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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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366: A Beautifully Told Story Jul 03, 2019

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It’s Horror Story time! This much-teased episode is here, as we bring you tales of stationary woe from our listeners. Do any make the Horror Story Hall of Fame?

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The Pen Addict #329: Electric Raspberry Blurple - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #336: That's When I Heard the Second Car - Relay FM

Weekly Planner – 2019 – A5 – Set of 2 – Typewriter – SOUMKINE. Plan and Play

TRAVELER'S COMPANY TRAVELER'S notebook Refill 019 - Regular Size - Free Weekly Planner with Memo | JetPens

TRAVELER'S COMPANY TRAVELER'S notebook Refill 017 - Regular Size - Free Monthly Planner | JetPens

Soumkine Monthly Planner - 2019 - A5 | JetPens

Seed A5 — Nock Co.

Jim's Pictures

Roland's Hand

Roland's Floor

The Epicenter of Roland's Disaster

365: The Classic Flush Jun 26, 2019

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The one thing we never get tired of discussing on The Pen Addict Podcast is cool companies doing cool things. This show is packed with exactly that, with new releases from Blackwing, Lamy, and Kanilea to discuss, and many more.

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Totebook – Studio Neat

Kaweco Student Fountain Pen 70s Soul | Cult Pens

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Robert Oster Barossa Gilt

Barossa Gilt

The Robert Oster Limited Edition Shake ‘N’ Shimmy Ink Collection - Pen Chalet

Nakaya Long Cigar Matte Black Hairline | Nibs.com

Kyoto TAG Kyo-no-oto Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

The A5 Cahier Tomoe River Notebook by Pebble Stationery Co. by Lois Ho and Joohn Soh — Kickstarter

Seven Seas Crossfield Tomoe River Notebook

Blackwing Volume 10 (Set of 12) | Blackwing602.com

Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show

Brad Dowdy | 1857

Freelance Illustration with Chris Rowland | Art Supply Posse

Aolani Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Appelboom Laren on Instagram: "Lamy 2000 Bauhaus"

David Sparks on Instagram: “Nib Crisis.”

The Burton prototype is here, and it's fabulous! — Kickstarter

Fountain pen in the media: Used by Sadavir Errinwright in The Expanse : fountainpens

364: Transitional Area of Doom Jun 19, 2019

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Brad is joined by Mike Matteson of Inkdependence to discuss everything in the stationery world. Literally everything. Plus, bags and backpacks!

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Inkdependence!

Mike Matteson - YouTube

Inkdependence

Landscape Notebook Pistachio – Write Notepads & Co.

Bottled Fountain Pen Ink | Birmingham Pen Co. – Birmingham Pen Company

Field Pen | Twist – Machine Era

Fountain Pen Ink Flight Samples – inkjournal

Caran d’Ache 849 Claim Your Style Ballpoint Pen Giveaway — The Pen Addict

Tuesday Toolset, It’s A Lake Edition — The Pen Addict

Kokuyo Jibun Techo: A 3-in-1 Planner | JetPens

Pen Type-C by cw&t — Kickstarter

Col-O-Ring Oversize

Synapse 25 - Backpacks - Travel Bags – TOM BIHN

The Brown Buffalo

Nomatic Travel Pack | Nomatic Best Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. the

Medium Zero Messenger Bag | Rickshaw Bagworks

Everyday Messenger Bag | Peak Design Official Site

363: Deepbossing Jun 12, 2019

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Brad and Myke talk about making things! We do that from time to time, especially as it relates to stationary stuff. Brad also recaps another excellent Triangle Pen Show, and they take a first look at the Platinum 3776 Rokka.

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Coleman - Stand-up Pen Case — Nock Co.

Jig (tool) - Wikipedia

Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM

Platinum #3776 Century ROKKA Limited Edition Fountain – The Nibsmith

Platinum 3776 Century Fountain Pen - Nice Lavande – The Goulet Pen Company

Platinum 3776 Kumpoo Fountain Pen: A Review — The Pen Addict

Platinum 3776 Shungyo Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Platinum 3776 Century Nice Lilas Review — The Pen Addict

Cortex #87: The Theme System Journal - Relay FM

Buy the Theme System Journal!

Studio Neat Totebook Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot Hi-Tecpoint Rollerball Pens | JetPens

Monteverde Engage One Touch Inkball Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

Monteverde One Touch Stylus Tool Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

PenBBS 350 Fountain Pen with Rollerball Adapter: A Review — The Pen Addict

Retractable Pen | Sharpie

Sterling Silver Marker | Tiffany & Co.

22pen: Special Ballpoint Pen for Designers & Creators. by Mario Shimodaira — Kickstarter

Pilot Birdy Switch Multi Pens | JetPens

Ohto Minimo Ballpoint Pens | JetPens

Ink Explosion Tweet Thread

Pilot Plumix Review — The Pen Addict

362: A Blueprint of the Nib Grind Jun 05, 2019

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Dan is back, and you have questions for him! In part two of our chat with Dan Smith from The Nibsmith, we get into the nitty gritty of what nib grinds are all about, and why you would want one. Plus, we answer all of the questions you sent in for Dan.

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361: Full-Time NibSMITH May 29, 2019

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Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Smith, aka The Nibsmith, to discuss his origins in the pen community, and the adventure he has been on with his business over the past few years.

