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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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516: A Selection of Odd Recordings Jun 01, 2022

Show notes

It’s #ASKTPA time! We are long overdue in answering your questions, and in typical Pen Addict fashion, didn’t get to all of them!

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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Spoke Roady – Spoke Design

Shop Pens at CountyComm | CountyComm

Tactile Turn

Pens – Big Idea Design LLC

Leonardo MZ Grande Fountain Pen – Primary Manipulation – Mother of Pearl, Rose Gold Trim – The Nibsmith

Ink Review: Sailor Studio 223 - The Well-Appointed Desk

adidas Tennis Hu Shoes - Black | adidas

ComfyCush | Shop ComfyCush Shoes at Vans

Mahabis slippers

Men - 4D - Shoes | adidas

Nike Go FlyEase Shoe

adidas ZX 4000 4D SNS Los Angeles Sunset - FV5525

Platinum Preppy Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

TWSBI GO Smoke Fountain Pen | TWSBI

515: Peter Piper Picked A Pen of Pepper May 25, 2022

Show notes

We didn’t simply pick one pen this episode, we picked five each. Brad and Myke updated listeners on the current Top 5 Fountain pens, and Brad went further, detailing plans for the start of his 100 pens project.

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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Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "So it begins.#penaddict100"

Toyooka Craft on Instagram: "The Fountain Pen Box 100"

The Pen Addict: Toyooka Craft - Unboxing the Pen Box 100 - YouTube

Toyooka Craft Co., Ltd : Japanese wood-working company, crafting high-quality wooden goods.

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

Sailor Professional Gear Knight to E4 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Knight to E4 – Sailor Pen North America (@sailor.pen.northamerica) • Instagram

When Brooks Met Gaiman - Jonathon Brooks on Instagram

As The Pen Turns

The Pen Addict #260: The Awakening - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #20: Myke's Top 5 Pens - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #19: Brad's Top 5 Pens - Relay FM

Brad's Namiki Milky Way on Instagram

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

My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Custom Heritage — The Pen Addict

Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Brad's Pilot Custom 823 on Instagram

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

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

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

Haleakala Silhouette - Kanilea Pen Co - Instagram

Sailor 1911 King of Pen Fountain Pen - Royal Tangerine - Anderson Pens, Inc.

Urushi Lamy Safari - Brad Dowdy on Instagram

514: Through the Moon May 18, 2022

Show notes

This podcast is so hot, we are going to need shades! Specifically, Kaweco branded sunglasses. We also find Cinderella’s Slipper, miss the apex on Montegrappa’s latest F1 pen, and Brad gets what he asks for in relation to the Pilot Custom 912.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!
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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Membership - Relay FM

Reddit Post of Noodlers Ink Controversy

Kaweco Sun Glasses Black by Michael | Kaweco

Montegrappa F1® Speed Limited Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Cinderella's Slipper glass pen – BUNGUBOX

BUNGUBOX original silver cap ornament "Cinderella's Slipper".

57: Lacking Context | Tokyo Inklings

Pilot Custom 912 Neo Classic Blue - Pentonote

This Is The Parker Penman Sapphire Replacement You’re Looking For — The Pen Addict

Esterbrook Cosmic Wine Limited Edition Sparkle Estie Oversize Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

513: What Do You Think About Nuts? May 11, 2022

Show notes

Brad and Myke talk about some of their favorite things. Orange Mark One? Check. New Sailor pens? Check. Jony Ive’s favorite pen? CHECK!

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

Links and Show Notes:

Our conversation about Jony Ive's favourite pen begins at 0:23:00.

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Mark One Limited Edition – Studio Neat

'How Could We Not?!' – @penaddict on Instagram

Membership - Relay FM

Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance & Mercedes-AMG Project One 76909 | Speed Champions | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop GB

The Special Edition Sailor Manyo Pro Gear Slim Collection - @pensinkandpaper on Instagram

Jony Ive chooses the 12 tools of his trade | Financial Times

Former Apple Design Chief Jony Ive Shares His 12 Favorite Tools of the Trade - MacRumors

Graf von Faber-Castell Platinum-Plated Perfect Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Montegrappa - Extra

Montegrappa Configurator

Jony's Pen

Montegrappa - Elmo Ambiente

Sinclair - Zip Three Pen and Notebook Case — Nock Co.

Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Spoke Pen – Spoke Design

Slim Your Wallet | Bellroy

Apex Slim Sleeve | Slim Molded Leather Wallet | Bellroy

AirTag Leather Key Ring - Apple

The Theme System Journal

Paul Smith + Braun® White Travel Analogue Alarm Clock

Paul Smith Anglepoise Lamps

Mark One – Studio Neat

45mm Midnight Leather Link - Apple

SixtyFive – Mode Designs

Mode Designs

512: Diamine Cookie Monster May 04, 2022

Show notes

If you could design the wildest ink you could think of, what would it be? And what pens are you using today? And how would you manage your phones home screen? Wait … is this Cortex?

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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Lewa Lani Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Brad's Nakaya Portable Kuro-Tamenuri – Instagram

Platinum Blue Black Mt. Fuji Ink Cartridge Giveaway — The Pen Addict

Venezia 2.0 Green Orange Blue Pebble | Tesori

Pilot Iroshizuku 100th Anniversary Daikokuten Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Murano Glass Millefiori

Foglietto – Nero's Notes

Ajoto x Pen Addict Pen - Black/Orange — The Pen Addict

Sailor 1911 King of Pen Fountain Pen - Royal Tangerine - Anderson Pens, Inc.

