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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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166: Too Many Brians Aug 03, 2015

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined by Dr. Jonathon Deans from Fountain Pen Economics to discuss what makes the pen world go ‘round. From what brands are innovating in the marketplace and how they are doing it to the love/hate relationship with TWSBI, we cover a lot of ground. This one is a must listen.

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.
Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code INK for 10% off.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

DotDash Spiral Pad - 2 Pack — Nock Co.

J. Herbin 1670 Inks Collection | Cult Pens

Emerald of Chivor - Cult Pens - Instagram photos and videos

Emerald of Chivor - Azizah Asgarali (@gourmetpens) • Instagram

Fountain Pen Economics

The Pen Economist (@peneconomics) | Twitter

The Pen Economist (@peneconomics) • Instagram photos and videos

Brand Taxonomy — Fountain Pen Economics

Taxonomy: The Competitive Brands — Fountain Pen Economics

Taxonomy: The Disrupters and the Innovators — Fountain Pen Economics

Taxonomy: The Uncompetitive Brands — Fountain Pen Economics

Noodler's Neponset Flex Pens - The Goulet Pen Company

Brand Analysis: Noodlers Ink (Part 1) — Fountain Pen Economics

Brand Analysis: Noodler's Ink (Part 2) — Fountain Pen Economics

Gourmet Pens: Review: Noodler's Neponset Fountain Pen - Music Nib

Visconti Homo Sapiens | Cult Pens

Visconti Millionaire

Brand Analysis: Twsbi — Fountain Pen Economics

Twsbi Follow-up — Fountain Pen Economics

Lamy - LAMY abc

Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen | Cult Pens

How does China make such cheap fountain pens? — Fountain Pen Economics

Mont Blanc Heritage 1912 Fountain Pen Review | Best Fountain Pen

Miniature friends: Twsbi Mini and Montblanc 1912 - @peneconomics • Instagram

Miniature friends. Twsbi Mini and Montblanc 1912

Mont Blanc Heritage Collection 1914

Meisterstück 149 Fountain Pen

Visconti Divina | Cult Pens

Gourmet Pens: Ink Shot Review: Sailor Bung-Box Sapphire @bungbox

Mont Blanc JFK-Blue-Navy,-30-ml

165: What Kind of Show Are You Running Here? Jul 27, 2015

Show notes

Sometimes the lack of planning leads to a great show. Brad forgot to do the show prep whilst planning for vacation but Myke and the listeners saved the day! There is lots of follow up, Nock updates, bag dumps, and ink commentary Brad is sure to get email on.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'PENADDICT' to get 15% off
Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code INK for 10% off

Links and Show Notes

Picture of the Pen World Magazine Group photo

Myke's Customised Fountain K

Karas Pen Co (@karaspenco) • Instagram photos and videos

Nock Co.

Special Edition Burple Tricamo TechLiner — Nock Co.

Nock Co. x Karas Kustoms Exclusive G2 Render K — Nock Co.

The Pen Addict #78: Roll Your Sleeves Up Dowdy - Relay FM

Brad's Halftower Prototype

Jeff's Folio Prototype

Sailor Professional Gear Transparent Orange Review — The Pen Addict

Wonder Pens

J. Herbin 1670 Anniversary Ink Emeraude de Chivor (Emerald of Chivor) | Wonder Pens

BOgear Bull Pup

Brad's Bull Pup

Brad's Bag Dump

Brad's Paper

DotDash Spiral Pad - 2 Pack — Nock Co.

What's in Brad's Halftower?

Brad's Pen and Ink Combos

Getting Things Done - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Utilware GSD

Bullet Journal – The analog system for the digital age

patrickrhone / journal » The Dash/Plus System

OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group

GoodTask - Built-in iOS Reminders to a Powerful Task Manager

Noodler’s Ink Properties – Noodler's Ink

The Writing Desk: Sailor Kiwa-Guro "nano-black". Free UK delivery on all pens.

Pilot Iroshizuku Bottled Ink - The Goulet Pen Company

Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-guri (50ml Bottle)

J. Herbin Lie de The (30ml Bottle)

164: Special Place in my Heart Jul 20, 2015

Show notes

Brad and Myke discuss what makes a Tier 1 pen in this weeks episode. Is it performance, style, the story behind the pen, or all of the above? They also catch up on #asktpa, and discuss the upcoming DC pen show.

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 PODCAST to save 15% 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 15% off.

