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506: Chicken Ink Mar 23, 2022

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How do you take your ink, seasoned or fried? These are the important discussions Brad and Myke have, along with and Elbwood unboxing, hope for the Pilot 912 lineup, and Ferrari pens.

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Brad's Celebratory Elbwood Pocketmaster – Instagram

Waterman Mysterious Blue Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot Custom 912 2022 LE – BUNGUBOX

Brad's Ferrari Spoke Icon – Instagram

GT - Tactile Turn, Winter 2022

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505: Aggressively Debossed Mar 18, 2022

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Myke is back, but we are still discussing Jacob this week, as Brad received a special package from Japan. What was included? Tune in to find out.

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Brad's Kuru Toga Dive – Instagram

Tombow Mono Graph Lite Ballpoint Pen 0.38 mm Review — The Pen Addict

CY's Comparison Video – Instagram

The Proof is in the Water — The Pen Addict

Ti Arto : The Ultimate Refill Friendly Pen – Big Idea Design LLC

The Backmarkers - Relay FM

504: Our Octopus Conversation Mar 09, 2022

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Brad is joined this week by Jacob, aka FudeFan, to discuss all things Japanese stationery. This big stores, the small makers, the secret handshakes, and even the throwing away of fountain pens - we cover it all!

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Topo Folio: Support the Kickstarter project now.

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Jacob E

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Tokyo Inklings

Blog – Tokyo Station Pens

Ink – Mitasanshodo

Pilot Fumi Raku Touki Ballpoint Pen — Three Staples

Home | Hanabi Glass

Pilot Custom 743 Fountain Pen, FA Flex Nib – Choosing Keeping

Tokyo International Pen Show

503: I’ve Had Perfectly Standard Experiences Mar 02, 2022

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Brad gives a planner update in the early stages of 2022, makes glowing remarks about the latest releases from TWSBI, Studio Neat, and Schon DSGN, and calls a listener a liar. So, you know, a normal show.

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Hobonichi Cousin - Hobonichi Techo 2022

Stationery Tags on Twitch – Miranda Sanchez on Twitter:

Stationary Brew Stream Team – Twitch

PenAddict - Twitch

mykehurley - Twitch

GT - Tactile Turn, Winter 2022

Mark One – Studio Neat

Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM

Cult Pens on Twitter: Twsbi Swipe Pear Green

Schon DSGN 10th anniversary ballpoint – Schon Dsgn Pens on Instagram

The Machined Pen V2 - the Anniversary Edition – Schon DSGN

Schon Dsgn #01S Tumbled Stainless Steel Pocket Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Sailor Ink Studio 770 - The Writing Desk

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

502: Throw a Dart at $125 Ten Years Ago Feb 23, 2022

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Have you heard? Brad LOVES the Pilot Custom 74. So much so, that he reviewed it this week, and elaborated further on its awesomeness this week. Brad and Myke also tier-rank fountain pen filling systems, and answer what features separate premium pens from standard pens.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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2019 SF Pen Show Pro Gear – BUNGUBOX on Instagram

Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

Tuduriya “Moonlit” Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Fountain pen "moonlit" Made in Japan by Takayuki Suzuki — Kickstarter

The Pen Addict #350: Superbacker - Relay FM

Kurutoga Dive – Fudefan on Instagram

In Praise of Ink Cartridges - The Well-Appointed Desk

Sailor Pro Gear Fountain Pen – Stellar Black Hole Limited Edition – The Nibsmith

501: The AL-Star Sucks Feb 16, 2022

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Is it #TeamAL-Star, or #TeamSafari in 2022? The decision is tougher than it seems. Brad and Myke also answer the 500th episode question posed to listeners, and go through a detailed breakdown of the data gathered.

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Reconcilable Differences #25: Zarro Droogs - Relay FM

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

Myke's Urushi Lamy Safari

Lamy Al-Star Special Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Platinum Limited Edition 3776 Shape of a Heart Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

tokyostationpens on Twitter: "New Sailor Logo on the KOP nibs"

Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Iridescent Pearl | Cult Pens

Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Liliput Green | Cult Pens

Novelties from Kaweco

Muji Platinum Preppy

500: Pens! Feb 09, 2022

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We did it! 500 episodes of a podcast about pens. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.
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499: I'm Gonna Drink It Feb 02, 2022

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I mean, if you are going to put coffee in your ink name, what else am I supposed to do? Myke talks Brad out of drinking ink this week, but not out of buying a celebration pen for next week’s 500th episode.

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The Pen Addict Episode 500 Questionnaire

ELBWOOD - The Hanseatic Penmaker

Elbwood Pocketmaster: an uncompromising pocket fountain pen | UK fountain pens

POCKETMASTER – Stainless steel (303) – ELBWOOD - The Hanseatic Penmaker

POCKETMASTER, Special Edition pocket fountain pen - Solid Silver & Ebonite – ELBWOOD - The Hanseatic Penmaker

Elbwood Ebonite – Instagram

Pentel EnerGel Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Black Colors - 6 Color Set - Limited Edition | JetPens

Sailor Tea Time Series FIKA Coffee Ink – Yoseka Stationery

Visconti Homo Sapiens Demo Stones Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

498: Caveats! Jan 26, 2022

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Brad and Myke have an idea for Episode 500, and we need your participation. Listen in to find out how to contribute! We also discuss TWSBI’s continued product creation, an exclusive ink library, and a very fast pen.

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

Stuff happens this episode, all of it fueled by the mighty coffee bean.

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