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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:

396: Full of Good Functions Feb 05, 2020

Show notes

There is so much good stuff in this episode that Brad is going to have to have another pen sale. Also, the fastest pens in the world.

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Retro 51 Top-disc Favorites – Google Form

Platinum Curidas Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

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

Platinum Curidas Retractable Fountain Pen Prism Crystal | Cult Pens

Bungubox 8th Anniversary Pen

Uni-ball Kuru Toga Style

Wancher Seven Treasures Review - Figboot on Pens - YouTube

Wancher Seven Treasures Fountain Pen on Kickstarter! - Gourmet Pens - YouTube

Pencils You Should Know: A History of the Ultimate Writing Utensil in 75 Anecdotes – Caroline Weaver

Episode 133: The Ponytail Stage (with special guest Caroline Weaver) | The Erasable Podcast

Brad and Myke's Letter – Instagram

395: We Have Unearthed a New Technology Jan 29, 2020

Show notes

The Retro 51 announcement last week was a shocker, but we now have some clarity, and a plan to move forward. We also can’t get enough of the Platinum Curidas, and use our friend Google Translate to help us decipher some interesting charts.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Retro 51 Candy Heart

Platinum Curidas Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Curidas – Platinum Pen

Uni-ball One Gel Ink Pen

OKB General Election results

Zebra Blen - Tokyo Pen Shop

Review: Zebra Surari Emulsion Ink Pen 0.5 Black — The Pen Addict

Zebra Z-Mulsion LX Emulsion Ink Pen - 1.0 mm - Black | JetPens

394: Who Better Than Us? Jan 22, 2020

Show notes

One of our favorite brands, Retro 51, is closing up shop. What does that mean to us, and to the pen industry?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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

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A letter from the Retro51 Team | The Retro 51 Blog

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “A few outtakes from our visit to @schon_dsgn last week.”

Schon DSGN Pocket Six Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

The "Pocket Six" Fountain Pen | Schon DSGN

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

Custom Nib Studio

Jonathon Brooks on Instagram: “So happy with this! Sailor KOP that I did some urushi on. Started off with a honeycomb pattern in gold followed by a Tamenuri finish.”

Introducing: Ystudio's Unryuhaku Rollerball Pen – The Calm Before The Storm

Japan Premium Pen Show 2020 information

Calligraphy Nut on Twitter: New LAMY Safari Colors

Ti Mini Pen by chadwick parker & joe huang — Kickstarter

393: Pen Transportation Safety Jan 15, 2020

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined once again by Adina Hurley to discuss her further journey into the rabbit hole that is the stationery world. What has she been up to since the San Francisco Pen Show? What new products have found their way home? How does she set up her one (or many?) journals? It’s always a good time when Adina joins the show.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Sailor Pro Gear Classic White Rose | Nibs

Diamine Ink Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Life Noble Notebook // A5 | The Journal Shop

The "Pocket Six" Fountain Pen** | Schon DSGN

Caran d'Ache Chromatics Fountain Pen Ink

Rhodia Ice Top Staplebound Memo Books & Notebooks

SAILOR Limited Edition Pro Gear Classic Demonstrator Fountain Pen - Sparkling Royal Purple | PenSachi - Japan Limited Fountain Pen

Monteverde Sweet Life Inks, Part 2 — Mountain of Ink

Panobook – Studio Neat

Uni EMOTT Sign Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Uni Emott Fineliner Set of 40 Assorted | Cult Pens

Sign Pen - Pentel

Kahakai Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Platinum Celluloid Cherry Blossom | Nibs

TWSBI ECO Black Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Bungubox

Totebook – Studio Neat

Grid Diary

Meet the journallers putting your 2020 Diary to shame – Telegraph

The Theme System

2x Sketch-Planners. Extraordinary Free-Dated Planer & Sketchbook. Set – SMKN

392: Knocking Knock Twist Knock Jan 08, 2020

Show notes

How much knock could a twist knock knock if a twist knock could twist knock? Find out the answer in this episode of The Pen Addict podcast!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Pilot Capless LS | PILOT

Pilot Capless Fermo Retractable Fountain Pen - F Nib — The Clicky Post

Website with the Video of the Pilot Capless LS

TWSBI ECO-T Fountain Pens | JetPens

TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen - White RoseGold – The Goulet Pen Company

News: Edelstein Ink of the Year 2020 – Moonstone « The Pelikan's Perch

Custom LAMY Safaris

Philly Pen Show

Seminars | Workshops | Philly Pen Show

Pen Friends — The Pen Addict

Mechanical Pencil Day Contest 2019 - Stationery Wiki

391: This Sounds Great – I Have No Interest Jan 02, 2020

Show notes

Brad and Myke ring in the new year with a discussion around what they are using for planning and journaling. What products are working for them, and, will they make it through an entire year with those products? Only time will tell!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Cortex #95: 2020 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

“The Theme System Journal” | Cortex Brand

The Theme System

Platinum Curidas Marketing

William Hannah Leather Notebooks – William Hannah Limited

Softcover Weekly Planner and Notebook 2020 - English – LEUCHTTURM1917

Refills and Accessories – William Hannah Limited

Daily Posts – William Hannah Limited

“The Theme System Journal” | Cortex Brand

Example of Brad's Theme System layout (1/2) – Instagram

Example of Brad's Theme System layout (2/2) – Instagram

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “The evolution of a baby face.”

