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:

October 23, 2025688: Fifty Grand on Ebay
Toptober continues with what turned out to be difficult discussions on ranking notebooks and inks. Brad also discovered some interesting Field Notes when cleaning out his stash.
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.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Kaweco Ebonit Sport Fountain Pen Set 140th Anniversary Edition – Cult Pens BOOX Scription Studio | Chronodex Scheduler Lamy Pico Lx Special Edition Ballpoint Pens – Pen Chalet Leonardo x Van Diemans Bengal Tiger Set - Ink & Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Beauty and the Beast – Retro 51 – Pen Chalet Mike Antkowiak (@mike.antkowiak) – Instagram Mike's Top Picks for Sailor Ink – Instagram Field Notes | Fall Flowers Field Notes | The Chicago Look Field Notes | Is a River Alive?
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49min
October 16, 2025687: Paper Pro Move Titan
We have TITAN follow-up this week! We also have Brad’s new Top 5 Fountain Pen for Beginners list, and Myke’s early review of the ReMarkable Paper Pro Move.
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: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get a free gift and free US shipping on orders of $50 or more.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Kaweco Titan Sport | Titanium Fountain Pen All The Kaweco Sport Models – Instagram Kaweco Sterling Sport Fountain pen – Appelboom reMarkable Paper Pro Move Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Sidekick Pocket by Cortex Brand The Enthusiast Weekly – October 10, 2025 Pen Addict Fire On Fire Fountain Pen Ink, by Robert Oster — The Pen Addict Matthew Martin Makes The Pen Addict X Retro 51 2025 “PEN” — The Pen Addict Spoke Design NOBLE NOTE Ayame | Hachimonjiya Joveth Gonzalez (@ink_apothecarian) – Instagram Joveth's Pipettor – Instagram First Store Since 1822 | YARD-O-LED The Pocket - Barley Wave | YARD-O-LED Ralph Nader Has a Pencil Eraser Problem. We Investigated. | Reviews by Wirecutter Ralph Nader Tested and Dismissed Our Favorite Pens | Reviews by Wirecutter Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict Platinum Prefounte Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Luxury Meets E-Ink: Montblanc Digital Paper - YouTube
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1h 12min
October 09, 2025686: The Thing Inside the Liquid Inside the Thing Inside the Liquid
It’s time to get ultrasonic, baby! Who knew how great our listener feedback would be this week? Wait, we knew, because our listeners are the best!
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.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Kinda Funny Games - YouTube The Pen Addict Members Newsletter Our Relay x St. Jude Campaign is a Wrap! — The Pen Addict Creative Refills S2E1: A New Start with PLOTTER TOKYO Flagship Store - PLOTTER USA Kaweco Titan Sport | Titanium Fountain Pen Kaweco Sport Piston Filler Solo Navy & Gold | Fountain Pen Kaweco Sunglasses Nahvalur (Narwhal) Eclipse Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Monteverde MP1 Fountain Pen in Mercury Orange with 15ml Bottled Ink - Goldspot Pens Notebook – iA Diamine Forever Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet
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57min
October 02, 2025685: Top 5 Clicky Boys
How many ways can you describe the categories on a Top 5 Pens page? Brad is working on updating his lists for Toptober, and talks himself into circles. Also, Pilot is finally giving the Decimo its due!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. Jude Brad's Fundraiser The Pen Addict X Retro 51 2025 “PEN” Is Now Available! — The Pen Addict The Pen Addict X Retro 51 2025 “PEN” — The Pen Addict The Pen Addict X Retro 51 “PEN” — The Pen Addict Pilot Capless Decimo 20th Anniversary | Fountain Pen | Limited Edition Claudia (@the_cloudy_desk) – Instagram The Cloudy Desk Shop Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict Leather 3 Ring Binder - Galen Leather
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56min
September 25, 2025684: The Montblanc Cloud
Brad and Myke are back from Memphis and recap all things Podcastathon. They also attempt to decipher whatever Montblanc Digital Paper is, and break down a new “favorites” list from The Strategist.
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.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. Jude Brad's Campaign for St Jude Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube Lamy Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Review: Uni-Ball Jetstream Sport Color 0.7mm Green — The Pen Addict Ajoto | The Pocket Pen Bic Cristal Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict Gamify Your Life Players Handbook Zine | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop Montblanc is getting into the digital notepad game | The Verge Digital Writing by Montblanc reMarkable Paper Pro Move | reMarkable Recap of TIPS2024 – Inkcredible Colours Recap of TIPS2023 – Inkcredible Colours I Am Very Picky About My Pens. Here Are My 10 Favorites. | The Strategist
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56min
September 18, 2025683: It’s Jammie Day!
Brad has the pleasure of being joined by Ana Reinert this week. The Chair of The Well-Appointed Desk has had a busy year, including starting to work for herself. They talk about that, pen shows, and 2026 Planner Season.
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: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get a free gift and free US shipping on orders of $50 or more.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off
