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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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706: The Zebra Zebra Mar 05, 2026

Show notes

What is Zebra up to? Did Mitsubishi work some LAMY magic? Is the Que Sera ink peelable? What good are glow-in-the-dark pens for anyway? Answers to all of these questions, and more, in this week’s episode.

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Josh's Que Sera Video

"LAMY safari KURUTOGA inside" new release | Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.

Lamy Safari Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Hero Arts + Spellbinders Wholesale - Detail Tweezers | Enigma Stationery

Scene Sticker DIY Kit - Kitty Bakery | Enigma Stationery

Uniball Zento | Enigma Stationery

Decole Harapeko Animal Pen Stand - Calico Cat | Enigma Stationery

Job's Journal - YouTube

what REALLY goes on a pen show 🖋️ work vlog - Job's Journal - YouTube

WHL Closure Announcement - William Hannah Limited

Platinum Preppy Orange Logo Black Edition Fountain Pen | Pen Boutique

TWSBI Bahama Yellow – Instagram

Bahama Yellow | Rennbow - The Porsche Color Wiki

Montegrappa - PAC-MAN Limited Edition

Montegrappa - PAC-MAN: Ghostwriter Fountain Pen

THE ZEBRA

"THE ZEBRA" | Press Release | Zebra Co., Ltd.

Pelikan Pyrite – Instagram

Monarca Rey Jaguar Ink Review — The Pen Addict

TREASURES OF THE EARTH (Magazine/Partwork) – Internet Archive

Treasures of the Earth, the mineral and Gemstone Collection comprising five trays with approximately

705: Montblanc Is Buying Up All the RAM Feb 26, 2026

Show notes

Sailor did it! But did they really? Brad and Myke discuss Fudefan’s first look at Sailor’s new erasable gel ink pen, and are left whelmed. Brad also breaks down a few build-a-pen options arriving on the scene, and talks way too much about retractable pens

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The Frixion Killer? Why Sailor’s New, Truly Erasable Ink is a Big Deal - Fudefan - YouTube

Sailor Que Sera – Instagram

dwrdnet - YouTube

Analog Defaults — The Pen Addict

LAMY Japan Jetstream Inside – Instagram

Kaweco Choice Choice – Preco Corporation – Instagram

Custom LAMY at Atlas – Instagram

Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel “Make Your Own” Ballpoint Pen Giveaway — The Pen Addict

The Interview: Myke Hurley and the Feel of It All – Creative Effort

Gioia x Van Diemans Ocean Ink and Metis Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Nahvalur (Narwhal) Nautilus Pen of the Year 2026 Horse Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Esterbrook Love Potion JR Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Talking Stationery on YouTube — The Pen Addict

Kokuyo Finewriter

Writech Clictek Liner Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Writech Clictek Retractable Fountain Pens | JetPens

Pencil Lead Reviews - The Pen Addict

704: Why Does Everything Need Four Names Feb 19, 2026

Show notes

Which product has sold more globally, the Pilot FriXion, or the Pilot G2? If I’m asking this question, then you won’t be surprised at the answer. We dig in to all things Pilot this week, with a dash of Kaweco and uniball, plus Brad’s Analog Defaults.

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Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen - Iridescent Pearl – Dromgoole's

