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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:

466: I'm Not Going to Rank My Friends Jun 16, 2021

Show notes

Brad posted an update to his Top 5 Fountain Pens between $100-$200 and he an Myke break it all down. Plus, they discuss fancy pens in this dragon.

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

The Pen Addict #465: Skittles Skulls - Relay FM

The Pen Addict - Twitch

John Knepper on Instagram: “New Pen Rest!”

The Crazy Dragon Lady on Etsy

DRILLOG on Twitter: International Expansion

Top 5 Fountain Pens $100-$200 Update — The Pen Addict

Diplomat Aero | Cult Pens

Diplomat Aero Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

The Theme System Journal – Cortex Merch

The Theme System

465: Skittles Skulls Jun 09, 2021

Show notes

This week, Brad is joined by Ben Walsh of Gravitas Pens to discuss his story of the brand. It’s a story of trial, error, and resiliency, and one I hope you enjoy.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the Estie Gold Rush Series. Click to buy now.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Gravitas Pens - Irish Design

Gravitas Pens (@gravitaspens) • Instagram photos and videos

Ben Walsh (@benwalshdesign) • Instagram photos and videos

Isograph drawing pen - Buy at rOtring.com

464: A Paint Job and a Story Jun 02, 2021

Show notes

Brad and Myke catch up on what they are using today before digging into Brad’s latest shopping experience, bulky notebooks, and … edible note pads?

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

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Namiki Yukari Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pilot Namiki Iroshizuku Bottled Ink (50ml) Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

William Hannah Leather Notebooks

Maruman Croquis Sketch Pad - A5 - 60 gsm - Cream - 60 Sheets | JetPens\

Brasstown - Waxed Canvas — Nock Co.

Panobook – Studio Neat

CortexMerch.com

Sinclair - Waxed Canvas — Nock Co.

Kona Snow Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Pennonia Ördögi Vörös (50 ml bottled ink, red) - Pennonia

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Myke's Urushi Safari

Lamy Petrol — Mountain of Ink

Penwell Craftsman Deluxe – Kingfisher Blue | Good Made Better

Japanese Stationery Company Develops Edible Note Pads to Quiet Hunger Growls - Spoon & Tamago

Fudefan on Instagram: Mr Cypress Pen

Mr. Cypress – Instagram

G10 - Mr. Cypress

The Mind is the World - Mr. Cypress

Stalogy 365Days Notebooks | JetPens

Midori MD Notebook Journals | JetPens

Cosmo Air light paper notebook journal 75g/m2 for fountain | Etsy

TWSBI Fountain Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy Fountain Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

463: ABC Generic Pen May 26, 2021

Show notes

A pen cleaning for the ages, the One pen, and a 55th Edition. What more could you ask for in a single episode? Maybe a couple of pens that will not be mentioned? Yes, that too.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.
Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the Estie Gold Rush Series. Click to buy now.
Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Use the code OONIPENADDICT21 for 10% off.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

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

Tomoe River is the New Toilet Paper | Tokyo Inklings (Episode 32)

Shop — Gravitas Pens

Sailor Pen North America on Instagram: 1911 Trinity

Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen - Anniversary Edition Brown – Wonder Pens

Field Notes | Our Fiftieth Quarterly Edition

The Pen Addict #279: Live at Field Notes HQ - Relay FM

Retro 51 Tornado Vintage Metalsmith Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

Maiora Fountain Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

Tombow 2558 Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

The Pen(cil) Addict Musgrave Harvest #1 Wooden Pencil — The Pen Addict

Karst

The Pen Addict #89: I'm The Best At The Worst - Relay FM

462: I Know That Sound, I Make It May 18, 2021

Show notes

How do you review a pen that you personally love, but wouldn’t recommend it except to the smallest fraction of pen users? Brad and Myke discuss this, plus discuss what they look for when shopping for a custom 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.
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

Sakura Craft Lab 005 Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Stylo Art Karuizawa on Instagram: 'Fountain pen SHIRANE Micarta Pi15 Kiikujin'

Eric at Atelier Lusso Pens on Instagram: 'A nice selection of Micarta Carina 15s.'

TWSBI GO Smoke Fountain Pen | TWSBI

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

Choosing Keeping

The Pen Addict x Caran D’Ache 849 Ballpoint Pen — The Pen Addict

Glorious GMMK PRO 75% Barebone Black - RESERVATION

GMMK Pro Review: A New Era for Mechanical Keyboards? - Taeha Types - YouTube

461: Shimmer is Now an Add-On May 12, 2021

Show notes

I mean, isn’t shimmer always an add-on? Brad and Myke think so when it comes to pens, and inks. Find out exactly which ones in this week’s episode!

