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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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86: We Have Bingo! Dec 23, 2013

Show notes

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Mike Dudek from The Clicky Post. Mike fills us in on his rOtring obsession (spending our money in the process) and talks about his awesome woodworking skills. We also discuss the game taking the podcasting world by storm - Pen Addict Bingo!

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Mike Dudek from The Clicky Post. Mike fills us in on his rOtring obsession (spending our money in the process) and talks about his awesome woodworking skills. We also discuss the game taking the podcasting world by storm - Pen Addict Bingo!

Links for this episode:

Twitter / humedini: @dowdyism @imyke Checking out ...

Dropbox - Pen-Addict-Podcast-Bingo.pdf

ROTERFADEN TASCHENBEGLEITER | Organized with love.

The Clicky Post

The Clicky "Trading" Post — The Clicky Post

mrmikedudek on Instagram

Mike Dudek (ClickyPost) on Twitter

Dudek's Office

5by5 | The Pen Addict #55: I'm Officially Jealous

Walnut Pen "Cubes" Project — The Clicky Post

Karas Kustoms - Render K White Delrin — The Clicky Post

rOtring 600 Ballpoint - Lava Pen Review — The Clicky Post

Rotring 600 KS Style Black Gold Ballpoint Pen Knurled New RARE | eBay

Contrabrand x DUDEK — The Clicky Post

contrabrand / the Works, life, and gospel of Brandon Todd Wilson

contrabrand / the Works, life, and gospel of Brandon Todd Wilson

Ink Peoples/Great Products — The Clicky Post

An Idea - The "Small Business Showcase" on The Clicky Post — The Clicky Post

The Writing Desk: TWSBI Classic. Free UK delivery on all pens.

TWSBI Facebook Page

L-Tech Fountain Pen - Drafting Fountain Pen - Levenger

Retro 51 Hex-o-matic Black Ballpoint - Pen Review — The Clicky Post

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85: Getting Ink With Dan Bishop Dec 17, 2013

Show notes

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms to discuss his latest project, simply called Ink. Dan fills us in on how the design came to be and the choices made for the Kickstarter launch. Myke also joins Team Pelikan and talks about a very interesting iPad/notebook case that found its way to his doorstep.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms to discuss his latest project, simply called Ink. Dan fills us in on how the design came to be and the choices made for the Kickstarter launch. Myke also joins Team Pelikan and talks about a very interesting iPad/notebook case that found its way to his doorstep.

Links for this episode:

Karas Kustoms

Traditional M215 Fountain Pen Blue Black | Pelikan Pens UK, the Online Pelikan Specialist and Fountain Pen Shop

Pelikan Replacement Nibs - Cult Pens

Thomas R. Hall (trhall) on Twitter

Christian Hessmann (hessi) on App.net

hessi (hessi) on Twitter

Roterfaden

INK- a unique, machined fountain/rollerball pen. by KarasKustoms — Kickstarter

RETRAKT- A Custom Machined "Click" Pen by KarasKustoms — Kickstarter

design concussion: Designing the INK

Nakaya Piccolo Writer Titanium Fountain Pen

Ink — The Pen Addict

karaskustoms on Instagram

design_concussion on Instagram

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84: Pen Blogging With Ed Jelley Dec 10, 2013

Show notes

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Ed Jelley to discuss all things pen blogging. How to get started, how to gain and keep an audience, how to work with vendors and much more. We also touch a bit on fountain pen ink maintenance and a new, super-limited edition Field Notes release.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Ed Jelley to discuss all things pen blogging. How to get started, how to gain and keep an audience, how to work with vendors and much more. We also touch a bit on fountain pen ink maintenance and a new, super-limited edition Field Notes release.

