Brad Dowdy (of the Pen Addict, the Pen Addict Podcast, and NockCo.) joined me for Episode 72 to discuss the terrible trend in EDC pens--the tactical pen.  Like a ocean liner with wheels in case the water is shallow, this is a pen designed for .01% of the time.  And they all write poorly.

NOMEX SUIT ON.

VPD:

Brad:

Aurora Optima Demonstrator

NockCo. Notebook

Me:

Chris Reeve Mnandi

MBI HF-R

Pilot Vanishing Point

Lore Podcast

Schon DSGN Pen

County Comm Embassy Pen

Prometheus Writes Pen

Schrade Tactical Fountain Pen

MaxMadCo Bolt

TT Shaker

My TWSBI review

TWSBI Mini

TWSBI Micarta

Matthew Martin Pen

William Henry Cabernet

William Henry Black Beard

Moleskine Gel Refill

Monteverde Refill

Kaweco Al Sport

Lamy 2000

Brassing Ball Point