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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:

476: Particular Thoughts about Particular Products Aug 25, 2021

Show notes

You want thoughts about stationery? Brad has them. He breaks down the Uni Alpha Gel Switch and the TWSBI Swipe, and ends up with more questions than answers. At least he has 18 new bottles of ink to distract him.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!
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!

Model 6 / Proto Aluminum – Spoke Design

Honokalani Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Uni Alpha Gel Switch Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

TWSBI Swipe - Over-Engineered or Welcome Innovation? — The Pen Addict

Pilot Dr. Grip: A Comprehensive Guide | JetPens

TWSBI Swipe - Over-Engineered or Welcome Innovation? — The Pen Addict

Van Dieman's Ink - Australian Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet

Pennonia - Handmade Inks, Liquid Shimmer

Kala Inks – Shigure Inks

Vinta Inks – Shigure Inks

Vinta Inks Neon Collection - 3 × 15ml Glass Bottles – Shigure Inks

Fountain Pen Ink | Birmingham Pen Co. – Birmingham Pen Company

Private Reserve Ink - Pen Chalet

475: Butter-Softly Aug 18, 2021

Show notes

What is going on with Jowo? What is Kaweco planning? What is Pilot recalling? Brad and Myke attempt to break it all down, along with discussing a good pen, and an ink you should never put in a fountain pen.

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.
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Jowo's Statement – Instagram

Jowo Housing Update - Jonathon Brooks on Instagram

More on Jowo – Jonathon Brooks on Instagram

PW (@permies.world) – Instagram

Pilot Vanishing Point LS Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kaweco Premium Nibs

Kaweco Dark Olive

Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Dark Olive | Cult Pens

Blink, world's blackest ink, is like staring into infinity – Fast Company

Vantablack - Wikipedia

BLINK - The Blackest Black Ink – Culture Hustle USA

Narwhal Original Fountain Pen Clear Demonstrator Review — The Pen Addict

Stipula Netto Patent

How To: Pen Shows! Tips and advice on enjoying a pen show. - Inkdependence YouTube

2021 D.C. Pen Show Recap: Saturday, Sunday, and Overall Thoughts on the Return of Pen Shows — The Gentleman Stationer

2021 DC Pen Super Show - Quick Recap — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict #372: We Used To Budget - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #376: The Best Worst Case Scenario - Relay FM

474: Grippier Grips Aug 11, 2021

Show notes

Myke is back, and allows Brad to regale him with tales of stationary wonder. Brad has new pens (shocker,) new ideas (shocker,) and new writers (shocker!!!) Tune in for all of this stationary goodness.

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.

Links and Show Notes:

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'Blue Titanium' Mark One – Studio Neat

Spoke Icon – Spoke Design

Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil - Limited Colors - 0.5mm – Yoseka Stationery

Brad' Nakata Decapod – Instagram

Example of Brad's Planner Layout – Instagram

Stipula Netto Patented Filling System Pen Care Supplies – Pen Chalet

Stipula - NETTO Review - YouTube

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

37: They Overstepped Their Boundaries | Tokyo Inklings

Schon DSGN Pocket Six Faceted Brass Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

2021 D.C. Pen Show Day 1 Review and Saturday ("The Big Show") Preview! — The Gentleman Stationer

Saying Goodbye to The Pen Addict — The Pen Addict

Pen Shows Are Happening Again! Now what? — The Pen Addict

Esterbrook JR Pocket Paradise Limited Edition Fountain Pen Giveaway — The Pen Addict

Parker 51 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

The Pen Post 1 | Etsy

PENCIL REVOLUTION!

473: Nail Time with the Nib Doctor Aug 04, 2021

Show notes

Brad upgraded this week and connected with Audrey Matteson, Franklin-Christoph’s one and only Nib Doctor. They thoroughly consider test driving the latest nail polish, and have a bonanza discussing all of the analog(ue) tools you know and love.

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:

Audrey Matteson

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Franklin-Christoph

Audrey Matteson (@thenibdoctor) • Instagram photos and videos

Right on the Nail

Audrey M. (@rightonthenail) • Instagram photos and videos

Zoya Natural Nail Polish & Nail Care Treatments

2021 Triangle Pen Show

The Franklin-Christoph SIG Nib: A Review — The Pen Addict

#6 Nib Unit – Franklin-Christoph

2021 Washington DC Fountain Pen SUPERSHOW

Mike Matteson - YouTube

Franklin-Christoph 02 Intrinsic in Maya Blue with a Masuyama Medium Cursive Italic: A Review — The Pen Addict

Rotring Core Fountain Pen | Inkdependence!

472: Pretty Very Also Good Jul 28, 2021

Show notes

We should rename this podcast to Brad Buys Pens, because that is all he has done this summer. We discuss his latest acquisitions, a Pilot Pokemon collab, and an awesome community-focused Leonardo pen about to launch.

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.

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Leonardo Momento Zero Mango Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Leonardo Momento Zero Figboot on Pens - YouTube

Leonardo Momento Zero Figboot on Pens - PRE ORDER (July 31st, Noon EDT) — Figboot on Pens

Miranda Sanchez (@HavokRose) / Twitter

Nicole Carpenter (@sweetpotatoes) / Twitter

Miranda Sanchez on Twitter: "I'm now the incredibly proud owner of this Pikachu fountain pen!"

Pilot × Pokémon: Pikachu Sterling Fountain Pen | Pokémon Center Official Site

Lamy Safari Pikachu Limited Edition - Review — Duck's Doodles

Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Color Oversize Fountain Pens -- Pen Chalet

Panopad – Studio Neat

Totebook – Studio Neat

Ballograf Epoca P Ballpoint Pens | JetPens

Le Chat Fountain Pen by Tools to Liveby – Little Otsu

471: I Drop Pens All The Time Jul 21, 2021

Show notes

The amount of pens being dropped in this community is too darn high! What can be done about that? Brad and Myke discuss that, plus large capacity converters, ultra-fine tipped ballpoints, and Brad’s love of Ultem.

