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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:

486: Write-O Nov 03, 2021

Show notes

What are you using? Brad and Myke discuss their current stationary situation, how they will be spending Fountain Pen Day, Tomoe River updates, and how #NaNoCoMo is going.

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.
Kenro Industries: Introducing the new ystudio Classic fountain pen.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Lamy Special Edition Safari in White – Pen Chalet

Tuesday Toolset, Energeia Edition — The Pen Addict

Pilot Orange Ink - 5 Cartridges | JetPens

William Hannah Leather Notebooks – William Hannah Limited

Staples Arc System Adjustable Punch

Cortex Mark One IG Stories

Fountain Pen Day

Brad's NaNoCoMo Setup – Instagram

Emergency 3: New New Tomoe River | Tokyo Inklings

Archer Paper Goods

Ystudio Classic Revolve Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Blackwing x The Hardest Job in the World - Set of 12 Pencils

Volume 54 - The Exquisite Corpse Pencil - Blackwing

What is Blackwing Volumes? | Blackwing602.com

Green and Brass Mark One – Studio Neat

485: Every Month Has a Month Oct 27, 2021

Show notes

What if you participated in NaNoWriMo, but didn’t write a book? Brad shares his ideas on this upcoming monthly challenge, plus digs in to the candidates for this years OKB48 General Election.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.
Esterbrook x Accutron: Introducing the collaboration between Accutron and Esterbrook, the new Estie Accutron.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

OKB48

OKB48 – New Pens to Vote on

OKB48 – Oily

OKB48 – Gel

OKB48 – Aqueous

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

Uni-ball Jetstream Edge 0.38 mm Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Review: Pentel EnerGel Euro Needle-Point Gel Ink Pen 0.35mm Blue — The Pen Addict

Review: Zebra Sarasa Clip 0.4mm Viridian Green — The Pen Addict

Review: Uni-Ball Signo DX 0.5mm Black — The Pen Addict

Lamy Special Edition Safari in White – Pen Chalet

Introducing The Compact Pen and The Slim Pen by RIIND — Kickstarter

Welcome | NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo, the Pen Addict Way — The Pen Addict

My 2019 NaNoWriMo Kit — The Pen Addict

484: Don't Lie about Being in Antarctica Oct 20, 2021

Show notes

Big news this week as Brad made the tough decision to wind down Nock Co., at least as it is currently built. He and Myke also break down the latest TWSBI Japan-only release, and consider making their own wooden pencils.

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.
Esterbrook x Accutron: Introducing the collaboration between Accutron and Esterbrook, the new Estie Accutron.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

TPA Slack Survey

TWSBI × karashisoell – Twitter

PP-1 Pencil Precision – Bridge City Tool Works

Popular Tools – Bridge City Tool Works

Nock Co.

Nock Co. News: It’s the end of Nock Co. as we know it, and I feel fine! – Nock Co. Newsletter

Pen Addict - Twitch

Accutron Estie Oversize

Accutron Estie Regular

Conid Pen

Pause to restart - Conid Pen

Pelikan Stola III: A New Entry Level Contender? — The Gentleman Stationer

Pelikan Classic Series P205 Cartridge Fill Review — The Pen Addict

Pelikan P205 Cartridge Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Spoke Axle – Spoke Design

483: You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling Oct 13, 2021

Show notes

We answer all of your pressing #ASKTPA questions this week - from picking out a new fountain pen nib to why color pencil leads are so hard to find. We also get a sneak peek at the TPA Slack Survey.

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.
Esterbrook x Accutron: Introducing the collaboration between Accutron and Esterbrook, the new Estie Accutron.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

The Pen Addict Slack Survey

Esterbrook Accutron Oversize Estie

Esterbrook Accutron Regular Estie

Uni Mitsubishi 9850 Pencil with Eraser - HB | JetPens

Tombow 2558 Pencil - HB | JetPens

Editor Pencils - Box of a Dozen - CW Pencil Enterprise

038W 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil – CW Pencil Enterprise

Closing Announcement – CW Pencil Enterprise on Instagram

CWPE Tote Bag

TPA: Horror Stories - Stationery Wiki

Sherpa Sharpie Pen Covers

Thoroughly Considered #72: All Roads Lead to a Heat Sealed Pouch - Relay FM

The Sharpest Tool in the Shed - Hank Green - YouTube

Forget the ‘grail’ pen… what’s your ‘exit’ pen? | UK fountain pens

Conduit - Relay FM

Nib Grinder

482: It's a Medium Nib, It's Fine Oct 06, 2021

Show notes

We have Pen Addict surveys! We have new Lamy collaborations! We even have new Rotring colors! But, did you know we have stacked nibs? Well, Myke does, and tells us all about 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.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

