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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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686: The Thing Inside the Liquid Inside the Thing Inside the Liquid Oct 09, 2025

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It’s time to get ultrasonic, baby! Who knew how great our listener feedback would be this week? Wait, we knew, because our listeners are the best!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Kinda Funny Games - YouTube

The Pen Addict Members Newsletter

Our Relay x St. Jude Campaign is a Wrap! — The Pen Addict

Creative Refills S2E1: A New Start with PLOTTER TOKYO Flagship Store - PLOTTER USA

Kaweco Titan Sport | Titanium Fountain Pen

Kaweco Sport Piston Filler Solo Navy & Gold | Fountain Pen

Kaweco Sunglasses

Nahvalur (Narwhal) Eclipse Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Monteverde MP1 Fountain Pen in Mercury Orange with 15ml Bottled Ink - Goldspot Pens

Notebook – iA

Diamine Forever Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

685: Top 5 Clicky Boys Oct 02, 2025

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How many ways can you describe the categories on a Top 5 Pens page? Brad is working on updating his lists for Toptober, and talks himself into circles. Also, Pilot is finally giving the Decimo its due!

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🎗Relay for St. Jude

Brad's Fundraiser

The Pen Addict X Retro 51 2025 “PEN” Is Now Available! — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict X Retro 51 2025 “PEN” — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict X Retro 51 “PEN” — The Pen Addict

Pilot Capless Decimo 20th Anniversary | Fountain Pen | Limited Edition

Claudia (@the_cloudy_desk) – Instagram

The Cloudy Desk Shop

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

Leather 3 Ring Binder - Galen Leather

684: The Montblanc Cloud Sep 25, 2025

Show notes

Brad and Myke are back from Memphis and recap all things Podcastathon. They also attempt to decipher whatever Montblanc Digital Paper is, and break down a new “favorites” list from The Strategist.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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🎗Relay for St. Jude

Brad's Campaign for St Jude

Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube

Lamy Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Review: Uni-Ball Jetstream Sport Color 0.7mm Green — The Pen Addict

Ajoto | The Pocket Pen

Bic Cristal Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Gamify Your Life Players Handbook Zine | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

Montblanc is getting into the digital notepad game | The Verge

Digital Writing by Montblanc

reMarkable Paper Pro Move | reMarkable

Recap of TIPS2024 – Inkcredible Colours

Recap of TIPS2023 – Inkcredible Colours

I Am Very Picky About My Pens. Here Are My 10 Favorites. | The Strategist

683: It’s Jammie Day! Sep 18, 2025

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Brad has the pleasure of being joined by Ana Reinert this week. The Chair of The Well-Appointed Desk has had a busy year, including starting to work for herself. They talk about that, pen shows, and 2026 Planner Season.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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The Well-Appointed Desk

The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

The Well-Appointed Desk on Patreon

Sterling Ink

Aura Estelle

Effin' Birds

dwdrnet Stationery Feed on YouTube

Ana Answers the #12PenPersonQuestions List

682: The Second Page Is a Bag of Coffee Sep 11, 2025

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Brad talks filling notebooks today, but not before he and Myke issue a follow-up mea culpa, and praise Sailor for what they have been cooking on.

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🎗Relay for St. Jude – Donate Today

Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube

Brad's Relay for St. Jude 2025 Fundraiser

Spoke Design

S1:P9 — Flossing your tines — mnmlscholar

Orlando Pen Show

The Dallas Pen Show

LAMY balloon fountain pen – Fontoplumo

'Glassy' Sailor Tuzu – Instagram

Sailor TUZU Adjust Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Zone Erasable Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict

2025 Sailor Tea Time Series – Instagram

"World's Tea time #5 Cha-no-yu" | Sailor fountain pen

681: A Great, Great Pen… Well, I Don’t Have It Yet Sep 04, 2025

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Well hello, Thursday! Brad and Myke kick off their new recording schedule with a banger of an episode. Who doesn’t love Tariff Talk™! Brad gets his first experience with paying more for stationary, but still can’t wait for the awesome new pen he acquired

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Relay for St. Jude

Brad's Relay for St. Jude 2025 Fundraiser

Pentel Calme 0.5 mm Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Matthew's Nibworks

Matthew Chen (@pactagon) – Instagram

LAMY balloon fountain pen – Fontoplumo

Lamy Balloon Rollerball Review — The Pen Addict

Stationery Fest 2026 Official Date and Venue Announcement!

