The Pen Addict

By Relay

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 podcast currently has 663 episodes available.

The Pen Addict episodes:

April 30, 2025663: You Literally Learned Nothing Today
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!
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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
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1h 5min
April 23, 2025662: Pen Daddies in the House
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.
Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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
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1h 7min
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.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
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

FAQs about The Pen Addict:

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The podcast currently has 663 episodes available.

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