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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:

496: Pen TMZ Jan 12, 2022

Show notes

Brad and Myke go behind the scenes this week and talk about talking with brands, distributors, and retailers. What are the pros and cons of digging deeper into the stationery industry?

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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Sailor Pro Gear Cocktail II SET of five pens - Fontoplumo

Elmo from Sesame Street is right to hate Rocco the rock - Polygon

Sailor Pro Gear Limited Edition Tea Time Series Slim Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Can You Trust MKBHD? - YouTube

MKBHD's Tweet

This Journal Keeps Me Productive (and Maybe You Too) - CGP Grey - YouTube

495: Parter Jocker Jan 05, 2022

Show notes

It’s a new year, so it is time for new themes. And new stationery. And new brand names that Brad makes up on the fly. Happy 2022!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

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Cortex #123: 2022 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

The Theme System

Myke's Yearly Theme – Cortex Brand on Instagram

Hobonichi Techo Cousin & Cover - A5 Japanese - Colors: Lemon Squash - 2022 Jan Start | JetPens

Iridescent indigo; Bank Paper | Musubi

Peacock/Violet Special Edition A5 Seed — Nock Co.

SAILOR Bespoke

SAILOR Bespoke Builder

SAILOR Bespoke (Web Archive)

MZG MOSAICO – leonardopen

Maiora Alpha K – Nino Marino on Instagram

Jotter Originals Pens Collection | Parker

Animal Crossing / New Horizons A6 Size (fits Planner and Original) - Techo Lineup - Hobonichi Techo 2022

Hobonichi Pencil Board (Animal Crossing: New Horizons) Original Techo Size (A6) - Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments

Choosing Keeping

The Stationer

Cult Pens

Present & Correct

494: The Centre is Twisty Dec 29, 2021

Show notes

Myke unboxes the Drillog live on the show this week. It goes … well? We break it all down, plus discuss early planning for the new year, and an interesting notebook format to check out.

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

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Epidemic Sound

Pentel EnerGel RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pen

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "We must protect the pens!"

Chronodex Weekly Planner Jan - Jun 2022

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Today, we Hobonichi."

Cousin / Summary - Hobonichi Techo Book Buying Guide

Hobonichi Techo Book Buying Guide

The Theme System Journal – Cortex Merch

The Theme System

Cortex #123: 2022 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

Nearly ten years of The Pen Addict Podcast - Bleistift

Craig Mod on Twitter: "An intriguing Christmas present from @iA”

iANotebook (@iANotebook) / Twitter

iA Writer

Finding an idea and creativity space with PLOTTER – Brad Dowdy [Interview No.003] - Plotter

The Pen Addict #477: This Notebook Has Rules - Relay FM

DRILLOG - The drill tipped dip pen "Made in Japan" by Shion

493: A Guy Named Dean Dec 22, 2021

Show notes

The results of the 2021 Pen Addict Census are in! Myke and I have breaking it all down in this week’s episode.

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.

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Delta Pen Company Returns - Bertram's Inkwell

Dominant Industry Lake Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Dominant Industry – Yoseka Stationery

Pen Addict Slack Survey PDF

The Pen Addict Census 2021 Results - YouTube

492: I Can Tell You Don't Like It Dec 15, 2021

Show notes

Brad and Myke are back together, and they get METAL! Ok, not really, that was just them fawning over last week’s guest. This week, Brad gets into trouble, then tries to extract himself from said trouble. So, a normal week around here.

