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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:

436: Pens Take Precedence Nov 11, 2020

Show notes

Brad is back … or is he? With a broken wrist in tow, he and Myke try to sort out what is going on with Sailor’s many new releases. Is it all a fever dream?

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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Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “So this guy right here, the one who relies on his right hand for part of his job, broke his wrist in gnarly fashion during a rousing game…”

Pickleball - Wikipedia

Become a member of The Pen Addict

Sailor Pen North America on Instagram: “The Loch Ness Monster.”

Sailor Shikiori – Sailor Japan

tokyostationpens on Twitter: "New model of Sailor to use black KOP sized nibs, and KOP in Ishime finish."

News: M600 Tortoiseshell-Red « The Pelikan's Perch

Writer’s Blood is the new Diamine Reddit ink! – FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART

Writer’s Blood is the new Diamine Reddit ink! – FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART

435: Fine Fine Medium Line Nov 04, 2020

Show notes

Brad did some shopping for Fountain Pen Day. Did you? We talk about a couple of new acquisitions, and then listen live as Myke stumbles upon a secret.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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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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Pen Addict - Twitch

mykehurley - Twitch

TWSBI ECO piston fountain pen Rose Gold Taipei Golden Horse Awards Edition | Mostwanted Pens

Nibs and Sections for Kaweco pens (and others) | Mostwanted Pens

Kaweco AL Sport Golden Espresso Special Edition Fountain Pen – Vanness

Kaweco AL Sport Paladin Evergreen Fountain Pen | Penworld » More than 10.000 pens in stock, fast delivery

Fountain Pen Day

The Pen Addict #222: Keep the Dream Alive - Relay FM

Kona Snow Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Sailor Pro Gear Regular Fountain Pen in British Racing Green - 21kt Go – Goldspot Pens

Brad's Bestseller

Jonathon Brooks' Images of the Bestselller

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Shhh! @carolinapencompany”

15. Brad Dowdy of The Pen Addict | Stationery Orbit

Ferris Wheel Press

434: Trick Ink Window Oct 28, 2020

Show notes

The results of the Great Pen Addict Slack Survey are in! Brad and Myke break it all down, plus discuss new, and strange, pens from TWSBI, making Zines, and what uni-ball is up to in the US.

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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The Great Pen Addict Slack Survey – PDF

Pen Addict Slack Survey 2020 Results - YouTube

The Bent Tines Podcast

The Temp Track

Retro 51 Bump in the Night – Katherine Palmisano on Instagram

Zine - Wikipedia

Useful Journaling Issue 1 | Comfortable Shoes Studio

Pencil Revolution is now also a ZINE! – PENCIL REVOLUTION!

The Word Distribution

TWSBI Vac700R Iris Fountain Pens

TWSBI on Instagram: "NEW TWSBI Vac700R Iris fountain pen"

Visconti Watermark Fountain Pen - Iridium Rainbow (Limited Edition) – The Goulet Pen Company

TWSBI ECO RoseGold Golden Horse Awards Edition Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Kaweco Novelties for fall/winter

Kaweco Supra Stainless Steel Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Sailor Pro Gear Regular Fountain Pen in British Racing Green - 21kt Go – Goldspot Pens

BUNGUBOX Online Store

uni-ball

Nock Co. Waxed Canvas Pen Cases by NockCo — Kickstarter

433: Why would you do that‽ Oct 21, 2020

Show notes

It’s a business-heavy podcast this week, as we talk about bits of news across the stationery industry. We also discuss the upcoming virtual Detroit Pen Show, and a couple of new products on Brad’s 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.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Big Changes Ahead | CW Pencil Enterprise

Limited Editions | Field Notes

Blackwing Volumes Subscription | Blackwing602.com

ArtSnacks - The Best Monthly Art Supply Subscription Box.

Ti2 Design Pen of the Month Club Membership

Brian Giniewski is creating Drippy Pots | Patreon

Galen Leather Email

Traveler's Notebooks, Leather Notebook Covers, & More - Galen Leather

The Detroit Pen Show - Register Today!

design03 - Otto Hutt GmbH

REVIEW: OTTO HUTT DESIGN 03 FOUNTAIN PEN | The Pencilcase Blog | Fountain pen, Pencil, Ink and Paper reviews

2021 Weekly planner SLIM Traveler's Notebook – SOUMKINE

The Theme System Journal – On Sale for $15

Cortex #105: Atomic Notes - Relay FM

Zettelkasten - Wikipedia

432: Blacklight Poster Pens Oct 14, 2020

Show notes

Sailor pens or Benu pens? Why not both! We dig into the latest Sailor business news this week, and Brad expresses his love for a brand he was indifferent on for years. We also reminisce about our friend Bob Johnson, owner of the DC Supershow, who passed away last month.

