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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:

336: That's When I Heard the Second Car Nov 28, 2018

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The long-overdue #ASKTPA and Pen Addict Horror Stories episode. You don’t want to miss this one.

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.
StoryWorth: The easiest way to share your story.

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Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Cross Townsend Star Wars Chewbacca Fountain Pen

Pilot Hi-Tecpoint - JetPens.com

Platinum Classic Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

How to Get your own 2019 Starbucks Philippines Planner and Travel Organizer - Out of Town Blog

335: A Very Peculiar Scale Nov 21, 2018

Show notes

We love lists, and we love talking about lists, so let’s talk about a list that is 100 pens long! Brad also shares his notebook project, and Myke tries to catch them all.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kane 11: Premium socks in precisely your size. Get 20% off your first order.
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.
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Use this link to get 3 free meals.

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Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Mackinaw Autumn Memo Book 3-Pack | Field Notes

Blackwing 16.2 - Tribute to Ada Lovelace, the First Computer Programmer

Fountain Pens | TWSBI

Panobook – Studio Neat

Aurora Optima Flex Fountain Pens

Penwell – Walnut | Enjoy Writing More | Good Made Better

Hobonichi Techo 2019

Maui Makai Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

LAMY safari

100 Best Pens: Gel, Ballpoint, Rollerball, and More, 2018 – The Strategist

The Best Pen for 2018: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company

Mavis Episode 28: The True Pen Addict

Lamy Announces Limited Edition Pokemon Package Exclusive To China | NintendoSoup

Retro 51 Tornado Dmitri Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Retro 51 Tornado Legal Pencil - Bertram's Inkwell

Retro 51 Tornado Fountain Pen - Montana (Limited Edition) – The Goulet Pen Company

Top Four #22: Thanksgiving Side Dishes - Relay FM

Ink Review: Papier Plume Sazerac - The Well-Appointed Desk

Graf von Faber-Castell Viper Green Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Platinum Classic Ink — Cassis Black Iron Gall - Ink Reviews - The Fountain Pen Network

Brad's 'No System - System' – Instagram

334: Yes, I Am a Tastemaker Nov 14, 2018

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Every awesome paper product on the planet released in the past week, and we are here to break it down. We also talk double-nibbed fountain pens, and Brad comes clean about being a tastemaker.

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.
Kane 11: Premium socks in precisely your size. Sign up now.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.

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Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Refill – The Pen Addict Members Newsletter

"MORNING" Limited Edition Release – Story Supply Co.

53: Story Supply Co 📘 | Art Supply Posse

Meeting Notebook – Write Notepads & Co.

Boxcar Utility Notebook Large (Pack of 3) — doane paper

Dot Plot Idea Journal Large — doane paper

Clandestine | Field Notes

Clandestine Enumerated List - Google Sheets

Vittae Dual-Nib Fountain Pen by Kevin Sinclair — Kickstarter

Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Lamy T53 Crystal Ink 30ml | Cult Pens

Pen Addict - Brad Dowdy | pen, fountain pen addiction, ink, expensive fountain pens | 421 Archives Podcast

Bob and Marj

How to keep Analog Alive in the Edit Mines — The Pen Addict

Muji 2B Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Playing for Fun #10: Mario and Rabbids: Kingdom Battle - Relay FM

PlayingForFunFM - Twitch

333: Top Five Pens 2018 Nov 07, 2018

Show notes

Do you want to know what pens, pencils, paper, and inks are the best? Brad is here to tell you.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘penaddict’.
Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the 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.

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Apple Pencil - Apple

Apple Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Aurora Optima Flex Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Superior Labor - Wonder Pens

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

332: The Big Little Pen Show Oct 31, 2018

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Live from a hotel room in Toronto! Our 2018 Pen Addict World Tour wrapped up in epic fashion, with stops in New York City and Toronto. Ana, Brad, and Myke discuss what turned out to be a very eye-opening trip. Come along for the ride!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Use this link to get 3 free meals.

