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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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2013-06-13 at 15-45-13 — 136: Have You Seen This Pen? Jan 05, 2015
Show notes

Fun fact: Brad ignores Myke while they record. At least that's what is discovered this week as Brad so excitedly repeats something Myke had told him the week before.

After patching things up, the guys also share stationery resolutions for 2015 and dig into how you can work on improving your handwriting.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Hover: Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'SPACECREDITS' for 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: 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.

Links and Show Notes

Artwork submitted by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms

Field Nuts - The Punisher - Field Notes 'ITS Tactical'

Lamy T10 Coral Special Edition Ink Cartridges | Cult Pens

On paper notebooks in a digital world — 512 Pixels

Capless fountain pen fine print (F) [black] axis FCN1MRBF (japan import): Amazon.co.uk: Office Products

Esterbrook products at FahrneysPens.com

Brad's Draplin Doodle

4 — The Pen Addict

How to Improve your Handwriting with Fountain Pens - YouTube

How to write like an architect - YouTube

135: Shake it Like a Paint Pen Dec 29, 2014

Show notes

Christmas has come and gone but Brad and Myke keep it going by talking about all the holiday goodies their listeners received. They also follow up on last weeks Field Notes rankings, all the new orange pens on the market, and a couple of new and polarizing products.

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.
Squarespace: Start Here. Go Anywhere. Use code INK for 10% off

Links and Show Notes

The Golden Horseshoe Review

Ti2 TechLiner Pen Revisited ---- Bronze, Brass and Copper by Mike Bond — Kickstarter

Brad's Ti2 copper wash

Field Notes Fire Spotter Notebooks -

The $400 Grass Stain Green

Starbucks Reserve Roastery Edition

Morgan's Field Notes

Lamy AL-star fountain pen CopperOrange (special edition 2015)

Classic Fountain Pens 20th Anniversary Sailor Pro Gear Realo Red and Black Limited Edition fountain pen - nibs.com

Brad on Reddit

BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes and his commentary notes - Imgur

BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes and his interesting commentary notes : soccer

Kaweco Liliput Fireblue Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Jetpens - Kaweco Liliput Fireblue Fountain Pen - YouTube

J. Herbin Stormy Grey Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Jetpens - J. Herbin Stormy Grey Ink - YouTube

2013-06-13 at 15-45-13 — 134: It's a Gateway Edition Dec 22, 2014
Show notes

The Top 25 Field Notes Colors Editions, ranked! Brad and Myke break them all down, from Butcher Orange to Ambition and rank them against each other. What is your favorite Field Notes Colors release?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Dash: Create beautiful dashboards with a few clicks. Sign up now to get one free private dashboard.* 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.

Links and Show Notes

Rickshaw Bagworks

DSPTCH

FREITAG

What Is The Best Pen?

Saved You A Click on The Best Pen

Jonathan Mann - YouTube

Jonathan Mann, Song A Day - XOXO Festival (2014) - YouTube

FIELD NOTES COLORS Limited-Edition Memo Books

Dry transfer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Letraset - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Making it in the little leagues: Aaron Draplin at TEDxPortland - YouTube

The Pen Addict #69: Give ‘em Hell Bryan Bedell! - Relay FM

Draplin Design Co.: DDC-054 "DDC x Field Notes Factory Floor Memo Book"

COAL x DDC Field Notes | Coal Headwear

Renegade Pencils and Mongolian FIELD NOTES

133: A Banana Explosion Dec 15, 2014

Show notes

The bag episode is here! Brad and Myke discuss what they are carrying and why, and also discover that Brad has another serious addiction that may require outside intervention. They also discuss the new Starbuck Field Notes and catch up on some reader mail.

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.
Artsnacks: Your monthly serving of the best art supplies.

Links and Show Notes

Starbucks Reserve Roastery Edition

15 Podcasts for Extremely Specific Kinds of Nerds | Mental Floss UK

Penfriend

Pen Talk Episode 01 - YouTube

Pens and Planes!

Aaron Draplin Takes On a Logo Design Challenge on Vimeo

Making it in the little leagues: Aaron Draplin at TEDxPortland - YouTube

The North Face Packs SURGE BACKPACK

TOPO designs + DP - Mountain Briefcase version 2.0 / doanepaper

The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 106 - Knolling — The Pen Addict

Includes a fantastic knolling photo of Brad's Topo

Brad's Topo Love

Myke's Badged Topo

Presidio Shifter Pack | Alite Designs

Patagonia Yerba Pack 24L

Rover Pack Rucksack Backpack | Topo Designs - Made in Colorado, USA

Sling Bag | Huckberry

Timbuk2 D-Lux Messenger Bag Racing Stripe - Size M | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Timbuk2 Shotwell Backpack | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Chrome Industries

Chrome Falcon Backpack | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Go Means Go! Review: Chrome Falcon backpack | GO MEANS GO

Review: Nomadic CB-01 Wise-Walker Day Pack — The Pen Addict

Brad's Targus Bag | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Synapse 25 - Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Backpack - TOM BIHN

Accessories - Organizational Accessories - TOM BIHN

The Bags We Carry - FIELD TRIPS by TOM BIHNFIELD TRIPS by TOM BIHN

Smart Alec - Backpack. Modular Pockets. Made in USA. - TOM BIHN

Kletter Flip

All Products – Inside Line Equipment

GORUCK | Gear Built in the USA. Events that Build Better Americans.

