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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:

196: You Replace Your Carpet Mar 16, 2016

Show notes

It’s fun to take a look back at how this crazy thing called a pen podcast started, and Brad and Myke do just that by re-listening to and reminiscing over Episode 1. They also dig into the news of week which includes a look at a new Parker and a couple of Retro 51’s.

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

Nock Co Spy Shot - Instagram

Parker Sonnet Great Expectations Subtle Big Red Fine Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Parker Duofold - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Parker Sonnet Great Expectations Special Edition Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Pelikan Souveran 400 Collection Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Pelikan Souveran 405 Collection Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Pilot Custom 823 Collection Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Staedtler Intium Lignum Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

The Sens Pen: Minimalistic pen for thinkers, solvers, and creators - Product Hunt

The Pen — AJOTO

Retro 1951 on Twitter: Bouquet Tornado Popper

Retro 51 Coffee Tornado Review — The Pen Addict

Dear Data And FiveThirtyEight Want You To Visualize Your Podcast Habits | FiveThirtyEight

Fall Into A Deep Trance Watching Calligraphy Pens In Motion - Huffington Post

King Blotto III (@kingblottothethird) • Instagram photos and videos

Autonomous sensory meridian response - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dilmot

'The Pink Extra'

Penxo

Kayo's haul

195: I'm Flexible Mar 09, 2016

Show notes

The Scribble Pen has risen from the dead for what - the 10th time now? We give that product the amount of time it deserves, which is to say very little. We also dig into Brad’s newest pens from Namisu and Edison, and dig into entry level vintage fountain pens and why you should love them.

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.

Links and Show Notes

No Podcast Periscope AMA! - Katch

Shop — The Pen Addict

Monteverde 36 Piece Zipper Pen Carrying Cases - Pen Chalet

Scribble Pen lets you draw in any color simply by scanning objects - Mashable

The Pen Addict #181: Scribble Part XXXVIII - Relay FM

Ral Oz - The Crowdfunding Conman - Google Docs

After raising $13 million, Coolest Cooler tells backers it needs another $15 million to complete orders - TNW

Simmer Down Now - Simmer to down to now - YouTube

Nova - Pre-order – Namisu

‘Why Titanium?’, from Thomas Hall

Brad's Edison Mina • Instagram

Parker Vacumatic Golden Web - PenHero.com

Waterman’s Ideal No. 52 - RichardsPens.com

Esterbrook.net - Your source for Esterbrook on the net!

Parker "51" – Dedicated to Parker "51" Pens

The Parker Vacumatic - RichardsPens.com

'Enamel fishing vest pins in time for the 2016 Atlanta Pen Show.' - Nock Co. (@nockco) • Instagram

194: Forged by Pure Evil Feb 24, 2016

Show notes

It’s a laundry list of topics on the podcast today, with more talk about the pen community and the upcoming Pen Addict LIve episode in Atlanta. We also talk about several new pen purchases, tips on using your notebooks, and SKULLS!!!

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

RelayCon Atlanta: The Pen Addict Live 2016 by NockCo — Kickstarter

Thoroughly Considered #9: Asking for Money - Relay FM

The Fourth Annual Carry Awards : Have Your Say! - Carryology

2016 LA Pen Show Day 4: Sunday and Final Thoughts – The Pen Habit

Letter to the Pen Addict Community — Reverenced Writing

NAKAYA - Sumiko - A Skull

Nakaya Sumiko Skull, among other skulls. | Leigh Reyes. My Life As a Verb.

Vale Omas — Pen Economics

Brad's Pilot Timeline

TWSBI Vac Mini Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Nova Minimal Fountain Pen by namisu — Kickstarter

Work Focus; Rest Focus — Shawn Blanc

Indxd

No, Apple isn't taking features away from the iPad Pro's Pencil | The Verge

Using Analog Tools in a Digital Life — Pendora's Box

ArtSnacks — Lettering Collection

193: Captain Happy Pants Feb 17, 2016

Show notes

Brad is back from the Los Angeles Pen Show and has many tales to tell. We also discuss the recent Freakonomics handwriting episode, and Myke falls in love with a new pen.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Build it beautiful. Use code ‘INK’ for 10% off.
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

Freakonomics: Amazon.com

Left-handedness And The Greatest Insult Of All — The Pen Addict

What Makes The Stationery Community Great — The Pen Addict

TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Uni Kuru Toga Disney Mechanical Pencil — The Pen Addict

Lamy pico Ballpoint Pen Laser Orange | Pen Chalet

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Air Force One is slowing my roll!”

