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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:

256: Excellent Question May 10, 2017

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined this week by Joey Cofone of Baron Fig to discuss, well, EVERYTHING!

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

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

Baron Fig

Baron Fig: Minimal Backpack, Messenger, and Tote by Baron Fig — Kickstarter

Episode 74: The Empty Space is for Pasta | The Erasable Podcast

Subscriptions • Baron Fig

Mastermind • Baron Fig

Nomad • Baron Fig

Pen Sheath • Baron Fig

Codex • Baron Fig

RIP Susan Wirth

Brad Dowdy & Susan Wirth at 2016 Chicago Pen Show - YouTube

255: Flipped My Toupee May 03, 2017

Show notes

The Bullet Journal has taken on a life of its own over the past year and we had its creator, Ryder Carroll, on to discuss how his life has changed since we last spoke to him.

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

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

"Bioworkz" and Vanness Retro 51

Baron Fig: Minimal Backpack, Messenger, and Tote by Baron Fig — Kickstarter

DC Fountain Pen Supershow Announcement

Bullet Journal - The Analog System for the Digital Age

The Pen Addict #70: Bullet Journal Time - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #124: I Do Speak Fluent German - Relay FM

The Bullet Journal Companion App

254: I Nearly Passed out, and You Started Crying Apr 26, 2017

Show notes

Brad and Myke are back to their normal podcasting setup after another amazing Atlanta Pen Show. The voices are creaky, but the stories are awesome. Thank you all for a wonderful weekend!

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 three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping.

Links and Show Notes

Lamy Safari Petrol Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Lamy Petrol Bottled Ink(50ml) Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet

Lamy Petrol Cartridge(5pk) Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet

Platinum 3776 Century Nice Lilas Review — The Pen Addict

Kaweco Perkeo - Appelboom

National Stationery Week & World Stationery Day Deals, Sale, Discounts and Giveaways - Pen Chalet

Sailor - Sapporo Mini - Aesthetic Bay

Sailor Chalana Collection Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

RKSpens on Instagram: “Ship in the Tempest Scrimshaw on a legend L 16”

RKSpens on Instagram: “Legend L-14 -Ebony with tigers eye in the cap and barrel”

Maui Makai Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Kanilea with Ink

Retro 51 Tornado Pencil - Legal Pad

Pocket Staple - Edition 407 – Story Supply Co.

Mike Hawthorne Edition 001 – Story Supply Co.

Pocket Staple - Pencil Pusher Edition – Story Supply Co.

Pilot MR Metropolitan Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen - White with Turquoise Cap, Fine Nib - Anderson Pens

J.B.'s Perfect Pen Flush (4oz Bottle) - Anderson Pens

Pilot Namiki Purple Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges (6 Pack) - Anderson Pens

The Brooks Urushi Pen

The Brooks Nib

Carolina Pen Company

DotDash Petite Note Cards — Nock Co.

DotDash Gigante Note Cards — Nock Co.

253: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2017 Apr 23, 2017

Show notes

It's Atlanta Pen Show time!

Brad, Myke, and Ana are live in front of a studio audience at the 2017 Atlanta Pen Show.

The crew are joined by Vito Grippi from Story Supply Co and Jonathon Brooks from Carolina Pen Company to talk shop and tell them why they're so awesome.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Retro 51: Life’s too short to carry an ugly pen.
Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code PENADDICT.

Guest Starring:

Jonathon Brooks, Ana Reinert, and Vito Grippi

Links and Show Notes

The Pen Addict Podcast Wiki

Everyday Inspiration | Field Notes

Pitch Black Note Book | Field Notes

Colorbook: Pen Addicts

Doug's horrifying artwork

Maui Makai Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Story Supply Co. – Story Supply Co.

Mike Hawthorne Edition 001 – Story Supply Co.

27: Explicitly Mike Hawthorne | Art Supply Posse

Carolina Pen Company

252: We All Know the Pencil Is Superior to the Pen Apr 13, 2017

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined this week by Caroline Weaver of CW Pencil Enterprise to talk about - what else - pencils! We cover her background and early love for pencils, opening the online and brick and mortar shop, and writing her recently released book, “The Pencil Perfect”.

