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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:

346: The Platinum Platinum Feb 13, 2019

Show notes

2019 marks the 100th Anniversary of Platinum Pen. Can they execute a better anniversary year than our friends at Pilot did? We also hit the news with updated Retro 51 fountain pens, new Blackwing pencil availability, and preview the LA Pen Show.

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.
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

Spoke Pen by Brian Conti — Kickstarter

Spoke Pen by Brian Conti : Kicktraq

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

Platinum 100th Anniversary - YouTube

Platinum 100th Anniversary Website

Platinum Century The Prime Silver Limited Edition | Nibs

Blackwing Natural (set of 12 pencils) | Blackwing602.com

Retro 51 Vintage Metalsmith Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Retro 51 Frosted Metallic Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Retro 51 Tornado Black Acrylic (Original) Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Retro 51 Tornado Vintage Metalsmith Rollerball Pens (Including the Dmitri) – Pen Chalet

The Los Angeles International Pen Show

Lisa and Ana's Road Trip – Instagram

ana reinert on Instagram: “Spotted at the Cadillac Ranch. Who could it be?”

Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

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

Life Writing Paper - A5 - JetPens

Clairefontaine Triomphe Stationery – The Goulet Pen Company

Pilot Letter Pad for Fountain Pens - JetPens

345: A Very Brad Dowdy Situation Feb 06, 2019

Show notes

We talk about Kickstarters this week, and not just the one Brad launched! Also, is a sterling silver Kaweco Sport in Myke’s future?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.

Links and Show Notes

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Mark One – Studio Neat

The new Kaweco FROSTED Sport collection – The Nibsmith

Daniel Smith (@thenibsmith) • Instagram photos and videos

Kaweco Sterling Sport - atsaichu

Kaweco Press Release

LAMY Special Editions 2019 - YouTube

Lamy Pens are More Beautiful than the Sword | STASH MAGAZINE

Wancher Urushi Pens Kickstarter Update

Spoke Pen — Kickstarter

Cortex #79: 2019 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

Spoke Pencil Model 4 | Spoke

The Pen Addict #290: Saskatchewan Has Always Been In My Heart - Relay FM

Brad's Email to Brian

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

Spoke Pen by Brian Conti :: Kicktraq

344: French Rule Territory Jan 30, 2019

Show notes

Brad makes things! We talk about those things, discuss Sailor’s new ink prices, get ready for the Baltimore Pen Show, and find out what stationery Tom Bobson is using today.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Maester Design: Stunning prints from a New York based design studio. Get 15% off with code ‘penaddict’.
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.
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

Doug McArthur's Detective Work

ystudio Brassing Desk Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Franklin-Christoph Customized Specialty Fountain Pen Nib Information - Franklin-Christoph Fine Accessories

Akkerman Delfts Blue – Vanness

DotDash Pocket Notebooks Black (3-pack) — Nock Co.

BUNGUBOX 5th Anniversary Original Fountain Pen – Web Archive

Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Montblanc Lucky Orange — Mountain of Ink

Panobook – Studio Neat

Tuesday Toolset, Buffalo Edition — The Pen Addict

Tuesday Toolset, Scratch Notebook Edition — The Pen Addict

Tuesday Toolset, Fixpencil Edition — The Pen Addict

Myke's Mutated Horrible Design

Snag the Last of the Big Sailor Bottles!

A Review of the Bellroy Work Folio A4 – The Sweet Setup

Filofax Folios

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

"Oh La La!" Special Edition A5 Seed — Nock Co.

The Philly Pen Show 2019: Reflections On Maximizing Your Pen Show Experience — Inkpothesis

Platinum - Maki-E - Brush Pen - Mt.Fuji &Cherry Blossoms

Nib Grinder

Mike It Work - Nib Repair and Adjustment

The Nibsmith – Fountain Pen Nib Repair and Customization

343: Brown Reticle Blue Dots Jan 24, 2019

Show notes

If you could design your own paper layout, what would it look like? Myke has his own ideas in this fun and frolicking episode

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
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

PodCon 2

Myke's PodCon Signing Poster

Chris Rowland (@ceejrowland) • Instagram photos and videos

DC Fountain Pen Supershow

fudefan on Instagram: "Another look at this Wagner-commissioned Platinum 3776"

thenibsmith on Instagram: New King of Pen Colours

Blank Slate Paper - Completely Customizable Writing Pads

Myke's Horrible Design

Blackwing 602 Pencils (12 pack) - Blackwing602.com

Mitsu-bishi Mark Sheet Pencil - HB | CW Pencil Enterprise

Bellroy

One Star Leather Goods

342: They Made It More Boring Jan 16, 2019

Show notes

I wasn’t sure it was possible, but they found a way. Who you ask? Tune in to find out!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
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 Folsom – The James Brand, Inc.