132: Happy Fun Time Dec 08, 2014

Show notes

In this episode Brad and Myke keep it all 'happy fun time', at least until the end of the episode when Brad goes off the rails a bit. They discuss the idea of punting on a started Field Notes notebook, justification for owning so many pens, and penspotting in public. Then, the Esterbrook hammer drops.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Massdrop: an online community for enthusiasts of all kinds.
Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICTHOLIDAY for $5 off a Winter Winston set.
Pen Chalet: use the code PENADDICT to save a special 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

The Pen Addict #131: Not The Abbreviated Version - Relay FM

Brad post on the Field Nuts page

Filofax

The Worst Pens I Have Ever Reviewed — The Pen Addict

Fountain Pens | TWSBI Diamond 580AL - Orange | GouletPens.com

Nexus Minimal Fountain Pen by namisu — Kickstarter

Nexus Minimal Fountain Pen Backer Update

Nock Co.

Analog(ue) #6: Work/Work Balance - Relay FM

H.I. #3: Four Light Bulbs — Hello Internet

Franklin-Christoph Customized Specialty Fountain Pen Nib Information - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing

Esterbrook Brand Being Revived This December? - Esterbrook - The Fountain Pen Network

So far, the new Esterbrook pictures vastly disappointing : fountainpens

Esterbrook Pens/Harpen Brand Holdings, LLC

The Main Esterbrook Offenders

The $450 Upcoming Esterbrook

131: Not The Abbreviated Version Dec 02, 2014

Show notes

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Brian Goulet from Goulet Pens. They talk about the origins of the company, creating content for customers, the big site upgrade, and pinned down Brian on what his favorite pen and ink are. It's a great conversation!

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 before Jan 1st.
Hover: Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'ANAROCKS' for 10% off your first purchase.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Brian Goulet (@BrianGoulet_) | Twitter

The Goulet Pen Company

Monument Valley on the App Store on iTunes

Relay FM Greetings Cards

Candyspotting - Home page

Draplin Design Co.: DDC-054 "DDC x Field Notes Factory Floor Memo Book"

Topo Mountain Briefcase Review - YouTube

TOPO designs + DP - Mountain Briefcase version 2.0 / doanepaper

The Goulet Pen Company - YouTube

Ink Sample Packages - The Goulet Pen Company

The Goulet Pen Company

Goulet Pens Blog: Fountain Pen 101

Goulet Pens Blog: FP101- Pen Cleaning and Maintenance

Goulet Pens Blog: FP101- Flying With Fountain Pens

Fountain Pen Ink | Noodler's Liberty's Elysium - 3oz | GouletPens.com

130: Stop Spending My Money - Holiday Gift Guide 2014 Nov 24, 2014

Show notes

Brad and Myke are joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk in what has become an annual tradition: The 2014 Pen Addict Holiday Gift Guide. Together, they run the gamut of goods for you and all your stationery friends. Your wallets have been warned!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Drafts: where text starts on iPhone and iPad. Now easier and more powerful than ever.
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.
Dash: Create beautiful dashboards with a few clicks. Sign up now to get one free private dashboard.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

FIELD NOTES COLORS:“AMBITION” EDITION

Field Notes Unboxing: Winter 2014 Ambition Edition - YouTube

The Pen Addict #31: Holiday Gift Guide 2012 - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #81: You Stole My Wish List Item! - Gift Guide 2013 - Relay FM

Conklin - The Goulet Pen Company

Pentel i+ Multi Pen Body Components - JetPens.com

Karas Kustoms Retrakt Machined Pen

Pilot Juice Gel Ink Pens - 0.38 mm - JetPens.com

Retro 51 Tornado Roller Ball Pens - 0.7 mm - JetPens.com

TWSBI Diamond 580AL Orange Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Kaweco Dia2 Fountain Pen with Chrome Accents - Medium Nib - Black Body - JetPens.com

Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen - Medium Nib - Brass Wave Body - JetPens.com

Karas Kustoms Ink Fountain Pen

J. Herbin 1670 Anniversary Fountain Pen Ink - 50 ml Bottle - Stormy Grey - JetPens.com

Sailor Fountain Pen Jentle Ink - 50 ml - Four Seasons - Yama-dori (Copper Pheasant - Teal) - JetPens.com

Fountain Pen Ink | Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki - 50ml | GouletPens.com

Fountain Pen Ink | Pilot Iroshizuku Ku-jaku - 50ml | GouletPens.com

Faber-Castell Grip Sparkle Pencils

Tombow Mono 100 Pencils - JetPens.com

Uni Kuru Toga | Cult Pens

COLOURED NOTEBOOKS | Leuchtturm1917

Field Notes Color Cover Notebook - Arts and Sciences Limited Edition - 7.5" x 4.75" - 64 Pages - Pack of 2 - JetPens.com

Rhodia 'Webbie' Webnotebook | Cult Pens

The 2015 Standard Memorandum Notebook – Word Notebooks

Planner Lineup - HOBONICHI TECHO 2015

Handmade Goods — The Clicky Post

Nock Co.

