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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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416: The Purest Carrots Jun 24, 2020

Show notes

Want to write your government official? Our listeners came through with all of the tips you need to make sure your voice is heard. We also talk about new products from some of our favorite brands, including Studio Neat, Ugmonk, and Field Notes.

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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Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Department of the Navy Correspondence Manual

Santini Italia Official on Instagram: “Here we present our new solid rose gold nib 18 kt.”

Rose gold - Wikipedia

Blackwing One-Step Long Point Sharpener Review — The Pen Addict

Myke's Urushi LAMY Safari • Instagram Story

Jonathon Brooks on Instagram: "Myke's Lamy Safari!"

Mark Two: A Minimal and Durable Pocket Pen by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter

Thoroughly Considered #60: Mark Two - Relay FM

Analog: The simplest productivity system by Jeff Sheldon — Kickstarter

Heavy Duty | Field Notes

Papier Plume - 2019 Limited Edition Fountain Pen Ink - N° 13

Papier Plume № 13 Review - Figboot on Pens - YouTube

Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-Kai Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

Ink Review #1107: Sailor Manyo Akebi — Mountain of Ink

Callifolio Andrinople — Mountain of Ink

Tono & Lims Fukuoka: Fidelity Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Ink Review: Akkerman #28 (Hofkwartier Groen) — The Gentleman Stationer

Graf von Faber-Castell Viper Green Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Monteverde Sweet Life Inks, Part 2 — Mountain of Ink

415: Blender's Choice Jun 17, 2020

Show notes

Congratulations, you played yourself.

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.

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Santini Italia Official on Instagram: “Here we present our new solid rose gold nib 18 kt.”

Sailor 1911 Large Wicked Witch of the West Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor 1911 Standard Wicked Witch of the West Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor's Sailor Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Blackwing One-Step Long Point Sharpener Review — The Pen Addict

The Franklin-Christoph Online Pen Show

Levenger | Circa Customizable Notebooks, Discbound Notebooks

William Hannah Leather Notebooks – William Hannah Limited

Rite in the Rain Official Site | Shop All Weather Products

The Inky Psyde's TWSBI

Focused - Relay FM

Spoke Pen / Editions – Spoke Design

414: Where Do I Even Write Things? Jun 10, 2020

Show notes

How do file-based digital planners work? Brad wants to know, and Myke tries to help. The conversation goes about as well as you would expect. Brad also shares a Kickstarter update, and digs into a slew of new stationery releases.

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: Check out the new release: Kona Cherry — and ‘Choose Your Aloha’ today!

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Soumkine Digital Planner

Myke's Screenshot

Introducing the Side Click pen – Tactile Turn

Sailor Manyo Inks – Instagram

Introducing Blackwing 3 - The Ravi Shankar Pencil - Blackwing

Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen in Black Links - 18K Gold Medium Po – Goldspot Pens

Pilot Vanishing Point Crossed Lines Limited Edition | Nibs

413: Ana Does Best Jun 03, 2020

Show notes

Myke and I are joined by Ana Reinert of The Well-Appointed Desk to discuss 10 years of blogging adventures.

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 3 months free with a 1-year package.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.

Guest Starring:

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Black Lives Matter — The Pen Addict

We need to be better. | Inkdependence!

Ana's LAMY AL Star – Jonathon Brooks on Instagram

Myke's LAMY Safari – Jonathon Brooks on Instagram

Brad's LAMY Safari – Jonathon Brooks on Instagram

Ten Years of The Well-Appointed Desk - The Well-Appointed Desk

About Us - The Well-Appointed Desk

The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

Top Ten Posts - The Well-Appointed Desk

Vintage Ink Bottle Discovery: Akkerman Predecessors - The Well-Appointed Desk

412: Urushi Safari KOP Magnet Filler May 27, 2020

Show notes

Brad opened the box! We talk about the amazing urushi work found inside the box, plus new event cancellations, Myke’s ink swabbing experiment, and a six-pen challenge in 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.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.
Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Use the code THEPENADDICT for 10% off.

