 2023 - Cat – Yoseka Stationery

TRAVELER'S COMPANY TRAVELER'S notebook Starter Kit - Regular Size - Camel Leather | JetPens

The Theme System Journal

Caran d'Ache 999 Bicolor Blue/Red Pencil | Pencils.com

Uni Mitsubishi Vermilion and Prussian Blue Pencil - 5:5 - Hexagonal Body - Pack of 12 | JetPens

Tombow Irojiten Color Dictionary Color Pencil - 36 Color Set | JetPens

Heritage Collection - Pencil Variety Pack – Musgrave Pencil Company

2022 Holiday Gift Set - Musgrave Pencil Company

12-pack Pencil King™ Pencils | Musgrave Pencil Company | USA Made

Rotring 600 Drafting Pencils & Replacement Tips | JetPens

Vinta Inks – Vanness

Wearingeul Inks – Vanness

Ink Preview: Colorverse First Horizon Set - The Well-Appointed Desk

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

Raymay Clam Pen Cases | JetPens

Leather Zippered 3 Slots Pen Case - Crazy Horse Brown - Galen Leather

The Superior Labor – Yoseka Stationery

Sun-Star Delde Smand Pen Cases | JetPens

Sinclair Model R

Penwell Traveler | Good Made Better

VICTORINOX × TRAVELER'S FACTORY

Enigma Inkvent Set 2022 — Enigma Blanks

TramaiCeramics - Etsy UK

Ceramic Handmade Pencil Holder - Etsy UK

Col-o-ring Ink Testing Book (Standard Size) | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

skylabletterpress - Etsy UK

Home | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

540: Just Do the Job Brad! Nov 23, 2022

Show notes

Brad and Myke answer all of your #ASKTPA questions this week.

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Ironsides, Mint, Model-C Fountain Pen – Birmingham Pen Company

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

The Kasama Una isn't perfect, but it's certainly different | UK FOUNTAIN PENS

Review: NockCo Seed Case - The Well-Appointed Desk

Products - LOCHBY

Lihit Lab Notebook Covers | JetPens

My new companion: the Nock Burton | UK FOUNTAIN PENS

Uni-ball One Gel Pens | JetPens

Uni-ball Signo 307 Gel Pens: Smooth, Vibrant Gel Pens | JetPens

Pentel EnerGel RTX Gel Pens | JetPens

LAMY x NeoLAB

Midori MD Diary 2023 - A5 - 1 Day 1 Page | JetPens

Stalogy 365Days Notebooks | JetPens

Kokuyo Jibun Techo DAYs Diary | JetPens

Jinhao 993 Shark Fountain Pens

Monami Olika Fountain Pen - Black - Fine Nib | JetPens

The Theme System

Severance 1x07 - The Music Dance Experience - YouTube

539: Will the GO Go Away? Nov 16, 2022

Show notes

It’s an old school podcast this week, with Field Notes and TWSBI discussion right from the start. Brad then breaks down the new Writewell launch from Good Made Better, plus explains his choices for the updated Top 5 Fountain Pens between $100 and $200.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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God of War: Ragnarök x Field Notes Full Collection | PlayStation Gear

Field Notes | Hatch Show Print

Field Notes "MxLxBxD" Edition Memo Books (3-pack) | Landland

TWSBI on Instagram: "New SWIPE Ice Blue"

TWSBI GO Smoke Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Writewell—The Portable Desk for Analog Readers & Writers – Kickstarter

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Platinum 3776 CenturyFountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Leonardo Officina Italiana Momento Zero Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Diplomat Aero Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

538: Lukewarm Takes Nov 09, 2022

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Hot Takes are the internet’s favorite currency, but are they a thing in the stationery world? Brad and Myke explore what is, and what isn’t, a hot take, and discover-gladly-that we reside in a more lukewarm territory.

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The Pen Addict Pen x Benu Pen 15th Anniversary Euphoria Fountain Pen — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict x Opus 88 Halo Fountain Pen — The Pen Addict

Spoke Design

Penwell Craftsman | Good Made Better

537: Adjusted in the Wrong Direction Nov 02, 2022

Show notes

In an episode full of fun and surprises, Myke discovers the biggest one right near the end.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Schon Dsgn Peek

Rohrer & Klingner Bottled Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Matthew's Nibworks

Plotter USA

Trailhead - Tactile Turn, Summer 2022

Inquisitive Quill on Instagram: "Bungbox 8th anniversary 4B"

Ink Review: Sailor Studio 162 - The Well-Appointed Desk

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

Ink Review #570: Robert Oster Pen Addict Fire On Fire — Mountain of Ink

Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball - Vegas Skyline Limited Edition - Goldspot Pens

NaNoWriMo

Fountain Pen Day

Diamine 2022 Inkvent Calendar, Green Edition Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

SNS Collective Fountain Pen Auction and Raffle — The Pen Addict

Jeremy's Pen

Dave's Carpet

Pilot V-Pen Erasable Ink Fountain Pen | Cult Pens

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "The new Kaweco Original is amaz … wait, what? You see it, right?"

Montegrappa - Tutankhamun

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