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 OONIPENADDICT21 for 10% off.
Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Sailor Professional Gear Sunset Over the Ocean – Pen Chalet

Brad's Namiki Yukari Milky Way – Instagram

Kasama – Instagram

Nakaya - Long– Writer Black Hairline

Spoke Icon

TWSBI Diamond 580ALR Prussian Blue Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Pennonia Vattacukor Cotton Candy Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Honokalani Maile Lei Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Grey Ink — Mountain of Ink

Mountain of Ink

F1 Racing Teams 2021

460: Congratulations, You Are Correct May 05, 2021

Show notes

What are your thoughts on the new Blackwing Palomino? What do you think Field Notes will do for their 50th release? Do you leave stickers on pens, or peel them off? Come on in and listen to find out how right - or wrong - you are!

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

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Fodderstack XL - Pocket Notebook + Pen Case — Nock Co.

The Subtle Notebook – Cortex Merch

Blackwing Palomino Collection

Palomino Orange Eraser-Tipped HB Pencils (12 Count) | Pencils.com

Field Notes | Fifty Plus You

Field Notes | Limited Editions

Composition Notebook — doane paper

comp by Aron Fay — Kickstarter

Brood X Notebook – Story Supply Co.

Sailor Pro Gear Slim Blue Green Nebula Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Rotring Mechanical Pencils

Spoke Pencil Model 4 – Spoke Design

Pentel Kerry: A "postable" mechanical pencil with an unchanging design since 1971 — The Pen Addict

Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm Review — The Pen Addict

459: All This to Pay for a Pen Apr 28, 2021

Show notes

Business Brad is front and center this week, before discussing a new Platinum limited edition, the first release from the new Retro 51 team, and the cast of Ted Lasso as pens. The what, you say? Listen and find out!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.
Kanilea Pen Co: Celebrate Kanilea’s 5th Anniversary with the Honokalani Maile Lei.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Wise

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The Nib Section 76 - Brad Dowdy, Professional Pen Addict

Platinum #3776 Century Hong Kong Exclusive – Instagram

Lamy Safari Savannah Green and Terra Red Fountain Pen Giveaway — The Pen Addict

Retro 51 'The Herald' – Instagram

Mirre Lagomcore: "THREAD: Ace Attorney Characters as Pens:" – Twitter

Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Muses Marilyn Monroe Special Edition Pearl Fountain Pen - Fountain pens – Montblanc® US

Plush Unicorn Fluffy Pen | Etsy

Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Blue with Rhodium Trim - Fine Nib | JetPens

Cross Star Wars Townsend “Chewbacca” | Fountain Pen Review – The Pen Habit

Parker Pen UK

Sparta – Graf Von Faber-Castell

Robert Oster Blue Water Ice Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Narwhal Pens

458: The Fourth Best Colour Apr 21, 2021

Show notes

Brad may be making another call to the law firm if this continued usage of orange keeps up from unauthorized parties. Until then, he and Myke discuss what they have been using, possibly new Maruman Croquis notebooks, and deciding between fountain pens and standard pens.

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

Bungubox Fujiyama – Instagram

Maruman Croquis Sketchbooks | JetPens

Atoma Paper Puncher | Cult Pens

Spoke Icon – Spoke Design

Ink Review #1449: Van Dieman's Diamonds are a Girl's BFF — Mountain of Ink

Shop | Musubi

Roady / Dart – Spoke Design

Phenx Products Orgen Pen Review - My Pen Needs InkMy Pen Needs Ink

CortexMerch.com

Panobook – Studio Neat

Sinclair - Waxed Canvas — Nock Co.

Axle / Titanium – Spoke Design

Sailor 1911 King of Pen Fountain Pen – US Exclusive – Royal Tangerine, Rhodium Trim – The Nibsmith

Sailor Pro Gear - Sparkling Royal Purple | PenSachi

Monteverde 10 pc. Sweet Life Collection Gift Set Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Maruman Catalog (1/4)

Maruman Catalog (2/4)

Maruman Catalog (3/4)

Maruman Catalog (4/4)

iMac 24-inch - Apple

Sailor 1911 Large Ringless Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

457: A Literal Banana Apr 14, 2021

Show notes

When is a big pen too big? Brad found out almost immediately after last week’s show. The discussion then turns to a new, old notebook that Brad is enjoying, which led to an even deeper discussion around stationary satisfaction.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the Estie Gold Rush Series. Click to buy now.
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

Official Retro1951, Inc. on Instagram: Tornado Popper

John Knepper's Tohma Pen – Instagram

Tohma Filling System – Instagram

Tohma vs. Namiki Emperor – Imgur

Esterbrook Estie Limited Edition Gold Rush Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Jika and Ryan (@thepennoobspodcast) • Instagram

Pen Noobs Episode 01: Why Even Anything?

Maruman Croquis Sketchbooks | JetPens

Maruman Croquis Diary Sketchbooks | JetPens

The Pen Addict: The Best Notebook Brand You Aren't Using - YouTube

Maruman Glyphy

Maruman Glyphy

“The Theme System Journal” | Cortex Brand

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