Guest Starring:

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Fountain Pen Hospital

Pen Addicts and their Optimas

CW Pencil Enterprise - Purveyors of Superior Graphite

Letter of Recommendation: Uni-ball Signo UM-151 - The New York Times

kinokuniya-New York — Kinokuniya USA

Goods For The Study (@goodsforthestudy) • Instagram photos and videos

Laywine's (@laywines) • Instagram photos and videos

Wonder Pens

The Saturday Pen Addict & Well-Appointed Desk Meet-Up Review - Wonder Pens

Scriptus

Sailor 1911 Mid-Size Highlighter | Nibs

Toronto Pen Company

That’s a wrap! — The Pen Addict

331: A Podcaster’s Grind Oct 24, 2018

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Road trip time! Ana, Brad, and Myke are headed to New York City and Toronto this week to wrap up the 2018 Pen Addict World Tour. Hear about our plans, and get ready for the ride!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Redeem your trial set!
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

NYC/Toronto Meetup details:

Meetup: Wednesday, October 24th @ Fountain Pen Hospital in NYC, 6pm-8pm.
Meetup: Saturday, October 27th @ Wonder Pens Toronto, 1pm-5pm

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

LAMY Safari Limited Editions

LAMY AL-star Limited Edition

Scriptus Toronto Pre Party Tickets, Sat, 27 Oct 2018 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

Toronto Pen Show - Scriptus 2018

CW Pencil Enterprise - Purveyors of Superior Graphite

Goods for the Study

Kinokuniya USA

Laywine's

The Lockhart Cocktail Bar

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

CW Sticker Emporium

Franklin-Christoph

Scriptus Exclusive Ink - Instagram

The Pilot Explorer, Revisited — The Pen Addict

A Pearl Among Swine? - The Well-Appointed Desk

Dan's recommendations for Gaming Supplies

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

Myke Hurley (@imyke) • Instagram photos and videos

ana reinert (@wellapptdesk) • Instagram photos and videos

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram photos and videos

330: This Pen Will Never Die Oct 17, 2018

Show notes

We talk about a lot of amazing pens this episode. The Sailor King of Pen. The Lamy Safari. Retro 51. But none - NONE - hold a candle to the one pen to rule them all.

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

Links and Show Notes

NYC/Toronto Meetup details:

Meetup: Wednesday, October 24th @ Fountain Pen Hospital in NYC, 6pm-8pm.
Meetup: Saturday, October 27th @ Wonder Pens Toronto, 1pm-5pm

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

The Pen Addict Retro 51 "Pink Robots" — The Pen Addict

The Making of “Pink Robots” — The Pen Addict

Schmidt P8120 Broad Point Rollerball Refill

Mann Inc Ltd

Make Do - Relay FM

Welcoming 'Make Do' to Relay FM — Relay FM

“Relay FM Coin” graphic challenge coin by Relay FM. | Cotton Bureau

Make Do #15: Inktober - Relay FM

Make Do #10: Ready, Set – Challenges - Relay FM

Sailor pen × Favorite Stationery Box Professional Gear KOP Demonstrator Hobby Stationery Box Limited Blue

LAMY Safari Limited Editions

LAMY AL-star Limited Edition

Calligraphy Nut on Twitter: Pokémon Lamy

Stationery Info: Pokémon Lamy

Episode 106: Single Barrel Pencil (With special guest Henry Hulan III from the Musgrave Pencil Co) | The Erasable Podcast

Apparel – Musgrave Pencil Company

Sylvester Stallone's Chaos pen trailer: the most bizarre film he's ever made | Film | The Guardian

Penwell Traveler—The Writing Tool to Make Capped Pens Handy by Good Made Better — Kickstarter

The World's Most Magical Fountain Pen Ink by Ferris Wheel Press — Kickstarter

329: Electric Raspberry Blurple Oct 10, 2018

Show notes

The Podcasting Don is here, with an offer you can’t refuse. Like a concrete (boots?) pen for example. Or a Pink Robot, or some shiny inks. You know what, you can’t refuse any of it, and that’s why you are here!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Redeem your trial set!
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

