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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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306: Pen...cil May 02, 2018

Show notes

Interested in making your own fountain pens? We follow-up on our previous #asktpa with feedback from two just-getting-started pen makers. We also talk about the challenges of good mechanical pencil design, and pick the perfect pen for a Park Ranger.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘PENADDICT’.
Storyworth: A new way to bring the family together.

Links and Show Notes

Tokyo Metro 90th Anniversary Fountain Pen · Bungubox

TSUYUHIKARI & Tsuru Hikari Ink Set - Bungubox

ystudio Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Kaweco GRIP on the PR email

Red Dragon Pen Company

Platinum Plaisir Fountain Pens - JetPens.com

Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pens - Standard - JetPens.com

305: I Believe in Standards Apr 25, 2018

Show notes

It’s new notebook day on the podcast, as Brad and Myke discuss a slew of new releases crossing our desks. Limited editions were also a hot topic, this week hotter than most with the launch of the Retro 51 “The System” rollerball.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Claim 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

"Sakura" Pocket Notebooks (3-pack) – Write Notepads & Co.

"ITHACA" Limited Edition Release – Story Supply Co.

Story Supply “ITHACA” Limited Edition Notebook Giveaway — The Pen Addict

Yamamoto Ro-Biki Notebooks - JetPens.com

National Stationery Week & World Stationery Day Deals, Sale, Discount - Pen Chalet

TWSBI Precision Fountain Pens - JetPens.com

Episode 0 - Introductions | Fountain Pen Companion

Fountain Pen Companion

The Future of The System Retro 51 Exclusive - Can you still get one? — The Clicky Post

Seed A5 — Nock Co.

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

304: I'm Out of Superlatives Apr 18, 2018

Show notes

Brad and Myke are back from Atlanta and recap the best show ever. At least until the next one!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get 3 free meals, with FREE SHIPPING.
Simple Contacts: Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code PENADDICT for $30 off your contact lenses.

Links and Show Notes

Sailor Professional Gear Realo Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Dromgooles Fine Writing Instruments

Mike Allen (@woodshedpenco) • Instagram photos and videos

Bungubox Ebisu/Yebis Gold – Vanness

Penwell - Make Any Pen A Desk Pen - Walnut | Good Made Better

Faggionato - Fountain Pen - Translucent Orange

Mark Bacas on Instagram: “Micro Architect”

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

Retro51 - Extra Extra

Inquisitive Quill on Instagram: “Pilot's 2018 shareholder gift set”

mike dudek (@clickypost) • Instagram photos and videos

Kenro Industries, Inc., Acquires the Iconic American Esterbrook Pen Brand - Kenro Inc.

The Pen Addict #132: Happy Fun Time - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #137: Notebook Emergency - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #141: Shiny Happy People - Relay FM

Hanauma Bay Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Hanauma Bay”

Fountain Pens - Kanilea Pen Co.

303: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2018 Apr 15, 2018

Show notes

We are live! Thank you to all of our Kickstarter backers for making this live episode possible. Listen in as Ana, Brad, and Myke discuss the Atlanta Pen Show and interview Jim Rouse from Franklin-Christoph and Lisa Vanness from Vanness Pens.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Claim 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:

Jim Rouse, Lisa Vanness, and Ana Reinert

Links and Show Notes

Retro 51 Abbondanza

Franklin-Christoph

Vanness Pen Shop, Little Rock, AR

Retro 1951 "Artist Series" 2018 Sets – Vanness

The Engraved Retro 51

302: BradDowdy Brad-Dowdy Edition Apr 04, 2018

Show notes

Brad prepped for the Atlanta Pen Show by buying all of the things beforehand. Myke showed some responsibility by making a game plan for the show. It’s time to get hyped!

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

Brad Dowdy on Instagram - Mail Time!

Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Platinum 3776 Oshino Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Montegrappa Monte-Grappa Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Atlanta Pen Show

Jeff's Truck

Zebra Sarasa Push Clip Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Viridian Green - JetPens.com

Introducing New 2017 Lamy Studio Collection Colors - Pen Chalet

Pilot Capless Fermo Fountain Pen - Dark Green - 18k Gold Fine Nib - JetPens.com

Opus 88 Koloro Demonstrator: A Review — The Pen Addict

301: Bingo! Mar 28, 2018

Show notes

Did you get your Bingo card before listening? If not, you know what to do for next time. Aside from filling squares, Brad and Myke discussed their current writing setups, new goods from Blackingwing and Sailor, and getting your nib ground.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK 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.

Links and Show Notes

The Pen Addict Bingo

A5 Cousin Book (January Start) - Hobonichi Techo 2018

Seed A5 — Nock Co.

Brad's set-up - Instagram

Cortex #66: Triggers - Creating Behaviour That Lasts - Relay FM

The Cult Hobonichi Techo Planner | The Journal Shop

Blackwing Volume 54 | A Tribute to Surrealism | Blackwing602.com

Coastal | Field Notes

Sailor Pro Gear Ocean Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

300: A Podcast About Pens Mar 21, 2018

Show notes

300 episodes of a podcast about pens. Who would have thought it?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Claim your free trial set!
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get $30 off your first delivery and FREE SHIPPING.

Links and Show Notes

Arkansas Pen Show (@arkansaspenshow) • Instagram

Thank You Little Rock! — The Pen Addict

Arkansas Pen Show Recap – The Well-Appointed Desk

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “The Col-o-dex!”

