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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October 11, 2023585: No, Not That One
The London Pen Show this past weekend was epic, and neither Brad or Myke were there to witness it. Myke has already added the next show in the Spring to his calendar. Brad also discusses pen cleaning, and gives a Top 100 update.
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: Now accepting pre-orders for Inkvent 2023. Shop online with code PENADDICT for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $40 or more.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback UK Pen Shows John Foye (@stjohnspens) • Instagram Sean (@londonpenco) • Instagram Penultimate Dave (@penultimatedave) • Instagram Toyooka @ The London Pen Show Luer Syringe Pen Cleaning Tool System | Schon DSGN Brad using the Schon DSGN Luer - YouTube Bleistift - Any old pencil won't do LAMY 2000 – Set / DEMAG - Bleistift The Pen Addict Membership 18 of the first 20 pens in the #PA100 – Pen Addict – Instagram My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with FA Nib: A Review — The Pen Addict Namiki Yukari Maki-e Fountain Pen - Milky Way - The Goulet Pen Company Nakaya Portable Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict
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53min
October 04, 2023584: That Tube Needs a Home
Every tube deserves a home. Brad welcomes Myke back to the show, only to be told where to put his pen tubes. That’s right, Myke gets his payback on Brad’s desk tour!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Retro 51: Life's too short to carry an ugly pen. Shop now and use the code PABOO for a special treat with your shipment.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude The Pen Addict #583: The Soft Stuff - Relay FM The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude is a Wrap - Thank You! — The Pen Addict Podcastathon 2023 (Part 1) - YouTube Podcastathon 2023 (Part 2) - YouTube Brad's Desk Tour for Relay FM and St. Jude - YouTube Brad's Product Piles – Instagram Fountainpen Box 100 | Toyooka Craft Co SCUF Custom Controllers Analog Office Fountain Pen Day Atlas Stationers NFP Design Block 6 Pen Box Review — The Pen Addict NFP Design Ink Review #2345: Platinum Chou Kuro — Mountain of Ink Brad's Instagram
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1h
September 27, 2023583: The Soft Stuff
This week, Brad is joined by correctly-spelled Mike, the one and only Mike Matteson from Inkdependence. We discuss his recent YouTube milestone, his local Pelikan Hub, some of his favorite inks, and what makes for a great pen show experience.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
Guest Starring:
Mike Matteson
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Inkdependence! Mike Matteson - YouTube Inkdependence Store The Pen Addict #234: Temperamental Little Beast - Relay FM The Pen Addict #364: Transitional Area of Doom - Relay FM Ranking 15 Pilot Fountain Pen Nibs — The Pen Addict The Pilot Custom Heritage 912 Fountain Pen: The Full Set! - YouTube Pelikan Hubs Sailor's Yurameku Inks: 2nd Edition Full Set Overview! - YouTube Kobe Onomatopoeia Ink pukapuka Color Traveler Saijo Red Brick Chimney Ink Diamine Green Edition Chameleon Ink - Solar Storm Enigma Exclusive - Vinta Inks Enigma (Palaisipan) 2023 (Shimmer) — Enigma Stationery BENU Euphoria Sundae by the Pool by Erick Gama Fountain Pen | EndlessPens NAGASAWA Silhouette Fountain Diplomat Excellence A+ Fountain Pens Esterbrook Model J Fountain Pens
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1h 6min
September 20, 2023582: Fried Egg Jellyfish
All of the ASK TPA! Ok, maybe not all of it, but Brad and Myke dig into the mailbag and answer your questions. Keep them coming!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for 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 Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today Planners - LEUCHTTURM1917 Stalogy 365 Days Notebook (B6) – The Journal Shop Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery Review: Pilot Penmanship Fountain Pen — The Pen Addict Sailor Compass 1911 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Platinum Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Pilot Custom Heritage 91 Fountain Pen Black Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet The Epic Refill Reference Guide: Rollerball, Gel and Ballpoints - The Well-Appointed Desk Gelly Roll Classic 06 Pen Amazon: Kokuyo B5 KB Paper TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Sailor 1911S SE Jellyfish Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
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48min
September 13, 2023581: A Wand, a Skull, and Two Octopuses
Brad is back from Orlando, but did he even go to the pen show? Apparently yes, but he returned with an unexpected haul.
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: Introducing the Palaisipan ink. Shop online with code PENADDICT for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $40 or more.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude - Donation Today Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude, Update One — The Pen Addict Sidekick Notepad – Cortex Brand Panobook – Studio Neat Special Edition #3 - The Enigma — Enigma Stationery Kasama (@kasamaph) – Instagram Nib Grinder P.W. Akkerman #28 Hofkwartier Groen Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict eboya – Instagram Mike It Work - Nib Repair and Adjustment Papier Plume x Tony Hollums - Rebirth Fountain Pen Ink Life Noble Book A5 Black Enigma Exclusive - Vinta Inks Enigma (Palaisipan) 2023 (Shimmer) — Enigma Stationery Toni Palumbo / Feed Your Creativity – Instagram Clare Masa – Instagram Lori Tata – Instagram Orlando Pen Show Great moments from the 2nd Annual Esterbrook Orlando Golf Tournament Special Classic – Instagram T Wyitt Carlile – Instagram Nikki Harris – Instagram Third House Inks – Instagram Abigail Markov – Maverick Pens – Instagram Stratified – Maverick Pens – Instagram BelloLeathers - Etsy UK Jon & Abbie Lewis – Instagram Dominant Industry Takasago Fountain Pen Notebook - Blank Banzai Bag London Pen Co.
