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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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66: Epically Trolled Aug 06, 2013

Show notes

In this episode Myke and Brad give the latest update on the Visionnaire Kickstarter project, which is aiming to become the most funded pen project ever. Brad also discusses his favorite Field Notes editions and gets into the difficulties he is having around his current fountain pen load out.

Links and Show Notes

In this episode Myke and Brad give the latest update on the Visionnaire Kickstarter project, which is aiming to become the most funded pen project ever. Brad also discusses his favorite Field Notes editions and gets into the difficulties he is having around his current fountain pen load out.

Links for this episode:

Visionnaire - Fine Writing Instruments by BHG Design » Update Videos - Thank you and how to refill — Kickstarter

Welcome to Higgins Inks!

RETRAKT- A Custom Machined "Click" Pen by KarasKustoms » Those Defenseless Pockets! — Kickstarter

Brad's Field Notes Ranking

Field Notes — The Pen Addict

Field Notes Facebook Group

Field Notes Levi's Limited Edition 3 Pack | eBay

Help Wanted — The Pen Addict

The Eastland Oil Company

Ionsomnia

Brad's Five Fountain Pens

Brad's Five Inks

Problematic Pens Photo

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65: CSI Pen-Town Jul 30, 2013

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In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by special guest Ed Jelley. We follow up on two popular Kickstarter projects - the Visionnaire and the Ajoto - as well as a new resource for Field Notes trading. We then get into all things Ed, including how his blog came to be, the challenges of owning an expensive pen, his favorites, and some of the great resources available at his site.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by special guest Ed Jelley. We follow up on two popular Kickstarter projects - the Visionnaire and the Ajoto - as well as a new resource for Field Notes trading. We then get into all things Ed, including how his blog came to be, the challenges of owning an expensive pen, his favorites, and some of the great resources available at his site.

Links for this episode:

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

5by5 | The Pen Addict #64: Johnny Anypen

MAKE YOUR MARK : The Pen With A Twist by AJOTO — Kickstarter

AJOTO / We create beautiful tools for everyday journeys, combining the precision of advanced manufacture with the soul of craft.

PHX-1 : Design Tool Set by chadwick parker & joe huang — Kickstarter

Pens Stock Photos, Pens Stock Photography, Pens Stock Images : Shutterstock.com

Field Notes Facebook Group

2013 Japan - a set on Flickr

Twitter / monochromatia: @dowdyism @imyke @FPGeeks the ...

TWSBI 580 Colours

The Clicky Post

Karin Öberg

Inks | edjelley.com

Pelikan M605 Photo Post | edjelley.com

Sailor 1911 Professional Gear Imperial Black Edition Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review | edjelley.com

New Tattoo – Some Montblanc 149?s and a bottle of Sheaffer Peacock Blue | edjelley.com

Weekly Loadout | edjelley.com

Trading Post | edjelley.com

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64: Johnny Anypen Jul 23, 2013

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In this episode Brad and Myke get into the hot topic of the week in the pen community: The Visionnaire. This Kickstarter project has blown up while raising as many questions as it answers. It provided the backdrop for an excellent conversation.

Links and Show Notes

In this episode Brad and Myke get into the hot topic of the week in the pen community: The Visionnaire. This Kickstarter project has blown up while raising as many questions as it answers. It provided the backdrop for an excellent conversation.

Links for this episode:

Tutorial: Filling a TWSBI with a syringe | The Well-Appointed Desk

GOAT Pens: the Greatest Of All Time Fountain Pens - YouTube

Visconti Opera Crystal Mosquito Review - YouTube

New Visconti Pens, Filling System And Nib! - Italy: Penne Stilografiche della Bella Italia - The Fountain Pen Network

Visionnaire - Fine Writing Instruments by BHG Design — Kickstarter

App.net | chasemccoy: @dowdy @imyke https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...