⁣Kaweco PERKEO Roller Ball Iridescent Pearl | Rollerball | Pens | Kaweco

Kaweco SKYLINE SPORT Fountain Pen Pink | New | Kaweco

🖋️ Kaweco Spring Novelties – Email Newsletter

⁣DIY Sport | Kaweco

Jetstream 20th Anniversary – Instagram

Jetstream 20th – The Selection

Cumulative Global Sales of Frixion Series Reach Five Billion Units｜PILOT

Pilot FriXion Synergy Knock Gel Pen - 0.3 mm - Blue Black | JetPens

FY2025 Financial Results – Pilot

Shinnippon x eric 2026 - Color Daily Calendar | Enigma Stationery

Naptime Doodler | Enigma Stationery

Scene Sticker DIY Kit - Kitty Bakery | Enigma Stationery

Meet Your Maker: Rhys Wilson, Rhys’s Pieces — The Pen Addict

Saturday Workshop – Meet Maker Pens with Caroline Foty of The Pen Addict

Analog Defaults — The Pen Addict

Writing Comfort Survey

703: I Sorted by Price Feb 12, 2026

Show notes

What are we using? Brad and Myke go through their current favorites, but not before plenty of digressions. Brad also takes the Pentel Multi 8 for an initial spin, and has many thoughts.

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This is every 2026 Formula 1 car – Motorsport

Brad's Plotter Narrow Kit – Instagram

Plotter Narrow Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

Sakura Pigma Micron Blue Black Review — The Pen Addict

Uni-ball One F Gel Pen 0.5 mm Earth Texture Color Series Review — The Pen Addict

Delfonics x Pentel Sharp P205 Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Franklin-Christoph Model 46 in Autumn Oak: A Review — The Pen Addict

Ink Bottle, StarWalker PolarGreen, Green, 50 ml - Green - Montblanc® GB

StarWalker PolarGreen – Instagram

Montblanc StarWalker Polar Green Bottled Ink – Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments

Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Nagasawa Original Mini Fountain Pen - Mouette - 14k Medium - Limited Edition | JetPens

An Interview With Linda Di Fonzo Of Aurora Pens — The Pen Addict

For Medicinal Purposes | From the Pen Cup

Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm - Disney Donald | JetPens

Mark Three – Studio Neat

JAPAN BLUE Professional Gear Fountain Pen | Wancher Pen

Sidekick Pocket | Cotton Bureau

Buy a Drehgriffel Nr. 2 | LEUCHTTURM1917

Abstract – Tactile Turn

Josh Fenn - YouTube

Tactile Knife Co.

Pelikan World Festival Hanami Special Edition M200 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Retro 51 Tornado Rescue Ballpoint Pens – Pen Chalet

Pentel Multi 8 Lead Holders | JetPens

Pentel Art Multi 8 Lead Holder Set - 2 mm | JetPens

702: Still Sweet, Just With Edge Feb 05, 2026

Show notes

It’s February, so that means it is LAMY Limited Edition season. They kick things off with everyone's favorite color combo in the AL-Star lineup, and we have thoughts. Brad also has the new Blackwing Pen in hand, and he and Myke debate which Bestie they ar

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Flamingo and Pine – LAMY – Instagram

LAMY AL-Star Special Editions – Cult Pens – Instagram

Lamy Al-Star Special Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Graf von Faber Castell Colors – Instagram

Nahvalur Colors – Instagram

OMAS Announcement – Instagram

Introducing the Blackwing Pen

Caran d’Ache 849 Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Deliberate Objects

Creative Refills S2E5: Using PLOTTER as a Tool with Brad Dowdy - PLOTTER USA

Why The Pentel Sharp Mechanical Drafting Pencil Is Perfect For Me — The Pen Addict

Esterbrook Bestie: Bubble Gum & Sugar Plum – Pen Chalet

Bestie – Esterbrook Pens

Tombow MONO Air Recycled Adhesive | Enigma Stationery

Tombow Mono Air 5 Correction Tape Applicator - Berry Blush Cheek | Enigma Stationery

Pen Hoarder Enamel Pin | Enigma Stationery

Professional Journal Collector Enamel Pin | Enigma Stationery

Bizness Frog Stamp Washi Tape | Enigma Stationery

Kokuyo Me 0.5mm Gel Pen Review — The Pen Addict

The Mark One Refill Guide – Studio Neat

701: I Like Froggo, So That's Good Jan 30, 2026

Show notes

It’s a big catch-up episode this week, as Brad and Myke dive in to the new Hobonichi Journaling app, updated Platinum 3776 design, and Pilot Iroshizuku ink tier lists. They also learn the real reason why the Sakura Pigma Micron grip is the way it is.

