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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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716: Good Times May 14, 2026

Show notes

Brad is joined this week by April Wu from Designphil to discuss all things TRAVELER’S COMPANY USA, PLOTTER USA, MD PRODUCT USA, and of course her own writing over at The Penguin Post. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, so get comfy, grab a beverage

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 25-28. Tickets on sale now!
Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off.
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Designphil

TRAVELER’S COMPANY USA

PLOTTER USA

MD PRODUCT USA

The Penguins Post

Midori History

Midori Carton Opener

Creative Refills S2E5: Using PLOTTER as a Tool with Brad Dowdy

The Pen Addict #632: Reaching Stationery Nirvana

715: Aliens From Mechanical Pencil Land May 07, 2026

Show notes

This is a “Brad buys things episode,” with no item more important to the future of this podcast than the Pilot AIRSTEP.

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The Pen Addict #632: Reaching Stationery Nirvana - Relay

Lamy Safari 2026 Neon Pink and Neon Yellow • Robb Knight

Boorum & Pease Record Book

wander & write - YouTube

Pairings Party: Fountain Telling Willow Fountain Pen, Sailor Manyo Uri — The Pen Addict

Ungeniused #122: Dazzle Camouflage - Relay

Zodiac Pens Pisces – Instagram

Fountain Pens – D Squared Arts

Baetylus | Den's Pens

Delta DV Original Midsize Orange/Primary Manip. 4.5 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Platinum Limited Special Preppy Black Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Laban 326 Midnight Mirage Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

‘Shepherd’s warning’ – pensbycasey – Instagram

Edison Newark Fountain Pen in Magellanic Clouds LE - Goldspot Pens

Ink Review #1323: Sailor Manyo Yomogi — Mountain of Ink

Pilot AIRSTEP Mechanical Pencils | JetPens

Brad's Airstep Sticker – Instagram

714: Look Apr 30, 2026

Show notes

Brad and Myke attempt to put a bow on the pocket pen discussion this week. Were they successful? LAMY was successful in launching the two new Safari Limited Editions for 2026, or are they just a figment of our imagination?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 25-28. Tickets on sale now!
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Schmidt 6040M Fineliner Pen Refill

When promises are not delivered: The Parker 5th — The Pen Addict

Spoke Roady / Model 2 – Spoke Design

Nagahara Model #1 – Bungubox – Instagram

Chicago Pen Show

Dime Novel Raven

Good Made Better

Stationery Universe

Santini Italia Modula Fountain Pens

LAMY Safari 2026 Limited Edition – Fontoplumo

LAMY Safari Limited Edition 2026 Video – Instagram

LAMY Safari Yellow Pens Over the Years – Fontoplumo – Instagram

Kokuyo Auxiliary Hardcover Notebook Fountain Pen Friendly Ledger – The Paper Mind

713: Pocket Bias Apr 23, 2026

Show notes

Is there such a thing as an unanswerable stationery question? Brad and Myke may have met their match this week. Myke also has Kuru Toga challenges, and Brad has pockets.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kanilea Pen Co: Celebrate Kanilea's 10th Anniversary!
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Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen - Hard - Black | JetPens

Tom's Studio Wren - Goldspot Pens

Kuretake ZIG COCOIRO Letter Pens with Ink | JetPens

Kuretake Zig Cocoiro Extra Fine Letter Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Traveler's Company Solid Brass Pencil

Pentel Tradio Stylo Pen - Black Ink | JetPens

Alaula Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Alaula Maile Lei Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Alaula Mau Loa Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Nagahara Model #1 – Bungubox – Instagram

Pairings Party: Kakimori Frost Violet Fountain Pen, Taccia Aomurasaki — The Pen Addict

My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict

Analog Defaults — The Pen Addict

Pelikan Souverän M600 Pelikan Art Collection Georg Tippel Fountain Pen – Pen Chalet

Re-Review: Pilot Varsity – The Well-Appointed Desk

Spoke Design

Spoke Click Model C – Spoke Design

712: Three Barrel Flavors Apr 16, 2026

Show notes

Brad and Myke bust out all of the pen and paper in this week’s episode, including a huge amount of feedback on last week’s pocket fountain pen discussion. Brad also rambles about mechanical pencils for too long, but makes up for it with three flavors of S

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Monteverde Dakota Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Studio Pocket Fountain Pen 2.0 – Tom's Studio

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

Compact Fountain Pen | MUJI USA

N2 Pocket – Namisu

Bottle Ink for Fountain Pen Ink Workshop Dye 20ml | Sailor Fountain Pen

Hero Arts + Spellbinders - Detail Tweezers | Enigma Stationery

Kakimori Mini Nib Holder - Ocean | Enigma Stationery

Eric Small Things Acrylic Stamp - Stained Glass | Enigma Stationery

Wax Beads Melting Spoon - Blue | Enigma Stationery

Wax Seals & Supplies | Enigma Stationery

Bizness Frog Stamp Washi Tape | Enigma Stationery

Eric Small Things Wax Seal - Fountain Pen | Enigma Stationery

Meet Your Maker: Kristen Brooks, Fountain Telling — The Pen Addict

Pentel Graph 1000 for Pro Drafting Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Visconti Mirage Mythos Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Van Dieman's Nightfall Dual Tone Ink – Vanness

Yamamoto Canopus Note Notebook A5 – Vanness

Yamamoto Bullet Paper - Canopus – Vanness

Sakura Pigma Micron Pen - Size 03 - 0.35 mm - Black | JetPens

Sakura Pigma Micron Pen - ESDK - Size 04 - Black | JetPens

Sakura Pigma ECO Micron Pen - Size 03 - 0.35 mm - Black | JetPens

Sidekick Pocket | Cotton Bureau

Limited Edition – Studio Neat

Drehgriffel Nr. 2 - the pencil - LEUCHTTURM1917

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

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

711: Super Inky Guy Apr 09, 2026

Show notes

Brad is simultaneously thinning out his ink shelf while purchasing more ink. Somebody please make it make sense! While you are at it, help us make sense of the Kokuyo Design Awards.