Book Strap Carrier Leather Book Belt with Nickel Hardware | Etsy

Hobonichi Techo Weeks: Slim & Stylish Weekly Planners | JetPens

Fantastical

Todoist

Drafts

The Superior Labor Engineer pouch (4 sizes - 6 colours) - NOMADO Store

390: Why Do We Have This Question Dec 18, 2019

Show notes

It’s the last episode of 2019, so what better time to clear the #ASKTPA queue of all the questions!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Aaron James Draplin on Instagram: Draplin x Timex

Draplin Design Co.: SOLD THEM OUT IN 1080 SECONDS!!!

Fontoplumo on Instagram: The 2020 Lamy Al-Star will be Turmaline

Pilot Letter Pad for Fountain Pens - Horizontal Lined - 30 Sheets | JetPens

Pilot Envelope for Fountain Pens - Western Style No. 6 - Pack of 10 | JetPens

Skylab Letterpress

Is the Zebra F-701 Worth It in 2019? | Everyday Carry

Diamine Inkvent Reviews – The Pen Addict

Scription: Chronodex Weekly Planner Jul-Dec 2019 Released

Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto 500 4 Color Multi Pen Body Component - White | JetPens

Uni Jetstream Alpha Gel Grip Ballpoint Pens | JetPens

Leuchtturm1917 Weekly Planners | JetPens

Stalogy Editor's Series 365Days Notebook - B5 | JetPens

Platinum Bottled Carbon Ink(60ml) Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Midori Diaries | JetPens

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

Akkerman 16 Oranje Boven – Vanness

Pelikan Edelstein Mandarin Ink Review - Pen Chalet

389: I Like Lists Dec 11, 2019

Show notes

All the great lists were discussed on this episode. Myke listed all of the items currently sitting on his desk, and Brad gave us his top 10 stationary products of the decade. It’s a list-fest!

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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Rotring 600 Multi Pen

Home Office Preview: Analog (And Tech!) Organization — Inkpothesis

Seven Seas Crossfield Tomoe River Notebook

Totebook – Studio Neat

Ixion – Namisu

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

Introducing the Retro 51 Cioppino Tornado! - Pen Chalet

My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot M90 Limited Edition — The Pen Addict

Introducing The Platinum 3776 Nice Lavende Fountain Pen - Pen Chalet

5th Anniversary Bungbox Pro Gear

Aurora Optima Anniversary Fountain Pen – Violet, Chrome Trim – The Nibsmith

The Sailor Mandarin Orangette from Bungbox – Calligraphy Nut

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

Pro Gear Magic of Alice

Sailor 1911 Mid-Size Highlighter | Nibs

JAPAN BLUE Professional Gear Fountain Pen | Wancher Pen

SAILOR Limited Edition Pro Gear Classic Demonstrator Fountain Pen - Sparkling Royal Purple | PenSachi - Japan Limited Fountain Pen

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

SF Pro Gear Special Edition

BunguBox Sweet Love Pink Fountain – Vanness

Sailor Pro Gear Classic Orange | Nibs

Fountain Pen Review: Sailor Pro Gear Slim Purple Cosmos - The Well-Appointed Desk

Sailor Pro Gear Classic Realo Black Gold | Nibs

Nagasawa Original Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen - Tarumi Apricot - Medium Nib | JetPens

Picture; Nagasawa Port Of Kobe Comemorative Pen - Japan - Asia - The Fountain Pen Network

SAILOR Limited Edition Pro Gear Classic Demonstrator Fountain Pen - Velvet Purple | PenSachi - Japan Limited Fountain Pen

Aolani Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Haleakala Silhouette Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Hanauma Bay Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Maui Makai Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Spoke Pen: Editions

So, you want to buy a vintage rOtring? A "guide" of sorts. — The Clicky Post

Mark One – Studio Neat

Lamy Safari Pikachu Limited Edition - Review — Duck's Doodles

Brooks Sky at Night

Spoke Pencil Model 4

Penwells | Good Made Better

Sumire Glass Pen Rests

Panobook – Studio Neat

Members — The Pen Addict

Zentri™ Metal Fidget Spinner, Tri Stainless Steel, Brass & more with R – Fidget HQ

The Folsom - The James Brand

The Top 10 Stationery Products of the Decade — The Pen Addict

388: Alligator 🐊 Dec 04, 2019

Show notes

Sometimes our show titles make complete sense. Sometimes they don’t. Which one is it this week? Also, are you ready to break the bank on your next Retro 51?

