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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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Latest Episodes:

666: Diametrically Opposed May 21, 2025

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It’s a paper-centric episode this week, mostly following-up on last week’s discussion. Which products did Brad and Myke agree on, and which ones saw them take opposing sides?

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The Paradox of Choice - Wikipedia

New Product Testing Day! Opus 88 and Kolo Fountain Pens, iA Writer and Cortex Sidekick Notebooks - The Pen Addict - YouTube

Notebook – iA

ARAVEAL-FS｜Fine Papers｜TAKEO

8 Years! — Mountain of Ink

Ink Review #2771: Van Dieman's Standing Ovation — Mountain of Ink

Notsu To-Do List Cards and Case Review — The Pen Addict

Sidekick Pocket – Cortex Brand

Who killed the Copic Marker?... - Jazza - YouTube

Pilot Juice Up + Heralbony Multi Pen – Instagram

Pilot Juice Up Multi Pens | JetPens

Heralbony

Field Notes | Is a River Alive?

665: There Are Four Zentos May 14, 2025

Show notes

We love you, uniball, but what are we doing with all of these ink formulations? Importantly, how can I decide which is best for me? Do we need to get Red Dot involved?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now!
Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!
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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Platinum 3776 Century Fountain Pen in Mountain Mist - Goldspot Pens

Platinum Mountain Mist – Luxury Brands – Instagram

2025 St. Louis Pen Show T-Shirts

Where Are All the Emails? - June Thomas - Buttondown

The Pen Addict #189: OG Colorer - Relay

Notebook – iA

iA Wins Red Dot Best of Best

Stationery Store Map

uniball™ Zento Liquid Gel Ink Retractable Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm)

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

uniball ZENTO Press Release | Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.

Traveler's Company - Love & Trip Collection - Special Edition

Platinum 3776 Century Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

YSTUDIO®

Resin - Rollerball Pen - ystudio Resin – YSTUDIO

664: It's Like a Tree May 07, 2025

Show notes

It’s Sidekick Pocket launch time! Brad quizzes Myke on all of the details, and then then dig in to a few new products on Brad’s desk. Plus, what kind of wood is it?

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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Sidekick Pocket – Cortex Brand

Sidekick Pocket Launch - Cortex Brand - YouTube

The Pocket Pen | Compact Ballpoint – AJOTO

Ajoto Pocket Pen on Kickstarter

Dominant Industry Ink Archiving Book Memo & Notebooks

Dominant Industry Ink Archiving Book Memo & Notebooks – Pen Chalet

Dominant Industry Ink Archiving Book - Getting Inky! - Pen Addict YouTube

Sugar Turtle (@sugarturtlestudio) – Instagram

Your Birth Month as a Pen – sugarturtlestudio

Montblanc Heritage Rouge et Noir Baby Special Edition – Instagram

KURUTOGA Wood

Opus 88 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

SCHONDSGN

General's Test Scoring Pencil — Two Hands Paperie

663: You Literally Learned Nothing Today Apr 30, 2025

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It’s a very Pen Addict episode with LAMY, TWSBI, and Tactile Turn leading the new releases. And then we talk about tariffs, and how they are affecting us, and the industry we love. Oh boy!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the new Estie Coffee Monsterz Co pen. Click to buy now.
Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!

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LAMY Safari 2025 Limited Edition – Instagram

LAMY AL-star Denim and Aubergine - Instagram

LAMY Safari 2025 Pictures from Goldspot - Instagram

TWSBI Precision Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

16-Bit Seasonal Release – Tactile Turn

8-Bit - Tactile Turn, Spring 2023

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Wikipedia

LAMY ABC Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Berol Handwriting Pens – Amazon.co.uk

Mintlodica

The Pen Addict + Mintlodica Retro 51 Pastel Shiba — The Pen Addict

Tariffs and EDC — Everyday Commentary

How Will Tariffs Affect Notebook Prices? | Notebook Stories

Roller Pro Carry-On Luggage by Peak Design – Kickstarter

The Kickstarter you backed may soon ask for more money to cover Trump’s tariffs | The Verge

Information on product price revision | Sailor Fountain Pen

Out of the Park Baseball - Wikipedia

Platinum Chou Kuro Black Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Sidekick Pocket Launch - YouTube

662: Pen Daddies in the House Apr 23, 2025

Show notes

Myke is back, with Document Ink all over his hands. We discuss his return, and everything that Brad has been up to during his leave.

