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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:

386: Massive Massive Mistake Nov 20, 2019

Show notes

Have you ever wanted to know what products live on Brad’s desk? Well today is your lucky day! We also break down the new Field Notes release, and discuss if abs have a place in pen design.

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.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Group Eleven | Field Notes

Graf von Faber-Castell - Pen of the Year 2020 Sparta

300 (film) - Wikipedia

Pen of the Year

Brad's Desk – Instagram

The "Pocket Six" Fountain Pen | Schon DSGN

LAMY studio aquamarine

NAKAYA - Portable - Writer Kuro-tamenuri

Kaweco Frosted Sport Fountain Pens – Pe n Chalet

Tiger Blue Ebonite - AJOTO

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

Special Edition Viking x Caran d'Ache 849 Pen Set | CW Pencil Enterprise

How I use it: Caran d’Ache Fixpencil — The Pen Addict

Montblanc M Rollerball

Spoke Pen by Brian Conti — Kickstarter

Spoke Pen

Sunderland mk1 - Green Anodized – Sunderland Machine Works

Tombow Irojiten Color Dictionary Volume 1 | The Journal Shop

Rhodia A5 Medium Size

Wilco | Field Notes

The Theme System

“The Theme System Journal” by Cortex Podcast. | Cotton Bureau

Weeks / Summary - Book Buying Guide - Hobonichi Techo 2020

Life 'Bank' Writing Paper // 100 sheets | The Journal Shop

Leuchtturm1917 Bauhaus Dotted Notebook Medium A5 Red

DotDash Spiral Pad - 2 Pack — Nock Co.

Yoseka Notebook – Yoseka Stationery

Gourmet Pens: Review: The-Paper-Cuts A5 Tomoe River Notebook

Meeting Notebook – Write Notepads & Co.

Landscape Notebook Pistachio – Write Notepads & Co.

A5 DotDash Notebook — Nock Co.

Elemental Notebooks – Elemental Paper

Panobook – Studio Neat

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

Nero's Notes

Weekly Calendar Gigante Note Cards — Nock Co.

Paper Goods — Nock Co.

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

Kokuyo Jibun Techo Biz Diary 2020 - A5 Slim

Karas Kustoms Cube

Nock Co. Cases

Amazon.com : Midori Brass Index Clip

Mark's Maste Washi Tape

Silky Nevanon Scissors Medium (Right/Left)

Know Yourself Prompt Cards | The School of Life

Out of Water: Sarah Read – Amazon

This searing light, the sun and everything else: Joy Division – Amazon

Swell: A Sailing Surfer's Voyage of Awakening - Amazon

Tokyo Storefronts - The Artworks of Mateusz Urbanowicz – Amazon

Brand by Hand: Blisters, Calluses, and Clients: A Life in Design – Amazon

385: Like Using a Crayon Nov 13, 2019

Show notes

Do you ever match your ink so perfectly to the pen you never want to change it? Do you ever wonder what it would look like if Platinum made a Star Wars pen? Do you know Brad bought a fancy pen? You will if you listen to this 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.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

MIYA 450 LE – Kenro Industries

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

Favourite Micro Tip Poll Results

Best Fountain Pen Under $50 Results

Best Fountain Pen Paper Results

Star Wars Platinum Pens

Sailor Ink Studio 941 Review — The Pen Addict

For Sale — The Pen Addict

Milky Way Raden ｜ YUKARI ｜ Maki-e fountain pen ｜ Namiki

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “A new galaxy awaits discovery with the Namiki Yukari Milky Way.”

Raden Safari

Jonathon Brooks on Instagram: “Little progress pic of one of my urushi projects. Honeycomb pattern with gold leaf. 1st application.”

Waldmann Précieux Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

384: Fountain Pen Daze Nov 06, 2019

Show notes

Brad is joined by Cary Yeager this week to discuss all of the happenings at Kenro Industries, Fountain Pen Day, and every pen show on the planet.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.
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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Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

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

Kenro Industries – Home of the Kenro Group

Aurora - Italian Fine Pen Company | PenChalet.com

Montegrappa - Italian Fine Pen Company | PenChalet.com

Esterbrook - America's Original Pen Company

Home - Fountain Pen Day

Black Mamba 88 LE – Kenro Industries

MIYA 450 LE – Kenro Industries

Samurai – Kenro Industries

Viking LE – Kenro Industries

MIYA 450 LE – Kenro Industries

Franklin-Christoph 31 Fountain Pen Day 2019 – Vanness

383: Resoundingly Average Oct 30, 2019

Show notes

Brad is back from his trip to Dromgoole’s and has all the tales to tell. Are they resoundingly average? No, they are far better than that.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Moo: Custom business printing and design. Flash sale now on. Get 30% off.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Dromgoole's

The 'Refill' Members Newsletter — The Pen Addict

Brad's 4am Nib Options – Instagram

Sailor 1911 Black Luster Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

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

Sailor Ink Studio Overview — Mountain of Ink

Sailor Ink Studio Overview (100 inks) — Macchiato Man

Brad tries out Sailor Ink Studio – Instagram

Ink Review: Sailor Studio 123 - The Well-Appointed Desk

Newsletter — Nock Co.

Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Uni Jetstream Sport Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Black Ink | JetPens

Midori Slim Pouch Diary - Herringbone | The Journal Shop

Traveler's Notebook 2020 | The Journal Shop

Soumkine Planners

Back Pocket Notebooks

382: You May Have Missed Tokyo Oct 23, 2019

Show notes

Myke is back from a trip, and Brad is heading on one. Are they pen related? Maybe so! They might also talk about Sailor pens in this episode.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Moo: Custom business printing and design. Save 15%.
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:

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Myke's Copenhagen Stories • Instagram

Stelling A/S

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

The Montblanc Boheme Doue Moongarden Fountain Pen - The Mall - The Fountain Pen Network

Brad Dowdy at Dromgooles – Instagram

Sailor 4am Twilight at Pen Chalet

BUNGUBOX Magic of Alice Pro Gear – Instagram

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

Sailor 1911 Ringless Fountain Pen Blackout Black Ion Plated 21K | Cult Pens

Pilot Decimo Limited Edition – Vol 1

The Full Range of Decimo Colors

Bungbox's Photos of the Pilot Decimo Limited Edition

MudPack | RobertOster.shop

Attend Scriptus — SCRIPTUS

Writing Pay it Forward Canada on Instagram: Pre-Show Meetup

Scriptus Exhibitor Map — SCRIPTUS

Fountain Pen Day

John's Tweet

PenAddict - Twitch

381: A Plumbing Theme Oct 16, 2019

Show notes

It’s Horror Story time once again, and boy, did the listeners deliver!

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

TPA: Horror Stories - Stationery Wiki

Alako's Pen Cap

High End Jetstream – Instagram

380: A Little Bit of Extra Oct 09, 2019

Show notes

Brad and Myke always love talking about new products, but never as much as on this episode, as the touch on the latests extravagances from Montegrappa, Visconti, and Platinum.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.
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 + Mintlodica Retro 51 Pastel Shiba — The Pen Addict

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

BUNGUBOX Magic of Alice Pro Gear – Instagram

Montegrappa - The Lord of The Rings L.E. Limited Editions

Montegrappa - The Iron Throne Limited Editions

Montegrappa - Winter Is Here Limited Editions

Montegrappa - SAMURAI Limited Editions

Visconti Iopenna Red Fountain Pen - Visconti - Fountain Pens - La Couronne du Comte

IoPenna: the design of Gaetano Pesce for Visconti «Giardino Italiano

Platinum 3776 Carnelian Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Platinum 3776 Shungyo Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pelikan Special Edition M205 Fountain Pen – Pen Chalet

Kala Nostalgia Abstraction Ink Bottles | JetPens

Field Notes Wilco x Field Notes Memo Books - 3.5" x 5.5" - 48 Pages - Dot Grid - Pack of 6 | JetPens

PenAddict - Twitch

The Spitfire Pen | Onoto The Pen

379: Rainbow Sparkly Oct 02, 2019

Show notes

There is a lot of FOMO going on in this episode. Will Brad hold strong? Will Myke cave? How do they handle all of the great new products launching?

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

The Pen Addict Retro 51 Ice-O-Metric Is Here! — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict Live 2019: Atlanta and San Francisco by NockCo — Kickstarter

Autumn Trilogy | Field Notes

iPhone 11 Pro Leather Case - Meyer Lemon - Apple

Platinum Prefounte Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

BUNGUBOX Magic of Alice Pro Gear – Instagram

Pelikan M205 Star Ruby Special Edition Demonstrator Fountain Pen – The Nibsmith

Yookers Metis Felt-tip Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Kickstarter To Workers and Project Creators: Drop Dead | Current Affairs

Myke and a 5-month old

Bill's Favourite Pen

378: I Have a Whole System Around That Sep 25, 2019

Show notes

Brad puts Myke in the hot seat today around the Theme System Journal. Is it working for Brad? Does Myke pass out? Tune in to hear all about it!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Links and Show Notes:

Join Relay FM in supporting St. Jude this September.

Relay FM for St. Jude - Events for St. Jude

Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - YouTube

Cult Pens Iridescink by Diamine 80ml | Cult Pens

The Sketchnote Ideabook by Mike Rohde — Kickstarter

Kaweco Liliput Capped Ballpoint Pen - 1.0 mm - Stainless Steel Body | JetPens

PenAddict - Twitch

The Theme System

“The Theme System Journal” by Cortex Podcast. | Cotton Bureau

Cortex #91: An Episode Out of Time 4: Revenge of the Time - Relay FM

Montegrappa Tulip for Team Fox Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

15 types of pen addict | UK fountain pens

ASKTPA Word Cloud

Productivity in Tech Podcast

Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery

377: Recreational Use Sep 18, 2019

Show notes

So much #asktpa, so little time. We make time this week to get through all of your questions. Plus, Brad gives Myke a task for a future 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.
Moo: Custom business printing and design. Save 15%.
Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude - Twitch

RelayFM - Twitch

Cult Pens Diamine Christine Iridescink Review — The Pen Addict

Cult Pens + Diamine Maureen and Robert Iridescink Review — The Pen Addict

Cult Pens Iridescink by Diamine 80ml | Cult Pens

The Theme System

Ultra Fine | Sharpie

Platinum Classic Inks | JetPens

Virtual Pen Show (@virtualpenshow) • Instagram photos and videos

FPGeeks Forum

TWSBI Diamond 580 Clear Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Rhodia Notebooks & Writing Pads | Official U.S. Distributor

Midori | The Journal Shop

Spoke Pen by Brian Conti — Kickstarter

Parker 5th TM

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

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Reppin' for The Pen Addict today”

Copic Multiliner SP - COPIC Official Site (English)

Pelikan Hubs 2019

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