NYC/Toronto Meetup details:

Meetup: Wednesday, October 24th @ Fountain Pen Hospital in NYC, 6pm-8pm.
Meetup: Saturday, October 27th @ Wonder Pens Toronto, 1pm-5pm

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Myke Hurley on Twitter: "I'm honoured to be included on @businessinsider's UK Tech 100 list this year! #PodcastingDon"

The Pen Addict Retro 51 "Pink Robots" — The Pen Addict

Amazon : Schmidt P8120 Short Capless Rollerball Refill Broad Point 1.0mm

Patrick Ng on Instagram: “@staedtlerhk launching new concrete pen”

22 Design Studio Contour Concrete Rollerball Review — The Pen Addict

22 - Contour Rollerball Pen (Dark Grey) – KOHEZI

Cult Pens Iridescink by Diamine 80ml | Cult Pens

Guest post brad dowdy the pen addict | News | Cult Pens

Baseball Playoffs Giveaway! Featuring Out of the Park Baseball 2019, CW Pencil Enterprise Baseball Scoring Pencil, and the Eephus League Halfliner Scorebook — The Pen Addict

Elemental Paper "Oxygen" Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

Elemental Hydrogen Notebook Review — Mountain of Ink

Rotring 600 Newton Copper Fountain Pen | eBay

328: The Longest Relationship I've Ever Had Oct 03, 2018

Show notes

Brad is back from Dallas with tales to tell. It was a great event! We also discuss more new Sailors, including a first look at the Key Lime 1911, and have a special request for our listeners.

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.
RXBAR: Whole food protein bars with simple, real ingredients. Get 25% off with promo code ‘penaddict’.

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Thank you Dallas! — The Pen Addict

Dallas Pen Show Recap - Vanness Pen - YouTube

Refill — Members — The Pen Addict

My Supply Room

My Supply Room: More Mad Men

My Supply Room: Mad Men Again

BUNGUBOX Original Fountain Pen [Mandarin Orange Jet] / Bounty Pen and Original Ink Shop Bung Box

Pelikan M600 Vibrant Orange Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Pelikan M800 Stone Garden Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Inki Pen - More than just a regular pen.

Cuttlelola Electric Dotspen - BLICK art materials

The Nib Section #29 - Figboot on Pens

Fountain Pen Companion Special Episode 1 - The Pen Addict Interview

Episode 15: Inktober! – Make Do

Inktober

Esterbrook Estie Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

PenAddict - Twitch

PlayingForFunFM - Twitch

327: Japan Can Help You Sep 26, 2018

Show notes

Another week, and ten Sailors for Myke. Ok not ten, just two this week. And maybe eyes for a few more. We also dig into the new Field Notes and Blackwing releases, and Brad preps for the Dallas 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.
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Use this link to get 3 free meals.

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Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

SAILOR Limited Edition Professional Gear Demonstrator 21K Fountain Pen – PenSachi

Sailor Limited Edition 150th Anniversary Port of Kobe Stainless Steel – PenSachi

Sailor 1911 Key Lime at Pen Chalet - Pen Chalet

The 2018 Dallas Pen Show

Rouse SIG Nibs - Franklin-Christoph Fine Accessories

Aggretsuko - Wikipedia

End Papers | Field Notes

Rams | Field Notes

Blackwing Volume 33 1/3 • A Tribute to Vinyl • Blackwing602.com

Blackwing 24 - Blackwing

Blackwing Volume 33 1/3. – Pencil Revolution

Baux Pen 2: Updated Design & Offering Personalization by Dan Conti — Kickstarter

BAUX Pen, the affordable stylish stick pen by Dan Conti — Kickstarter

Spoke Design

Katherine's Pens

Sailor Pro Gear Ocean Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

US Exclusive Sailor 1911 Fresca Blue Fountain Pen - Pen Chalet

Pilot Elite 95S Fountain Pens - JetPens.com

Akkerman 16 Oranje Boven – Vanness

Montblanc Lucky Orange — Mountain of Ink

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