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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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286: A More Aggressive Swirl Pattern Dec 06, 2017

Show notes

Brad is the king of recency bias, so he fawns over the recent releases from TWSBI and Blackwing. We also discuss the Livescribe note taking system, the Pelikan Ocean Swirl, and pen buying moratoriums.

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.
Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘penaddict’.

Links and Show Notes

Weekly Calendar Gigante Note Cards — Nock Co.

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

TWSBI ECO-T Blue Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Robert Oster Blue Water Ice (50ml Bottled Ink)

Panobook – Studio Neat

Eastman – Primary Manipulation – Newton Pens

Akkerman 28 Hofkwartier Groen – Vanness

Sailor Pro Gear Slim Purple Cosmos | Classic Fountain Pens

Callifolio Andrinople – Vanness

Myke's Notes

Pre-Order The Pen Addict 10th Anniversary T-Shirt — The Pen Addict

Destroyed Ice-O-Metrics - Instagram

Tiffany's Products - Richsticks - Instagram

Classic Sherpa Pen Covers

Brad's TWSBI ECO T - Instagram

TWSBI ECO-T Blue Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl Fountain Pen - The Nibsmith

Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl - Azizah Asgarali on Instagram

Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl - Oscar Rodriguez on Instagram

Livescribe

Jellyfish on Behance

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

285: The Love Toaster Nov 29, 2017

Show notes

Two weeks and no talk makes for a big episode. Brad and Myke catch up on all the things, including a slew of follow up, timing a pen delivery in Las Vegas, and plenty of Field Notes news.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Check out Harry’s Holiday sets!
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Lovepop: Reimagining cards and how you buy them

Links and Show Notes

EP - 2 - I Am Right Because I Am Jesi! — B.Y.O.B. Pen Club

PodCon

The Pen Addict Retro 51 Ice-O-Metric Is Here! — The Pen Addict

Eastman – Primary Manipulation – Small, Standard – Newton Pens

Akkerman 28 Hofkwartier Groen – Vanness

Newton Pens Auction

CursiveLogic

Field Notes Abercrombie and Fitch: Heritage

Field Notes Abercrombie and Fitch: Floral Prints

Exposition Notebook – Story Supply Co.

reMarkable | The paper tablet

Moleskine's Smart Writing Set digitizes your notes for Windows 10 - The Verge

284: Weird and Wonderful Stuff - Holiday Gift Guide 2017 Nov 22, 2017

Show notes

Ana reinert joins Brad and Myke for their annual gift guide episode. This time, we take listeners questions to help with all of your gift giving needs.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Casper: Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off 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.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

Hi-Tec-C: A Comprehensive Guide - JetPens.com

Global Art Quattro Journals - JetPens.com

Pk/3 Rosetta Notes Pocket Notebooks, 3-1/2 x 5-1/2, 1 ea Lined, Blank & Dot Grid - iPenstore

Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen - Black - 03 Fine Nib - JetPens.com

MT Slim Washi Tapes - JetPens.com

Kuru Toga: A Comprehensive Guide - JetPens.com

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

Left-Handed | Field Notes

Karas Pen Co Decograph

Leuchtturm1917 Softcover Pocket Notebook - A6 - Black - Ruled - JetPens.com

Kyo-iro 05 Keage Sakura – Vanness

Callifolio Andrinople – Vanness

Esterbrook J Fountain Pen - Foliage Green, 2314-B Stub Nib (Near Mint, Restored) | Vintage Fountain Pens - Parker, Sheaffer, Waterman

Handmade Pen Wraps. by WrittenInRice on Etsy

Everyday Inspiration | Field Notes

Perfect pencil | Graf von Faber-Castell

Caran d'Ache Pencil Sharpening Machine | CW Pencil Enterprise

TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Namiki Iroshizuku Bottled Ink(50ml) Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet

Rhodia Ice Pad Review — The Pen Addict

Wing Sung 698 Clear with Chrome Trim – Vanness

Diamine - Fountain Pen Ink | PenChalet.com

Life Notebooks - JetPens.com

Rhodia Webnotebooks ("Webbies") | Rhodia Pads and Notebooks

Pilot MR Metropolitan Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Pilot Custom 912 Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Sailor Jentle Apricot Orange Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Apica CD Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

Sailor Professional Gear Color Series Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Rhodia Heritage Collection Book Block Notebook - 9 3/4" x 7 1/2", Graph Paper - Escher

Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Pocket Staple - Edition 407 – Story Supply Co.