Links and Show Notes

Work/Play - Limited Edition Confidant – Baron Fig

The Clicky Post

Candyspotting - Home page

Brad's Block

Pilot Vanishing Point - Architect Nib Grind by The Nibsmith — The Clicky Post

Pennaquod : Pen Blog Searcher

Never Mind the Bleedthrough | The Cramped

2 Many Inks

The Guidelines — 2 Many Inks

Choosing My Tier 1 Pens — The Pen Addict

Edison Menlo Pump Filler Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict

Nakaya Portable Cigar Ao-tamenuri Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pelikan M405 0.2 mm Masuyama Nib — The Pen Addict

Shinobi, Orange and Gray | Newton Pens

Pilot Vanishing Point Black Faceted

My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Custom Heritage — The Pen Addict

Sailor Professional Gear Color Series Fountain Pens

Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Intrinsic Fountain Pen and Rollerball

Edison Pen Co – Menlo Main Page

Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens

The Writing Desk: Pelikan Traditional Series M205

Karas Kustoms Ink Fountain Pen

Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil | Cult Pens

rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Black | Cult Pens

Retro 51 Fountain, Rollerball, and Ballpoint Pens

163: I'm Just Wasting Ink Here Jul 13, 2015

Show notes

Healthy disagreement could have been the title of this weeks episode as Brad and Myke agree to disagree on a topic or two. Common ground was found though, especially when it comes to mechanical pencils.

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
Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'PENADDICT' to get 15% off

Links and Show Notes

Gustav Stresemann - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Personal Journaling — The Brooks Review

Day One (Journal / Notes / Diary) on the App Store on iTunes

Ink - Written by Hand (#INKdoc) on Vimeo

Tanja-Tiziana's Pen and Ink selection

Brad's Inked Shinobi

Uni-ball Signo 307 Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict

KWZ Gummiberry Iron Gall Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Analog(ue) #48: If I Ever Have One, I Only Have One - Relay FM

The Blackwing As A Gateway Drug — The Pen Addict

Ti2 TechLiner -- | ORANGE CRUSH | -- SOLD OUT

Penciling in a New Passion - Harry Marks

ads via Carbon

Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil | Cult Pens

rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Black | Cult Pens

162: Watching Ink Dry Jul 06, 2015

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined by Ed Jelley to discuss one thing, and one thing only: J. Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor. This ink has us all captivated, and they went straight to the man who got the first bottle in the US. Discussion also focuses on Ed’s current loadout and favorite everyday inks, plus Brad’s recap of the week in pen news.

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.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

The Pen Addict #98: Space Credits - Relay FM

Pen Type-A – CW&T

Architect's Scale – CW&T

SS001 Ballpoint Pen & Stylus by Scott Savage — Kickstarter

The Move Pen — Oliver Sha - Official Site

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

Margaret Aquella: Frixion Review plus photos

The Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen — Tools and Toys

Steven Combs - IKEA FULLFÖLJA gel pen

The Shinobi

Nock Co Hightower pencase – podcast edition | Just Another Pen Blog

J. Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor – Ink Review + Video | edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews

Pelikan Souveran 805 Collection Fountain Pens

Fountain Pen Loadout – June 2015 | edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews

Everyday Carry - What are your EDC essentials?

5 Best Inks For Everyday Use | edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews

The Karas Fountain K

Ed's work at Everyday Carry

edjelley.com (@edjelleydotcom) | Twitter

edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews

Ed Jelley (@edjelley) • Instagram photos and videos

161: No Micarta For You Jun 29, 2015

Show notes

The boys are joined by a real gentleman this week, Mr. Joe Crace from Gentleman Stationer. They discuss Joe’s start in blogging, pen show travels, and buying with intention. They also talk about Brad’s recent appearance in Mental Floss magazine, a Retro 51 Lift Off, and the latest from TWSBI.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code INK for 10% off
Karas Kustoms: Get 15% off anything in their store by using the code "PENADDICT" before you checkout.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

The Gentleman Stationer

Gentleman Stationer (@VintageGntlmn) | Twitter

Brad in Mental Floss

Brad's Shinobi

Scriptorium Pens | Custom, Handcrafted Fountain Pens

Retro 51 Tornado Popper Lift-Off Rollerball Pen - Goldspot

Retro 51 Big Shot Tornado Popper Rollerball - LE Lift Off

TWSBI Eco

TWSBI Micarta Fountain Pen w/Clip | TWSBI

Blue Black Fountain Pen Ink Comparison - JetPens.com

JetPens Blog RSS Feed

Field Notes Colors

Field Notes

Sailor Jentle Ink Apricot (50ml Bottle) Fountain Pen Ink

Noodler's Apache Sunset (3oz Bottle)

A Searching and Fearless Inventory — The Gentleman Stationer

Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil | Cult Pens

160: Let's Keep Being Addicts Jun 22, 2015

Show notes

Wow, did the guys kick the hornet's nest last week with their Moleskine discussion! Brad and Myke add some clarification to that discussion, talk about new Pilot Vanishing Point gear, the new sparkly J. Herbin ink, and Brad matches each Field Notes Colors edition with a perfect pen or pencil.