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Rotring 600 Colors

Record Breaking Retro 51

Retro 51 Hyatt's Exclusive – Great Glamour Tornado

Retro 51 Cioppino Rose Gold Tornado Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

Diamine Inkvent Calendar – The Pen Addict

Mike Matteson - YouTube

Making Custom Pens with Jonathon Brooks - YouTube

2020 Standard Memorandum – Word. Notebooks

Word Notebooks - Standard Memorandum 2019 Limited Edition – Nero's Notes

Spoke Design

Spoke Pen: Classic Series

Spoke Pen: Crush Series

Spoke Pen: Jet Series

Spoke Pen: Editions

The Theme System

Hobonichi Techo Weeks 2020 - Blue Houndstooth

Pen Review: Lamy 2000 4 Color Ballpoint (Multipen) — The Gentleman Stationer

387: Costs Me Money Every Time - Holiday Gift Guide 2019 Nov 27, 2019

Show notes

We have recorded several gift guide episodes over the years, but this one is the best yet. Ana, Brad, and Myke fill up your shopping carts with a wide and wonderful array of stationery goodies that are sure to delight.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Moo: Custom business printing and design. Save 15%.
Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.

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Copper Anniversary Edition Pocket Notebooks – Write Notepads & Co.

Amazon.com : Zebra Sarasa Clip 0.5, 5 Vintage Color Set

Retro 51 Tornado Classic Lacquers Rollerball Pen | JetPens

Rhodia R Premium Notepad No. 12 - 3.4" x 4.8" | JetPens

Kaweco Perkeo All Black fountain – Vanness

Rhodia Webnotebook - A5 (5.5" x 8.25") | JetPens

TWSBI ECO Black Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Robert Oster Signature Bottled Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Seven Seas Crossfield Tomoe River Notebook

Lamy balloon Rollerball Pen | Cult Pens

TWSBI 1791 Ink - 6 Color Set - 18 ml Bottles - Limited Edition | JetPens

Col-o-ring Ink Testing Book | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

Caran d'Ache 849 Fountain Pens

Caran d'Ache 849 Piston Pump K2 Fountain Pen Converters

Akkerman Gourmet Pens Pink – Vanness

TWSBI Diamond 580AL Silver Fountain Pen - Broad Nib | JetPens

Tomoe River 52 gsm Loose Leaf Paper - A5 - Blank - White - 100 Sheets | JetPens

Faber-Castell GRIP 2011 Silver Fountain – Vanness

Lamy Safari Pastel Ballpoint Pens - Pen Chalet

TWSBI GO Smoke Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Mark One – Studio Neat

Opus 88 Koloro Blue with Blue – Vanness

Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen Fire Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Sailor King of Pens | PenSachi

Musubi Labs; tonbo (dragonflies); unbleached Japanese bamboo paper | Musubi

Dolphin Pen Rest – Goldspot Pens

Crab Pen Holder in Orange – Goldspot Pens

Sailor Pro Gear Regular Fountain Pen in Angel’s Delight - 21kt Gold Ni – Goldspot Pens

SAILOR Limited Edition Pro Gear Classic Demonstrator Fountain Pen - Sparkling Royal Purple | PenSachi - Japan Limited Fountain Pen

The "Pocket Six" Fountain Pen | Schon DSGN

3 Oysters × Doming The Sea of Notions Ink Kit – Shigure Inks

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

Colorverse Pen Chalet Limited Edition Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Montblanc Lucky Orange — Mountain of Ink

Caran d'Ache Fixpencil – Goldspot Pens

Irojiten Set of 36 Colored Pencils | CW Pencil Enterprise

rOtring 600 Ballpoint - Lava Pen Review — The Clicky Post

So, you want to buy a vintage rOtring? A "guide" of sorts. — The Clicky Post

Rotring 600 Red, Blue, and Green Editions Coming Soon | Unsharpen

Bicolor Pencil Set | CW Pencil Enterprise

The #2 Squire (Baron Fig X Erasable) | The Erasable Podcast

Panobook – Studio Neat

The Theme System Journal – Cortex Merch

Col-o-ring "Oversize" | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

BAUHAUS | Jenni Bick Bookbinding

Blackwing Volume 155 (12 Pack) - The Bauhaus Pencil | Blackwing602.com

Galen Leather Co. Zippered 3 Slot Pen Case- Crazy Horse Forest Green – Vanness

The Superior Labor Engineer pouch (4 sizes - 6 colours) - NOMADO Store

Penwells | Good Made Better

Platinum Pro-Use II 05 Drafting Pencil - 0.5 mm | JetPens

Rotring 800 Mechanical Pencils – Pen Chalet

OHTO Super Promecha Pencil PM-1500P | Cult Pens

X-Mas T-Rex Holiday Card A2 sized Letterpressed Blank Card | Etsy

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