Pilot Custom 823 Collection Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Kyo-no-oto 01 Nureba-iro – Vanness

Platinum 3776 - Pen Chalet

Kyoto TAG Inks – Vanness

The Musubi handmade diary

Kanilea Pen Co.

Seven Seas Crossfield Tomoe River Notebook

Crayola Crayons - Shop Crayon Packs & Boxes | Crayola

Amazon.com: Cra-Z-Art Original Magna Doodle: Toys & Games

Amazon.com: Pantone: Colors (9781419701801): Pantone: Books

Magna Doodle Commercial 1993 - YouTube

Berol Handwriting Pens, Blue Ink (Pack of 2) | WHSmith

Berol Black Fineliners, Black Ink (Pack of 2) | WHSmith

LAMY abc

Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

STABILO point 88

Zebra Sarasa Push Clip Gel Pens - JetPens.com

Sakura Pigma Micron Drawing Pen | Cult Pens

Viarco Vintage Collection - Full Set | CW Pencil Enterprise

Animal Paper Clips - JetPens.com

3M Scotch Donut & Ring Donut Tape Dispensers - JetPens.com

Fun Washi Tape Japanese Masking Tape Paper Tape

Novelty Erasers - JetPens.com

One Star Leather Goods

View Hobonichi Weeks by LyraandCo on Etsy

View Hobonichi covers by CadenetaNotebooks on Etsy

Hobonichi Weeks Leather Planner Notebook Cover Refillable

Ask The Desk: Supply Organization – The Well-Appointed Desk

Dudek Modern Goods

Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pen - Medium Point - Matte Black Body - JetPens.com

Maruman Mnemosyne N162 Memo Notepad - Graph - 3" x 7.8" - JetPens.com

Dime Novel | Field Notes

Pencils - Blackwing

Retro 51

Notebooks – LEUCHTTURM1917

Baron Fig

Panobook – Studio Neat

Resolution | Field Notes

DotDash Spiral Pad - 2 Pack — Nock Co.

Pilot Juice Up Gel Pens - JetPens.com

283: A Significant Business in Clever Pen Cases Nov 15, 2017

Show notes

There’s a new podcast in town, a new pen to buy, and a new Field Notes edition. We hit all of those things plus take a deep dive on product inspiration vs. knock-off.

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.

Links and Show Notes

B.Y.O.B. Pen Club

Tiffany Sterling Silver Marker

Ti Arto EDC :The Ultimate Refill Friendly Everyday Carry Pen by chadwick parker & joe huang — Kickstarter

Sailor Professional Gear Slim Purple Cosmos Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Callifolio Andrinople – Vanness

Bungubox 5th anniversary limited edition Sailor Pro Gear - Nibspotter

Myke's Newton Pen - Instagram

Resolution | Field Notes

Ambition | Field Notes

Wancher Penfolium 13 Pen Portfolio: A Review — The Pen Addict

Franklin-Christoph Lucky 13 Penvelope - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing

Newton Pens/Brooks Quapaw - Instagram

Nakaya Decapod Cigar Heki-tamenuri | Classic Fountain Pens

Cases — Nock Co.