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

Links and Show Notes

Moleskine Alternatives — The Pen Addict

Pilot Vanishing Point Black Bamboo Medium Point Fountain Pen - Goldspot

Pilot Vanishing Point Cherry Bamboo Medium Point Fountain Pen - Goldspot

Goulet Pens Blog: Pilot Vanishing Point Stub Nib: Coming Soon!

Pilot - Vanishing Point BP - Goldspot

Goldspot Pens Fine Writing Blog: New J. Herbin 1670 Anniversary Emerald of Chivor

On Fountain Pens - Pen reviews and more

#pendelight Staedtler SG50 Flora And Fauna Limited Edition Fountain Pen

Staedtler Intium Lignum Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Anthony's Lucky Break

Brad's Field Notes Pairing

LINE x LAMY - COLLABORATION - YouTube

159: A Woodpecker Ate My Pencil Jun 15, 2015

Show notes

Myke is back from WWDC and Brad dropped in a big upcoming travel announcement as well. The boys also dig into the new Blackwing release, Moleskine marketing, Sailor's proficiency at limited editions, and a plethora of #asktpa questions.

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.
Karas Kustoms: Get 15% off anything in their store by using the code "penaddict" before you checkout.
Field Notes: Buy a year-long Colors subscription starting with the Workshop Companion, and use the code 'RELAY' and you’ll get 3 Carpenter Pencils and a 3-Pack of “Pitch Black” memo books free.

Links and Show Notes

Myke and Andy

DC Fountain Pen Supershow

Vanness Pen Shop

Volumes by Blackwing - Vol. 725 - Blackwing

Classroom Friendly Supplies

KUM Masterpiece | Bleistift

Sailor Pro Gear Slim Starburst Galaxy Fountain Pen

Why Startups Love Moleskines - The New Yorker

Gorgeous.Ink

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California [Official Music Video] - YouTube

Newton Pens

Nib 9-1-1: Nib Tuning by Dan Smith | From the Pen Cup

Noodler's Borealis Black (3oz Bottle)

Uni NanoDia Low-Wear Pencil Lead - 0.5 mm - HB - JetPens.com

Titanium Konstrukter Retract - Mark 1E Review — The Pen Addict

158: The Topic of Stuff Jun 08, 2015

Show notes

Do you really need all of this stuff? Brad and Myke discuss the epic week in Brad's mailbox, and Brad determines that he has a problem. This show is called The Pen Addict, right?

Once again, really sorry about the static sound at some points in this week's episode. We are going to be replacing some equipment to fix it for next time.

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.
Field Notes: Buy a year-long Colors subscription starting with the Workshop Companion, and use the code 'RELAY' and you’ll get 3 Carpenter Pencils and a 3-Pack of “Pitch Black” memo books free.
Massdrop: an online community for enthusiasts of all kinds.

Links and Show Notes

Introducing Relay FM's 2015 Summer Pilots — Relay FM

Fountain Pens in Little Rock, AR | Vanness Pen Shop

Goldspot Pens

Sherri Nicholds on Twitter: "Is this the biggest rip-off since scribble pen? £5?!?!"

WINKPENS - Write with Wine, Juice or Tea. Get Creative. by Jessica Chan — Kickstarter

Fosfor Pens - Creative Writing Instruments

JEB's Pens - Home

edition 3 a.p. | WILAND handmade fountain pens

Owl Ink | Calligraphy & Design

Owl Ink Inspiration Boards | Owl Ink

Brad's Field Notes

Brad's Artsnacks Order

Brad's Notegeist Order

Brad 'Iron Man' Ink

Brad's EXB Pen Wraps

Brad's Franklin Christoph

BioWorkZ

Brad's Apple Watch

157: #asktpa Jun 01, 2015

Show notes

Have you ever thought about purchasing a custom fountain pen before? Brad and Myke walk you through the ins and outs and talk about the experiences that have had. They also introduce the official Pen Addict follow up hashtag. Tweet using #AskTPA so they can track all our your questions, to answer on future episodes.

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.
Doane Paper: Grid + Lines Stationery Goods and Accessories. Use the code PENADDICT for 15% off

Links and Show Notes

Fountain Pen Economics

Edison Pen Co

Edison Menlo Pump Filler Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Newton Pens

The Pens | Newton Pens

Ken Cavers Custom Pens

Scriptorium Pens | Custom, Handcrafted Fountain Pens

Carolina Pen Company

Twiss Pens - Handmade pens for all pockets

SilverHandStudios

Hakase - お知らせ

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