Bureau Direct Has Ceased Trading – Fountain Pen Geeks

Mark One – Studio Neat

Mark One: A Minimal, Durable, Retractable Pen. by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter

Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM

Thoroughly Considered #40: Agglomerated Cork - Relay FM

Platinum 3776 price increase

Pilot Custom 74 price increase

Kokuyo Neo Critz Pencil Cases - JetPens.com

Lihit Lab - JetPens.com

341: Get Your Own Shimmer Jan 09, 2019

Show notes

Did you ever think you would see the day where Brad would ink up a pen with Shimmer ink? Well, that day has come, and he and Myke break it all down.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.
RXBAR: Whole food protein bars with simple, real ingredients.

Links and Show Notes

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Uni SXR-600 Jetstream Ballpoint Pen Refills - Regular Size - JetPens.com

the Benton - The James Brand

Maki-e ECO – Bungubox

Brad's Custom Heritage 912 – Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram photos and videos

Elevenses - Wikipedia

Pilot Neox 2H 0.5 mm Graphite Review — The Pen Addict

J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor Ink Review — The Pen Addict

J. Herbin Amethyste de l'Oural Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Diamine Ink — Mountain of Ink

Diamine Shimmering Ink – Pen Chalet

Shimmerfy your own inks. Because you can. – Leigh Reyes

‎Annotable: Annotation & Markup on the App Store

Knives & Tools - The James Brand

KUM Automatic Long Point Sharpener AS2 | Cult Pens

340: It Seems Official Jan 02, 2019

Show notes

Brad and Myke get 2019 off to a roaring stationery start, with talk of journaling, ink-sperimentation, and new pens. What are your plans for the new year?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
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.
eero: Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus.

Links and Show Notes

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Navigator Single Watch Roll | WOLF

White Pentonote Sailor Realo on Instagram

White Pentonote Sailor Realo on Instagram

Review: Wancher X Sailor 1911 l Turquoise Blue Fountain Pen | the Pencilcase Blog

Collaboration with Sailor - Wancherpen JP

Robert Oster 1980s Colours Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

3 Oysters I.COLOR.U Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Takeda Jimuki Kyo No Oto Urahairo Ink - 40 ml Bottle - Limited Edition - JetPens.com

Diamine Starlit Sea Ink - Shimmering - 50 ml Bottle - JetPens.com

Soumkine Weekly Planner - JetPens.com

Cases — Nock Co.

Ryder Carroll - Relay FM

Back to the Basics - Bullet Journal

Custom Heritage 91 [Renewal] | PILOT

A Peak into LAMY’s 2019 Special Editions – FrankUnderwater

Platinum 3776 Century – Pen Chalet

Brad's Christmas Morning – Instagram

Cortex #79: 2019 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

Atlanta Pen Show

Does the Queen still have the same Parker Duofold International from last year's Christmas speech? : fountainpens

Crónicas Estilográficas: Katana or Kimono?

339: Wub Wub Nib Dec 19, 2018

Show notes

Brad and Myke take a look at how all of our favorite brands performed in 2018 and what we want to see from them in 2019.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kane 11: Premium socks in precisely your size. Get 20% off your first order.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Use this link to get 3 free meals.

Links and Show Notes

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Pen Review: Sailor Pro Gear Sapporo Mini — The Gentleman Stationer

Pilot Custom 912 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Goldspot Pens on Twitter: New Pilot Pens

Goulet Pens Exclusive Retro 51 Fountain Pen

Blackwing Starting Point Set

LAMY vista

LAMY balloon

Exposition Notebook – Story Supply Co.

DotDash Gigante Note Cards — Nock Co.

338: Container for Your Excess Dec 12, 2018

Show notes

Myke purchased his first Platinum 3776 and thoughts about it. A lot of thoughts. Could it be better than his beloved Sailors? Brad discusses new products from Blackwing and Elemental Paper, plus teases every project he is working on that he can’t tell you about yet.

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.
Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code PENADDICT.

Links and Show Notes

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Platinum 3776 Nice Lavende Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Platinum Fountain Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

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

Philly Pen Show

Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Working on a thing. It’s coming along well. More very soon.”

