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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.

Copyright: Copyright © 2023 Relay FM

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216: FIVE?!?! Aug 03, 2016

Show notes

We got a little Cronzy this week on the podcast, and just just because our good friend Ana Reinert joins us once again. We talk about the resurrection of Omas, too many Field Notes, and the upcoming Washington DC Pen Show.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

The Well-Appointed Desk

Art Supply Posse

Omas Information - The Fountain Pen Network

Wahl-Eversharp

Pen Review: Wahl-Eversharp Decoband (Modern) – Pen Habit

The Bullet Journal Backstory – Bullet Journal

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Oh man. The new Nixon x Field Notes 😍”

Nixon Field Notes

Draplin Design Co.: DDC BOOK: Out Today!!!

Draplin Everything Else Expansion Kit

Magical new color-mixing pen may break world record for most colors in a pen | The Verge

The Pen Addict #116: Scribbled Out - Relay FM

215: Maximum Peak Weirdness Jul 27, 2016

Show notes

We hit it this week gang - maximum peak weirdness! Pen shooting, pencils, and bamboo are just the appetizers of the main course of this episode.

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

The Pen Addict #147: I Can't Get it Out of My Head - Relay FM

penshooter: Archive

The Pen Shooter Index

penshooter — Lamy Balloon

penshooter — Lamy Safari (ballpoint)

penshooter — Faber-Castell Scribero Gel

Review: Lamy Balloon Roller Ball — The Pen Addict

Volumes by Blackwing - Vol. 56 - Blackwing

Camel Pencil - HB | CW Pencil Enterprise

Absolute Extra Strong Pencil | CW Pencil Enterprise

Apsara Absolute Pencils / Drumsticks / Ogilvy & Mather India - YouTube

Mono Professional HB Pencil | CW Pencil Enterprise

Highlighter Pencil - Blue | CW Pencil Enterprise

CW Pencil Enterprise Ledger Notepad | CW Pencil Enterprise

Letterpress Pocket Notebooks | CW Pencil Enterprise

When Creativity Abounds - Write — Foibles

Hi-Uni 22 Pencil Art Set | CW Pencil Enterprise

Anderson Pens Video Podcast Episode 200! - Anderson Pens

Anderson Pens Audio Podcast Episode #1 - Anderson Pens

The Bamboo Pens

The Pen Addict #89: I'm The Best At The Worst - Relay FM

Ogami Professional Stone Paper Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

Pelikan Souveran M1000 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Retro 51's 2016 designs

Large Images of the Retro 51 Tributes

Franklin-Christoph Fountain Pen Nibs - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing

New" Ultra RARE Vintage Capless Pilot Namiki Fountain Pen Fast Vanishing Point | eBay

214: The Garish Quota Jul 20, 2016

Show notes

Brad and Myke hit on everything this week, from pencils and sharpeners, multi-cartridge fountain pens, and how Fuyu-gaki is the worst orange. They also have the definitive answer for the Trump pen.

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.

Links and Show Notes

Donald Talking Pen - Amazon

Volumes by Blackwing - Vol. 56 - Blackwing

Some Serious Coinage - Blackwing

Brad's Challenge Coin - Instagram

Masterpiece Long-Point Sharpener | CW Pencil Enterprise

Brad's Masterpiece Sharpener

The Erasable Podcast

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

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

Platinum Plaisir Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Platinum Plaisir Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Four Cartridges For Four Colors: Montegrappa’s Cult Q1 | Quill & Pad

Brad's Clean EDC

About — Nock Co.

Uni-ball Signo 207 Retractable Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Black Body - Black Ink - JetPens.com

Uni Jetstream Sport Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Blue Ink - JetPens.com

Pilot V Ball 5 RT Retractable Rollerball Pen | Cult Pens

Pilot Precise V5 Pens - JetPens.com

The Epic Refill Reference Guide: Rollerball, Gel and Ballpoints – The Well-Appointed Desk

Lamy Limited Edition Notebook Set - Lamy Limited Edition Notebook & Logo M+ Set - Colorado Pen

50 years of Lamy Design

Briefcases and Messenger Bags Collection - Travel Bags – TOM BIHN

Mountain Briefcase Made in USA | Topo Designs | Topo Designs

Tech Messenger - DSPTCH

213: The Myke Hurley Signature Pen Jul 13, 2016

Show notes

Ballpoint, gel, and rollerball pens make up the majority of the pens in use so Brad and Myke revisit some of the best of each style. We also get corrected on our pronunciation, and talk about coffee shops in a cabin in the woods.

