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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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186: Happy Penmas Everyone! Dec 23, 2015

Show notes

Brad’s first week of funemployment has come and gone. Did he survive? Myke gives him some tips to get organized. They also discuss Lamy and Pelikan special editions set for 2016, and close out the show with a wonderful Christmas story.

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.
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.

Links and Show Notes

Nick's Celebratory Artwork

Field Notes DDC DEAD print opening - Katch

Lamy 2000 50th Anniversary Special Edition - Lamy Brochure

Lamy Vista Eyedropper

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

Connected #70: TicciDo - Relay FM

Pen Chalet Year End Inventory Blowout Sale

Brad's custom Field Notes from Jinnie

More Star Wars Stationery from Mel

Red Lamy 2000 | Pen Adventures

Nautilus fountain pen | Hermès

The Ink Smudge

50 Used Field Notes — The Ink Smudge

Review: TWSBI Vac Mini — nib & ink

News: M805 Vibrant Blue « The Pelikan's Perch

News: Ink of the Year 2016 – Aquamarine « The Pelikan's Perch

Rumor: What to Expect in 2016 « The Pelikan's Perch

185: Don't Make Me Cry Again Dec 14, 2015

Show notes

New Lamy limited editions and a new model from TWSBI were the talk of the internet this week, but that’s not all the boys are discussing. Announcements were made, and tears were shed — by at least one of the hosts anyway.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.
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.
Karas Kustoms: Get 15% off anything in their store by using the code "PENADDICT" before you checkout.

Links and Show Notes

The Pen Addict #100: Episode 100 - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #139: This is Gonna Be a Party - Relay FM

Lamy Al-Star Charged Green special color – Fontoplumo

Dark Lilac Safari - Goldspot

TWSBI Vac 20A Bottle

TWSBI Diamond 580 Black RoseGold Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Why I Bought the Cross Townsend Star Wars Limited Edition Fountain Pens — The Pen Addict

Gourmet Pens: Review: Montblanc M Fountain Pen

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Dead Print”

Nock Co.

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “It's happening. Don't miss tonight's podcast.”

184: An Assortment of Weird Pencils Dec 07, 2015

Show notes

Can Myke be turned into a full-fledged wooden pencil addict? A trip to CW Pencils will do that to just about anyone, and Myke has caught the bug. We talk about his trip to NYC, interesting Field Notes, Apple Pencil hacks, and Myke’s one-time love for Moleskine.

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.
Uuni: A wood-fired oven that is fast, portable and affordable. Use code 'PENADDICT' for a free Uuni Cover/Bag with you purchase of an Uuni 2!
Karas Kustoms: Get 15% off anything in their store by using the code "PENADDICT" before you checkout. Offer valid from December 1st, 2015 to Jan 1st, 2016.

Links and Show Notes

Flight Log

FNC-29: The Snowblind Edition

Field Notes Snowblind Edition Unboxing & Sunlight Test! - Woodclinched & Graphite - YouTube

Waffle House Field Notes

Myke visits CW Pencil Enterprise

Unusual Pencils | CW Pencil Enterprise

Aluminum Double-Holed Sharpener | CW Pencil Enterprise

Blackwing Pearl Pencils (Dozen) | CW Pencil Enterprise

White Bullet Pencil Holder | CW Pencil Enterprise

Black Wood Jumbo Pencil | CW Pencil Enterprise

Magic FX Jumbo Pencil - Neon | CW Pencil Enterprise

Magic FX Jumbo Pencil - America | CW Pencil Enterprise

Recliner Podcasting

Volumes by Blackwing - Vol. 1138

Myke's First Instagram

Write For Rights Home | Amnesty International USA

Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop | Cult Pens

Fisher Space Pen Bullet Model Ballpoint Pen Clip - Chrome - JetPens.com

Skinny Fit iPad Pro Sleeve / Field – Hard Graft

iPad Pro Sleeve with pockets - Felt | byrd & belle

Apple Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Omas Milord Arte Italiana ART Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

183: OMG Star Wars Nov 30, 2015

Show notes

Are Brad and Myke Snowblinded by the latest Field Notes COLORS Edition? The boys talk about that plus the Apollo Pen Kickstarter failure and wrap it up with discussion on Myke’s epic Apple Pencil review.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.
Uuni: A wood-fired oven that is fast, portable and affordable. Use code 'PENADDICT' for a free Uuni Cover/Bag with you purchase of an Uuni 2!
Making Light: Craft a daily ritual to focus on what matters most. Get $5 off your first order with the code 'PENADDICT'

