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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:

526: All of the Fruit Combinations Aug 17, 2022

Show notes

Brad is on a pen show bender-when will it end? Not for several weeks, at least! Brad has signed up for classes in San Francisco, started updating his Top 5 Pens list, and rails on ink bottle design thanks to an #ASKTPA question. Myke is here, too.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!

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San Francisco International Pen Show

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

Craft Design Technology, Inc.

Penswap Subreddit

Kyo No Oto Nurebairo Ink Review — The Pen Addict

525: Don’t Leave Me Aug 10, 2022

Show notes

Brad auditioned for not one, but two new jobs this week. What are they, and will he be leaving Myke in the dust? Tune in to find out!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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2022 D.C. Pen Show Recap: Is "The Big Show" Still "The Big Show"? — The Gentleman Stationer

San Francisco International Pen Show

Orlando Pen Show

Pilot Custom 912 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Nahvalur on Instagram: "Meet Nahvalur!"

T Bone Burnett, House Music History, Favorite Pens, Summer TV | All Of It | WNYC

Diplomat Magnum Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Sinclair Model R - Rickshaw Bagworks

Rickshaw Bagworks on Instagram: Sinclair Model R Announcement

Rickshaw Bagworks on Instagram: Sinclair Model R Features

524: So?! Aug 03, 2022

Show notes

It’s DC Pen Show week-will you be there? Brad and Myke won’t, but that doesn’t stop Brad from being the unofficial hype man for the “Supershow.” What will you find there? Maybe some of the new products we discuss on this episode.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order.

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Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow

Plotter Specials for DC -- Instagram

TRC USA Pop-up Events at DC Fountain Pen Super Show and SF Pen Show 2022 - TRAVELER'S COMPANY USA

Schon Dsgn Specials at DC -- Instagram

San Francisco International Pen Show – The fun pen show

Orlando Pen Show

Pelikan Hubs 2022, It’s Back! « The Pelikan's Perch

Esterbrook Camden Northern Lights Fountain Pens -- Pen Chalet

Mark Two – Studio Neat

Thoroughly Considered #83: The Last Detail with Adam Lisagor - Relay FM

Montblanc Heritage Rouge et Noir Baby -- Instagram

Cufflinks Heritage Rouge et Noir - Luxury Cufflinks – Montblanc

Rouge et noir baby – Montblanc® GB

Sailor Pro Gear Winter Sky -- Instagram

Kaweco Original Fountain Pen - Black Chrome

CACHE: Kaweco Original Fountain Pen in Black - 250 – Goldspot Pens

CACHE: Kaweco Original Fountain Pens -- Pen Chalet

Kaweco Original Image

523: Average is Good Jul 27, 2022

Show notes

What is the P.A.R.? Brad breaks down the stationery grading system he shares with Pen Addict Members each week, and gives out grades for a few popular products. The show also makes a guest appearance on the most recent Office Ladies podcast, which is the highlight of a lifetime for Brad and Myke.

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.
Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!

Links and Show Notes:

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Semicool Ceramics

Semicool Ceramics on Instagram: "Pen cups pen cups pen cups!"

e+m Potbelly Pen Pot | Cult Pens

The Cover-Up — Office Ladies — Overcast

Episode 130 | The Cover-Up — Office Ladies

Parker Jotter Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow

San Francisco International Pen Show – The fun pen show

Orlando Pen Show

Membership — The Pen Addict

P.A.R Description

P.A.R Scale

P.A.R Rotring 600

P.A.R Bic Cristal

P.A.R Wopex

Scouting Explained: The 20-80 Scouting Scale | FanGraphs Baseball

522: Your Pen Type Jul 20, 2022

Show notes

Do you have a pen type? Can you define it? Is there a single pen that encapsulates your pen type perfectly? Brad explores what he looks for when buying and selling pens in an effort to make the best decision possible.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout.

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Rhodia Pencil Holder | Cult Pens

e+m Potbelly Pen Pot | Cult Pens

Shop — Penquisition

Pencil Holder 41936 | DOTS | LEGO

CUBE- Machined Pen Storage | Karas Pen Co.

e+m Desk Accessories | Cult Pens

Cute Banana Pen Holder 41948 | DOTS | LEGO

Yoseka x Hachi Collections - Walnut Pen Tray – Yoseka Stationery

521: Un, Deux, Trois, Quatre, BAG Jul 13, 2022

Show notes

International. Paper. Standards.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order.
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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LAMY 'Glossy Red' Marketing Info

LIMITED EDITION LAMY SAFARI SKY BLUE with Red Clip Fountain Pen 2006 | eBay

Field Notes | Great Lakes

Brad's Blackwing Pencils

Charity Raffle for the Alzheimer's Association! : fountainpens

Spoke Design

Schon DSGN Anniversary Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Schon DSGN | The Classic Machined Pen. Brass, Aluminum, Titanium, Steel and More. | Schon DSGN

The Subtle Notebook

Stalogy 365Days Notebooks | JetPens

Nebula by Colorverse – Goldspot Pens

Endless Recorder Memo & Notebooks

Tomoe River Notebooks - Fountain Pen Friendly Paper | Galen Leather

Clairfontaine Age Bag

520: National Guacamole Day Jul 06, 2022

Show notes

How much Ultem is too much? We aren’t there yet, according to Brad. In fact, he wants more Ultem in his pens and pencils. He and Myke discuss that, plus and interesting Sailor North America release, National Mechanical Pencil Day, and a hopeful conclusion to the TWSBI/Narwhal saga.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Faggionato PKS | Inkdependence

Bungukan Kobayashi – Hello Sailors!