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

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Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Watch Formula 1: Drive to Survive | Netflix

Sanzen's Tomoe River successor | fudefan

Sanzen Tomoe River Paper Successor Testing! - Pen Addict - YouTube

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Testing Tomoe River Successor

Lamy Xevo Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Fountain Pen Companion

Field Notes | Field Notes Ignition Edition

Field Notes | Resolution - To-Do List Notebooks and Date Book

Blackwing Volume 93 Pencils (Set of 12) | Blackwing602.com

Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita) – Love is Hard Work, 1985

Sister Corita Kent Paints Boston a Rainbow and Gets the World's Biggest Copyright - New England Historical Society

Blackwing X Preservation Hall (Set of 12)

Volumes Pencils – Blackwing

Blackwing Collaborations

Spoke Pencil Model 6 – Spoke Design

Spoke Pencil Model 4 – Spoke Design

The Theme System

CortexMerch.com

491: The Symphony Dec 08, 2021

Show notes

Brad is joined this week by special guest Anabelle Hiller. While known for her current work with Appelboom Pen as their in-house nib and repair superstar, her story is much bigger than that. We dig into her musical past, her goldsmithing future, and how all of that plays into her love for fountain pens.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.
Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.

Guest Starring:

Anabelle Hiller

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Anabelle Sophie Hiller (@stringsandpedals) – Instagram photos and videos

Appelboom

Anabelle Sophie Hiller on Instagram: "⁣May I present my masterpiece: The Symphony."

Giants' Pens (@giantspens) – Instagram

490: Orange-Flavored Pens Dec 01, 2021

Show notes

Brad takes us through a first look at several new-to-him products, including the ystudio Revolve, PenBBS 456, and an ink you don’t want to miss.

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!

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Brad's Testing – Brad Dowdy on Instagram

Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Fountain Pen in Sky Blue – Goldspot Pens

Dominant Industry – Yoseka Stationery

Ystudio Classic Revolve Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Shortleaf Pine Fountain Pen Ink – Birmingham Pen Company

PenBBS 456 Fountain Pens | JetPens

Kala Island N°38 Snack Sweet Potato Balls – Shigure Inks

Spoke Icon – Spoke Design

TWSBI 1791 18ml Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Volume 651 Collection – Blackwing

Maruman Spiral Note Basic Notebooks | JetPens

New Project! Leonardo MZ Figboot on Pens - Carolina Midnight - Figboot on Pens - YouTube

Leonardo Momento Zero Figboot on Pens - Carolina Midnight Pre-Sale — Figboot on Pens

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

Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with FA Nib: A Review — The Pen Addict

Leonardo Momento Zero Mango Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Noodler's Blue Ghost - 3oz Bottled Ink – The Goulet Pen Company

489: The Radiation in This Pen Is Not Harmful Nov 24, 2021

Show notes

Brad and Myke are lost during gift guide season without their venerable third podcast host. They make it through a mini-guide this year, plus discuss two interesting Tomoe River Paper tidbits.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.

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Taroko Reporter A5 Tomoe River Paper Notebook Wirebound | Etsy

Taroko Shop on Etsy

Sanzen's Tomoe River successor | fudefan

Inkmap

Notebook | Musgrave Pencil Company with Iron Curtain Press

TWSBI GO Smoke Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Penwell Craftsman | Good Made Better

Galen Leather Co. Slip-N-Zip 4 Pen Pouch- Crazy Horse Brown – Vanness

Kaweco Student Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Mark One – Studio Neat

Stealth - Tactile Turn, Fall 2021

Platinum 3776 Century Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

488: Your Warranty is Voided Nov 18, 2021

Show notes

It’s a big follow-up week, with State of Stationary comments, NaNoCoMo updates, and a look at a few recent purchases from both 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.
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

Pilot Custom 823 Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Estie Pink Sands - Limited Edition – Esterbrook Pens

McKenzie Penworks

Edison x Goldspot Pens Newark Orion Nebula Diamondcast Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Sakura Ballsign iD 0.4 mm Gel Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Review: Lamy Safari — The Pen Addict

487: The State of Stationery Nov 10, 2021

Show notes

What is the current state of the stationery market? Prompted by listener questions, Brad and Myke break down what they are seeing across the industry.

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.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.
Kenro Industries: Esterbrook’s newest Esties, the Pink Sands, is limited to 50 pieces worldwide. Click to buy now.

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Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Podcast delay. Back to the book! #NaNoCoMo

Hiring People? Biased Reviews? Ask MKBHD V12! - YouTube

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