Pen Addict Fire On Fire Fountain Pen Ink, by Robert Oster — The Pen Addict

Panobook – Studio Neat

2022 Diamine Reddit Ink Vote - Ink Colour + Name Preliminary Round : r/fountainpens

Diamine Bottled Ink (80ml) Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Blackwing x Obey Giant

Grovemade X Blackwing Collab Pencil Kit | Grovemade®

Steinbeck’s 24 Pencil Writing Ritual - YouTube

Blackwing Collaborations

Shop — The Pen Addict

Apollo

Knotwords

Gluon

Day One

one sec — better screen time on the App Store

Tot

Drafts

Ulysses

511: It Monday, Me Write Apr 27, 2022

Show notes

There was a situation in the planner of a certain Pen Addict this week. Or was it last week? Possibly the week before? Brad is distraught, and comes to you for his weekly stationery therapy session.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!
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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Brad's Realisation – Twitter

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "So this happened, and I’m not handling it well."

Lewa Lani Maile Lei Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Lewa Lani Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Pilot Iroshizuku Cartridges

The Pen Addict #505: Aggressively Debossed - Relay FM

A5 Classic Notebook – William Hannah Limited

Amazon.com : Staples Arc Desktop Paper Punch

Life Bank Paper Review — The Pen Addict

Finding an idea and creativity space with PLOTTER – Brad Dowdy — The Pen Addict

Amazon.com : Kokuyo KB Paper Both FSC-Certified Paper

The Well-Appointed Desk Vintage Writing Paper Pad Giveaway — The Pen Addict

Clairefontaine Triomphe A5 Notepad Review — The Pen Addict

Tomoe River Paper Review — The Pen Addict

Sanzen Tomoe River White 52gsm A4 50sheets | Etsy

Maruman Croquis Pocket Series Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

Maruman Spiral Note Basic Notebook - A5 - Dot Grid - 80 Sheets | JetPens

Ryan Holiday's 3-Step System for Reading Like a Pro - YouTube

510: Everything's a Bear Apr 20, 2022

Show notes

We have nib follow-up, we have golf pens, we have superhero pens, and, most importantly, Brad finds himself in a very Bear-y situation.

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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Fairway - Tactile Turn, Spring 2022

Galen Leather Magnum Opus 12-Slot Pen Case Review — The Pen Addict

Magnum Opus Hard Pen Cases - With Removable Tray - Galen Leather

Andy in Parentheses on Instagram: "Starbucks X Lamy"

#starbucksxlamy hashtag on Instagram

Caroline Finds It | Caroline Weaver | Substack

Montegrappa The Batman: Limited Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Graf von Faber-Castell - Pen of the Year 2020 Sparta (The Abs Pen)

The Theme System Journal

509: All Over the Nib Map Apr 13, 2022

Show notes

Brad Dowdy, King of the Needlpoints, Ruler of the Fine Line, First of his Name, bought a stacked nib. And he likes it

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.
Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order.

Links and Show Notes:

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fountain | Etymology, origin and meaning of fountain by etymonline

Needle Point Nib Launch – Esterbrook Pens

When One Nib is not Enough — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict #482: It's a Medium Nib, It's Fine - Relay FM

Services — Matthew's Nibworks

Jim Crawford (@pensloth) • Instagram photos and videos

Brad's Stacked Nib – Instagram

Sailor 1911L Naginata Togi Fountain Pen - Black/Gold - Goulet Pens

Members — The Pen Addict

Brad's Franklin Christoph – Instagram

Esterbrook Limited Edition Estie Candy Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Robert Oster Shake & Shimmer Cities of America Las Vegas – Vanness

Vinta Inks - Fairytale Collection -Sea and Sky - Lakbay 1861 – Vanness

Sailor Professional Gear Slim Pen of the Year 2022 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

508: What Year Is It? Where Am I? Apr 06, 2022

Show notes

Brad went to the Atlanta Pen Show … or did he? We discuss his whirlwind of an event, and see what it was like to be back home after years away.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.
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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Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Vacation Brad Dowdy on Instagram

BENU

Yamamoto's Announcement – Instagram

Carolina Pen Company

Mythic Pen Co.

Nib Grinder

Matthew's Nibworks

Pen Realm

All in the Nib

Hinze Pen Company

Penz by Design, Inc.

Vinta Inks – Vanness

Anderillium™ Inks

IronFeather Creative

Brad's Franklin Christoph – Instagram

Esterbrook Limited Edition Estie Candy Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor Professional Gear Slim Too Hot Habanero Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

507: Hand in Your Badge Mar 30, 2022

Show notes

Happy International Pencil Day! We spend at least two minutes celebrating graphite on what is, ostensibly, an ink-filled episode. Planning and Pen Show prep are on the agenda, all before Brad pledges his fealty to the Uni-ball One.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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So, you want to buy a vintage rOtring? A "guide" of sorts. — The Clicky Post

Tombow MONO 100 Pencil | Cult Pens

Brad's Schedule Blocking in his Hobonichi – Instagram

Hobonichi Techo Planners & Covers: Stylish & High-Quality | JetPens

The Theme System

Atlanta Pen Show

MZG MOSAICO – leonardopen

Uni-ball One 0.38 mm Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Uni-ball One - City Pop Color - 0.38mm - Set of 3 - Limited Edition – Yoseka Stationery

Uni-ball One - Pop Color - 0.38mm - Set of 4 – Yoseka Stationery

Dyson’s bizarre new headphones have a built-in air purifier - The Verge

Dyson Zone | Air-purifying headphones | Overview | Dyson

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