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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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676: A Giant Sized Pen Show Jul 30, 2025

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It’s SUPERSHOW time, as Brad heads to the Washington D.C. Pen Show. What’s on the docket? Maybe one of the countless new products that dropped this week!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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MD Sticky Memo Pad

Belle & Union: The Ephemeria Collection – Kickstarter

Lamy Al-Star Special Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

New Pilot Prera Colors – Goldspot – Instagram

New Platinum Curidas Colors – Platinum – Instagram

Pilot – PEN☆STARS

New Platinum Curidas Colors (More Images) – Platinum – Instagram

Makar Tools – Instagram

Japan Blue Professional Gear Fountain Pen | Wancher Pen

Kaweco Liliput Collection Kolibri | Fountain Pen 2025 Limited Edition

Kaweco Liliput Fireblue Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Visconti Limited Edition Homo Sapiens Full Demo Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Montegrappa - PAC-MAN: Ghostwriter

Tono and Lims Ink Labs – Instagram

Hanabi Glass

Monoc Evo – Schon Design – Instagram

2025 Exhibitors & Table Map | DC Pen Show

675: It's Already Discontinued Jul 23, 2025

Show notes

Honestly, I don’t know what happened this episode, but you don’t want to miss it.

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.

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87: Double Down | Tokyo Inklings

Graphilo Paper Changed. Is It Another Tomoe River Disaster? - Fudefan - YouTube

The Gruffalo - Wikipedia

Canopus Paper: A Worthy Successor to Cosmo Air Light? - Fudefan - YouTube

LAMY safari Fountain Pen - Strawberry - Limited Edition | JetPens

Karas Pen Co.

Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

LIFE x Yamama Stationery Faux Leather Covered Sticky Notes – Yoseka Stationery

Dan at Enigma Stationery on Sticky Notes

Penquisition

35th Anniversary Retro 51 Pens

Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball Pen in Sushi Limited Edition - Goldspot Pens

Wearingeul Most Popular Inks Early 2025 – Instagram

Wearingeul - Daniel Defoe - Robinson Crusoe – Vanness

Lookbook Caran d'Ache + Kévin Germanier : Les Fulgureuses

Germanier Collection - Les Fulgureuses

Esterbrook Niblet Collection! – Esterbrook Pens

Fine Writing International Pencket Pocket Fountain Pen - Turquoise – Yoseka Stationery

Niblet Barrel Thread Imagery

674: Get Your Own Letterpress Machine Jul 16, 2025

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It’s a desk update, it’s a Drehgriffel discussion, and it’s all of your Ask TPA in this week’s episode. Let’s go!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.

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Life Noble Note

Graphilo Refill – Bible

Kobeha Keikaku

Pilot US Exclusive Custom 743 Green Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Montblanc Enzo Ferrari (50ml) Bottled Ink

Sidekick Pocket

Drehgriffel Nr. 2 | LEUCHTTURM1917

Hemingway Jones - YouTube

Hemingway Jones – Instagram

Hemingway Jones' Reel about the LAMY Safari – Instagram

Leuchtturm Drehgriffel Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Mark Three – Studio Neat

Drehgriffel No. 2 Monocle – Elegant mechanical pencil

Pilot Neon Coleto Barrel – Instagram

Sheaffer Pop Star Wars Darth Vader Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

The Beginner's Guide to Fountain Pens (By a True Beginner) — The Pen Addict

Choosing The Best Beginner Fountain Pen — The Pen Addict

The Beginner's Guide to Fountain Pens | JetPens

Midori Sticky Notes | JetPens

Kunisawa Find Sticky Memo Pad - Blank - Gray | JetPens

Clairefontaine Triomphe Notepad - A5 - Blank - 50 Sheets | JetPens

Midori Watermark Letter Pad - A5 - Flowers | JetPens

Pen Refills: Don't Throw Your Empty Pen Away—Refill It! | JetPens

Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen - Deep Red - Fine | JetPens

673: Majoritively Jul 09, 2025

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Business Brad kicked off this week’s episode, with a bit of Montegrappa news, followed by the 2025 Pelikan Hubs announcement. The International Stationery of the Year Awards then took center stage. What’s your favorite of the winners?

