The Pen Addict

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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 ... more

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The Pen Addict episodes:

April 16, 2025661: Breaking Through The Barrier
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.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
Guest Starring:
Drew Brown
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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
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1h 3min
April 09, 2025660: Annual Performance Review
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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Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the new Estie Coffee Monsterz Co pen. Click to buy now.
Guest Starring:
Kimberly Lau
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback @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
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1h 32min
April 02, 2025659: We Love This Stuff
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.
Guest Starring:
Anabelle Hiller
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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
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1h 6min
March 26, 2025658: What Number Of Ink Vial Are You On?
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.
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.
Guest Starring:
Carola Sallis
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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?
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59min
March 19, 2025657: Are You Coming For Me?
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.
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Guest Starring:
Robb Knight
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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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1h 1min
March 12, 2025656: How Journal-y Are We Journaling?
Brad is joined this week by Erick Gama of Amarillo Stationery to discuss … the first 2025 LAMY AL-Star LE images? That, and more importantly, Erick’s stationery journey, and all things Amarillo.
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.
Factor: Healthy, full-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code FACTORPODCAST for 50% off plus free shipping on your first box.
Guest Starring:
Erick Gama
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Amarillo Stationery Amarillo Stationery on Instagram Erick Gama on YouTube LAMY AL-Star 2025 LE Sneak Peak The Coffemonsterzco. x Esterbrook New: uniball one P Cider and Raspberry Tinterías Podcast Platinum Procyon InCoWriMo Blue Star Crafts Azul Frida
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1h 7min
March 05, 2025655: Wide Rule Is For Babies
What color is Scarlet? These are the important questions we ask on The Pen Addict Podcast. To answer, Brad is joined by Dan Wearsch from Enigma Stationery. They ponder this, and dig into what it’s like running a small stationery business.
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.
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
Guest Starring:
Dan Wearsch
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Enigma Stationery Enigma Stationery on YouTube A fountain pen in Severance...?!? Severance Wancher Dream Pen True Urushi Spoke Pen Model 2 Making Custom Resin & Pens with Jonathon Brooks Sidekick Notepad 3M Easel Pads
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1h 13min
February 26, 2025654: Making Drops of Joy
Azizah from Gourmet Pens joins Brad this week, and they get inky! And the bombshell she dropped at the end of the episode? Well, Brad has never been so aghast!
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.
Guest Starring:
Azizah Asgarali
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Gourmet Pens Blog Gourmet Pens Club Podcast Gourmet Pens Shop Gourmet Pens Instagram Gourmet Pens YouTube Gourmet Pens Patreon Pilot Parallel Fountain Pen Gourmet Pens x Ink Institute - 03 Tobermory Wreck Ink Gourmet Pens x Ink Institute - 04 Ice Fog Ink Epitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Watermelon Slushie Stalogy Notebooks Maruman Notebooks
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57min
February 19, 2025653: Everyone Better Watch Out
The Pen Addict heads to Los Angeles - hide your wallet! Brad is back from the California Pen Show, and had too good of a time. He and Myke recap the event, and what caught Brad’s eye the most.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT25 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback IN PHOTOS: Every 2025 F1 car livery after their spectacular F1 75 Live unveilings | Formula 1® California Pen Show King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant Sigils Zine: Make Magic with Pens & Ink (Vol. 1) | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop Meet Your Maker: Rob Sanchez, Rob’s Penworks — The Pen Addict Rob’s Penworks Dip Nib Handle Giveaway — The Pen Addict Nagasawa Original Mini Fountain Pen - Mouette - 14k Medium Fine - Limited Edition | JetPens Skogsy Low Volume Eye Dropper – Instagram Custom Nib Studio Kobe Ginza Gold Sepia Kobe University Romanesque Blue Nagasawa Kobe INK Monogatari Special color 150 PURPLE SEPIA Fountain P – Nagasawa Bungu Center Ink Towel — Enigma Stationery Dominant Industry Ink Archiving Book Memo & Notebooks Dominant Industry Log of Elixir Archiving 25ml Fountain Pen Ink Ink Review #1107: Sailor Manyo Akebi — Mountain of Ink Ink Review #958: KWZ Honey — Mountain of Ink Ink Review #491: Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki — Mountain of Ink Montblanc Lucky Orange — Mountain of Ink Ink Review #570: Robert Oster Pen Addict Fire On Fire — Mountain of Ink Callifolio Andrinople — Mountain of Ink
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53min
February 12, 2025652: Email Richard and Trade
All of the accessories feedback! Brad and Myke go scissor shopping, thanks to all of your feedback from last episode. Brad also paints with fountain pen inks, and gets ready for the California Pen Show.
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.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Ernest Wright Ltd. | Handmade scissors since 1902 Sheffield England Rob’s Penworks Xacto holder – Instagram Accessories - Scissors and Kiridashi – Yoshihiro Cutlery Yoshihiro High Carbon White Steel #2 Kiridashi Utility Knife 1pc – Yoshihiro Cutlery Surgical Instruments - Swann-Morton Olfa Ink Pony Club | Olive Octopus Ink Pony Club! - YouTube Dominant Industry Ink Archiving Book | Olive Octopus Dominant Industry Ink Archiving Book Memo & Notebooks – Pen Chalet A Log of Elixir – Dominant Industry – Instagram Never Enough Love Pink Pro Gear Realo – BUNGUBOX California pen show Introducing Apricot Achat: The Edelstein Ink of the Year - The Pelikan's Perch The Pelikan's Perch Exhibitor List | CA Pen Show Seminar | CA Pen Show CA Pen Show Class 2025: SIGILS Make Magic with Pens & Ink | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop
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54min

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