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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:

456: Citrus, Orange, and Tangerine Esq. Apr 08, 2021

Show notes

Brad’s lawyers were active this week, but the situation has been resolved with no further intervention required. Brad follows up on a conversation with Retro 51, and a new pen he is shopping for, then Myke jumps in to discuss Sailor’s 110th Anniversary.

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

Appelboom's April Fools

Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball - Ombre Avocado – Goldspot Pens

Products — doane paper

Winter Session + Doane Paper = Lustworthy - The Well-Appointed Desk

Sailor 110th Anniversary fountain pen

Sailor 105th Anniversary Zuisei Limited Edition - Archive Page | Nibs

Kiyotaka Toma (@tohmapens) • Instagram photos and videos

Tohma｜Pen Cluster

Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph

Fountain Pens | Schon DSGN

455: Thumbs Up for Fountain Pens Mar 31, 2021

Show notes

Some days are rough, and some days are just like “Thumbs up for fountain pens!” Today is definitely the latter, as Brad and Myke discuss making your own Sailor Pro Gear, the new Schon DSGN Ultem model, and Brad corrects a big error from last week.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kenro Industries: Announcing the new Design 04 Wave.

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Pelikan M215 / M205 Replacement Nib | Cult Pens

Pelikan Maki-e Fountain Pen Kingfisher | Cult Pens

Pilot Custom 823 – Instagram

28: Build-A-Gear | Tokyo Inklings

Custom Pro Gear Display

Ancora

The Ancora Ink Bar

Blackwing Volume 223 Pencils (Set of 12) | Blackwing602.com

Blackwing Volume 223 Composition Book | Blackwing602.com

Volkswagen of America lied about rebranding to ‘Voltswagen’ - The Verge

Schon Dsgn Ultem – Instagram

Schon DSGN Pens

Appelboom Ink – Instagram

454: Concerning Your Use of Orange… Mar 24, 2021

Show notes

The cases are shipped! The nibs are in flight! The use of orange is … questionable? Brad and Myke discuss all the things, including new stuff from our favorites at CW Pencil Enterprise, Musubi, Gravitas, and The Well-Appointed Desk.

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.
Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Use the code PENADDICT21 for 10% off.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Nock Co. Waxed Canvas Pen Cases by NockCo – Kickstarter

Spoke Pens

Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by huge container ship - BBC News

Roadie Hot Rod

CW Pencil Enterprise

An Intro to Our New Website! - CW Pencil Enterprise

A5 Cloud Print Notebook - CWPE

A6 Cloud Print Notebook - CWPE

Cosmo Air Light 83 | Musubi

Shop — Gravitas Pens

Gravitas pens by Ben Walsh — Kickstarter

Brad's Safari's – Instagram

News: We Have Launched a Patreon - The Well-Appointed Desk

The Well-Appointed Desk is creating content about stationery, fountain pens and more! | Patreon

The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

Pen Review: Cross Peerless 125 Fountain Pen — The Gentleman Stationer

Platinum #3776 Urushi Raden Galaxy Starlight Fountain Pen – The Nibsmith

Nakaya Portable Cigar Ao-tamenuri Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Brad's Namiki Yukari Milky Way – Instagram

The Legendary Pilot Murex

453: What Have You Done? Mar 17, 2021

Show notes

Myke received a rare box of goodies from Brad, and then a second right behind that. What's going on in this world where that would actually happen. Myke discusses what was inside the boxes, plus new limited edition releases from Pilot, Sailor, and TWSBI.

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!