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!

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

TWSBI on Instagram: “New TWSBI SWIPE fountain pen”

Sailor KoP Bulk Converter – Ebay

Daniel Smith on Instagram: “Sailor Go USA”

TWSBI Diamond 580 USA Fountain Pen

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

Uni Jetstream Edge 0.28mm Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

The Ultem Fountain Pen! Machined from Solid Ultem in Philadelphia! | Schon DSGN

G10 - Mr. Cypress

Field Notes | Field Notes: Trailhead Edition

Field Notes | Byline Edition Reporter's Notebook 2-Pack

Field Notes | Front Page Reporter's Notebook

Uni SXR-600 Jetstream Ballpoint Pen Refill - 0.38 mm - Black | JetPens

Karst

Myke's Notebooks

470: Fibers in the Groove Jul 14, 2021

Show notes

It’s an action-packed episode this week, as Brad and Myke cover the upcoming Drillog launch, the new TWSBI Swipe, and everything in between. Watch out for the Ruler Mafia!

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.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

When One Nib is not Enough — The Pen Addict

TRAVELER'S COMPANY BRASS Ruler - 16 cm | JetPens

Hightide Clip Ruler - Blue | JetPens

The Pen Addict: Ajoto x Pen Addict Unboxing - YouTube

AJOTO on Twitter: AJOTO X @Pen_Addict

Brad's Drillogs – Instagram

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

The Pen Addict: Drillog Unboxing and Testing - YouTube

Drillog: A 'glass pen' designed by CNC machinists | fudefan

DRILLOG twins spiral A (double nib pen)

Brad's Nakaya Decapod Midori Tamenuri with an EF Flex nib modification – Instagram

Cult Pens on Instagram: TWSBI Swipe

TWSBI on Instagram: New TWSBI SWIPE fountain pen

469: Does it BEND? Jul 07, 2021

Show notes

It’s a highlighter - does it need too? Brad and Myke discuss these important questions, and others, on this rollicking episode of the podcast.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Micro.blog: The fastest way to blog. Join the pen community. Get 2 months free.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.
Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Platinum Procyon Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot Prera Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Platinum Maki-e Procyon Fountain Pen in Brush Warbler on Plum Tree – Goldspot Pens

Scribo Blue Capri and Arancio di Sicilia Inks: A Review — The Pen Addict

Scribo Rosso Chianti Ink - Ink Bottle - Inkt / Ink | Appelboom.com

Micro.blog - @Brad

Bad's Milky Way – Micro.Blog

When One Nib is not Enough — The Pen Addict

Woodshed Pen Co "Shimmer" Collection by Mike Allen — Kickstarter

Sun-Star Delde Smand Pen Cases | JetPens

Pentel Fitline Double-Sided Highlighter - Broad/Fine - 8 Pastel Color Set | JetPens

Pentel Graph 1000 PG1005 Mechanical Pencil - 0.5mm - Gradation – Yoseka Stationery

Hightide Clip Ruler - Blue | JetPens

TRAVELER'S COMPANY BRASS Ruler - 16 cm | JetPens

ystudio Brassing Ruler – Vanness

Kokuyo Beetle Tip 3way Highlighter Pen - 5 Color Set | JetPens

Montegrappa - Mia

468: The A's got a Hat On Jun 30, 2021

Show notes

Brad is back from vacation and has big plans. Plans for what? Plans to change his planner, that’s what! We discuss that, Drillog news, and handwriting tips and tricks.

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.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra 3 months free.
Micro.blog: The fastest way to blog. Join the pen community. Get 2 months free.

Links and Show Notes:

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Six Month Weekly Diary with Notes (A5, Week-to-ONE-page) – William Hannah Limited

100 Day Timeslot (A5, ONE day-to-a-page) – William Hannah Limited

Brad at Micro.blog – Excitement Day

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

Penxo

Visconti Fountain Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

Richard Binder’s Nib Smoothing Workshop Notes

Panobook – Studio Neat

Palmer Method - Wikipedia

4 — The Pen Addict

467: You Had One Job Jun 23, 2021

Show notes

Remote location Brad had one job this week on vacation, and he couldn’t even get that right. What he, and Myke, did get right was their commentary on all things stationery. They are never wrong about any of that stuff, right?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
Micro.blog: The fastest way to blog. Join the pen community.

Links and Show Notes:

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Iridescent indigo; Bank Paper | Musubi

Shelter Bookworks

Amy Borezo (@amyborezo) • Instagram photos and videos

Spoke – Spoke Design

Brad's Joy Division Etched Spoke Pen

Leonardo Momento Zero Fountain Pen in Mango – Goldspot Pens

Antique Sepia Fountain Pen Ink – Birmingham Pen Company

Maiora Impronte Oversize Posillipo Golden Touch Fountain Pen – Vanness

Pennonia Méregzöld Poison Green – Vanness

The Theme System Journal – Subscription Now Available

Micro.blog - @Brad

Patrick Ng on Instagram: 10 Years of Chronodex

Scription: Chronodex Weekly Planner Jul - Dec 2021 Released

Blackwing Volume 64 Pencils (Set of 12) | Blackwing602.com

Artist Mike Hawthorne Draws a Comic Book Cover With a Comics Inspired Pencil | Blackwing Volumes - YouTube

Kaweco Elite Royalty Sport Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

TWSBI Diamond 580ALR Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Tactile Turn Gel Pens | JetPens

Platinum Procyon Fountain Pens | JetPens

Platinum Carbon Pen Ink Cartridge - Pack of 4 - Black | JetPens

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