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

The Ring Post - a podcast from The Incomparable

Miami Pen Show

Notes for a Life Lived Outdoors | Field Notes

How to Pronounce Caroube de Chypre - YouTube

Goulet Guests: Spotlight on Myke Hurley of The Pen Addict Podcast - YouTube

Gel Pens - JetPens.com

Uni-ball Signo Broad UM-153 Gel Pen - White Ink - JetPens.com

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

Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Pen with Grip - 0.5 mm - Black - JetPens.com

Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Pen - 0.25 mm - Black - JetPens.com

Uni-ball Signo UM-151 Gel Pen - 0.28 mm - Black - JetPens.com

Uni-ball Signo Bit UM-201 Gel Ink Pen - 0.18 mm - Black - JetPens.com

Uni Jetstream Standard Ballpoint Pen - 0.38 mm - Black Ink - Black Body - JetPens.com

Uni Jetstream Standard Ballpoint Pen - 0.5 mm - Black Ink - White Body - JetPens.com

Ohto G-Fit Barrel Ballpoint Pen - 0.5 mm - Matte Black Body - JetPens.com

Ohto G-Fit Barrel Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Rubber Body Series - Metallic Orange Body - JetPens.com

Uni Jetstream Sport Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Black Ink - JetPens.com

Morning Glory Mach 3 Rollerball Pen - 0.38 mm - Black - JetPens.com

Morning Glory Mach 3 Rollerball Pen - 0.38 mm - Blue Black - JetPens.com

Morning Glory Mach 3 Rollerball Pen - 0.38 mm - Blue - JetPens.com

Morning Glory Mach 3 Roller Ball Review — The Pen Addict

Ohto Fude Ball Liquid Ink Rollerball Pen - 1.5 mm - Black Body - Black Ink - JetPens.com

Pilot Capless Fountain Pen Black and White | Cult Pens

Montegrappa Chaos Limited Edition Fountain Pen

rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Black | Cult Pens

Hex-o-matic

Lamy Pico Ballpoint Pens - Pen Chalet

Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pens - Pen Chalet

Schon DSGN Machined Aluminum, American Made Luxury Pen

Lamy 2000 Ballpoint Pen | Cult Pens

Ti2 TechLiner Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Retro 51 Tornado Slim

Seven Seas Crossfield Tomoe River Notebook

Sailor Pro Gear Sky Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Nock Co. on Periscope: "Cleaning my desk AMA!"

212: Captain Orange Beard Jul 06, 2016

Show notes

It was a big week for pen news, including two new releases from Lamy, a big one from Montblanc, and a tease as usual from TWSBI. Brad and Myke also share their current writing setups.

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

Sailor Professional Gear Orange with Rhodium Trim Fountain Pen

Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Byline | Field Notes

Brad's setup

Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pens - Pen Chalet

Fodderstack XL - Pocket Notebook + Pen Case — Nock Co.

Sailor Shiki-Oriori Pro Gear Four Seasons Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

The Random Show – New Favorite Books, Memory Training, and Bets On VR | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

Field Notes Colors: Arts & Sciences — Three Staples

Platinum 3776 Gathered Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Appelboom Laren on Instagram: “Lamy will have their first LE ever! The Lamy 2000 in a beautiful metal (titanium?) finish. There will only be 5000 pieces available worldwide. Launch date: September.”

Goulet Pens Blog: Sneak Peek: Lamy LX, Lamy 2000 LE

Lamy 2000 M Black Amber 50th Anniversary Limited Edition - YouTube

Fontoplumo - Lamy 2000 50th anniversary edition.

LAMY 2000 Pen Set customized by Sir Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson

Bamboo TWSBI

Pelikan M205 Review — The Pen Addict

#wtf Montblanc Ultra Black - Anderson Pens

Montblanc Meisterstuck Ultra Black Writing Instruments - Anderson Pens

Meisterstück Collection | Writing Instruments | Montblanc

211: Running Out Of Coal Jun 29, 2016

Show notes

Ed Jelley joins Brad and Myke this week to discuss blogging and burnout. It’s a wide ranging conversation and well worth your listen. We also follow up on the Field Notes Byline edition and the new J. Herbin 1670 ink.

