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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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406: Maruzen After Lunch Apr 15, 2020

Show notes

What would it be like to go on your lunch break and walk into one of the best stationary shops in the world? Brad and Myke ponder this question, along with “Who is Kumamon?” in this wide-ranging, pasta-ordering podcast.

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 Dowdy on Instagram: “Discussing my most used products this week on today’s podcast.”

Uni-ball Signo UM-151 Gel Pen - 0.38 mm - Light Blue | JetPens

CWPE Perfect Pencil - Red | CW Pencil Enterprise

Ystudio Resin Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kaweco Skyline Sport Fountain Pen Special Edition Ocean Blue– Cityluxe

William Hannah Leather Notebooks – William Hannah Limited

‎ACNH Travel Guide on the App Store

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

JAPAN BLUE Professional Gear Fountain Pen | Wancher Pen

Tokyo Inklings Podcast

The Pen Addict Live 2020: Atlanta and Dallas by NockCo » It's getting real! — Kickstarter

Kala Ink - Tribute to Neon

KALA INK – TRIBUTE TO NEON – Mimo Ink

61 - Ocean of Ink

Kumamon - Wikipedia

Lamy Kumamon Set - tmall.com

Lamy Safari Chinese exclusive coming soon : r/fountainpens

Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Jonathon Brooks on Instagram: Primary Manipulation for Leonardo Pens

Ballpoints | Ballograf

Paper Goods — Nock Co.

405: The Biggest Flex Apr 08, 2020

Show notes

Brad and Myke discuss some of the newest products to cross their desks, while trying to sort out why certain pens in a certain price range are all the rage these days. Plus, we share our continued love and support for the Visconti Iopenna.

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.

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Sailor Professional Gear Slim Fountain Pen - Limited Edition - Blue Dwarf

Sailor Pro Gear Slim Blue Dwarf Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Eyes on Iopenna, designed for Visconti by Gaetano Pesce – Penquisition

Members — The Pen Addict

Tokyo Inklings Podcast

#kawecotowerchallenge hashtag on Instagram • Photos and Videos

Kaweco Skyline Sport Fountain Pen Special Edition Ocean Blue– Cityluxe

Ystudio Resin Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Standard Bindery Stargaze – Vanness

Esterbrook Estie Lilac Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

LEONARDO OFFICINA ITALIANA (@leonardo_pens) • Instagram photos and videos

Montegrappa Elmo Fantasy Bloom Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Coloured pencils | STAEDTLER

Colouring Pencils - Stabilo

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Just a sampling of mail day. #asktpa”

The Pen Addict - YouTube

404: Maybe a Pen Canoe Apr 01, 2020

Show notes

Brad went on a shopping spree for National Pencil Day - did you? He also went down a rabbit hole of discovery with fountain pen inks, and tried to sort out why this, and why now. It’s a question for the ages.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

The Pen Addict Live 2020: Atlanta and Dallas by NockCo — Kickstarter

Viking Collector's Pencil Boxed Set | CW Pencil Enterprise

CWPE Perfect Pencil - Red | CW Pencil Enterprise

Graf von Faber-Castell Platinum-Plated Perfect Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

The CWPE Sampler Set | CW Pencil Enterprise

Supersticks Rainbow Pencil | CW Pencil Enterprise

Long Point Sharpener - Gunmetallic | CW Pencil Enterprise

Pencil Fodder

La Berlue Pencil Case Review — The Pen Addict

Mountain of Ink

Ink Review #1115: Diamine Classic Green — Mountain of Ink

Aurora Orange Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Akkerman #12 Mauritshuis Magenta Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Tuesday Toolset, Top 5 Fountain Pen Ink Brands Edition — The Pen Addict

Animal Crossing series – Official Site

How to Swap Lamy Nibs with Just Tape - YouTube

403: Stationery Makes Me Feel Things Mar 25, 2020

Show notes

Brad makes his feelings for all things stationery known, and makes Myke uncomfortable at the same time. So, basically the perfect 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.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