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

Guest Starring:

Caroline Weaver

Links and Show Notes

CW Pencil Enterprise

Caroline Weaver (@cwpencils) | Twitter

Yikes! pencils: Graphite-filled emblems of the 1990s | Woodclinched

Stetro Grip

The Erasable Podcast

Nataraj Marble Pencil - HB | CW Pencil Enterprise

Apsara/Nataraj | CW Pencil Enterprise

Inside Manhattan's Adorable New Pencil Shop: Gothamist

A Pencil Shop, for Texting the Old-Fashioned Way - The New York Times

The Pencil Box Quarterly Subscription | CW Pencil Enterprise

Pen Chalet - National Stationery Week & World Stationery Day Deals and Giveaway

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

Apsara Absolute Extra Strong Pencil | CW Pencil Enterprise

Craft Design Technology Set of 3 HB Pencils | CW Pencil Enterprise

Traveler's Notebook: A Comprehensive Guide - JetPens.com

Palomino | CW Pencil Enterprise

Mitsubishi Kohitsu Shosha Pencil - 10B | CW Pencil Enterprise

Koh-i-Noor | CW Pencil Enterprise

Maruman | CW Pencil Enterprise

Viarco Desenho 250 Pencil - H | CW Pencil Enterprise

Craft Design Technology A5 Notepad - Grid | CW Pencil Enterprise

CWPE Black Wood Pencil | CW Pencil Enterprise

CWPE Ledger Notepad | CW Pencil Enterprise

Musgrave Bugle 1816 #2 Pencil | CW Pencil Enterprise

Viking Rollo XL Mini Jumbo Pencil - HB | CW Pencil Enterprise

CW Pencil Enterprise (@cwpencilenterprise) • Instagram photos and videos

251: That's Not a Colour Apr 05, 2017

Show notes

Brad and Myke dig into new product news, featuring a Tomoe River notebook Kickstarter, and a Bluetooth attached pen. And what would new product talk be without Baron Fig! Brad also gives a big Nock Co. product pipeline update.

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.

Links and Show Notes

Hippo Noto, a Hippo Size Tomoe Paper Notebook by Squishy-Ink — Kickstarter

Nimuno Loops - The Toy Block Tape | Indiegogo

Never lose your Cross pen again, thanks to TrackR! | OxGadgets

Cross Peerless TrackR Ballpoint Pen at FahrneysPens.com

Monteverde’s One Touch Stylus 9 Function Inkball Tool Pen | From the Pen Cup

Monteverde One Touch Stylus Tool Rollerball Pens - Pen Chalet

Confidant Hardcover Notebook • Baron Fig

Pen Sheath • Baron Fig

Post-it Super Sticky Notes - Amazon

N's High-Grade Sticky Notes - Nanami Paper and Supply

Scotch Restickable Glue Stick - Amazon

Nibs.com

The Goulet Pen Company

Aaron Mahnke's Logo

The 70Decibels Logo

Lore

250: The Cool Kids Room Mar 29, 2017

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined by guest emeritus Ana Reinert to commiserate over 250 episodes worth of podcasts. We also talk about Ana’s latest project and what to expect at the upcoming Atlanta 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. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping.
Harry's: Claim your free trial set!

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

Attila on Instagram: “Lamy Safari Petrol with Lamy Petrol ink! 😍🖋️"

Colorbook: Pen Addicts

Baron Fig Archer Snakes And Ladders Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

J.B.’s Perfect Pen Flush Review — The Pen Addict

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

Col-o-ring Ink Testing Book: Ink Testing Techniques - YouTube

Skylab Letterpress – Modern Custom Letterpress

US Exclusive Sailor 1911 Fresca Blue Fountain Pen - Pen Chalet

Vintage Fountain Pens: Lady Sheaffer Skripsert and Sheaffer Imperial – The Well-Appointed Desk

Leuchtturm1917 100th Anniversary Edition A5 Journal - Silver – Vanness

Hardcover Notebook | Ruled notebook | MOO (United States)

Notebook Review: Moo Notebook – The Well-Appointed Desk

G.F Smith Colorplan

Taroko Design Tomoe River Regular Size Notebook - Amazon

Platinum Classic Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet

Robert Oster Berry d'Arche – Vanness

Robert Oster Caffe Crema – Vanness

Robert Oster Australian Opal Mauve – Vanness

Montblanc Miles Davis Jazz Blue Fountain Pen Ink (30ml Bottle) - Anderson Pens

Montblanc Lucky Orange Fountain Pen Ink (30ml Bottle) - Anderson Pens

Caran d'Ache 849 Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

249: An Astronomical Wallet Event Mar 22, 2017

Show notes

Brad is back from the Arkansas Pen Show with tales to tell. It was a different experience, and perfect in all the right way. Plus, he bought stuff.