Brad's Periscope Replays

Artus Painted Pens with Mike Vanness - Katch

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Fountain Pen Day shirt acquired”

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Mike Vanness brought his A game today!”

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “@michaelrsull names complete”

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “@joeyfeldman_artist just blew my mind.”

Lisa Vanness on Instagram: “A few good men from the #lapenshow2016”

LA PenShow Floodgates open - Katch

Franz D. on Instagram: “Line for the LA Pen Show#LosAngeles”

Nock Co. on Instagram: Brad's Haul

Stylo Art Asama Buried Ash

Eboya Houga Kumpuu Green

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Japanese pen wrap

Danitrio Urushi Tame-Nuri Blue on Takumi Fountain Pen

Matt Armstrong on Instagram: “And last but not least, the Classic Pens LB3 Jupiter.”

192: Chicken Scratch and Batman Doodles Feb 10, 2016

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined this week by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms. They discuss the changes going on with the Render K lineup and what else is new in the Karas pipeline. The LA Pen Show is also on tap this weekend and Dan and Brad go over the details of what will be a great event.

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

Azizah Asgarali on Instagram: Akkerman #28 Hofkwartier Groen

Everyday Commentary: TWSBI Classic Review

Brad's Ultrasonic Cleaner

Myke's Handwritten Tweet

The Karas X Nock Co Superstition Case

Render K

The Los Angeles International Pen Show

191: Tahitian Black Lip Oyster Feb 05, 2016

Show notes

With Myke out sick Brad has taken over hosting duties and is joined by Azizah Asgarali from Gourmet Pens. We talk about Azizah’s start in blogging, crazy flex pens, and some of the challenges she has faced putting herself out there. And yes, we talk about ink tasting.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Build it beautiful. Use code ‘INK’ for 10% off.
Pen Chalet: use the code PENADDICT to save 10% on your order or click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password ‘penaddict’ for even more savings, as well as your 10% off.
Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase.

Guest Starring:

Azizah Asgarali

Links and Show Notes

Gourmet Pens

Azizah A. (@GourmetPens) | Twitter

RelayCon Atlanta: The Pen Addict Live 2016 by NockCo — Kickstarter

Seven Seas "CROSSFIELD" A5 Grid Journal 1st Edition - Nanami Paper and Supply

Why the Lamy 2000 is My EDC Pen — nib & ink

Staying Analog in a Digital world — Alt. Haven

An open letter to a sad Myke Hurley — Mister Edgerton

Gourmet Pens: Review: Montblanc Moon Pearl LeGrand Fountain Pen

190: The Pilly Phen Show Jan 27, 2016

Show notes

Brad and Myke are one on one this week, catching up on all the pen things. We discuss $100,000 pens, strange podcasts, the Philly Pen show, Brad’s updated Top 5 Pens list, and Myke’s current dilemma.

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

NYC Stationery Attractions – Owl Ink

The 'Special' Article

RMS05 | Richard Mille

Video of RMS05 Mechanism

Scribing Lines with the Richard Mille RMS05 Fountain Pen - WristWatchReview.com

Best Strange Podcast: How I found The Pen Addict — Play Repeat

The Artist's Magazine on Instagram

Members — Pen Addict

Episode 35: Pen & Paper (1.22.2016) | Criminal

Seven Seas "CROSSFIELD" A5 Grid Journal 1st Edition - Nanami Paper and Supply

InCoWriMo | International Correspondence Writing Month

Less Than or Equal - Relay FM

Gorgeous.Ink

Pen Addict Slack InCoWriMo Address List - Google Sheets

#phillypenshow2016 • Instagram photos and videos

Philadelphia Pen Show 2016 — Fountain Pen Days

Special Franklin Christophs

Top 5 Pens — Pen Addict

Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil | Cult Pens

TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen Review — Pen Addict

The Polarizing Truth: Why Your TWSBI Eco Won’t Break – Dave Rea

Tiff's Awesome Picture

Bic Cristal Ballpoint Pen Review — Pen Addict

Pilot UK’s Pricing | Pens! Paper! Pencils!