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Tokyo Inklings 88: Hold My Beer | Tokyo Inklings

Drafting Set Example

Micron in Tool Holder

On the Paper Trail, Episode 2: Snowed In With Matthew Chen! — The Gentleman Stationer

Hobonichi Techo App - Life Book

A First Look at the Hobonichi Techo App – Ian J. Battaglia

Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Platinum 3776 Century Ver. 2.0 Demonstrator Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

How I shopped "around the world" at the DC Pen Show — The Pen Addict

Brad's Pilot Iroshizuku Tier List

Quick Tier List

700: I’m Not Really Into Pens or Anything Jan 22, 2026

Show notes

What gets you excited about stationery in 2026? Brad and Myke share their thoughts, and hear from listeners as well. Thank you all for 700 amazing episodes!

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Yearly Themes and The Theme System Journal

My 2026 Yearly Theme – The Enthusiast

Your Theme - CGP Grey - YouTube

Desk Chatter: A Rambling Chat with the Penaddict Brad (Episode 31) - YouTube

What is the LAMY CP1, and why do I like it so much? — The Pen Addict

pilot_corporation – Instagram

Stationery Fest

699: Millions, Hundreds, Dozens... Maybe One Jan 15, 2026

Show notes

You know it’s getting rough in the stationery streets when the price of the Pilot FriXion is going up for the first time in 20 years! We discuss a recent interview with Pilot’s CEO discussing that, check in on what the Bullet Journal brand has been up to,

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Japanese pen maker raises price of its bestseller for first time in 40 years – Financial Times (archive.today)

Eureka Fountain Pen

Gravitas Pens

How to Use Your Notebooks in 2026 to Improve Your Life – Writing at Large

Sailor 1911L Lefty Fountain Pen – Fahrney's

Bullet Journal Is a System for Selling More Bullet Journal – Robb Knight

Bullet Journal

Free Bullet Journal Reference Guide — Tiny Ray of Sunshine

Bullet Journal Web Archive

My 2026 Yearly Theme – The Enthusiast

Spoke Roady XL – Spoke Design

698: RIP Pens Jan 08, 2026

Show notes

The prices will continue to rise until morale improves! That is the subtitle for this episode, as Sailor dropped their upcoming price increases on us. Wow. The opportunity to change how we look at fountain pens in 2026 is here.

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Sailor Price Increases—Effective Feb 1st : r/fountainpens

Sailor 1911 Large Casual

Kirby Fluffy Pen Case - Smile | Enigma Stationery

Kodomo No Kao Fountain Pen Stamp | Enigma Stationery

2026 Risograph Wall Calendar - Butterfly Days | Enigma Stationery

Everything is Possum - Risograph Card | Enigma Stationery

Everything is Possum Holograph Sticker | Enigma Stationery

Decole Harapeko Animal Pen Stand - Shiba Inu | Enigma Stationery

Carolina Pen Company

Meet Your Maker: Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Pen Company — The Pen Addict

Meet Your Maker Posts – The Pen Addict

Fresh Thoughts On The Pilot Prera — The Pen Addict

I Love Cleaning Fountain Pens — The Pen Addict

Mark Three – Studio Neat

Drehgriffel Nr. 2 | LEUCHTTURM1917

Spoke Pencil

Kuru Toga

Blackwing

Mitsubishi 9850 HB Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Tombow 2558 Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

697: Use What You Have Jan 02, 2026

Show notes

Brad and Myke are so excited to kick off the new year with everyone’s favorite topic - price increases! Now that we are seeing some of the new prices go live, what does that mean for the hobby as a whole?

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All in the Nib

Price Increases – Goldspot – Instagram

2026 Stationery Intentions — A Gathering of Curiosities

Stationery Things I Learned In 2025 — The Pen Addict

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