Pen Sleeves | Rickshaw Bags

Karas Kustoms Retrakt Pen

Grafton Pen – Everyman

Titanium Slider & Glider — Tactile Turn

Bastion Bolt Action Pen in Carbon Fiber & Stainless Steel by BASTION LLC — Kickstarter

Baron Fig Manifesto • Baron Fig

Letterpress Manifesto - Wall Print| BestSelf Co. – BestSelfCo

Lamy Safari Fountain Pens

Hero Summer Color: The Copycat Review | Pentorium

282: 100% Humidity Paper Nov 08, 2017

Show notes

Brad reviews his new Moleskine notebook, and it doesn’t go well. We also discuss Unicorn Snot, $750 Sharpies, and spend some of Myke’s money on purple pens.

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.

Links and Show Notes

Brad's Moleskine Paper Test - Instagram

MLBD Edition Field Notes - fakedanblack

MLBD Edition Field Notes - Draplin

Unicorn Snot Sinclair - NockCo

Everyday Objects marker in sterling silver and Tiffany Blue® enamel. | Tiffany & Co.

Melbourne Pen Show 2017

Nibbler | Austin Tooley

Kaweco Steel Sport Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Sailor Professional Gear Slim Purple Cosmos Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Platinum 3776 Nice Lavende Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Aurora Optima Flex in Orange - fountainpenfollies - Instagram

Aurora Optima 365 light blue 2017 limited edition - Fontoplumo

Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl Special Edition Fountain Pen | Pelikan Pens UK Online Specialist Stationery Shop

A5 DotDash Notebook — Nock Co.

Apica CD Grid Notebooks - JetPens.com

Write Notepads & Co.

Pocket Staple - Edition 407 – Story Supply Co.

BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto Titanium Pen - JetPens.com

Pilot Metropolitan Rollerball Gel Pens - JetPens.com

Ti2 TechLiner

281: Supercaligraphicexpialidocious Nov 01, 2017

Show notes

Brad and Myke tackle tons of new products, including the latest from Tactile Turn, Hippo Noto, Penwell, and more. And don’t forget to check out our amazing listener artwork!

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.

Links and Show Notes

Kate's Amazing Artwork

Sarah's Creepy (but also amazing) Artwork

Colorbook: Pen Addicts

Pencil According to Brad Dowdy | CW Pencil Enterprise

Take a Peek into 15 Orchard Street! | CW Pencil Enterprise

Sunday Reading for October 29, 2017 (And Some Pics from NYC) — The Gentleman Stationer

The Secret Life of the Pencil: Great Creatives and Their Pencils: Alex Hammond, Mike Tinney: Amazon

The Pencil Perfect: The Untold Story of a Cultural Icon: Caroline Weaver, Oriana Fenwick: Amazon

Tactile Turn Mover & Shaker Pens - New Click Mechanism! by Will Hodges — Kickstarter

New Tactile Turn Mover and Shaker Giveaway — The Pen Addict

Priya finds The Pen Addict in the Observer

Myke's close up photo of The Observer

Sneak Peek: J. Herbin 1798 Amethyste de l'Oural - Goulet Pens Blog

Fountain Pen Day

Scriptus Pen Show - Toronto

Penwell Co. | Penwell – Make Any Pen a Desk Pen

Hippo Noto – Hippo Noto by Squishy-Ink

Moleskine Classic Notebook, Large, Dotted, Black, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25): Moleskine: Amazon

Pre-order: Cool Fresh Gear — Relay FM

Nock Co.

Nock Co. Gift Card — Nock Co.

National Novel Writing Month

Vito Grippi on Twitter: "Already failed #NaNoWriMo2017"

The Nib Section Podcast

Episode 83: A Happy Blue | The Erasable Podcast

Stationery Wiki

BLOG — Nock Co.

280: I Want Jim To Tell Me Bedtime Stories Oct 25, 2017

Show notes

Brad and Myke have returned to their respective homes after a great trip to Chicago. They recap the Field Notes event, talk about Brad’s trip journaling practices, and tease the upcoming Pen Addict Retro 51. There is also a ton of new product discussion, including possible Pelikan price changes.

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.