Links and Show Notes

FIELD NOTES COLORS: SNOWBLIND

A Review of the Field Notes COLORS Subscription — Tools and Toys

A Visit to the Field Notes Brand Headquarters — Tools and Toys

The Apollo Technical Pen and Drafting Scale by Pranay & Paul — Kickstarter

Star Wars Notebook - Phasma

Star Wars Notebook - Droids

Star Wars Bic Clic

How to Collect and Buy Vintage Fountain Pens | The Art of Manliness

Apple Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict #11: Analog vs Digital - Relay FM

The iPad Pro Experiment: The Pencil arrives, and it's going to change my life | iMore

The Pen Addict #173: Just Colo(u)ring - Relay FM

iPad Pro Sleeve with pockets - Felt | byrd & belle

182: Spend Even More Than Usual - Holiday Gift Guide 2015 Nov 23, 2015

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk for our annual gift guide. From beginners to addicts, we break down every stationery combo for all of your gift giving needs.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Pen Chalet: use the code PENADDICT at checkout to save a special 15% on your order between 11/26 and 11/30.
Karas Kustoms: Get 20% off anything in their store by using the code "BLACKFRIDAY" before you checkout. Offer valid between 11/26 and 11/30.
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

The Well-Appointed Desk | For the love of paper, pens and office supplies

Hot Off The Press: I Got Sh*t To Do Notepads | The Well-Appointed Desk

Pilot MR Metropolitan Fountain Pens (Including Retro Pops) - Pen Chalet

Rhodia Rhodiarama - Goldspot

Sailor Professional Gear Color Series Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki (50ml Bottle)

DotDash Spiral Pad - 2 Pack — Nock Co.

TWSBI Diamond 580 AL from The Writing Desk

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

Rhodia dotPad A5 (148 x 210) Black | Cult Pens

Retro 51 Tornado Twinkle Rollerball Pen - Goldspot

FIELD NOTES COLORS: SNOWBLIND

Confidant Hardcover Notebook – Baron Fig

Uni-ball Signo DX UM-151 0.38mm Gel Rollerball Pen | Cult Pens

Gold Magic Pencil | CW Pencil Enterprise

Stillman & Birn Premium Sketchbook - Alpha - Hardbound - 5.5" x 8.5" - JetPens.com

Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencils - Pen Chalet

Palomino Blackwing Pencil - 602 - Pack of 12 - JetPens.com

Word. Dot Grid (3pk) | Word. Notebooks

Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pens - Pen Chalet

Kate Spade Wellesley Agenda Rose Gold Planner - Amazon

Karas Kustoms EDK Pen

DotDash Pocket Notebooks (3-pack) — Nock Co.

Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen Brass Wave Body Review — The Pen Addict

Hallmark Coloring Books

The Art of Hallmark Coloring Book for Adults - Coloring Books - Hallmark

Crayola is Introducing Adult Coloring Books | Nerdist

Staedtler Triplus Fineliner 30 Pen Set | Cult Pens

Johanna Basford - Lost Ocean | Cult Pens

Johanna Basford - The Secret Garden | Cult Pens

Doodlers Anonymous Epic Coloring Book - Coloring Book for Adults

Staedtler Noris Colouring Pencil | Cult Pens

THE GROOVE — Dudek Modern Goods

Intuos | Wacom

FIELD NOTES COLORS: ARTS AND SCIENCES EDITION

Keep Fresh, Stay Rad :: Princeton Architectural Press

KWZ Iron Gall Ink | Vanness Pen Shop

Ink Spot: KWZ Iron Gall Turquoise | The Pen Habit

Ana (@wellapptdesk) | Twitter

ana reinert (@wellapptdesk) • Instagram photos and videos

181: Scribble Part XXXVIII Nov 16, 2015

Show notes

Brad and Myke catch up on all the things this week, including some very special Field Notes from one of our listeners, analog and digital Apple Pencils, and our old friend the Scribble Pen. Brad also discusses two of the latest fountain pens to cross his desk.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.
Dudek Modern Goods: Use code 'PENADDICT' for 10% off.

Links and Show Notes

Myke's Special Field Notes from Jinnie.