Links for this episode:

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

RichardsPens.com • Inks: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Fountain Pen Ink | Noodler's Baystate Blue - 3oz | GouletPens.com

Ink Facts

The PENguin - Pelikan, Parker and Other High Quality Fountain Pens

Noodler's 54th Massachusetts Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Noodler's Ink – Distributed by Luxury Brands USA, LLC

Private Reserve Ink | Fountain Pen Ink | Wholesale Ink

Fountain pens and B5 sized notebooks. - YouTube

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

Rhodia No. 16 dotPad – Handwritten Stationery Review | edjelley.com

Ed Jelley (edjelley) on Twitter

edjelley on Instagram

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83: Something, Something Field Notes Dec 05, 2013

Show notes

In this episode Brad and Myke run the gamut from Field Notes cut sheets to wish list dissection to Myke's highly anticipated review of the Visionnaire. And Myke cries.

Links and Show Notes

In this episode Brad and Myke run the gamut from Field Notes cut sheets to wish list dissection to Myke's highly anticipated review of the Visionnaire. And Myke cries.

Links for this episode:

FN Drawing

5by5 | The Pen Addict #69: Give ‘em Hell Bryan Bedell!

Anderson Pens Podcast Episode #62 with Special Guest Azizah Asgarali! | Anderson PensAnderson Pens

Field Nuts Competition

Hobonichi Planner 2014

Kyokuto F.O.B COOP W Ring Notebooks - JetPens.com

Life Noble Notebooks - JetPens.com

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

Just in Time for the Holidays: Squarespace x ShipStation — The Official Squarespace Blog

Field Notes Planner System | Simple Ideas and Thoughts

Most Wishlisted Items of 2013 - JetPens.com

Twitter / glennhk: @dowdyism @imyke another problem ...

A.G. Spalding & Bros BRFT220 Fountain Pen - Medium Nib - Maple Wood - Orange Body - JetPens.com

Myke's Visionnaire - a set on Flickr

Visionnaire Fountain Pen Review - YouTube

Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO12 for 10% off) and the Doxie Flip.

82: Challenge Accepted Nov 26, 2013

Show notes

In this episode Myke and Brad have loads of FU, including an update on the Polar Pen Kickstarter project and the new Field Notes Winter 2013 edition. We also chat a bit about Myke’s flatmate Sir Jony Ive and his (RED) Lamy 2000 and a couple of new pen projects that should be on your radar.

Links and Show Notes

In this episode Myke and Brad have loads of FU, including an update on the Polar Pen Kickstarter project and the new Field Notes Winter 2013 edition. We also chat a bit about Myke’s flatmate Sir Jony Ive and his (RED) Lamy 2000 and a couple of new pen projects that should be on your radar.

Links for this episode:

Anderson Pens Video Podcast Episode 79 - With Special Guest Brad Dowdy! | Anderson PensAnderson Pens

Magnetic pen inventor says Health Canada could cost him $100K - Kitchener-Waterloo - CBC News

Pen/stylus made from MAGNETS. POLAR PEN - Modular Tool by Andrew Gardner » Updates — Kickstarter

FIELD NOTES COLORS:“COLD HORIZON” EDITION

Lot | Sotheby's

Circuit Scribe: Draw Circuits Instantly by Electroninks Incorporated — Kickstarter

Photo by karaskustoms

Edison Pen Company: Menlo Main Page

Brad's Pilot Custom Heritage 92 B

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81: You Stole My Wish List Item! - Gift Guide 2013 Nov 19, 2013

Show notes

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by the wonderful Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. The three of us discuss all of our gift ideas for the upcoming holidays and also let the listeners know what is on our personal wish lists.

Links and Show Notes

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by the wonderful Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. The three of us discuss all of our gift ideas for the upcoming holidays and also let the listeners know what is on our personal wish lists.