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.

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St Louis Pen Show 2025 — A Gathering of Curiosities

The Pen Addict #564: The Distribution Game - Relay

Price Increase to Solid Gold Nibs :( - Edison Pen Co

Pelikan Hubs: Save the Date for October 2025 - The Pelikan's Perch The Pelikan's Perch

Kaweco X Alvaro (1) – Instagram

Kaweco X Alvaro (2) – Instagram

Alvaro DC (@engraver.ad) – Instagram

dwrdnet - YouTube

Diving Headfirst into the Plotter Rabbit-hole: Crafting a Plotter Mini 5 Wallet - dwrdnet - YouTube

The Inkthrower — The Pen Addict

turnt pen co.

River City Pen Company

International Stationery of the Year Awards Japan – Instagram

ISOT Stationery of the Year 2025 – bungu

MAX Compact Flat Clinch Stapler - HD-11FLK Vaimo11

ISOT Stationery of the Year 2025 – bungu

terasuno Clip / Sun-Star – bungu

Notebook – iA

Utility Knife-SDI stationery

Craft Mini Punch Japan Selection / CARL – bungu

Canon SELPHY QX20 Printers

Kokuyo Saxa Scissors | JetPens

672: What’s It Going to Take to Get You Into a Houdini? Jul 02, 2025

Show notes

Brad is back from his trip to the largest Montblanc boutique in the galaxy - did he buy anything? He and Myke also get magical with the latest Montegrappa, and Brad explores the Zento Signature.

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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'Five hours later … done!' – Pen Addict – Instagram

Wes Anderson for Montblanc The “SCHREIBERLING” Limited Edition 1969 Fountain Pen - Luxury Fountain pens – Montblanc® GB

shedesignsnepal – Instagram

Chronodex 2025 – Instagram

SCRIPTION STUDIO | Chronodex Scheduler

Chronodex Nuclear Power Inspector Edition (US Letter 11"x8.5") | Scription Studio

LAMY Safari Scarlet – Instagram

The Pen of King Charles III - YouTube

Montegrappa - Harry Houdini

Montegrappa - Limited Editions New Collections

Montegrappa - Ode to Bag End

Montegrappa - Goldfinger Special Issue

Uni-ball ZENTO Gel Pens - Signature | JetPens

fudefan

uniball Zento Basic Gel (or maybe Rollerball?) Pen Review — The Pen Addict

The Zento Signature Craze: First Look at Uniball's Highly Sought-After New Rollerball - Fudefan - YouTube

671: The Paper Rug Pull Jun 25, 2025

Show notes

This week, Brad is joined by Blake from Blake’s Broadcast and The Paper Mind. We discuss his stationery journey, creating review on YouTube, and making notebooks with interesting Japanese paper. R.I.P. Mitsubishi Bank Paper.

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.
Penedex: The penultimate app to track and catalog your pens, inks, and what you've got ink'd up. Download now.

Guest Starring:

Blake Feinstein

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Blake's Broadcast YouTube

The Paper Mind

Blake's Broadcast Instagram

The Best & Worst of 2025 – Fountain Pen Brands Tier List

My Entire Fountain Pen Collection 2025

Sakura Gelly Roll

Tranext Softcover Notebook

Dandelaid Softcover Notebook

Kaweco Fantasie

670: L Jun 18, 2025

Show notes

Brad and Myke go on an accidentally-on-purpose refill journey in this week’s episode. Brad also gives his thoughts after using the Benu Pixie for a month, and wonders about Pilot’s material stash.