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.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

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Myke's sticker application

Penultimate — The Magazine

ystudio Brassing Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Currently Inked #4 - 25 June 2016 - Pen Addict/NockCo - YouTube

J. Herbin Caroube de Chypre Video Review | edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews

Papermate Liquid Flair Porous Tip Pen Review | edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews

Why Do I Keep Making Things? - YouTube

NovaTouch TKL

EVE keycap set

How to Take Better EDC Photos in 7 Easy Steps | Everyday Carry

edjelley.com

Everyday Carry

Ed Jelley (@edjelley) • Instagram photos and videos

edjelley photo | product and portrait photography – Long Island, NY

210: Tiny Tiny Pocket Tornado Jun 22, 2016

Show notes

Myke is back from WWDC and he got gifts! We talk about the goods that were delivered, and especially the Nakaya he got to test out. We also dig into the new Field Notes Byline edition, and we now have an Akkerman soundboard!

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

Connected #95: RelayCon WWDC 2016 - Relay FM

Noodlers Konrad Flex Nib Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Nakaya Urushi Piccolo Long Writer Araishu Fountain Pen - Aesthetic Bay

Mike It Work!

Cary's Amazing Raden Custom

Masuyama Makie Order - Google Docs

Akkerman inkt Pronunciation Reference from Ralph - YouTube

Akkerman Inkt Soundboard files - Dropbox

Akkerman Inks Dutch Pronunciation Reference from Gerard - YouTube

Iroshizuku ink Japanese pronunciation reference - YouTube

Chuck's Akkerman Soundboard

Byline | Field Notes

Brad's Byline

Members — The Pen Addict

209: There's Not Enough Pink Pens Jun 15, 2016

Show notes

Brad and Myke go behind the scenes in this episode and talk about about stress and burnout as it relates to blogging, podcasting, and keeping a good work/life balance. We also share details of an awesome new podcast from one of our friends, Nock news, and when there will be a Top 5 Pens update.

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

Art Supply Posse

Ellina (@ellbrt) • Instagram photos and videos

Nock Co. on Instagram: The Briefcase Prototype

Hobonichi Alternatives from Michael

Stalogy 365 Days Notebook Review – THE UNROYAL WARRANT

Akkerman descriptions from Ralph

J. Herbin Ink French Pronunciation Reference - YouTube

Lamy Screen 2in1 from Bureau Direct

TWSBI 580AL in Orange

TWSBI 580AL in Pink

Members — The Pen Addict

208: The Queen’s Filofax Jun 08, 2016

Show notes

The British Invasion continues this week on The Pen Addict as Brad and Myke are joined by Adam Blaine from The Desk of Adam. We discuss his award-winning blog, amazing photography, and how many Nerds one can stuff into your mouth.

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.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

The Desk of Adam

Filofax

Adam's Trophy

I WON AN AWARD!!! May 2016 Update - YouTube

My Fountain Pen Journey (So far...) - Part one — The Desk of Adam

My Fountain Pen Journey (So far...) - Part two — The Desk of Adam

My Fountain Pen Journey (So far...) - Part three — The Desk of Adam

Adam Blaine (@deskofadam) • Instagram photos and videos

Yard-O-Led Ink Review — The Desk of Adam

Yard-O-Led Retro Fountain Pen (Gallery) — The Desk of Adam

Lore

Adam Blaine on Instagram: “👾”

Adam Blaine on Instagram: “✅”

The Desk of Adam - YouTube

Sarah & Adam Eat American Candy - adamsfilo - YouTube

AMERICAN CANDY TASTE TEST VOL. 2 w/ Bella Coco - YouTube

rOtring 600 Mechanical Pencil Review — The Desk of Adam

207: The Right Person Was Me Jun 01, 2016

Show notes

Brad and Myke go through a long list of new products, including the Tom Bihn Field Journal Notebook, Baron Fig Vanguard, and the latest from Schon DSGN. We also discuss desert island pens, paper, and inks, and answer a boatload of user questions.

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

Sir Michael Hurley

Tom Bihn Field Journal Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

Tom Bihn Field Journal Notebook Giveaway — The Pen Addict

Field Journal Notebook - Travel Accessories – TOM BIHN

(Original) The Field Journal Notebook from Tom Bihn — The Pen Addict

Aeronaut 45 - Best Carry On Luggage – TOM BIHN

Ristretto - Messenger Bags – TOM BIHN

Bookblock Custom Made Notebooks

Book Block Customizable Notebooks — The Gentleman Stationer

Vanguard – Baron Fig

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Baron Fig Vanguard"

Handmade American Metal Pens – Schon DSGN

Schon DSGN Pocket Pen - Stainless Steel Version — The Clicky Post

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Edison G10 - Black”

Desert Island Desks

Field Notes Colors: Sweet Tooth — Three Staples

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Top Sekrit.”

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