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Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow

Pelikan Passion on Instagram: Pelikan Hubs Cancellation

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Swatch Party”

Kala Inks – Shigure Inks

TWSBI GO Smoke Fountain Pen | TWSBI

What’s in the box??? Featuring Carolina Pen Co. - YouTube

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: The Carolina Pen Company Urushi LAMY Safari collection.

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Brad's Urushi Safari

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Myke's Urushi Safari

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Ana's Urushi Safari

Jonathon Brooks (@carolinapencompany) • Instagram

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

Rite in the Rain

PenBBS 492 magnetic filler was a blast! : r/fountainpens

411: Curious Case of the Curidas Cracking May 20, 2020

Show notes

So much Platinum talk, so little time! Brad and Myke break into cracked feeds and broken pricing, plus talk about some new pens that are intriguing. There is also an unopened box.

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.

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Platinum 3776 Shiun Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Platinum Curidas - Cracked Feeds : r/fountainpens

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Brad's Cracked Feed

BUNGUBOX on Instagram: FUJIYAMA BLUE 2020

Sailor Professional Gear Slim Mini Series Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

TWSBI on Instagram: “TWSBI Diamond 580ALR Prussian Blue”

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Mark's Repair Job

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

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Fresh grinds from @nibgrinder”

410: Albert, Duchess, and Duke May 13, 2020

Show notes

This episode is one big tease of new products from some of our favorite brands like Leonardo, Platinum, and Sailor. Also, if you had to rename the international paper standard naming convention, what names would you choose?

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

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Cortex #101: Productivity 101 - Relay FM

Moving Forward - Relay FM

Bungubox Fujiyama Blue on Instagram

Sailor Pro Gear - BUNGUBOX FUJIYAMA BLUE – Carousell

Sailor Tamaruri - reddit

Platinum 3776 Shiun Sales Materials

Platinum #3776 Century Rokka Fountain Pen: A Review — The Pen Addict

Pineider La Grande Bellezza Honeycomb Fountain Pen - Black Knight (Lim – The Goulet Pen Company

Leonardo Pens on Instagram: “A preview, the new MZ grande 2020”

Kala Inks – Shigure Inks

TWSBI on Instagram: “TWSBI ECO Transparent color series.”

Foolscap Size & Dimensions For The Old British Imperial Paper Sizes

Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge) / Twitter

Platinum Curidas Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pilot Custom Heritage 92 Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Tono & Lims Fukuoka: Fidelity - 30ml Glass Bottle – Shigure Inks

Viking Element 1 Writing Pencil - HB | CW Pencil Enterprise

MD Notebook | MD PAPER PRODUCTS

Tot • Your tiny text companion

The Executive Notebook – Ink+Volt

Notebook Review: Ink + Volt The Founders Notebook (and Giveaway) - The Well-Appointed Desk

Panobook – Studio Neat

The Theme System

National Parks | Field Notes

The System: Clicky Post Exclusive Retro 51 Tornado (Announcement & Pre-Order) SOLD OUT — The Clicky Post

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

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

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

Deader Prints | Field Notes

409: Looks Like a Milkshake May 06, 2020

Show notes

We have wonderful follow-up this week, including an updated translation and a searing look into neon inks. Brad and Myke then discuss tracking their collections, and Brad’s first foray into the Fountain Pen Companion.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.
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 3 months free with a 1-year package.