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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Myke Hurley | Papa and Mini. Father’s Day 2025. | Instagram

Lilith Black Bee (@lilith.black.bee) • Instagram

uniball Zento Basic Gel (or maybe Rollerball?) Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Benu Pixie Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Benu Pixie Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Magenta Madness — set of 3 pens – BENU | eStore

Pilot Timeline Marbled – Instagram

Pilot Vanishing Point SE Fountain Pen - Marble Blue - 18k Fine | JetPens

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

669: Two Grand Budapest Jun 11, 2025

Show notes

Is it actually real, or is it more movie magic from Wes Anderson and Montblanc? We discuss the alleged release, sort out what we are using, and wrap with some new journaling thoughts.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now!
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.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.

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Life Noble x Hajimonjiya

Amazon: Pentel Tradio

Review: Pentel Tradio Stylo + Rollerball — The Pen Addict

Pentel Pulaman JM20 Disposable Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Tom's Studio Refillable Pens

Kuretake Karappo Empty Brush & Felt Tip Pens (Set of 5) - The Well-Appointed Desk

Sidekick Pocket – Cortex Brand

Spoke Design

Mark Three – Studio Neat

The STL Pen Show Mug – Instagram

Blake's Broadcast - YouTube

The Best & Worst of 2025 - Fountain Pen Brands Tier List 4K - Blake's Broadcast - YouTube

Montblanc (@montblanc) – Instagram

SCHREIBERLING – Instagram

Schreiberling – Montblanc® US

Montblanc Heritage Rouge et Noir Baby Special Edition Coral-Coloured Fountain Pen - Luxury Fountain pens – Montblanc® US

Fountain Pen Special — Enigma Stationery

Diamine Ink 12ml Set of 10 Pride Colours – Cult Pens

TWSBI ECO Serpentine – Instagram

Day One Journal App

Pilot M90 Fountain Pen 2008 Limited Edition - F Nib — The Clicky Post

PLATINUM #3776 Century Urushi Raden Fountain Pen - Galaxy Starlight | PenSachi - Japan Limited Fountain Pen

Sailor Professional Gear Orange Silver Trim Fountain Pen — Modern & Vintage Pen Specialist | Penfriend.co.uk

Namiki Yukari Milky Way

The Pen Addict #412: Urushi Safari KOP Magnet Filler - Relay

668: Sans Remorse Jun 04, 2025

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Pre-podcast LEGO can’t stop Brad and Myke from talking about pens! There are several new ones to discuss this week, plus a deeper conversation on what we want to see companies work on in the future.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.

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Membership - Relay

Tomoe River Notebooks and Traveler's Inserts | Bullet Journaling – GoodInkPressions

LAMY M 17 Jetstream Ballpoint Pen Refills | JetPens

Uni Jetstream Lite Touch Ink Ballpoint Pen - 0.5 mm - Nile Green Body - Blue Black Ink - Limited Edition | JetPens

Rachel's Reflections

Fountain Pen Rainbow 2025 | Rachel's Reflections

An Instant Burst of Happiness | Rachel's Reflections

Retro 51 Pan American Airlines Tornado Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

Leonardo Officina Italiana Momento Zero Alumina Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Boeing 377 Stratocruiser - Wikipedia

Boeing 377 Stratocruiser: Pan Am’s luxury era of overhead beds and caviar | CNN

Dutch Pen Show Door Tally – Instagram

ZOOM 707 Tombow

cloth notebinder (black) – Sorta

Robert Oster Signature InkArt.Ink Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

J Herbin Bottled Ink Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Kaweco Summer Purple Ink - 50 ml Bottle | JetPens

Visconti Virgilio Limited Edition Comedia Fountain Pen – Pen Chalet

667: President of Stationery May 28, 2025

Show notes

If you were in the running for President of Stationery, what would your campaign platform be? Brad and Myke bring their causes to the people this week, and face off in a debate for the ages.

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.
St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now!

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1.9mm stub converted into a 1.5mm Cursive Italic – Instagram

Kolo Tino Brass Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Kolo Tino Fountain Pens

St Louis Pen Show Ink – Instagram

Penfount

Esterbrook J—your first vintage pen? – Penfount

Baum-kuchen

Paper & Pencil Chicago Stationery (@paperandpencilchicago) – Instagram

Roterfaden Online-Shop - Taschenbegleiter, Calendars & more

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