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Pelikan Edelstein Pyrite Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Colorverse 2025 Top 3 Colorvent Special Edition 65ml Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Brad's Ink Swatches – Instagram

Colorverse 2025 Top 3 Colorvent Ink and Fountain Pen Kit – Pen Chalet

The Stationer Shop Announcement – Instagram

Tessa Getting The Keys – Instagram

Happy Birthday Uniball Vision – Instagram

Traveler's Company Brass Fountain Pen - Fine | JetPens

N2 Al & Steel– Namisu

Pilot E95 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pilot Prera Standard Body Fountain Pens | JetPens

Pilot Petit1 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Modern Fuel

Luxury Fountain Pens - Elegant Writing Instruments – Alibaba

710: The Midas Touch Apr 02, 2026

Show notes

What good is a Gold shimmer ink if you don’t get it all over your hands? Brad discovers shimmer in interesting places this week, including at the Atlanta Pen Show, which he recaps. Also, Goatberlet.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off

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Dromgooloe's Ink and Pens Unboxing! - YouTube

Pelikan Edelstein Ink of the Year Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

The Kaweco Hat Unveiling – Instagram

Kaweco Hat Giveaway – Instagram

Yamamoto Ro-Biki Notebooks | JetPens

Uni Ballin Winner – Instagram

Uni Kurutoga Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm - Orange | Enigma Stationery

LAMY M17 Jetstream Ballpoint Pen Refill - F (0.7 mm) - Black | Enigma Stationery

2026 SF Stationery Fest in the books - by April Wu

Thank You Atlanta! — The Pen Addict

Thank You Atlanta, I Think? — The Pen Addict

Franklin-Christoph Model P45 Atlanta Pen Show 2026 Edition – Instagram

Sleipnir – Hinze Pen Company

Fountain Telling Willow – Instagram

Kiwi Inks

Quetzalcoatl – Kiwi Inks

The Fall Of The Aztecs - The Rest Is History

Midori Paintable Stamp - Pre-Inked - Goat | JetPens

Pengineer3D

Double Shot Base – Pengineer3D

Fountain Pen Roulette – Pengineer3D

709: Giving Them the Ol’ Gutberlet Mar 26, 2026

Show notes

Brad is getting ready for another trip to the Atlanta Pen Show next week, but not before he and Myke torch up some Titanium! Brad also breaks down the fountain pen friendly pocket notebook category, and then learns about Korean anime.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Sailor Nib Chart Update - Droplr

Makar Tools – Instagram

Pilot Pen Nepal – Instagram

Jottbook Double - LEUCHTTURM1917

Lochby Pocket Journal Tomoe River Refill (Pocket Notebook) — The Gentleman Stationer

LIFE Pistachio Notebooks | JetPens

LIFE Vermilion Notebooks | JetPens

TRAVELER'S COMPANY notebook Refills | JetPens

Midori Commonplace Books | JetPens

Hobonichi Accessory - Memo Pad Set for A6 | JetPens

Red Dragonfly – Pebble Stationery Co.

Pebble Stationery Co. Glacier Edition Pocket Notebook: A Review — The Pen Addict

[Pocket Staple] Notebooks – Story Supply Co.

Sidekick Pocket – Cortex Brand

Wearingeul Cry, or Better Yet, Beg 30ml Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Colorverse 2025 Top 3 Colorvent Ink and Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Atlanta Pen Show

Kiwi Inks

Pengineer3D

Pen Realm

Hellotello Studio

Pilot Silvern Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

708: Writing on a Banana With Biro Mar 19, 2026

Show notes

The FriXion vs. Que Sera content is heating up, and Brad and Myke are here for it. Brad also recaps his visit to Papier Plume in New Orleans, and tells the tale of a tumultuous TITAN.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off.
Penedex: The penultimate app to track and catalog your pens, inks, and what you've got ink'd up. Download now.

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[Frixion vs. Quesera] Erasable Ballpoint Pen Showdown ~A World Only Yurindo Knows 404~ - YouTube

Kodomo No Kao Journal Club Planner Stamp - Sleep Tracker | Enigma Stationery

An Itty Bitty Bottle Wooden Stamp | Enigma Stationery

uniball ZENTO Gel Pen - Flow Model - 0.38 mm - Lt Blue Body - Black Ink | Enigma Stationery

Meet Your Maker: Jason Olson, Write Turnz — The Pen Addict

Papier Plume

Grit Mercantile Leather Travelers Journal A5 – Letterpress PLAY

Field Notes | Our Fiftieth Quarterly Edition

Kaweco Titan Survival – Instagram

Uniball Zento Signature: The Best Pen of 2025 Just Got Classier - Fudefan - YouTube

707: Little Tippy-Taps Mar 12, 2026

Show notes

It was Mar10 day earlier this week, but apparently it’s Brad Week on this week’s podcast. He’s a big fan of himself, and thinks he should be the President of Stationery Worldwide, apparently.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
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'Never Say Never' – Pen Addict – Instagram

Lamy Al-Star Special Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

LAMY Safari Vista Roll-Ink – Instagram

Only 3 machines left in Japan?! See how the iconic LIFE Noble Notebook is made! - Jetpens – YouTube

The DWRDNET Stationery Feed 0206 With The Pen Addict - YouTube

Sakura Pigma Micron Eco – Instagram

Writech Clictek Liner Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot Explorer Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

uniball One Zento – Instagram

Uni Ballin – Instagram

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