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Spoke Design Pens

SpokeDesign (@spokedesign) • Instagram photos and videos

The Theme System Journal – Cortex Merch

Spoke Roady – Spoke Design

Pen Addict x Write Notepads Pocket Notebooks (3-pack) — The Pen Addict

Myke's Relay FM Wax Seal from Jonathon Brooks

Edition 2 - Bullet Journal

Another Pilot Special Edition – Instagram

Sailor Pen North America on Instagram: Too Hot Habanero

Sailor Professional Gear Standard Too Hot Habanero Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor Professional Gear Slim Too Hot Habanero Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

The Sailor Mandarin Orangette from Bungbox – Calligraphy Nut

Pen Chalet on Twitter: The Limited Edition TWSBI Draco

TWSBI AURORA — Inkantadora's International Desk

452: Not Enough Sizing Mar 10, 2021

Show notes

We make things! Both Brad and Myke have hot products in the works, including a restock of the Theme System Journal, and a new Spoke fountain pen - or three. We dig into all of that, plus some interesting pen store news, in this week’s episode.

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.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

'Sakura at Night' – Sailor Japan

SAILOR 1911 LE SET Profit Maki-e Fude Mannen Fountain Pen | PenSachi - Japan Limited Fountain Pen

Brad's UEF Platinum Nib – Instagram

Contact Us | Appelboom.com

Spoke Design

SpokeDesign (@spokedesign) • Instagram photos and videos

Rite in the Rain Tough Mechanical Pencil

Sizing - Wikipedia

Lennon Toolbar Atmospheric Inks (Night Sky, Blue Sky, and Sunset Glow): A Review — The Pen Addict

Kaweco Sport x Goldspot Classic Blue Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

451: Changing the World One Person at a Time Mar 03, 2021

Show notes

What if you launched a Collection, but spelled it Sport? Brad has fun at Kaweco’s expense this week before digging into the new Pilot Special Edition he has been waiting for. Or maybe not

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 PENADDICT21 for 10% off.

Links and Show Notes:

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The Pen Addict: A Single Spoke - YouTube

Kaweco Skyline Sport Fountain Pen - Lavender (Special Edition) – The Goulet Pen Company

Pictorial - Relay FM

Lowbrow (art movement) - Wikipedia

Pilot Custom Heritage SE

26: Shockingly Shiny | Tokyo Inklings

Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pilot Namiki Falcon Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Dandelion– BUNGUBOX

Kits and Deskmats — GMK Dandy

Best Daily Journal? | Cortex Theme Journal Review - ARTiculations - YouTube

The Theme System Journal - CGP Grey - YouTube

Oxford Black n' Red Wirebound Notebooks | My Oxford

William Hannah Leather Notebooks

SpokeDesign (@spokedesign) • Instagram photos and videos

450: The Friendships We Made Along the Way Feb 24, 2021

Show notes

450 podcast episodes, and nearly 10 years of Kickstarter campaigns! Brad and Myke discuss their personal highlights - and a few lowlights - of nearly 200 campaigns backed.

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.

Links and Show Notes:

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Molly Crabapple's Week in Hell by Molly Crabapple — Kickstarter

The Professional's Guide to Podcast Production by Jim Metzendorf — Kickstarter

Pen Type-A : A minimal pen by cw&t — Kickstarter

I DRAW COMICS Sketchbook & Reference Guide by Matt Marrocco — Kickstarter

PHX-1 : Design Tool Set by chadwick parker & joe huang — Kickstarter

The Pen With A Twist by AJOTO — Kickstarter

The Apollo Technical Pen and Drafting Scale by Pranay & Paul — Kickstarter

LAST LIFE by Sam Farmer — Kickstarter

Visionnaire - Fine Writing Instruments by BHG Design (deleted) — Kickstarter

Tactile Turn Mover & Shaker Pens by Will Hodges — Kickstarter

Ti2 TechLiner Pen by Mike Bond — Kickstarter

Nexus Minimal Fountain Pen by namisu — Kickstarter

Bullet Journal: Journaling at the Speed of Life by Ryder Carroll — Kickstarter

PENXO | The most minimalistic 2mm lead holder pencil by BitsFactory — Kickstarter

Pen Type-B by cw&t — Kickstarter

The Clip Pen by Schon DSGN - Write With Distinction by Ian Schon — Kickstarter

Panobook: A Notebook for Your Desk by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter

