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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:

226: The Girl with the Glitter Pens Oct 12, 2016

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined this week by Pen Friend Michelle Leung to talk about pens - what else! Michelle schools us on how amazing Toronto is for stationery lovers, and how she acquired her grail pen.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Use code PENADDICT at checkout to claim your free trial set and bonus post-shave balm.
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

Scriptus 2016 - Toronto's Pen & Writing Show

Take Note Toronto

The Famous Photo - Instagram

The Much Better Picture - Instagram

Nakaya Dorsal Fin Version 2 Fountain Pens - nibs.com

The Grail Pen - Instagram

Nakaya Dorsal Fin Version 2 Urushi Awai-Murasaki Fountain Pen - nibs.com

Michelle receives her Nakaya - Instagram

THE PLAYROOM VR | PS4 Games | PlayStation

225: Field Notes Kremlinology Oct 05, 2016

Show notes

Myke is back from the London Writing Equipment Palooza and has stories to share - and videos too! We also get into the Lunacy that is the latest Field Notes release.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: 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

Visconti Blue Elegance Divina Midi Fountain Pen - Chatterley Luxuries and PentimeChatterley Luxuries and Pentime

Twiss Pens - Handmade pens for all pockets

Vlog 001: 🍾🎨🍔🖋 - YouTube

The Mother of Pearl - Instagram

Callifolio Andrinople – Vanness

KWZ Standard Raspberry – Vanness

Myke Youtube Channel

Please subscribe!

Cortex #38: A Vlog Is What You Make It - Relay FM

Extrafiner on the App Store

Feelblots on the App Store

Clairefontaine Kopierpapier Clairmail - Amazon

CLAIRALFA Ramette - Amazon

Inktober.

Colorado Pen Show 2016 — Fountain Pen Days

The Pen Addict Franklin-Christoph Model 02 — The Pen Addict

Olive/Lime Picture Update - The Lanier Briefcase By Nock Co

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “It's happening?”

Lunacy | Field Notes

Expedition | Field Notes

No Belly Band - Olivier Lacombe

Draplin Design Co.: Gigs Archives

Andy Hullinger (@yippeecahier) • Instagram photos and videos

Limited Editions | Field Notes

224: My Ink Smells Sep 28, 2016

Show notes

UGH! Pen Pineapple Apple Pen! We bring you all of today’s hits on this episode, including a Lanier update, how and where to sell a pen, more death of handwriting talk, and catch up on the latest #asktpa.

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.
Criquet: Get 20% off with the code PENADDICT.

Links and Show Notes

The Lanier Briefcase By Nock Co. by NockCo — Kickstarter

London Writing Equipment Show

Nock Co. Retail Tags - Instagram

Everyday Commentary: A Rebuttal to the Anti-Cursive Lady: Why Anne Trubek is Wrong

Everyday Commentary: Anne Trubek's Response

Everyday Commentary: My Responses to Anne Trubek's Rebuttal

Is handwriting obsolete in the digital age? - Home | q | CBC Radio

PPAP Pen Pineapple Apple Pen - YouTube

Members — The Pen Addict

FP Geeks Classifieds

Classifieds - The Fountain Pen Network

Penswap Reddit

Contact — The Pen Addict

Pelikan Hubs 2016

Wonder Pens

Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pens - JetPens.com

Franklin-Christoph Cases

J Herbin rollerball pen - Bureau Direct

Listener Jonathan and Myke - Instagram

223: You Need Top-Zip Sep 21, 2016

Show notes

Nock Co. launched a big Kickstarter for a big bag and Brad and Myke are here to discuss all of the details.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: Use code PENADDICT at checkout to claim your free trial set and bonus post-shave balm.
Squarespace: Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Links and Show Notes

The Lanier Briefcase By Nock Co.— Kickstarter

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

Aurora Optima Fountain Pens and Rollerballs

TWSBI Lime Green ECO

TWSBI's Updated 580

Brad's Special Kaweco

Pilot Custom Urushi - Crónicas Estilográficas

Namiki Yukari Royale Urushi Vermilion - Nibs.com

Sailor 105th Anniversary Zuisei Limited Edition Fountain Pen - Nibs.com

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “XOXO 2016”

Nock Kickstarts The Lanier Briefcase – MacStories

John's 15" MacBook Pro in the Lanier

Store — Relay FM

Relay FM Art Sticker — Relay FM

Relay FM Shirt (Men) — Relay FM

222: Keep the Dream Alive Sep 13, 2016

Show notes

Brad is joined by special guest Cary Yeager this week to discuss all things Fountain Pen Day. Cary shares how it all got started, the crazy growth over the past few years, and what is next.