Links and Show Notes

Members — The Pen Addict

“Ice-O-Metric” graphic tee by Michael. | Cotton Bureau

TAGGED MEMO PAD: A Waterproof Pocket Notebook — The Pen Addict

Caran d'Ache Justice League - Fontoplumo

Caran d'Ache 849 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Fold by Moleskine: The New Magazine for Art, Trends and Talents

Moleskine Launches Online Magazine 'The Fold' 10/13/2017

News: A Shifting Pricing Strategy in the U.S. Market? « The Pelikan's Perch

Pelikan Pricing — Pen Economics

Thank you, Relay FM – Thank You Project – Medium

The Pen Addict and Field Notes — 279: Live at Field Notes HQ Oct 18, 2017
Show notes

Brad and Myke visit Field Notes HQ in Chicago and chat live with Jim Coudal and Bryan Bedell.

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.

Guest Starring:

Bryan Bedell and Jim Coudal

Links and Show Notes

Photo by Ben McCarthy

Limited Editions | Field Notes

Three Staples

278: I Failed You, Myke Oct 11, 2017

Show notes

It’s been a big shopping month at The Pen Addict household, with Brad receiving his latest purchases from Franklin-Christoph, Woodshed, and Schon DSGN. He talks about those, plus pencil love, Lamy’s Black Amber problems, and our upcoming live event at Field Notes.

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.
Harry's: Claim your free trial set!
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get 3 meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping!

Links and Show Notes

Pen Addict Podcast & Field Notes Open House

Experiment • Baron Fig

Black Amber — Pen Economics

Lamy Imporium in Black and Gold: A Review — The Pen Addict

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

Modern Fuel Mechanical Pencil 2.0 Review — The Pen Addict

A Minimal Mechanical Pencil that will Last a Lifetime 2.0 by Andrew Sanderson — Kickstarter

Sailor Four Seasons

Hobonichi Techo 2018

Mother 2: Magicant Map - Hobonichi Techo 2018

A Collaboration for Charity - Limited Edition Franklin-Christoph Model 20 · Penucopia

Brad's New Pens

Brad's Tibaldi FC

Cracked Ice fountain pens by Mike Allen — Kickstarter

The Clip Pen by Schon DSGN - Write With Distinction by Ian Schon — Kickstarter

Maruman Spiral Note Basic Notebooks - JetPens.com

JetPens Mini Aluminum Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

JetPens Mini Aluminum Fountain Pens - JetPens.com

Regal - JetPens.com

Ink Palette: Autumn Trees — Mountain of Ink

Ink Palette: Fall Sunset — Mountain of Ink

277: A Low Chance of Succeeding Oct 04, 2017

Show notes

Myke regales us with the tale of his visit to the London Pen Show, where he almost wasn’t allowed to enter. We also discuss Japanese stationery partnerships, take personality quizzes, and mention more animals in this episode than in the previous 276 episodes combined.

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.
Bombfell: Find the right clothes for you. Get $25 off your first purchase.

Links and Show Notes

LONDON (LWES) PEN SHOW 2017 - Grandmia Pens - YouTube

Losing my pen show virginity | UK fountain pens

The Sailor Emperor

Conid - Giraffe

Red Conid Giraffe

The Pen Addict forms a content partnership with Mainichi Bunbougu of Japan — The Pen Addict

Hippo Noto – Hippo Noto by Squishy-Ink

Productivity in Tech Podcast: Creating a Community of Pen Addicts - Brad Dowdy

Originality #5: 73 Million Blank Notebooks - Relay FM

Pen Personality Quiz | The Journal Shop

The Inktober Initiative - Mr Jake Parker

Inktober (@inktober) | Twitter

Brian Draghi (@sketchscape) • Instagram photos and videos

Tiff (@tiffanyarment) | Twitter

Level designers show off work in ’blocktober’ hashtag - Polygon

Graf von Faber-Castell Carbon Black (Cartridges)

Kaweco Calligraphy Pens - JetPens.com

Maruman Mnemosyne - JetPens.com

Notebooks - JetPens.com

Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

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

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