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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Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack

Upgrade #560: Thank All the Daddies - Relay

Brad at St Jude – Instagram

Traveler’s Notebook

P.W. Akkerman #28 Hofkwartier Groen Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Ink Review #1107: Sailor Manyo Akebi — Mountain of Ink

Robert Oster Signature Ink Fire and Ice: A Review — The Pen Addict

Schreiberling – Montblanc® US

661: Breaking Through The Barrier Apr 16, 2025

Show notes

This week, Brad has the privilege of being joined by the newly-hired President of Fahrney’s Pens, Drew Brown. It’s been a heck of a year, but the best is still ahead for everyone’s friend

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Enigma Stationery: Join Enigma's support of LGBTQIA+ youth. Visit their fundraising page now.
Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the new Estie Coffee Monsterz Co pen. Click to buy now.
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Fahrney’s Pens

Fahrney's on Instagram

Drew Brown on Instagram

Drew Brown on YouTube

Esterbrook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo has launched

Atlanta Pen Show Follow-up

Retro 51 2025 Cherry Blossom Fahrney's Exclusive Rollerball

660: Annual Performance Review Apr 09, 2025

Show notes

This week, Brad is joined by Kimberly Lau, aka @allthehobbies. They had a goal today to get through as much #ASKTPA as possible. How many questions did they get to? A lot.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
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@allthehobbies on Instagram

Sheaffer Skrip Red

Robert Oster Red Candy

Diamine Orange

Akkerman 16 Oranje Boven

Sailor Ink Studio 770

Pilot Iroshizuku 100th Anniversary Daikokuten

Montblanc Irish Green

Taccia Midori Green

LAMY Turquoise

Pelikan Sapphire Blue

Diamine Oxford Blue

Diamine Bilberry

Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu

J. Herbin Violet Pensee

Nibs.com Bankruptcy

Nibs.com Bankruptcy Documents

Refill Finder

Epic Refill Reference Guide

Parker Jotter compatible refills

Spoke Roady XL

659: We Love This Stuff Apr 02, 2025

Show notes

Brad is joined this week by the newly self-employed Anabelle Hiller of Opus Cineris. They discuss her stationery journey from the early days in Austria, becoming a Goldsmith, and now striking out on her own to share her art with the world.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Enigma Stationery: Join Enigma's support of LGBTQIA+ youth. Visit their fundraising page now.
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.

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Anabelle Hiller

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Opus Cineris

Opus Cineris Instagram

Anabelle Instagram

Field Notes The Chicago Look

Mead Composition Notebook

Pen Addict Episode 491 - The Symphony

LAMY ABC

Anabelle's First Pelikan Pelikano

The Harmonic Nib

The Symphony

Anabelle’s Upcoming Events

Dustin Wilson Instagram

658: What Number Of Ink Vial Are You On? Mar 26, 2025

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Abstract Floral Art is her game, and FromCarola is her name. This week, Brad is joined by Carola Sallis to discuss her stationery journey, inky creativity, and teaching at pen shows. We also debate PLOTTER vs. Traveler’s Notebook.

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FromCarola on Instagram

FromCarola on YouTube

FromCarola on Twitch

FromCarola on Substack

Lili & Bella

Pilot Hi-Tec-C 80’s Series

2025 Kaweco DIY Sport - Emerald Eve

DIY Kaweco Event at Flax Pen to Paper

Tombow Creator Crew

Klarissa - The Snowy Studio

PLOTTER Rings or Traveler’s Notebooks - Which One Is Right For You?

657: Are You Coming For Me? Mar 19, 2025

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Brad is joined this week by Robb Knight to discuss his latest obsession: stationery. This is a brand new experience for Robb, so they discuss everything that a beginner to this world is getting up to.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT25 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more.
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Robb Knight

Robb Knight on Mastodon

Ruminate Podcast

Echofeed

LAMY Sepia and Petrol Inks

2025 LAMY AL-Star Colors

Caran d’Ache Black Edition

Bullet Journal

LAMY AL-Star Fiery

Studio Neat Mark One: Enigma Edition

Zebra Mildliners - How many colors are there?

Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil - 0.3 mm - Pikachu

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