The Pen Addict Live 2020: Atlanta and Dallas by NockCo — Kickstarter

Retro 1951 on Twitter: Leonardo Da Finci

Retro 1951 on Twitter: Mike 'Rainbow' Trout

Albert Hernandez on Twitter: Carp E Diem

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram photos and videos

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “3.24.2020 #penaddict #analogdownload”

Mark One: Apollo Edition – Studio Neat

BUNGBOX Sweet Love 2020

Uni Jetstream Edge Ballpoint Pen - 0.28 mm | JetPens

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Review prep. #penaddict”

Akkerman #12 Mauritshuis Magenta Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Things To Do With Your Fountain Pens During A Quarantine - Fountain Pen Love

Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with FA Nib: A Review — The Pen Addict

Vintage nibs in modern pens. – Leigh Reyes. My Life As a Verb.

402: We Need More of This Mar 18, 2020

Show notes

It’s a great time to catch up on all things Pen Addict, including an update to our Kickstarter campaign, new product releases, old product repairs, and one very interesting fish.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.
Kenro Industries: Announcing their new partnership with ystudio.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

New pen artwork, and an Atlanta update – The Pen Addict Live 2020 Kickstarter

The Pen Addict Live 2020: Atlanta and Dallas by NockCo — Kickstarter

Choosing Keeping

Will Arnett, episode #63 of Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend on Earwolf

Jeremiah's Clip of Conan's Podcast on Twitter

Ystudio Pen and Pencils - Pen Chalet

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

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

TWSBI on Instagram: “TWSBI Diamond 580 Smoke RoseGold II coming April 1st.”

TWSBI on Instagram: “TWSBI ECO RoseGold”

Ink Review #219: Robert Oster Rose Gilt Tynte — Mountain of Ink

The Pen Addict + Kokuyo Sketch Book — The Pen Addict

A Look at the Special Edition Red, Green, & Blue rOtring 600s – Penquisition

Tuesday Toolset, Top 5 Mechanical Pencils Edition — The Pen Addict

Retro 51 Tornado Popper Rollerball Pen Gone Fishing - Limited Edition – Goldspot Pens

Retro 51 'Lurker'

401: Can I Touch the Pen? Mar 11, 2020

Show notes

Following up on a wonderful episode 400, Brad and Myke have even more topics to discuss that get you up to speed on the history of the podcast.

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.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

The Pen Addict Live 2020: Atlanta and Dallas by NockCo — Kickstarter

101 (number) - Wikipedia

Pen Friends — The Pen Addict

PenAddict - Twitch

The Pen Addict #372: We Used To Budget - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #376: The Best Worst Case Scenario - Relay FM

The Pen Addict Bingo

Colorbook: Pen Addicts

Stationery Wiki

Nightmare Coloring book: Pen Addicts

This Guy Loves Pens More Than You Love Anything in the World | BDCWire

Vignette | Field Notes

Retro 1951 on Twitter: Gone Fishing

400: Pen Addict 101 Mar 04, 2020

Show notes

Did you look at the 399 previous episodes of The Pen Addict Podcast and wonder “Where should I start?” Right here. This is where you should start.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Warby Parker: Quality eyewear at a fraction of the usual price. Order your FREE Home Try-On kit today.
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Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

The Pen Addict

Relay FM

The Theme System

Welcome to The Pen Addict! — The Pen Addict

JetPens - The Best Pens & Stationery From Japan & Beyond

The Pen Addict #1: Glossary - Relay FM

Nock Co.

Introducing Pen Addict Memberships — The Pen Addict

Spoke

The Pen Addict #17: Sketchnoting With Mike Rohde - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #54: The Chair Of The Desk - Relay FM

Ana Reinert - Relay FM

Stationery Wiki

Pilot G2 07 Gel Ink Rollerball Pen BLG207 | Cult Pens

A Paper Sizes

Rhodia Notebooks & Writing Pads

Top 5 Lists — The Pen Addict

Visionnaire — Kickstarter

Blurred Visionnaire - The Magazine on Medium - Medium

The Pen Addict #64: Johnny Anypen - Relay FM

Scribble — Kickstarter

The Pen Addict #110: Gauntlet Down - Relay FM

Pen Type-A — Kickstarter

The Pen Addict #16: Kickstart My Heart - Relay FM

Sylvester Stallone's Chaos pen trailer: the most bizarre film he's ever made | Film | The Guardian

The Pen Addict #143: Horse Head in Myke's Bed - Relay FM

Ryder Carroll's Podcast Appearances - Relay FM

Field Notes

Retro 1951

399: Disassembleable Feb 26, 2020

Show notes

Are you Frankenpen friendly? We are at The Pen Addict Podcast. We are also stationery friendly, digging into what - and how - we use some of our favorite goods.