22pen: Special Ballpoint Pen for Designers & Creators. by Mario Shimodaira — Kickstarter

Mark One: Apollo Edition Pen by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter

Vittae Dual-Nib Fountain Pen by Kevin Sinclair — Kickstarter

Nock Co. - Pen Cases Hand Made In The USA by NockCo — Kickstarter

The Pen Addict Podcast: Live at the 2015 Atlanta Pen Show by NockCo — Kickstarter

Scribble - A Revolutionary Pen That Draws In Any Color by Scribble Technology — Kickstarter

A Cease And Desist, From A Pen That Doesn’t Exist — The Pen Addict

449: Retail 9-9-5 Feb 17, 2021

Show notes

How engineered does a dip pen need to be? Apparently VERY engineered is the answer, and we are here for it. We discuss that very interesting pen, Brad’s new Ultra Extra Fine nib, and the design heather that Leonardo has been on this year.

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.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Platinum 3776 Century EUF Nib – Pen Chalet

Vintage Writing Paper Pad (50 Sheets Red or Blue Cover/Ruling) | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

Ana Reinert of The Well Appointed Desk - SE09 / EP02 — Sketchnote Army

DRILLOG

Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kaweco Perkeo Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

Leonardo Pure – Instagram

Visconti Homo Sapiens Demo Stones Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pen Venture - Emy on Instagram: “@leonardo_pens Pura collection 🖤💙🧡"

Leonardo Momento Zero Grande Primary Manipulation 4 - Casa della Stilografica - Online pen shop

Visconti Homo Sapiens Demo Stones Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Nakaya Troubles

NAKAYA - Piccolo - Writer Kuro-tamenuri

Retro 51 Cioppino Rose Gold Tornado Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

448: The Hurley School of Pen Usage Feb 10, 2021

Show notes

Adina is back! And this time, she has comics in tow. How is she making them? What pens and paper is she using? How did she decide what colors of Sailor Ink Studio to purchase? All of that, and more, in this awesome episode.

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.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

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The Superior Labor Leather Pen and Wallet Case – Wonder Pens

The Theme System

Grid Diary

TWSBI ECO Smoke Rose Gold Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Robert Oster Pen Chalet Exclusive (50 ml) Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Tibaldi Perfecta Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pen Addict Fire On Fire Fountain Pen Ink, by Robert Oster — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Fountain Pen — The Pen Addict

"Untitled 03" by Anna Chask. 2021 Weekly planner B6 Size — SOUMKINE

Kala Inks – Shigure Inks

Sailor Ink Studio – Choosing Keeping

Chart of Sailor Ink Studio Colors

Col-o-ring Ink Testing Book (Standard Size) | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

Otto Hutt Design 03 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Sticking Out (@stickingoutcomics) • Instagram photos and videos

Adina Hurley (@adinahurley) • Instagram photos and videos

Procreate

The Procreate XL Bundle - VISUALTIMMY

Georg's INK + PAINT Brushes Dec 2019

Uni EMOTT Sign Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Volant Journals - Pine Green and Lemon Yellow - - Moleskine

Totebook – Studio Neat

Blackwing

Flexible Nib Factory

Platinum Procyon Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

447: Global Monetary Markets Feb 03, 2021

Show notes

How do price increases affect retailers? How about consumers? Are we heading towards a tipping point in a few years? Brad has no clue, but he would like to find out. We also talk new products from Platinum, and new decisions from Kaweco

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.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Brad's Otto Hut Design 03 – Instagram

Brad's Wicked Witch – Instagram

Platinum's next Limited Edition – Twitter

Sailor Pro Gear Slim Cocktail #2 Negroni fountain pen - Fontoplumo

Kaweco Madness - Kaweco Collection

Galen Leather Co: Violet Kaweco – Instagram:

MUSIS - Ebonite collection – Leonardo Pens – Instagram

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