The CUBE- Machined Pen Storage by KarasKustoms — Kickstarter

The CUBE By Karas Kustoms — The Pen Addict

TOPO designs + DP - Mountain Briefcase version 2.0 / doanepaper

Field Notes

Draplin Design Co.: DDC-054 "DDC x Field Notes Factory Floor Memo Book"

Brad's Dashboard

Fountain Pen Hospital Showcase of fine writing instruments including vintage pens, Waterman and Montblanc

Cigar Box Pen Storage Case - Paper and Pen Paraphernalia - The Fountain Pen Network

Edison Pen Co

Edison Menlo Pump Filler (Light Green Translucent Swirl Acrylic)

Franklin-Christoph Model 66 Stabilis desk pen - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing

Nakaya Fountain Pens from Classic Fountain Pens, Inc.

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

Ana (@wellapptdesk) | Twitter

129: The Ugly Sweater Pen Nov 17, 2014

Show notes

Kickstarter is all the rage with the kids these days and Brad and Myke brought the biggest kid on the block to talk about it. Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms is here to teach all things Kickstarter, from getting a project launched to creator pitfalls, to what backers should look for in a good project. Plus new Field Notes!

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.
Hover: Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'REFILL' for 10% off your first purchase.
Karas Kustoms: Get 15% off anything in their store by using the code "PENADDICT" before you checkout.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

Karas Kustoms

Field Notes Colors: “Ambition” Edition

Ogami Notebooks

New DDC Field Notes Edition

Field Notes (In the Field) — Special Edition Giveaway. These three singles...

Instagram - Fountain Pen Statistics

Retro 51 Tornado Montana Limited Edition Rollerball

Inkdependence!

KarasKustoms — Kickstarter Projects

Render K

The CUBE- Machined Pen Storage by KarasKustoms — Kickstarter

Ink Fountain Pen

All Karas Kustoms Pens

Design Concussion

128: Backer Number Three Nov 10, 2014

Show notes

Fiend Notes are here! Brad and Myke got the most amazing notebooks from one of their listeners. You have to hear the amazing detail that went into these very special editions. The guys also cover tons of new products from TWSBI, Esterbrook, Diamine, and more, plus talk about swapping nibs in and out of the INK.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Karas Kustoms: Get 15% off anything in their store by using the code "PENADDICT" before you checkout.
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: Start here. Go Anywhere. Use code INK for 10% off
Please take a moment to help us out by filling out our listener survey, and you could win a $100 Amazon gift card.

Links and Show Notes

Fiend Notes from Ben Kwok - an album on Flickr

BioWorkZ

The CUBE- Machined Pen Storage by KarasKustoms — Kickstarter

Timeline Photos - Esterbrook Pens/Harpen Brand Holdings, LLC

Esterbrook Pens

TWSBI Facebook Page

New Diamine 150Th Anniversary Inks! - Ink Reviews - The Fountain Pen Network

Sealing the Deal, with a Chop

Franklin-Christoph Model 66 Stabilis desk pen - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing

Franklin-Christoph Model 66 Stabilis desk pen Ice — a propensity to...

The Escalation of Pointy Stabby Things | Mere Blather

The Start of Brad's Project

He Did It!

The Final Product

Nib Swap: Karas Kustoms Ink — Ionsomnia

127: My Idea Dock is Sideways Nov 03, 2014

Show notes

Myke and Brad cover all the inky news that is fit to print in this episode, including, but not limited to, new Field Notes, Paris stationery shops, Nakayas, Sweet Setups, Pilots, and even carrot pens. Brad also thinks out loud about reworking the Top 5 Pens list.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 7-day trial.
Hover: Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'ONEOFUS' for 10% off your first purchase.
Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
Please take a moment to help us out by filling out our listener survey, and you could win a $100 Amazon gift card.

Links and Show Notes

Aaron Draplin & The Art of the Side Hustle - Doobybrain.com

Cherry Graph

Pilot Custom 912 Fountain Pen

Brad Dowdy on Twitter: "The @FieldNotesBrand Unexposed edition may have the most buttockal-friendly covers yet. Hold up very well in the back pocket."

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

Brad Dowdy's sweet setup - The Sweet Setup

Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen Dark Brown Special Edition | Cult Pens

PEN PARADE by hallithbates

Introducing Nock Co. Small Batch Cases — Nock Co.

New Case Designs - What We Do — Nock Co.

Brad's New Nakaya

Nakaya Piccolo Cigar Negoro Nuno kise Hon Kataji Fountain Pen

Lancryer

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