Three Staples

jinnie (@threestaples) • Instagram photos and videos

Accidental Tech Podcast: 143: Capital F, Capital C

Jake Weidmann - Artist and Master Penman

Hexomatic Apple Pencil

The 'Real Apple Pencil'

0.95 Collection - Leica Store Miami

Scribble Pen relaunches with new design and new video. Is it real now?

Scribble Pen Scam - Backstage Media - The Tech Files (Wayback Machine)

Ral Oz - The Crowdfunding Conman - Google Docs

The Pencilcase Blog | A visit to Conid

Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pens - JetPens.com

Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot - Custom 823 - Goldspot

Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Twilight (2015 Limited Edition)

Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Cherry Bamboo, Medium

180: It Does Notebook Things Nov 09, 2015

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined by Adam Kornfield and Joey Cafone, better known as the team behind Baron Fig. We discuss how they got their start making notebooks, the transition into digital apps, and their latest venture, a pen, appropriately named The Squire.

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.
Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase
Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code INK for 10% off

Guest Starring:

Adam Kornfield and Joey Cafone

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Baron Fig - Sketchbooks & Notebooks for Thinkers

Mosaic – Baron Fig

Spark – Baron Fig

Baron Fig Manifesto

Planner 2016 / Special Edition Confidant – Baron Fig

179: Super Traditional Camo Pattern Nov 03, 2015

Show notes

Brad is back from American Field and Myke picks his brain on what it was like for Nock Co. to be there. They also discuss new Nock Co. goods, and a trifecta of paper awesomeness with Midori, Field Notes, and Hobonichi.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.
Dudek Modern Goods: Use code 'PENADDICT' for 10% off through the month of November.
Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'PENADDICT' to get 15% off.

Links and Show Notes

Midori Travelers Notebook Review — The Finer Point

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast - Episode 649 - Aaron Draplin

Jinnie's Tweet linking to the limited Field Notes

Hobonichi Techo Planners and Covers - JetPens.com

First Look- Mini-Click Pen Project — The Pen Addict

Mini-Click : Great Pen - AMAZING Mechanism by Jack Roman — Kickstarter

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Finished!”

Nock Co. at American Field

Nock Co.

The Sinclair

Nock Co Periscope Replay

The new Nock colorways

Chimneytop XL - Pen(cil)/Accessory Storage — Nock Co.

DotDash 3 x 5 Note Cards — Nock Co.

Another picture of the PointOh Field Notes

178: Big Dan Episode Oct 26, 2015

Show notes

The boys are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms this week to discuss their latest release, The EDK. Dan also talks about the design process and discusses everything else in the Karas pipeline.

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.
Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase
Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code INK for 10% off

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

Sharpeners | Bleistift

Erasable: A Podcast On The Craftsmanship Of The Wooden Pencil | WYPR

Field Notes Colors: Shenandoah — M B S-P-B

Your Five Favorite Pens

Fountain Pen Day Giveaway - Pen Chalet

November is Coming | Pete Denison

Hobonichi Accessories — Three Staples

The Pen Addict Multireddit

Elizabeth Boling (@exbpens) • Instagram photos and videos

Fountain K - Karas Kustoms

EDK and INK - Karas Kustoms

W.A. Karas Signature INK 29 Limited Series - Karas Kustoms

Karas Pen Co Standard Notebooks

Scout Books

Tech Type: Karas Kustoms ReBolt — Nock Co.

The EDK on Massdrop

Karas Kustoms EDK Review — The Pen Addict

@Penterest's Halloween Costume

177: The Pen Type Brad Oct 19, 2015

Show notes

Can Bic save handwriting? That is what they are trying to do with their latest campaign “Fight for your write.” We discuss that, the origins of Bic, interesting Field Notes, and Brad professes his love for a certain pen.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.
Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'PENADDICT' to get 15% off,

Links and Show Notes

Analog(ue) #62: 100% Of Everything I Don't Want To Do - Relay FM

Bic Is On A Mission To Save Handwriting. Does It Need Saving? | Here & Now

Allusionist 21: Eponyms I: The Ballad of Bic and Biro — The Allusionist

#inktober • Instagram photos and videos

Nixon Field Notes | Misc Accessories | Nixon Watches and Premium Accessories

Edison Pen Co – 2015 Limited Edition Mina Group Buy!

Uni KH-20 Hand Crank Pencil Sharpener - Black - JetPens.com

The Best Pencil Sharpener in the World – Classroom Friendly Supplies

Stephen's Fractures

First Look: Pen Type-B from CW&T — The Pen Addict

Pen Type-B by cw&t — Kickstarter

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