Cortex - Relay FM

Nock Co. (@nockco) • Instagram photos and videos

Blackwing Volume 4 | A Tribue to Mars | Blackwing602.com

Iodine – Elemental Paper

Take Note

Not Another Pen Podcast Podcast

Uni KH-20 Pencil Sharpeners - JetPens.com

Carl Ein Pencil Sharpener Review — The Pen Addict

Palomino KUM Blackwing Automatic Brake Long Point 2 Step Pencil Sharpener Review — The Pen Addict

Kum Masterpiece Sharpener - JetPens.com

PlayingForFunFM - Twitch

PenAddict - Twitch

337: Pen Pin – Holiday Gift Guide 2018 Dec 05, 2018

Show notes

It’s that time of the year! Brad, Myke, and our favorite co-host Ana Reinert answer all of the gifting questions you have for this holiday season.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kane 11: Premium socks in precisely your size. Get 20% off your first order.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.
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.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

Zebra Sarasa Multi Pens - JetPens.com

Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen Body Components - JetPens.com

Mark One – Studio Neat

Franklin-Christoph Fountain Pen Nibs

Edison Pen Co

Newton Pens

Carolina Pen Company

Adventures in Stationery – James Ward: Amazon

Pilot Parallel Pen | Cult Pens

Our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide - The Well-Appointed Desk

Our Holiday Wish List: What we want for the holidays - The Well-Appointed Desk

Red Dragon Pen Company

Pineider Snorkel Filler - Anderson Pens, Inc.

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

TWSBI Vac Mini Fountain Pens - JetPens.com

Ko-Axis™ Rail Pen – TEC Accessories

Endless Recorder 8.3" x 5.5" Hard Cover Tomoe River Journal – inkjournal

Elia Note

Front Page Reporter's Notebook | Field Notes

Col-o-dex Rotary Cards | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

Akkerman Delfts Blue – Vanness

Montblanc Lucky Orange — Mountain of Ink

3Oysters Ink – Vanness

3 Oysters Delicious Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

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

Rhodia Webnotebook Memo Books & Notebooks – Pen Chalet

Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencils – Pen Chalet

JetPens Black Gel Pen Sampler - JetPens.com

Leuchtturm1917 A5 Softcover Memo Books & Notebooks – Pen Chalet

Retro 51 Pens – Pen Chalet

D-20 Letterpressed Coasters 8 pack Dungeons and Dragons | Etsy

Mightier Pen Pin Badge Pin Enamel Pin Pin Badge Pins | Etsy

Omoshiroi Block: A Memo Pad That Excavates Objects as it Gets Used | Spoon & Tamago

Block Notes – Present & Correct

Pen Addict Membership

Muji Acrylic Storage

ALEX Drawer unit - IKEA

RÅSKOG Utility cart - IKEA

Retro 51 Bamboo 16 Pen Display Cases – Pen Chalet

Panobook – Studio Neat

Kokuyo Beetle Tip 3way Highlighters - JetPens.com

Mastermind - Desktop Writing Pad • Baron Fig

JetPens Studyquill Favorites Sampler - JetPens.com

Dot Plot Idea Journal Large — doane paper

Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kokuyo Donut Seal Stamp Stickers - JetPens.com

LAMY abc

Tombow Irojiten Color Pencils - JetPens.com

ArtSnacks

Handmade Watercolor Paint The Primaries Palette 3 Half | Etsy

Sailor Fude de Mannen FP with 55º angle – Amazon

Sailor Fude de Mannen FP with 40º angle – Amazon

Art Supplies Tattoo Set – The Colossal Shop

Zentri™ Metal Fidget Spinner, Tri Stainless Steel – Fidget HQ

Squishy Mochi Cat – Amazon

Ti2 Techliner

Retro 51 Space Race Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

JetPens Pen Samplers

Lihit Lab Smart Fit Actact Compact Pen Cases - JetPens.com

Velos Tin Pen Case - Flat - JetPens.com

William Hannah Leather Notebooks

Discbound at Office Depot

Printable A5 Planner Inserts | Etsy

DIGITAL RINGS – Peanuts Planner Co.

Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage Colors - JetPens.com

Pilot Juice Up Gel Pens - 0.4 mm - JetPens.com

Solo Pen Sleeve – Rickshaw

Pen Sleeves - One Star Leather Goods

The Butt or Rewind Desk Tidy – Amazon

Gather – Ugmonk

Nantucket Note Card Box W/Calendar Cards - Levenger

Women's Pencil Sweater | CW Pencil Enterprise

Graf von Faber Platinum-plated Perfect Pencil | CW Pencil Enterprise

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