New Hero Pen 369 Silver Matte Chrome Steel Fine Fountain Pen | eBay

Peninkcillin - A cure for pen and ink addiction is needed: Jinhao X750 fountain pen review

BAOER

Dreadnaught

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63: Electric Shock Treatment Jul 16, 2013

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In this episode Brad and Myke discuss a recent article about the Kickstarter pen phenomenon and an interesting pen project that is currently in the funding stage. Brad also gets his first real Sailor and engages Myke in a conversation on how to improve the big box retail experience.

Links and Show Notes

In this episode Brad and Myke discuss a recent article about the Kickstarter pen phenomenon and an interesting pen project that is currently in the funding stage. Brad also gets his first real Sailor and engages Myke in a conversation on how to improve the big box retail experience.

Links for this episode:

Why Pens Are Popular On Kickstarter And What It Means For Crowdfunders | TechCrunch

Lernstift, the first pen that vibrates when u make a mistake by Lernstift (Falk & Daniel) — Kickstarter

Sailor Sapporo Demonstrator Clear EF | eBay

Sailor Sapporo Demonstrator Fountain Pens

5by5 | The Pen Addict #49: A Sailor Is At The Top Of My Wish List

Staples: Doomed By Amazon Or By Young People? - Seeking Alpha

Twitter / dowdyism: Would individual pen packaging ...

Photo by penaddict • Instagram

Jory Raphael (sensibleworld) on Twitter

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62: Lefty Apologist Jul 08, 2013

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In this episode, Myke and Brad are joined by the always wonderful Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. We discuss the challenges left-handed writers have with pens and inks and make recommendations for products that can help.

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Links and Show Notes

In this episode, Myke and Brad are joined by the always wonderful Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. We discuss the challenges left-handed writers have with pens and inks and make recommendations for products that can help.

Links for this episode:

5by5 | The Pen Addict #54: The Chair Of The Desk

A Girl's Extensive Stationery Collection - The Pen Addict Intros

Edison Pen Company: A New Pen Coming to the Production Line This Week!

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

FIELD NOTES COLORS:“AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL” EDITION

tuesday_next on Instagram

Car numberplate game - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Counting Cows - and other Car Games - Moms Minivan.com

5by5 | The Pen Addict #45: Turning Japanese

Lamy - LAMY safari

TWSBI Diamond Mini Fountain Pens - Cult Pens

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

The Society for Italic Handwriting - Articles

NEW! Bernanke Inks – Noodler's Ink

Pilot Iroshizuku Fountain Pen Bottled Inks - JetPens.com

Review: Staedtler Ink Refill Cartridges | The Well-Appointed Desk

The Goulet Pen Company

Cutting Tools and Office Solutions | X-ACTO

Review: Quo Vadis Habana Bright White Notebook | The Well-Appointed Desk

Left handed leaders | Anything Left-Handed

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61: Welcome To Dan Land Jul 02, 2013

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In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms to discuss their latest Kickstarter project, the RETRAKT. Dan gets into the origination of the pen, the challenges of the design, and other pen ideas that are rolling around in his brain.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms to discuss their latest Kickstarter project, the RETRAKT. Dan gets into the origination of the pen, the challenges of the design, and other pen ideas that are rolling around in his brain.

Links for this episode:

Karas Kustoms

Tornado Poppers

Tornado Deluxe

The Clicky Post

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

MAKE YOUR MARK : The Pen With A Twist by AJOTO — Kickstarter

Schmidt 9000M EasyFlow Refill - Cult Pens

Uni Kuru Toga Auto Lead Rotation Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm - Silver Body - JetPens.com

Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Fine Nib - Black Matte Body - JetPens.com

Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pen - Medium Nib - Black Body - JetPens.com

5by5 | The Frequency #132: The World is Trolling Me Too

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60: You Are One Of Us Jun 25, 2013

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In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by 5by5 founder Dan Benjamin in a rousing discussion about pens and paper, pronunciation, and grilled cheese.

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In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by 5by5 founder Dan Benjamin in a rousing discussion about pens and paper, pronunciation, and grilled cheese.