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Jasper Lai's Translation

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Podcast prep. #lennontoolbar”

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Testing out the Kala Nostalgia Neon inks”

Stilo & Stile

Platinum Blue Black Fuji Ink Bottle 60 ml 100th Anniversary Special Edition - Stilo&Stile

Stilo&Stile – J. Herbin

Herbin Bleu Myosotis Ink Bottle 500 ml 350th Anniversary Limited Edition - Stilo&Stile

Aaron's Pen Cleaning

Myke's Pen and Ink List

Platinum Kanazawa Leaf Red Mt. Fuji Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Fountain Pen Companion

The Pen Addict - Fountain Pen Companion

(1) The Fountain Pen Companion. Get on it, Inksters - StringsAndPedals - YouTube

Triomphe pads and envelopes - Clairefontaine

Pilot Letter Pad for Fountain Pens Review — The Pen Addict

408: You Gotta Let Me Live My Life Apr 29, 2020

Show notes

Brad received the Platinum Curidas and gives his initial impressions. Then, a shopping spree happened,

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: Check out the new release: Kona Cherry — and ‘Choose Your Aloha’ today!

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Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Platinum Curidas

Pilot Dr. Grip: A Comprehensive Guide | JetPens

Brad had an accident – Instagram

LONG VERSION: The Sharpest Tool in the Shed - Hank Green - YouTube

Nib Grinder – Mark Bacas

John Green keeps AFC Wimbledon stadium hopes alive | Wimbledon Times

The Blackwing Bracket

Blackwing Volume 811 (Set of 12) | Blackwing602.com

Standard Bindery Stargaze Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Montegrappa Elmo Fantasy Blooms Fountain - Blue Cross Gentian – Vanness

Aurora Orange Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Leonardo Officina Italiana Messenger Fountain Pens

Leonardo Officina Italiana Exclusive Momento Zero Fountain Pens

Zebra bLen Ballpoint Pen - 0.5 mm - Gray Body - Black Ink | JetPens

Kunisawa Find Smart Note Notebook - Black | JetPens

Sakura Pigma Micron Pens - Size 05 - 0.45 mm | JetPens

Diamine Indigo Ink - 30 ml Bottle | JetPens

Diamine Havasu Turquoise Ink - 80 ml Bottle | JetPens

Ink Review #1132: Diamine Havasu Turquoise — Mountain of Ink

Edison x Goldspot Pens Newark Fountain Pen in AC High Voltage Green

Colorverse Goldspot Exclusive Bottled Ink in Solar Wind and Magnetosph – Goldspot Pens

Kaweco Supra Fountain Pen in Stainless Steel – Goldspot Pens

Lamy Safari Candy Fountain Pen in Mango 2020 Special Edition – Goldspot Pens

Lamy Safari Candy Fountain Pen in Violet 2020 Special Edition – Goldspot Pens

Lamy Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges in Mango - Pack of 5 – Goldspot Pens

Taccia Hokusai-Fukakihanda (Light Blue) Bottled Ink - 40 mL – Goldspot Pens

J. Herbin Blotter Paper in Pink – Goldspot Pens

Kala Inks – Shigure Inks

Tono & Lims Inks – Shigure Inks

Lennon Tool Bar Inks – Shigure Inks

iPaper Inks – Shigure Inks

Color Traveler Inks – Shigure Inks

Viking Collector's Pencil Boxed Set | CW Pencil Enterprise

Introducing Backstage, a New Members Podcast — Relay FM

B-Sides #41: Backstage 01: The Idea - Relay FM

407: A Pen With an Instruction Set Apr 22, 2020

Show notes

We have new pens! The Retro 51 Celebration prototype is here, as is the brand new Kanilea Pen Co. Kona Cherry. Brad and Myke discuss them both, and later in the episode take a trip down memory lane.

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

Kickstarter Poster Sneak Peek

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

Kona Cherry Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Fountain Pens - Kanilea Pen Co.

Myke's Kona Cherry Cap

Myke's Kona Cherry Body

Moonman Hongdian Filler Cartridge Ink Converter Fountain Pen Ink Absorber Ink Suction Device Pipette Instrument Tool Pen Parts - Aliexpress

Lamy Safari in Apple TV+'s 'Home'

Enough 104 – Not Quite Enough

Aaron Mahnke (@amahnke) / Twitter

Pilot Prera Fountain Pens | JetPens

Brad recreating his party look

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