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.
Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘penaddict’.

Links and Show Notes

Caroline Weaver shares her fountain pen discovery

Sheaffer Skrip Blue-Black (50ml Bottled Ink) - Goulet

Aurora Bottled Ink(45ml) Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet

Noodler's Black (3oz Bottled Ink) - Goulet

Pelikan 4001 Fountain Pen Ink 62.5ml Bottle | Cult Pens

The Aurora 88 70th Anniversary LE Fountain Pen with Flexible Nib: A Review — The Pen Addict

Vanness Pen Shop, Little Rock, AR

Aurora 88 Nebulosa Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Bungubox 5th Anniversary

Bungubox 5th anniversary limited edition Sailor Pro Gear - Nibspotter

Arkansas Pen Show (@arkansaspenshow) • Instagram photos and videos

AL-star vs. Safari

RichardsPens.com • Sheaffer’s Tuckaway

Sheaffer Balance Lifetime 875 - Green Striated - Peyton Street Pens

Platinum Classic Ink - Pen Chalet

Review: Pilot Precise V5 Extra Fine Blue — The Pen Addict

iPenstore Monthly Subscription Box - The iPen Box

Parker Urban

Monteverde Charoite (90ml Bottled Ink) - Goulet Pens

Platinum - Japanese Fine Pen & Inks | PenChalet.com

Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery

Kaweco Retro Liliput Clip - Ink & Accessories | Appelboom Writing Instruments

248: We're Extraordinarily Particular Mar 15, 2017

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined this week by Matt Armstrong of The Pen Habit. In a long overdue conversation we discuss Matt’s start with fountain pens, producing wonderful video content, and some of his favorite pens and inks.

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 INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Harry's: Claim your free trial set!

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

Coming Soon: Col-o-ring Ink Testing Books – The Well-Appointed Desk

Tease of the Nock Co Gigante - Instagram

Colorbook: Pen Addicts

The Pen Habit

Matt Armstrong (@PenHabit) | Twitter

The Pen Habit - YouTube

Classic Pens LB5 25th Anniversary Shizen (Nature) Pens

Aurora Optima Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot Custom 845 -Tokyo Pen Shop Quill

Aurora 88 Fountain Pen - Nebulosa, Broad (Limited Edition)

Lambrou Classic Pens Books

Pen Habit Ink Inventory - Google Sheets

Review: Sailor Bung Box Piano Mahogany — Alt. Haven

Sailor Bung Box Hatsukoi "First Love" Sapphire Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Ink Review: Montblanc (Honoré de Balzac) Dandy Turquoise

Caran D ' Ache - Grand Canyon - Ink Reviews - The Fountain Pen Network

Ink Review: Diamine Autumn Oak

Ink Review: Montblanc Irish Green

Ink Spot: Montblanc Lavender Purple

Sailor Jentle Yama-dori Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Introducing the Pen Habit “Currently Inked” Log

Inky Fingers Notebooks

247: My Optima Is in the Shoptima Mar 08, 2017

Show notes

Brad’s interview with Aurora was posted this week and we discuss the details, as well as the million dollar pen floating around the hotel where the interview took place. We also cover an excellent new machined pen, pencil box subscriptions, and a big batch of reader mail.

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

Links and Show Notes

Utility | Field Notes

Clic Pen 6-Pack | Field Notes

Band of Rubber 12-Pack | Field Notes

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

Aurora Optima Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Aurora 88 Anniversary Fountain Pens - Flex Nib - Pen Chalet

Aurora Optima Rossa Red Fountain Pen - The Nibsmith

Aurora 88 Nebulosa Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Aurora 88 Satin Black Fountain Pen - The Nibsmith

Aurora 88 Satin Black Fountain Pen: A Review — The Pen Addict

Infinity • Baron Fig

Plain Soft Notebook - Large - Moleskine ®

Michael's Pens S-Model New York Edition Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Fountain Pen Hospital - Michaels Fatboy

Fountain Pen Hospital - Michaels Fatboy - High Voltage TeslaCoil Collection

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “@cwpencilenterprise first pencil subscription box is so cool!"

CW Pencils Pencil Box Subscription – the weekly pencil.

The Pencil Box Quarterly Subscription | CW Pencil Enterprise

Most Frequently Used Fountain Pen Survey

Pens – CountyComm

Episode 72: Tactical Pens and Bro Jewelry | Gear Geeks Live

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