Links for this episode:

Twinkle, Twinkle, Bye, Bye

Adam Savage's Field Notes

Adam Savage's Everyday Carry (EDC) - YouTube

5by5 | Quit! #28: XOXO, A Love Story

Dan with many XOXO Field Notes

Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen Black - Cult Pens

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

Ohto Graphic Liner Needle Point Drawing Pen - Pigment Ink - 0.3 mm - Black Ink - JetPens.com

Lamy safari Fountain Pen Blue - Cult Pens

J. Herbin Ink French Pronunciation Reference - YouTube

Maruman Mnemosyne Special Memo Notepad - A4 (8.27" X 11.69") - 7 mm Rule - 70 Sheets - JetPens.com

Twitter / danbenjamin: The way work is done ...

5by5 | The Pen Addict #1: Glossary

Official Retro 1951 Website

Dan Benjamin (danbenjamin) on Twitter

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59: I’ve Never Been So Excited About A Black Staple Jun 18, 2013

Show notes

In this episode Brad and Myke react to the latest Field Notes release and discuss Myke's latest addition to his collection. Brad also discusses reactions to his Pilot Metropolitan review and dips his toes into fountain pen ink basics.

Links and Show Notes

In this episode Brad and Myke react to the latest Field Notes release and discuss Myke's latest addition to his collection. Brad also discusses reactions to his Pilot Metropolitan review and dips his toes into fountain pen ink basics.

Links for this episode:

FIELD NOTES COLORS:“NIGHT SKY” EDITION

Field Notes Night Sky Edition | The Well-Appointed Desk

Field Notes Space Pens

Monteverde Poquito Stylus Pen - Cult Pens

Pilot G2 Pixie Gel Pens - Cult Pens

Monteverde Poquito Ballpoint Pen + Stylus Review — The Pen Addict

Pentel Slicci Techo Mini Gel Ink Pen - 0.3 mm - Orange Body - Black Ink - JetPens.com

Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot MR Fountain Pen Black - Cult Pens

The Pilot MR is the UK name for the Metropolitan

TWSBI Notebooks - Cult Pens

TWSBI Pens and Mechanical Pencils - Inspired by Writing - Cult Pens

Cult Pens Ink - Cult Pens

Cult Pens Deep Dark Blue Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Pentel Sign Pen - Cult Pens

cultpens (cultpens) on Twitter

Noodler's Apache Sunset Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Ink Facts

Fountain Pen Ink - Glenn's Pens

Fountain pen ink - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

5by5 | The Pen Addict #10: The Major Haul

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58: Dont Tell The Other Listeners Jun 11, 2013

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In this episode Brad and Myke heap praise on our listenership - you guys are why we do this! Brad also discusses recent updates to his Top 5 Pens list and wraps up part two of the nib sizing conversation.

Links and Show Notes

In this episode Brad and Myke heap praise on our listenership - you guys are why we do this! Brad also discusses recent updates to his Top 5 Pens list and wraps up part two of the nib sizing conversation.

Links for this episode:

Twitter / camuel: Catching up with the #PenAddict ...

Sunbane — What sun will it be today?

Camuel on Pens

Brodick post office Brodick, Isle of Arran opening times and reviews

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

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57: There’s A Rectangular Hole Jun 04, 2013

Show notes

In this episode the guys discuss Brad's new fascination with Tomoe River Paper and Myke's new TWSBI stub. Myke also talks about some new art supplies he received and they wrap it up with part one of a discussion about nib sizes.

Links and Show Notes

In this episode the guys discuss Brad's new fascination with Tomoe River Paper and Myke's new TWSBI stub. Myke also talks about some new art supplies he received and they wrap it up with part one of a discussion about nib sizes.

Links for this episode:

Tomoe River Paper Review — The Pen Addict

Schmidt 9000M EasyFlow Refill - Cult Pens

Schneider Express 735 Broad Refill - Cult Pens

TWSBI Diamond Mini Fountain Pen Clear - Cult Pens

ArtSnacks

5by5 | The Pen Addict #13: The Back to Work Kit

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