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.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

The Platinum Curidas: removing the bump. | Fountain pen blog

Platinum's Announcement of the Curidas' Delay – Twitter

Composition Notebooks – Choosing Keeping

Leonardo Officina Italiana Fountain Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

Carolina Blue Fountain Pen Ink by Robert Oster — Carolina Pen Company

Rhodia Ice Top Staplebound Memo Books & Notebooks – Pen Chalet

Futura #2 Pencil | CW Pencil Enterprise

CWPE x Pen Addict: Pencils for Pen Lovers Sampler Set | CW Pencil Enterprise

Sailor 1911 King of Pens Fountain Pen in Royal Tangerine with Silver T – Goldspot Pens

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

Panobook – Studio Neat

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “2.26.2020”

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram photos and videos

23feb20 – WARREN ELLIS LTD

Baltimore / Washington International Pen Show

Glass Pen ASMR: J. Herbin Tapered Frosted Glass Dip Pen - YouTube

The Inky Psyde's Sailor Pen – Twitter

Details on a Mark One Clip

398: Plastered on a Card Feb 19, 2020

Show notes

The Bungubox 4B fountain pen has arrived via ParcelForce! We discuss that - and the customs charges contained within - along with plaster art, Platinum notebooks, Emulsion ink, and Brad’s latest Top 5 Pen list updates.

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

BUNGBOX 8th Anniversary 4B

Pilot Capless LS

Curidas – Choosing Keeping

Venetian Card Company Artist Series Card Review — The Pen Addict

Venetian Card Company

Kaweco Student | Cult Pens

Zebra bLen Ballpoint Pen 0.5mm | Cult Pens

New Product Introducing Zebra's new Fortia em pen with emulsion ink | Hakubundo Inc.

OKB General Election

Naos: A minimalist 2-in-1 pen made from Grade 5 titanium by namisu — Kickstarter

Stratos: A Minimalist Fountain Pen with Modular Rollstoppers (Canceled) by namisu — Kickstarter

Tuesday Toolset, Top 5 Micro Gel Ink Pens Edition — The Pen Addict

Tuesday Toolset, Top 5 Fountain Pens Under $50 — The Pen Addict

Solid State Watch by cw&t — Kickstarter

Chaos Fountain Pen - Gold - Montegrappa

Montegrappa - QUEEN: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA L.E. Limited Editions

Brad's new Twitch Emote

397: Why Did You Make This Decision? Feb 12, 2020

Show notes

We talk a lot about unique pen designs in this episode, and are curious about some of the decisions made. And don’t worry, we talk about Retro 51 and Sailor as well.

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

The Test Drivers - Relay FM

Pen Addict: Retro51 Topdisk Voting

The Current Leading Submission

Mechanical Pencil Day Contest 2019 - Stationery Wiki

BUNGBOX 8th Anniversary 4B

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

Pro Gear Shamrock Green – Wancher

SAILOR LE Progear Classic Realo Demonstrator - Sparkling Highlight Green | PenSachi - Japan Limited Fountain Pen

SAILOR Limited Edition Pro Gear Fountain Pen - Wakakusa Green | PenSachi - Japan Limited Fountain Pen

SAILOR Limited Edition Professional Gear Mini Fountain Pen - Crimson | PenSachi - Japan Limited Fountain Pen

Choosing Keeping

Curidas Retractable Fountain Pen by Platinum - Review — The Clicky Post

Bakelite Seven Treasures: Japanese Fountain Pen with Arts by Wancher — Kickstarter

REVIEW: WANCHER SEVEN TREASURES FOUNTAIN PEN | The Pencilcase Blog

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