Links for this episode:

The Pen Addict Gift Guide Rebuttal (with respect and jest) | The Well-Appointed Desk

That sexy Architect penmanship. : PenmanshipPorn

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

Pilot Juice Gel Ink Pen - 0.38 mm - 12 Color Set - JetPens.com

Zebra Sharbo X LT3 Pen Body Component - Silver - JetPens.com

Uni Style Fit Meister 3 Color Multi Pen Body Component - Mint Green - JetPens.com

Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen System - JetPens.com

Lamy 2000 Ballpoint Pen - Medium Point - Black Body - JetPens.com

Retrakt Machined Aluminum Pen

TWSBI Diamond 540 Fountain Pens - Cult Pens

TWSBI Diamond 540 ROC 100 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Kaweco ART Sport Fountain Pen | Stylus Fine Pens +

Model 40 Pocket Fountain Pens - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing

Brad's Franklin-Christoph

Pilot Iroshizuku Ink - 50 ml - Kon-peki Deep Azure Blue (Deep Blue) - JetPens.com

Fountain Pen Ink - Ink Samples - Join Ink Drop | GouletPens.com

Fountain Pen Ink - Samples - Scribal Work Shop | GouletPens.com

Fountain Pen Ink | Noodler's Air Corp Blue Black - 3oz | GouletPens.com

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

Fountain Pen Ink | De Atramentis Sherlock Holmes - 35ml | GouletPens.com

Fountain Pen Ink | De Atramentis Jane Austen - 35ml | GouletPens.com

Fountain Pen Ink | De Atramentis Charles Dickens - 35ml | GouletPens.com

Fountain Pen Ink | Diamine Flowers Set | GouletPens.com

Rohrer & Klingner Writing Ink - 50 ml Bottle - Eisen-Gallus-Tinte Scabiosa (Iron/Gall Nut-ink Scabiosa Purple) - JetPens.com

Rhodia 'Webbie' Webnotebook - Cult Pens

The Standard Memorandum Notebook – Word Notebooks

Field Notes Color Cover Memo Book - Drink Local Limited Edition - Lagers - 3.5" X 5.5" - 48 Pages - Graph - Pack of 3 - JetPens.com

Field Notes Color Cover Memo Book - Drink Local Limited Edition - Ales - 3.5" X 5.5" - 48 Pages - Graph - Pack of 3 - JetPens.com

FIELD NOTES COLORS Limited-Edition Memo Books

Doxie Flip Mobile Scanner – for Photos, Notebooks, Books, Sketches, & Keepsakes

The Clicky Post

Kaweco Sport pen case hand stitched by OneStarLeatherGoods

Studio Neat — Cosmonaut

Pencil | FiftyThree

Mason Jar Cocktail Shaker

ArtSnacks

Pelikan M205 Traditional Fountain Pen - Piston Filler - Fine Nib - Black Body - JetPens.com

Edison Pen Company: Menlo Main Page

The Menlo Pump Filler - edisonpenco

Mike It Work! - Home

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80: It's A Scandal Nov 12, 2013

Show notes

On this episode, Brad and Myke revisit an old topic they hoped they would never need to again: The Visionnaire. Things are getting ugly in Visionnaire land, and no real answers are to be found. On a more positive note, we talk about brick and mortar pen shops and two worthwhile causes that need your attention.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

On this episode, Brad and Myke revisit an old topic they hoped they would never need to again: The Visionnaire. Things are getting ugly in Visionnaire land, and no real answers are to be found. On a more positive note, we talk about brick and mortar pen shops and two worthwhile causes that need your attention.

Links for this episode:

Visionnaire - Fine Writing Instruments by BHG Design — Kickstarter

5by5 | The Pen Addict #64: Johnny Anypen

5by5 | The Pen Addict #65: CSI Pen-Town

5by5 | The Pen Addict #66: Epically Trolled

Visionnaire Fountain Pen - Page 4 - First Stop - Frequently Discussed Topics - The Fountain Pen Network

Morgan's Response - Visionnaire - Fine Writing Instruments by BHG Design » Comments — Kickstarter

The Alibaba Page

Droplr • Visionnaire on Alibaba.pdf

High-end Fountain Pen 2014 New Year Gift Pen- Ly120 - Buy Fountain Pen 2014 New Year Gift,2014 New Year Gift Pen,2014 New Year Gift Fountain Pen Product on Alibaba.com

No Room For Erasers, As Technology Deletes Pen Businesses : NPR

Announcing Our New Retail Store! | Anderson PensAnderson Pens

Podcast Archives | Anderson PensAnderson Pens

Doxie Flip Review — The Pen Addict

Donation to Pens For Kids - Cult Pens

Pens for Aid: a charity auction to raise money for Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda victims. | Leigh Reyes. My Life As a Verb.