The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

Ixion: Minimalist Fountain Pen by namisu — Kickstarter

Robert Oster Signature Ink Fire and Ice: A Review — The Pen Addict

Make Do – a podcast about the joys and anxieties of art and making

Make Do — Overcast

Make Do — Apple Podcasts

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

Thoroughly Considered #36: Mark One - Relay FM

TWSBI Precision Fountain Pen - Instagram

BN WORKS | Writing tools

Coastal | Field Notes

Starbucks ‘Coffee Farm’ Field Notes

Seed A5 — Nock Co.

Picolor - Any color, anywhere, anytime! by Picolor — Kickstarter

Do 'Pin' and 'Pen' Sound Alike to You? - Grammar Girl

Visconti | Classic Fountain Pens

Visconti Luxury Pens and Inks | The Writing Desk

Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Akkerman 16 Oranje Boven – Vanness

Ink Review: Montblanc Lucky Orange – The Well-Appointed Desk

299: Mail Time with Brad Mar 14, 2018

Show notes

Brad and Myke catch up on all of the #asktpa questions they have been hoarding for weeks. And Myke finally paid the piper for his Pink Love.

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. Get $30 off your first delivery and FREE SHIPPING.
KerfCase: A modular storage system to keep your most important items organized. Save 15% with code ADDICT.

Links and Show Notes

BUNGBOX SWEET LOVE PINK 2018

Allan's Gift for Myke

Myke's Desk Arrangement

Episode 91: Hearing Your Sips in HD | The Erasable Podcast

Uni Mitsubishi 9000 3H Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict | Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

The Pen Addict on Anchor - RSS Feed

Subnet - Relay FM

Lamy Minion Set

Supreme: Supreme®/Kaweco® AL Sport Ballpoint Pen - Red

Uni-ball Signo UM-151 Gel Pen - 0.38 mm - Black - JetPens.com

Schon DSGN Machined Aluminum, American Made Luxury Pen | Schon DSGN

Pilot Custom Heritage 92 Collection Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Pen Type-B – CW&T

Ti Arto : The Ultimate Refill Friendly Pen – Big Idea Design LLC

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

The Pen Addict #267: Meet Me at the Bar - Relay FM

Brad's Pocket Pens

Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery

Stationery Shop Visits in London — The Finer Point

The London Parchment:

Sailor Jentle Bottled Ink (50ml) Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet

Lanier - Briefcase and Pouch — Nock Co.

Conceal Pack - CORDURA® Black Multicam® – The Brown Buffalo

Ristretto - Messenger Bags – TOM BIHN

Synapse 25 - Backpacks - Travel Bags – TOM BIHN

Minaal - Daily Bag - Grey

Everyday Backpack | Peak Design

colorschemer (@colorschemez) | Twitter

Myke at the Movies | "A Few Good Men" (Episode 41)

The Pen Addict #154: Extra Extra Extra Extra Extra Fine - Relay FM

Tom Cruise's Giant Pen: Kevin Pollak's true story from 'A Few Good Men' - YouTube

298: This Pen Show Has Character Mar 07, 2018

Show notes

Brad recaps his trip to the Baltimore Pen Show. Did it live up to the hype? Myke discusses his journaling talk on Cortex, and gives a full review of the Kaweco GRIP for Apple Pencil.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Claim your free trial set!
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘PENADDICT’.

Links and Show Notes

The Pen Addict Live 2018 - RelayCon Atlanta & Toronto by NockCo — Kickstarter

The Nibsmith's Pink Love - Instagram

Cortex #65: Goals Are Dumb - Relay FM

Baltimore-Washington International Pen Show

Write Notepads & Co.

The Herbert Pen Company

Herbert Pen Company Vanishing Point Custom - Instagram

Mike Allen (@woodshedpenco) • Instagram photos and videos

Cracked Ice fountain pens by Mike Allen — Kickstarter

Good Made Better | Penwell – Make Any Pen a Desk Pen

Pay-it-Forward — The Penthusiast

Red Dragon Pen Company - Home

Brooks' Double-Ended Pen - Instagram

Paul Erano's Table - Instagram

JC.A (@posting.life) • Instagram photos and videos

Little Rock Pen Show 2018

Kaweco pen sleeve GRIP for Apple Pencil anthracite | Mostwanted Pens

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Kaweco GRIP for Apple Pencil”

297: Who's the Fool Now Steve? Feb 28, 2018

Show notes

Kickstarter updates abound, with the Pen Addict project wrapping up, the Wancher project getting delayed, and a new pen project that made Myke’s eyes pop out of his head. Brad also gets overly hyped about the upcoming Baltimore Pen Show.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK 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.
KerfCase: A modular storage system to keep your most important items organized. Save 15% with code ADDICT.

Links and Show Notes

The Pen Addict Live 2018 - RelayCon Atlanta & Toronto by NockCo — Kickstarter

Dream Pen 夢万年筆: True Ebonite Fountain Pens with Japanese Art by Wancher — Kickstarter

BUNGBOXオリジナル万年筆【SWEET LOVE PINK 2018】

Kaweco's Apple Pencil Sleeve is out now - Bleistift

Kaweco pen sleeve GRIP | Mostwanted Pens

Ko-Axis™ Rail Pen by TEC Accessories — Kickstarter

Pentel EnerGel Clena 0.3 mm Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Care, Handling and Storage of Works on Paper - Collections Care (Preservation, Library of Congress)

Baltimore-Washington International Pen Show

Nock Co. on Instagram: “A5 Seed soft launch this weekend”

Hippo Noto – Hippo Noto by Squishy-Ink

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