Ultem Bolt Action Pen – Tactile Turn

Ultem Bexar – Tactile Knife Co.

the Folsom - The James Brand

The Engineered Plastics Fountain Pen. In Peek, Ultem and Black Ultem | Schon DSGN

Sailor Pen North America Line Characters

Mechanical Pencil Day - July 5, 2022 - National Today

Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Model 4 Pencil / Spec Your Own – Spoke Design

Uni Kuru Toga Roulette Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm - Gun Metallic Body | JetPens

Pentel Sharp Drafting Pencils | JetPens

Pentel Kerry: A "postable" mechanical pencil with an unchanging design since 1971 — The Pen Addict

Tombow Mono Graph Grip Shaker Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Uni Shift Pipe Lock Drafting Pencil - Color Body Series - 0.5 mm - Black Body with Smoke Accent | JetPens

Pentel Q1005 Smash Drafting Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

TWSBI's Statement

Narwhal's Statement

Narwhal Schuylkill Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Narwhal Nautilus Grand Rhapsody Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

TWSBI on Instagram: TWSBI Diamond 580 Iris

Magneye - fountain pen - nib #8 steel - magnacartapen

Tallulah - Zip Two Pen — Nock Co.

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

519: We Tried Harder With This One Jun 29, 2022

Show notes

What is the ultimate EDC? Could it be the ULTEMate EDC? Brad and Myke discuss a new product from Tactile Turn featuring everybody’s favorite plastic alternative, a wild release from Franklin-Christoph, and Brad’s thoughts on the Kaweco Premium nib after months of use.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
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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@tactileturn on Instagram: "The ULTEMate EDC combo"

FOUNDATION: Tops – Ultem – Protozoa Studio

Mark Three: A Minimal and Durable Mechanical Pencil. by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter

The Cortex Mark One Pen

Toyooka Craft on Instagram: "Some pen trays for the Fountain Pen Ches"

Franklin-Christoph, Ltd on Instagram: "The Model 50 Outer Banks"

Retro 1951 Panda Conservation Pen – Instagram

Retro 51 Bamboo Tornado Ballpoint Pen

Kaweco Premium Steel Fountain Pen Nib Review — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict #481: Fully Precedented - Relay FM

NAKAYA - Portable - Writer Kuro-tamenuri

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

Inkebara Crimson – Vanness

Faggionato PKS | Inkdependence

Bungukan Kobayashi – Hello Sailors!

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

Spoke Roady – Spoke Design

Blackwing Volume 530 Pencils | Blackwing602.com

Iridescent indigo; Bank Paper | Musubi

Foglietto Memo Cards A7 - Mixed – Nero's Notes

518: Just Spell it Lewis Jun 16, 2022

Show notes

Myke is back! Or is he? Brad talks to some person on the other end of the line about all things stationary, including Lamy making some Vista moves, skulls on a stick, and a decade of greatness that culminates in … something else.

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.
Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order.
Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

LAMY Vista Fountain Pen - Black (Special Edition) - The Goulet Pen Co

Sailor Pro Gear Fountain Pen - Northern Lights Purple - Goulet Pen Co

Yoseka x Sailor - 申 Refresh Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen – Yoseka Stationery

Fountain pen Pen of the Year 2022 Limited Edition – Graf von Faber-Castell

Graf von Faber Castell Pen of the Year: Aztecs - Figboot on Pens YouTube

Platinum 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 3776 Century Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Platinum Pen USA on Instagram: "To celebrate 10 years of the 3776 Century, Platinum is releasing “Decade”.

Platinum 3776 Kinshu Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

58: You Don’t Do This To Your Neighbour | Tokyo Inklings

59: Do It For The Bagels | Tokyo Inklings

BENU

Episode 125: Kate from Benu!

Design & Production | BENU

Opus 88 Pantone Demo 2022 Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Typical Behavior of a Dedicated Fountain Pen Fan: A Peek at 2022 Q1 Sales - Pen Chalet

517: Ride or Die Hobonichi Jun 08, 2022

Show notes

Brad is joined this week by April Wu. April, aka Penguins Creative, is an avid
traveller, journaler, and stationery junkie. In short, she is one of us! She also works
for DESIGNPHIL, the parent company of Traveler’s Company, Plotter, and other
well-known stationery brands.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Guest Starring:

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April Wu (@penguinscreative) • Instagram photos and videos

Penguins Creative - YouTube

The Stationery Cafe is creating Podcast, illustration, and stationery-related content | Patreon

PenguinsCreative - Twitch

Plotter USA

Designphil Inc.

OURS Friends of Forest Official Webshop || Original Stationery from Taiwan.

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