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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16: The Sailor’s New Clothes | Tokyo Inklings

Announcement about Bob Johnson

BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Marker

Skin Markers - McKesson Medical-Surgical

Viscot Industries 1451-200 - McKesson Medical-Surgical

Benu Pen Euphoria Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Benu Pen Euphoria Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Nock Co. Waxed Canvas Pen Cases by NockCo — Kickstarter

431: May I Buy This From You? Oct 07, 2020

Show notes

What do you think of the Sailor Pen rebrand? How do you review the King of Pen? Is King of Pen even spelled correctly? These are the hard hitting questions Brad and Myke tackle today. Plus, Brad asks if he can buy a pen.

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.
Kanilea Pen Co: Choose Your Aloha today!

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Brad's Tweet Thread

Nock Co. Waxed Canvas Pen Cases by NockCo — Kickstarter

Sailor's new branding announcement

Sailor's Website (featuring their new branding)

Emergency 2: Sailor Minus | Tokyo Inklings

Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Rockster Pens

The image Brad found on Instagram

RingLeader - Rockster Pens

430: Better than the G2 Sep 30, 2020

Show notes

The Pilot G2 is a good gel ink pen. There are better gel ink pens right next to it on the store shelf, and Brad digs into the ones you should consider the next time you are stocking up.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kanilea Pen Co: Choose Your Aloha today!
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Relay FM for St. Jude

Nock Co. Waxed Canvas Pen Cases by NockCo — Kickstarter

Kona Snow Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

cam's Viral Tweets

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

G2: Pilot Pen

Uni-ball Signo 307 Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict

EnerGel — Pentel of America, Ltd.

Paper Mate Inkjoy Writing Pens

Precise: Pilot Pen

JETSTREAM - uni-ball

Felt Tip | Papermate

Marker Pens | Sharpie

Acroball: Pilot Pen

G-Tec-C: Pilot Pen

uni-ball Signo DX Gel Pens, Ultra Micro (.38mm) – Staples

PenAddict - Twitch

The Theme System – Cortex Brand | Cotton Bureau

Brad's Poll

429: Name of the Pen on the Pen Sep 23, 2020

Show notes

Myke is back after a week on the lam and we have a lot to catch up on! Kickstarter campaigns, pen releases, charity drives - all of the things on this jam-packed 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.
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.

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Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

The Pen Addict #428: Stacked Nibs - Relay FM

Relay FM Podcastathon for St Jude (2020) - YouTube

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Podcast Radio Hour, Pens, Pipe Organs and Portable Toilets - Niche Podcasts

Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball Pen - Marco (Limited Edition) – The Goulet Pen Company

Retro 51 Marco 'Waldo'

Waldo Label

Nock Co. Waxed Canvas Pen Cases by NockCo — Kickstarter

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

The Pen Addict + Mintlodica Retro 51 Pastel Shiba — The Pen Addict

Kaweco AL Sport fountain pen Paladin Evergreen special - Fontoplumo

Kaweco 'Note'

Kaweco Collector's Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

United States of Letterpress | Field Notes

Mitsubishi Wacom Pencil

Wacom OneでHi-uni｜Wacom

Notebooks – PEBBLE STATIONERY CO.

Krishna Ink Bottles on Instagram

Krishna Paakezah Review - YouTube

428: Stacked Nibs Sep 16, 2020

Show notes

Interview time! Brad is joined by Gena Salorino from Custom Nib Studio to discuss all things nib grinding. What has life during lockdown been like for a pen show regular? What type of grind should you get, and on what pen? And what magic does Gena have up her sleeves for the future?

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.

Guest Starring:

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Custom Nib Studio

Gena Salorino (@customnibstudio) • Instagram photos and videos

Brian Chu (@reddragonpenco) • Instagram photos and videos

Esterbrook “The Journaler” Nib Review — The Pen Addict

427: Nobonichi Sep 09, 2020

Show notes

Is it Hobonichi season already? 2020 was not the best year for planners, but it’s time to get right back in there for 2021! Brad and Myke also discuss other active projects, with updates on the Retro 51 Celebration, Nock Co. news, and a big raffle for St. Jude.

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 2020

The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude, featuring an Urushi Lamy Safari! — The Pen Addict

Nock Co. News: Literally, There’s News! – Nock Co

Nock Co.

Book Buying Guide - Hobonichi Techo 2021

Hobonichi Techo 2021

Sesame Street / Elmo - Techo Lineup - Hobonichi Techo 2021

Day-Free / Summary - Book Buying Guide - Hobonichi Techo 2021

Pilot Falcon Fountain Pen Purple - Dromgoole's

Pilot Elite Variants

849 Limited Editions – Caran d'Ache

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