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: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

Fountain Pen Day

Fountain Pen Days

Fountain Pen Day (@fountainpenday) • Instagram photos and videos

Fountain Pen Day (@FountainPenDay) | Twitter

Rosetta Coronado Oversized Fountain Pen, Mosaic w/Chrome Trim - Rosetta Pens

Pendleton's Pens

Fountain Pen Day on Instagram: “Brought the Italians for a couple days of travel. OMAS, Visconti, Aurora oh my”

Fountain Pen Day on Instagram: “My @montegrappausa Mule giving a shoutout to @bertramsinkwell who is updating his site. Looking great so far Bert👌 That Mule is perfectly paired with OMAS Sepia on Tomoe river”

Colorado Pen Show – Analog Tools for a Digital World

221: Thank You? Sep 07, 2016

Show notes

Brad almost got buried in an avalanche of stationery during a shelf reorg this weekend, but he escaped to tell the tale. One of our anti-handwriting nemesis (nemeses?) didn’t get off so easily.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase.
Squarespace: Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Links and Show Notes

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Before.”

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Gaining on it.”

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Had to call it a night”

KALLAX series - IKEA

JetPens Jet-Do Mascot Beanie Hats - JetPens.com

Handwriting Just Doesn’t Matter - The New York Times

Why Handwriting Is Still Important - The New York Times

Montblanc's Augmented Paper - The Verge

Wacom's latest smartpads marry pen and paper with digital notes - Engadget

Lenovo's Yoga Book is a new kind of tablet - The Verge

Notability on the App Store

Fieldy

Diamine Ink 30ml Bottle | Cult Pens

Sakura Pigma Micron Drawing Pen | Cult Pens

Staedtler 308 Pigment Liner Pen | Cult Pens

Ohto Graphic Liner - JetPens.com

Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Pens - JetPens.com

Copic | Cult Pens

Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencils - Pen Chalet

Zebra F-301

Zebra F-701

Subscriptions | Pocket Notebooks

Vintage Pens for People Who Think Vintage Pens Are Scary — The Pen Addict

The Parker Vacumatic — The Pen Addict

The Parker 51 — The Pen Addict

Levenger Lap Desk

Sailor | Cult Pens

Sailorpen.co.uk

Sailor pens and inks | The Writing Desk

Sailor Pens - Akkerman

220: Not That I'm Rugged Aug 31, 2016

Show notes

Brad is back from the San Francisco Pen Show with his tales of wonder. It was a fantastic trip, and of course Brad bought stuff. We also talk about packing pens, paper, and ink as Myke gets ready for his big move.

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

Ryan Krusac Studios

Ryan Kusac's Legend Pen (Including the one Brad bought) - Instagram

Danitrio Hanryo Fountain Pens

Danny Trejo - IMDb

Joey Feldman Portrait of Danny Trejo

Brad's Danitrio - Instagram

Meisterstück Platinum Coated 149 Fountain Pen - Mont Blanc

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

KALLAX Shelf unit - white - IKEA

MUJI Drawer Unit

Membership - Relay FM

219: My Box of Goodies Aug 24, 2016

Show notes

Myke went to the US and returned home with a box of goodies bigger than any pen show he’s ever been to. We talk about his haul, Brad’s new pen, and the upcoming San Francisco Pen Show.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase.

Links and Show Notes

Membership - Relay FM

The Pen Addict Retro 51 Is Here! — The Pen Addict

Brad's Space Pen

Myke's Original Space Pen

Myke's Three Retro 51's

San Francisco International Pen Show

Kanilea Pen Co Box

Brad's Kohala Sunset Fountain Pen

Kohala Sunset Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Smooth As A Baby's Bottom – Or Not — The Pen Addict

Popov Leather Field Notes Covers

A Challenge Posed: Making a Seal on Ball-Tip Ink Cartridges for Longer Term Storage — NOBLE IGNITUS

Lee's Orange Ink

218: None of My Pens Have Suitable Ink Aug 17, 2016

Show notes

It is #asktpa time here on the podcast as we catch up on all of the questions from the past several weeks. Myke also takes the Platinum Plaisir for a test drive and Brad looks at the latest notebooks from Story Supply.

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: Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Links and Show Notes

Platinum Plaisir Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Platinum Plaisir Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Platinum Preppy Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Story Supply Co.

Brad's New Story Supply Books

Rhodia Weekly Planners

Quo Vadis Diaries

56-Week Planner | Field Notes

Reporter's Notepad – Write Notepads & Co.

DotDash Spiral Pad - 2 Pack — Nock Co.

Steno | Field Notes

Flap Jotter Large — doane paper

Seven Seas Crossfield Tomoe River Notebook

Notebook Master Classic (A4+), Hardcover, 233 numbered pages – LEUCHTTURM1917

Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Clipless Vanishing Points

TWSBI ECO Black Fountain Pen | TWSBI

TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Classifieds - FP Geeks

Sailor Professional Gear Realo Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Uni Jetstream Standard Ballpoint Pens - JetPens.com

217: Complete Systems Failure Aug 10, 2016

Show notes

Brad is back from DC and shares all the tales of wonder from the biggest pen show on the planet. He also bought stuff.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase.
Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘penaddict’

Links and Show Notes

Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone - Amazon

Shure BETA 58A - Amazon

TASCAM US-2x2 USB - Amazon

K&M 23850 Microphone Desk Arm - Amazon

Aurora Optima Demonstrator Red

Byline | Field Notes

Squire • Baron Fig

Jinnie's Raven's Wing photo

Instagram Stories

Kobe Nagasawa Ink

Brad's Aurora

OMAS 360 Vintage

Kanilea Pen Co.

Kohala Sunset Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

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