Guest Starring:
Ana Reinert
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback The Well-Appointed Desk The Well-Appointed Desk Shop The Well-Appointed Desk on Patreon Sterling Ink Aura Estelle Effin' Birds dwdrnet Stationery Feed on YouTube Ana Answers the #12PenPersonQuestions List
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1h 7min
September 11, 2025682: The Second Page Is a Bag of Coffee
Brad talks filling notebooks today, but not before he and Myke issue a follow-up mea culpa, and praise Sailor for what they have been cooking on.
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.
HelloFresh: Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life!
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. Jude – Donate Today Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube Brad's Relay for St. Jude 2025 Fundraiser Spoke Design S1:P9 — Flossing your tines — mnmlscholar Orlando Pen Show The Dallas Pen Show LAMY balloon fountain pen – Fontoplumo 'Glassy' Sailor Tuzu – Instagram Sailor TUZU Adjust Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Zone Erasable Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict 2025 Sailor Tea Time Series – Instagram "World's Tea time #5 Cha-no-yu" | Sailor fountain pen
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1h 2min
September 04, 2025681: A Great, Great Pen… Well, I Don’t Have It Yet
Well hello, Thursday! Brad and Myke kick off their new recording schedule with a banger of an episode. Who doesn’t love Tariff Talk™! Brad gets his first experience with paying more for stationary, but still can’t wait for the awesome new pen he acquired
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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Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude Brad's Relay for St. Jude 2025 Fundraiser Pentel Calme 0.5 mm Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict Matthew's Nibworks Matthew Chen (@pactagon) – Instagram LAMY balloon fountain pen – Fontoplumo Lamy Balloon Rollerball Review — The Pen Addict Stationery Fest 2026 Official Date and Venue Announcement! Stationery Fest Event Space – Instagram Yoseka Hobonichi Info – Instagram Octopus Ink – Vanness Pelican Hub Record – Instagram Ryan Krusac Studios Parchment & Hide Pen Chalet Brass Shims Cleaning & Tuning Supplies – Pen Chalet
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1h 1min
August 27, 2025680: Very Specific May or May Nots
Brad wants to talk about what he is currently using. Can he finish before the episode ends? Tune in to find out!
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 Membership Submit Feedback The Pen Addict #400: Pen Addict 101 - Relay The Pen Addict #401: Can I Touch the Pen? - Relay Esterbrook Estie Funkytown – Instagram Sailor Ink Studio Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet Leonardo Magico SE Fountain Pen - Peacock Springs | Galen Leather Van Diemans Ink Natura Dualis 40ml Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet Mistress Model – Little Hollow Customs Sanctuary Blue – BUNGUBOX NOBLE NOTE Ayame | Hachimonjiya Online Store Uni-ball One P Gel Pen - Bath Bomb - Savon Body | JetPens Shawn's Special Prospector Designs – Instagram Benjamin (@benjamins_collections) – Instagram Mark One – Studio Neat The Pen Addict #599: When Clip Why Clip Where Clip - Relay Keen – Studio Neat Sidekick Notepad Sidekick Pocket Drehgriffel Nr. 2 | LEUCHTTURM1917 Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm - Disney Donald | JetPens Retro 51 Tornado Rescue Ballpoint Pens – Pen Chalet Esterbrook x BUNGUBOX Kachofugetsu Kingfisher Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Limited Edition Esterbrook x Bungubox Kachofugetsu Flower Fountain Pen Now Available – The Well-Appointed Desk Pentel EnerGel RTX Gel Pens | JetPens Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pens: Vibrant, Skip-Free Ink | JetPens Pilot Precise Rollerball Pens | JetPens Sakura Pigma Micron Pens | JetPens Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm - Clear Smoke (Black) | JetPens Uni Mitsubishi 9850 Pencil with Eraser - HB | JetPens Maruman Spiral Note Basic Notebooks | JetPens Doughnut Pen Cases | JetPens
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55min
August 20, 2025679: Brad's Big Day Out
Brad is back from the Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale, and shares his experience there, and around the city of Chicago. Also, what are you doing LAMY? #HireMe
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
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.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Lamy Safari Multicolor Set Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Limited Edition | Blackwing602.com Blackwing Volume 292 (Set of 12) | Blackwing602.com Blackwing Volume 57 (Set of 12) | Blackwing602.com Stilo & Stile 2026 Hobonichi Paper Test – Instagram Tomoe River Paper VS the Rest | Our 2026 Planner Paper Reveal! - Aura Estelle - YouTube Special Edition #12 - Gemini's Potion — Enigma Stationery The Paper and Pencil 'Carousel' on Tariffs – Instagram Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale – Instagram Leonardo Magico SE Fountain Pen - Peacock Springs | Galen Leather Van Dieman's Professional - Natura Dualis - Nightfall - 40ml Bottled I – Atlas Stationers Paper & Pencil Chicago
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1h

FAQs about The Pen Addict:

How many episodes does The Pen Addict have?

The podcast currently has 688 episodes available.