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79: Golden Nov 05, 2013

Show notes

In this episode Brad and Myke touch on every topic under the sun; new Field Notes standard and special editions, Kickstarter pens, leather notebook cases, and the funding of Nock Co. Brad also does a quick run through of fountain pen 101 tips that have been on the listeners minds.

Links and Show Notes

In this episode Brad and Myke touch on every topic under the sun; new Field Notes standard and special editions, Kickstarter pens, leather notebook cases, and the funding of Nock Co. Brad also does a quick run through of fountain pen 101 tips that have been on the listeners minds.

Links for this episode:

70Decibels - Enough - Ep 225 - Goodbye

Nock Co. - Pen Cases Hand Made In The USA by NockCo — Kickstarter

PITCH BLACK

Full drink local - Field Nuts

New Template: Supply — The Official Squarespace Blog

Need — mykehurley.net

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

Studio Neat — Cosmonaut

Products — One Star Leather Goods

Twitter / Doxie: Happiness comes in textured ...

Ink Nouveau: Fountain Pen 101

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78: Roll Your Sleeves Up, Dowdy Oct 29, 2013

Show notes

In this episode Myke handles interview duties as Brad Dowdy and Jeffrey Bruckwicki join the show to discuss all things Nock Co. The Kickstarter project is coming to an end and the guys are ready to get down to production. They also talk about the nuts and bolts of fulfillment and what the future holds for the company.

Guest Starring:

Jeffrey Bruckwicki

Links and Show Notes:

In this episode Myke handles interview duties as Brad Dowdy and Jeffrey Bruckwicki join the show to discuss all things Nock Co. The Kickstarter project is coming to an end and the guys are ready to get down to production. They also talk about the nuts and bolts of fulfillment and what the future holds for the company.

Links for this episode:

Draft – A Physical Notebook That Syncs To The Cloud. by Marshall & Jon » Introducing the single notebook option — Kickstarter

Nock Co. - Pen Cases Hand Made In The USA by NockCo — Kickstarter

Nock Co.

nockco on Instagram

Nock Co. (NockCo) on Twitter

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77: I'm A Lost Cause Oct 24, 2013

Show notes

In this episode Brad races back from the airport to chat with Myke about the many goings on in the pen world. Kickstarter projects continue to stay in the news, new pen resources are available, and Brad has completed a long awaited review.

Bonus: Tweets were answered!

Links and Show Notes

In this episode Brad races back from the airport to chat with Myke about the many goings on in the pen world. Kickstarter projects continue to stay in the news, new pen resources are available, and Brad has completed a long awaited review.

Bonus: Tweets were answered!

Links for this episode:

Pen/stylus made from MAGNETS. POLAR PEN - Modular Tool by Andrew Gardner — Kickstarter

Magnetic pen in $790K fundraiser may face ban - Kitchener-Waterloo - CBC News

5by5 | The Pen Addict #73: Polar Beer

Draft – A Physical Notebook That Syncs To The Cloud. by Marshall & Jon — Kickstarter

Draft: From Zero To Kickstarter In $5k | Need/Want

5by5 | The Pen Addict #26: It's Got Little Curves To It

‘Nothing Doesn’t Go In Here’ — 512 Pixels

FNB EDC : And Everything in Its Place

The Massive Review Index (MRI) | Pen Paper Ink LetterPen Paper Ink Letter

Myke using his Edison

Pelikan M205 Review — The Pen Addict

Twitter / plasticman3327: @dowdyism Found the podcast ...

Diamine Red Dragon Ink Review — The Pen Addict

TWSBI Mini Review — The Pen Addict

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