Is it #TeamAL-Star, or #TeamSafari in 2022? The decision is tougher than it seems. Brad and Myke also answer the 500th episode question posed to listeners, and go through a detailed breakdown of the data gathered.
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Links and Show Notes:  Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Reconcilable Differences #25: Zarro Droogs - Relay FM My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict Myke's Urushi Lamy Safari Lamy Al-Star Special Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Platinum Limited Edition 3776 Shape of a Heart Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet tokyostationpens on Twitter: "New Sailor Logo on the KOP nibs" Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Iridescent Pearl | Cult Pens Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Liliput Green | Cult Pens Novelties from Kaweco Muji Platinum Preppy

501: The AL-Star Sucks

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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Brad is joined by long-time friend, and Japanese stationery connoisseur, Bruce Eimon. We discuss his unique background that led him to where he is today, which includes helping organize the Tokyo International Pen Show, and working at Bungubox.
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Guest Starring: Bruce Eimon
Links and Show Notes:  Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Tokyo International Pen Show BUNGUBOX Online Store Think on Paper .Co Eboya ONLINE STORE/OFFICIAL First penguin - A quick explanation Inky Rocks - YouTube San Francisco Stationery Meetup | Meetup

619: The First Penguin

There are new Limited Edition LAMY Safari’s to talk about. Wait, there are new Limited Edition LAMY Safari’s to talk about? Brad and Myke have  Pina Colada under the Cherry Blossoms - won’t you join them?
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Links and Show Notes:  Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback LAMY Pina Colada and Cherry Blossom – Goldspot – Instagram Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet LAMY for Ink House – Instagram Learn all about the Endless Captiva – Instagram Endless Captiva Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Sailor TUZU uniball Jetstream Lite Touch Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict Endless Creator Retractable Fountain Pen Gnomedic - Twitch gnomedic (@gnomedic@dice.camp) - Dice.camp EDCEST® PEN - Wearable EDC pen. by The Ultimatest ™ — Kickstarter The Theme System Journal by Cortex Brand

618: Monitoring the Safari Situation

Brad and Myke discuss all of the stationery that has been striking their fancy of late. What are their favorite pens, inks, and paper? Does Myke really besmirch the good name of Orange ink? Listen and find out!
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Links and Show Notes:  Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand Mark Three – Studio Neat MITTZON - IKEA hellotello studio Millefiori - Wikipedia Haleakala Silhouette Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. The Anatomy of a Stacked Nib – Tokyo Station Pens Ink Review #178: Sailor Studio 770 — Fountain Pen Pharmacist Bleistift - Any old pencil won't do Taccia Hiroshige Ainezu Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict Skogsy Pens Cholla Micarta Fountain Pen Review, Featuring Nib Tailor Architect Grind — The Pen Addict Taccia 2nd Version Ukiyo-e Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet Kaweco Sport Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Diamine Bilberry Ink Review — The Pen Addict The Pen Addict #616: What to Expect at a Pin Shown - Relay FM Hobonichi: Hobonichi Plain Notebook (A5) A5 Size / Undated / Graph Paper - Accessories Lineup - Accessories - Hobonichi Techo 2024 Midori MD Notebook - A6 - Grid | JetPens Copic Multiliner SP Pens - Copic Shop Spoke Roady – Spoke Design Uni-ball One F Gel Pen 0.5 mm Earth Texture Color Series Review — The Pen Addict Spoke Pencil Model 4 – Spoke Design BUNGUBOX x Esterbrook Kachofugetsu Flower Fountain Pen – Esterbrook Pens Kaweco Sport Piston Fill Starter Set Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

617: Orange Slander

Myke is back this week, and just in time for some of Brad’s pen breakdowns. They discuss Brad’s review of the Pelikan M200 Orange Delight, plus his first thoughts on the new Jetstream Lite Touch.
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Links and Show Notes:  Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Pelikan M200 Orange Delight Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Paper Places - Relay FM Randomizing Pen And Ink Choices — The Pen Addict JETSTREAM Lite touch Brad's interpretation of the uniball logo –  Instagram

616: What to Expect at a Pin Shown

Brad is joined by Damien Alomar of All in the Nib this week to discuss all things nibs grinding. How did he get started? How did he learn the craft? What do you need to know when getting your first nib grind? Needlepoints for everyone!
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Guest Starring: Damien Alomar
Links and Show Notes:  Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback All in the Nib - Fountain Pen Tuning and Nib Grinds Damien (@allinthenib) • Instagram photos and videos PENS | kinusa Pilot MR Metropolitan Fountain Pens Nemosine Fission Fountain Pens Stalogy Editor's Series 365Days Notebook - B5 - Grid - Black | JetPens Adjusting Your Fountain Pen - Part 1: Ink Flow - YouTube Pen Show Nib Grinds: Oblique Italic By All In The Nib — The Pen Addict Price List – All in the Nib

501: The AL-Star Sucks

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