Pilot’s Reply Regarding Pricing in the UK | Pens! Paper! Pencils!

RelayCon Atlanta: The Pen Addict Live 2016 by NockCo — Kickstarter

Campaign launched a few days after the show was posted

189: OG Colorer Jan 20, 2016

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined this week by Slate Culture Critic and stationery lover June Thomas. They ask June about why stationery plays such a big role in her life and then she takes them on a stationery tour of New York City.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Pen Chalet: use the code PENADDICT to save 10% on your order or click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password ‘penaddict’ for even more savings, as well as your 10% off.
Squarespace: Build it beautiful. Use code ‘INK’ for 10% off.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

The Pen Addict Intros - A Girl's Extensive Stationery Collection

June Thomas (@junethomas) | Twitter

June Thomas' Posts on Slate

Slate’s Culture Gabfest Episode discussing The Pen Addict and Erasable

Double X Gabfest

Addicted to stationery: Confessions of a woman who haunts paper stores and owns 267 unused notebooks.

FIELD NOTES COLORS: SNOWBLIND

ForestChoice Notebooks and Pencils

Classic Moleskine Folio, X-Pac™ | Rickshaw Bagworks

Pigment - The only true coloring book experience for adults on the App Store

iPad Pro Skins, Apple Pencil Skins & Wraps // dbrand

Myke's Apple Pencil Sticker

Kinokuniya

Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto - JetPens.com

CW Pencil Enterprise

MUJI

Top Hat

McNally Jackson Books

McNally Jackson Store : Goods for the Study

Spoonbill & Sugartown

A.I.Friedman

Fountain Pen Hospital

The World's Best Museum Gift Shops: It's Not all Posters and Totes - Condé Nast Traveler

SHOP - Cooper Hewitt

MoMA Store | Modern Design Great Gifts

188: We Just Effin Love Art Supplies Jan 13, 2016

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined by Lee Rubenstein from ArtSnacks to discuss the story behind the company, what goes into each monthly box, and what the future holds. We also talk about how in the heck Lee became Tumblr user #7!

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

Lee Rubenstein (@LeeRubenstein) | Twitter

EatSleepDraw

Lee Rubenstein — How Tumblr Changed my Life

Lee Rubenstein

Frederator

ArtSnacks

ArtSnacks Box Number One

The Pen Addict #57: There’s A Rectangular Hole - Relay FM

Caran d'Ache Swiss Wood 348 Pencil | Cult Pens

Krink

Aristo Mechanical Pencil DK2 July 2015 ArtSnacks

ArtSnacks — Lettering Collection

187: Members Only Fishing Vests Jan 06, 2016

Show notes

Brad continues his month long run of big announcements with the launch of Pen Addict Memberships. Myke grills him on that news, plus the latest in Star Wars pens, nitro powered pencil sharpeners, steel nibs, and a New Year’s Eve story you don’t want to miss.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Build it beautiful. Use code ‘INK’ for 10% off.
Pen Chalet: use the code PENADDICT to save 10% on your order or click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password ‘penaddict’ for even more savings, as well as your 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

Introducing Pen Addict Memberships — Pen Addict

Members — Pen Addict

S.T. Dupont Paris > Star Wars The Force Awakens Limited Edition Pens | Wheelers Luxury Gifts

iPad Pro Skins, Apple Pencil Skins & Wraps // dbrand

Paper To Pencil, Just Like That! | Yanko Design

Nitro Engine Powered PENCIL Sharpener! - YouTube

Newton Shinobi Giveaway · Penucopia

Scholarships and Give-aways. | Newton Pens

My Custom Puppet Instagram

Brad as a puppet

Why I Love Steel Nibs - The Pen Addict

My Favorite Products Of 2015 — Pen Addict

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