Stationery Fest Event Space – Instagram

Yoseka Hobonichi Info – Instagram

Octopus Ink – Vanness

Pelican Hub Record – Instagram

Ryan Krusac Studios

Parchment & Hide

Pen Chalet Brass Shims Cleaning & Tuning Supplies – Pen Chalet

680: Very Specific May or May Nots Aug 27, 2025

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Brad wants to talk about what he is currently using. Can he finish before the episode ends? Tune in to find out!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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The Pen Addict #400: Pen Addict 101 - Relay

The Pen Addict #401: Can I Touch the Pen? - Relay

Esterbrook Estie Funkytown – Instagram

Sailor Ink Studio Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Leonardo Magico SE Fountain Pen - Peacock Springs | Galen Leather

Van Diemans Ink Natura Dualis 40ml Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Mistress Model – Little Hollow Customs

Sanctuary Blue – BUNGUBOX

NOBLE NOTE Ayame | Hachimonjiya Online Store

Uni-ball One P Gel Pen - Bath Bomb - Savon Body | JetPens

Shawn's Special Prospector Designs – Instagram

Benjamin (@benjamins_collections) – Instagram

Mark One – Studio Neat

The Pen Addict #599: When Clip Why Clip Where Clip - Relay

Keen – Studio Neat

Sidekick Notepad

Sidekick Pocket

Drehgriffel Nr. 2 | LEUCHTTURM1917

Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm - Disney Donald | JetPens

Retro 51 Tornado Rescue Ballpoint Pens – Pen Chalet

Esterbrook x BUNGUBOX Kachofugetsu Kingfisher Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Limited Edition Esterbrook x Bungubox Kachofugetsu Flower Fountain Pen Now Available – The Well-Appointed Desk

Pentel EnerGel RTX Gel Pens | JetPens

Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pens: Vibrant, Skip-Free Ink | JetPens

Pilot Precise Rollerball Pens | JetPens

Sakura Pigma Micron Pens | JetPens

Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm - Clear Smoke (Black) | JetPens

Uni Mitsubishi 9850 Pencil with Eraser - HB | JetPens

Maruman Spiral Note Basic Notebooks | JetPens

Doughnut Pen Cases | JetPens

679: Brad's Big Day Out Aug 20, 2025

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Brad is back from the Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale, and shares his experience there, and around the city of Chicago. Also, what are you doing LAMY? #HireMe

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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Lamy Safari Multicolor Set Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Limited Edition | Blackwing602.com

Blackwing Volume 292 (Set of 12) | Blackwing602.com

Blackwing Volume 57 (Set of 12) | Blackwing602.com

Stilo & Stile 2026 Hobonichi Paper Test – Instagram

Tomoe River Paper VS the Rest | Our 2026 Planner Paper Reveal! - Aura Estelle - YouTube

Special Edition #12 - Gemini's Potion — Enigma Stationery

The Paper and Pencil 'Carousel' on Tariffs – Instagram

Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale – Instagram

Leonardo Magico SE Fountain Pen - Peacock Springs | Galen Leather

Van Dieman's Professional - Natura Dualis - Nightfall - 40ml Bottled I – Atlas Stationers

Paper & Pencil Chicago

678: Where Forth How You Been? Aug 13, 2025

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Brad is hitting the road post-show to the Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale, but not before catching up on a few new products, and writing a letter to his old friend Constantine.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
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Craft Design Technology Sticky Notes – Instagram

Sticky Note Paper 3mm Square Wide (White) | Craft Design Technology

DRILLOG (@drillog_japan) – Instagram

Brad using the new Drillog – Instagram

Japan Sidequest - YouTube

Going to Japan's Biggest Stationery Convention: Bungu Joshi - Japan Sidequest - YouTube

20th Anniversary Pilot Decimo – Instagram

Updating My Perspective on Pilot's Vanishing Point Pens - Pen Boutique Ltd

Yamamoto Canopus Paper Review — The Pen Addict

Atlas Stationers

38th Annual Sidewalk Sale FAQ & Festival Map (2025) – Atlas Stationers

Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale - See You Soon, Chicago! — The Pen Addict

The Inkthrower — The Pen Addict

The Making of “Pink Robots” — The Pen Addict

677: I Don’t Do Ratings. 9/10 Aug 06, 2025

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Brad is back from the Washington D.C. Pen Show, where he - spoiler alert - had an epic time. He and Myke also agree to disagree on Hobonichi’s latest comment on their ongoing paper saga.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get a free gift and free US shipping on orders of $50 or more.
HelloFresh: Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life!

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Hobonichi Update (Including paper info) – Instagram

Hobonichi Techo App - Life Book

The Hobonichi Techo App – Instagram

doane paper

Step 1 of the newly reimagined large idea journal... - doane paper feed

LAMY Safari × Kuromi – Instagram

Ink House Honk Kong Pokémon LAMY

Monoc Evo – Schon Design – Instagram

Brad's DC Photos – Instagram

Hanabi Glass

BUNGUBOX x SAILOR Wajima Makie Yokai Hyakki Yako - Night Parade of One

Pilot Custom 845 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

MARK'S Inc.

Mark's Products – The Pen Addict

Esterbrook Funky Town – Instagram

Red Branch Crafts – Instagram

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