The Pen Addict 'Slack Survey'

The Pen Addict #434: Trick Ink Window - Relay FM

Uni-ball Jetstream Edge 0.38 mm Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Minion LAMY – Lamy Hong Kong on Instagram

Video of Minion Lamy Package – Lamy Hong Kong on Instagram

Yoseka Stationery on Twitter: "rOtring 600 new colors in Rose Gold, Pearl White and Gold"

Sailor King of Pens Mandarin Yellow Fountain Pen | Cult Pens

Spoke Icon – Spoke Design

The Anatomy of a Stacked Nib – Tokyo Station Pens

When One Nib is not Enough — The Pen Addict

Nib 1 – Front

Nib 1 – Side

Nib 2 – Front

Nib 2 – Side

Writing Sample

481: Fully Precedented Sep 29, 2021

Show notes

Brad and Myke chart a path into unprecedented territory this week. Or do they? Listen in and you be the judge.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 – Donate today!

The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude - Final Tally! — The Pen Addict

New Kaweco Premium Steel Nib Comparison & Review – Yoseka Stationery

LAMY xevo

Lamy Ideos Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy Studio Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

LAMY x NeoLAB

Alesa on Instagram: "This is the new TWSBI Swipe but in a couple of colors"

Maiora Impronte Oversized Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

480: An Approximation of a Color Sep 22, 2021

Show notes

In the case of one of our all-time favorite Pen Addict products, what is dead may never die. Yes, the Scribble Pen is … back? It’s something, that’s for sure.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
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.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 – Donate today!

Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2021) - YouTube

The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude, featuring a very special Field Notes Collection - Final Update! — The Pen Addict

Penquisition Exclusive Retro 51 Susan — Penquisition

Studio Neat Raffle Details

The Pen Addict #475: Butter-Softly - Relay FM

Yoseka Stationery toys the new Kaweco Nib

Caran d’Ache 849 Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Manta Maile Lei Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Field Notes | Field Notes: Harvest Edition

The Pen Addict #116: Scribbled Out - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #181: Scribble Part XXXVIII - Relay FM

Scribble Ink Pen Unboxing - YouTube

Scribble Pen Video Watch Party - YouTube

Scribble - YouTube

479: Fountain Pen Companion with Urban Hafner Sep 16, 2021

Show notes

Brad is joined this week by Urban Hafner, the developer of Fountain Pen Companion. FPC is an essential site for fountain pen and ink fanatics, and the answer to all of your “How do I track all of this stuff?” questions. Thank you Urban for sharing your story!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!
Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Fountain Pen Companion

Urban Hafner – Software Developer

Urban Hafner (@urbanhafner) • Instagram

Urban Hafner | Patreon

Fountain Pen Companion Podcast

478: 27% More Color Density Sep 08, 2021

Show notes

How important is color density in your gel ink pens? Zebra would like you to find out. Brad would like Pentel to find out who besmirched the legacy of Pikachu on their latest EnerGel, and then helps you decide on what to look for in your next planner.

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.
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.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 – Donate today!

Celebrating One Million Dollars Raised for St. Jude! - Relay FM Twitch

The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude, featuring a very special Field Notes Collection — The Pen Addict

Meister NIbs

Jowo's Statement on Instagram

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: #Pokegate

Pilot Limited Edition Vanishing Point Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pen Review — The Pen Addict

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

Stalogy Planners | JetPens

Hobonichi Techo 2022

Kokuyo Jibun Techo planner 2022

William Hannah Leather Notebooks

Bullet Journal

The Theme System

The Theme System Journal

Morning Glory Mach 3 Roller Ball Review — The Pen Addict

Morning Glory Pro Mach Rollerball Pen - 0.38 mm - Black | JetPens

477: This Notebook Has Rules Sep 01, 2021

Show notes

What’s more fun than talking about companies who recycle and reuse old products as new again? We pile on #MONTBLANCGATE this week, before digging into to Brad’s experience with the PLOTTER notebook system

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. Use the code PENADDICT0821 for 10% off.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

@fountainpenmemes – Instagram photos and videos

Episodio 60. Escándalo en rojo — Tinterías

#montblancgate – Instagram

Plotter Japan

Plotter USA

Plotter Japan Online Shop

Plotter – A4 to A5

Brad's Plotter – Instagram

Full Spectrum Q&A with author Adam Rogers — The Pen Addict

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