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51min
September 06, 2023580: You're Going to Regret All of This
The Raffle for St. Jude is now live on The Pen Addict, and wow, do we have the goods! Brad and Myke discuss all of the amazing community participation so far, and look forward to what is next. Brad also prepares for the Orlando Pen Show, but not before they discuss a Kickstarter resurrection neither of them wanted to see.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for 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 The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude is Underway! — The Pen Addict Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today Mark One – Studio Neat Desk Tour + The Keyboard That Changed My Mind – Mode Tempo Preview - Myke Hurley - YouTube Bungubox “The Little Witch” AL Sport Colorpik Pen : Copy And Draw With 16 Million Colors by COLORPIK — Kickstarter The Pen Addict #400: Pen Addict 101 - Relay FM Colorpik Pen Test in 5 Colors - YouTube The Pen Addict #480: An Approximation of a Color - Relay FM Scribble Ink Pen Unboxing - YouTube Cheryl Lindo Jones 30 Days, 30 Inks: Day 1 —Cheryl Lindo Jones Orlando Pen Show London Pen Co. Abigail Markov Little Pen Designs Platinum 3776 Sands of Komodo Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
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54min
August 30, 2023579: You Should Not Buy This Nib
The highly anticipated Pilot nib ranking finally happens on this episode, with Brad counting down from number 15 to his favorite nib in the top spot. Which ones should you buy, and which should you avoid? Brad writes it all out on this episode.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Retro 51: Life's too short to carry an ugly pen.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today Hobonichi Capless Fountain Pen Extra Fine / Fine - Hobonichi Techo 2024 Jacob Pawloski (@madsciencepencompany) – Instagram Meet Your Maker: Jacob Pawloski, Mad Science Pen Company — The Pen Addict Pentel Smash Q1005 - Started 2023 Limited - 0.5mm – Yoseka Stationery Pentel Smash Q1003 - Started 2023 Limited - 0.3mm – Yoseka Stationery Ocean – YSTUDIO Schon Design – Black Schon Design – Funfetti Pan Am® - Clipper Retro Rollerball — Retro 1951 Ranking 15 Pilot Fountain Pen Nibs — The Pen Addict
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1h 2min
August 23, 2023578: Business Crush It Vibes
It’s San Francisco Pen Show week, and Brad has all the FOMO. He goes through his “If he were there” shopping list, looks at the new Kaweco EBONIT Sport, and finally begins testing 15 different Pilot nibs.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for 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 Get It On (T. Rex song) - Wikipedia Battersea Power Station - Wikipedia Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza - Hackney Empire San Francisco International Pen Show Exhibitors – San Francisco International Pen Show Bungubox Cute Things from Japan Eboya eboya – Instagram Atelier Lusso Musubi Skogsy Pens Stylo Art Yamamoto Paper Classes (tuition based) – San Francisco International Pen Show eboya pen examples – Instagram SNS Collective Kaweco Ebonit Sport – Instagram Ebonite - Wikipedia YOSEKALAB Two-Month Weekly Planner – Yoseka Stationery How I Made 147 Ink Samples — The Pen Addict Pen Review: Pilot Custom 912 Waverly Nib - The Well-Appointed Desk The Pen Addict - YouTube
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1h 2min
August 16, 2023577: They’re Generally Covered in Ink
Brad and Myke break down a slew of new products this week, which include a classic notebook maker, and a brand new one. They also give out a few tips for the upcoming San Francisco Pen Show.
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: Introducing Special Edition #8: Fogged In. Available at the San Francisco Pen Show August 25-27. Shop online with code PENADDICT for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $40 or more.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Kanilea Pen Co. Hawaii Community Foundation Hello Tello Studio Pen Collaboration – Instagram Pens By Pasquale Maui Fundraiser Pen Seigaiha Collection – Rickshaw Bags Diary Refills - Plotter USA Disney 100 Capless – Itoya The fog has cleared…Special Edition 8: Fogged In is available now. Limited online pre-sale is live. 10 pens available today with the rest… | Instagram Bokumondoh Urushi Studio BOKUMONDOH (@bokumondoh) • Instagram Field Notes | Foiled Again Ajoto Pocket Paper • Notebooks & Covers by AJOTO — Kickstarter
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1h 1min
August 09, 2023576: We Had Ourselves a Trip
Brad is back from the Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SUPERSHOW, and has tales to tell.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for 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 DC Pen Show Map - 2023 Flighty Leonardo Exclusive Bohemian Twilight Momento Zero Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Nahvalur (Narwhal) Decade in the Desert Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Inventory Reduction Sale - Pen Chalet Candace Marie (@inks.and.anchors) – Instagram One of the highlights of the #dcpenshow2023 – Inks and Anchors – Instagram The Monoc Titanium Nib | Schon DSGN Anodized Aluminum "Full Sized" Fountain Pen | Schon DSGN The ultimate in pen show display accessories! – Pen Addict | Instagram Custom Nib Studio Carolina Pen Company Touchstone Fountain Pen — Penquisition WP2 | Dolma Kalem | Fountain Pen | Stüdyo Ağaçkakan Mayfair Pen Company Greek Isle/Achilles Teal – Mayfair Pens – Instagram Motor City Pens Thermal shift pens! From @motor_city_pens | Instagram SugarTurtleStudio - Etsy SugarTurtleStudio Rickshaw | Instagram NFP Design BLOCK 6 (Lake) – NFP Design Tile – NFP Design Hinoki Blue Pen Rest | Toyooka Craft Co Hinoki Blue Pen Rest 2 | Toyooka Craft Co Hinoki Blue Pen Rest 3 | Toyooka Craft Co Hard Pen & Pencil Cases with Removable Tray - Galen Leather
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51min

FAQs about The Pen Addict:

How many episodes does The Pen Addict have?

The podcast currently has 675 episodes available.