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The Nibsmith – Fountain Pen Nib Repair and Customization

Daniel Smith (@thenibsmith) • Instagram photos and videos

FPGeeks Forum

The Nibsmith – Fountain Pen Nib Repair and Customization

360: Cancelling is Not an Option May 22, 2019

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This is the Pen Addict Game of Thrones crossover you have all been waiting for. Well, everyone except Myke that is. We discuss television stationery controversies, Lamy Ballpoints, Kaweco nibs, and Spoke Pens in this wide-ranging episode of your favorite podcast.

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The Worst Part About The Final Episode Of "Game Of Thrones" Was Brienne Not Letting The Ink Dry

Lamy Safari Ballpoint Blue Macaron Review — The Pen Addict

Spoke Pen by Brian Conti » According to Mike Tyson... — Kickstarter

SpokeDesign on Instagram: "Pen progress"

Zebra Sharbo X LT3 Review — The Pen Addict

Mod Notebooks

1DollarScan

Sailor Jentle Highlighter Bottled Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Platinum Cartridge Highlighter Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Pilot MR Metropolitan Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

TWSBI ECO Black Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Pelikan M205 Blue Marbled Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

359: Difficult Pickles May 15, 2019

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Between Stan, The Deep, and Kyanite du Nepal, Brad had a difficult time choosing his favorite new products this week. And that’s not even close to all that was discussed on this amazing journey that we call The Pen Addict Podcast.

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Retro 51 Tornado Popper Rollerball Pens - Pen Chalet

The Deep Pocket Notebooks – Write Notepads & Co.

Ystudio - Resin Fountain Pens – KOHEZI

Ystudio - Portable Fountain Pen (Brassing) – KOHEZI

J Herbin 1798 Kyanite du Népal Ink Review and Giveaway - Pen Chalet

FUN-boxing! JetPens, Amazon.jp, Exaclair - The Pen Addict - YouTube

Japanese stationery sharpens global push with Kokuyo-Pentel tie-up - Nikkei Asian Review

Harmonograph - Wikipedia

Spirograph - Wikipedia

InkJoy | Paper Mate's Revolutionary New Ink System

Midori MD Notebook leather cover Snap closure 4 Horween | Etsy

Midori MD Paper Pad A4 / Grid / English Version | The Journal Shop

Rhodia 'Webbie' Webnotebook A4 (210 x 297) Black | Cult Pens

Montegrappa - Ammiraglio 1939 Limited Editions

Spencerian Copybook Set and Theory (PDF)

Section on Posture Snippet

358: Direct Vertical Upstroke May 08, 2019

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The 2019 Chicago Pen Show is in the books, and we have the friends to tell you all about it. Brad and Myke go over several show recaps that have already hit the internet, discuss Brad’s aggressive pen cleaning tactics, and ask why is there such a thing as a nib review?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Chicago Pen Show 2019 Recap - The Well-Appointed Desk

Chicago Pen Show 2019: The Haul - The Well-Appointed Desk

Live from the Chicago Pen Show 2019! - Mike Matteson - YouTube

ana reinert on Instagram: 'The Chicago-O-Ring'

JAPAN BLUE Professional Gear Fountain Pen | Wancher Pen

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Went full scorched earth on fountain pen cleaning"

Tuesday Toolset, Black Stripe Edition — The Pen Addict

PenAddict - Twitch

NibGrinder Micro Architect Nib Grind Review — The Pen Addict

Stationery Wiki

Robert Oster Ink — Mountain of Ink

Fountain Pen Review: Retro 51 Tornado Fountain - The Well-Appointed Desk

A4 & A4+ - Master – LEUCHTTURM1917

Life Noble Notebook // A4 | The Journal Shop

357: The Porsche of Moleskines May 01, 2019

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Brad has stated for years that Leuchtturm is the way to go if you are looking to upgrade your Moleskine, and now he has validation from one of the most prolific stationary users on the planet. We also discuss Myke’s very special Sailor, TWSBI Ink, and say Happy World Stationery Day to all!

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National Stationery Week

📅 World Emoji Day — July 17, 2019

📙 Emojipedia — 😃 Home of Emoji Meanings 💁👌🎍😍

Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge) / Twitter

Oita Made – The original product "JAPAN BLUE Fountain Pen"

Oita Made / TOPICS / 3/22 The original product "JAPAN BLUE Fountain Pen" was born

Sailor Professional Gear Graphite Lighthouse Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

TWSBI on Instagram: Ink Bottles

TWSBI Diamond 50 Ink Bottles | TWSBI

Neil Gaiman — The Interview I’ve Waited 20 Years To Do (#366) | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

An Example of Brad's Pen Logging

Clip sharing with Overcast – Marco.org

Joe Lebo on Twitter: "(table slam)"

Jaclyn Myers' 'Find My Perfect Pen' Shortcut

Pilot MR Metropolitan Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Platinum Plaisir Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Regalia Writing Labs

Scriptorium Pens | Custom, Handcrafted Fountain Pens

Scriptorium Pens (@scriptorium_pens) • Instagram photos and videos

Yachingstyle

Makimondo

Urusi Studio BOKUMONDOH (@bokumondoh) • Instagram

fude fan – A Sailor KOP with urushi decoration by Bokumondoh

Unboxing All The Things! - The Pen Addict - YouTube

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