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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July 12, 2023572: A Time of Great Upheaval
The social media landscape is disarray … but who cares? Let’s talk pens! Ok, we talk about social media a little bit, but then dig into live reports from Italy, Australia, and Portland, Oregon. What is going on in the wide world of stationery? We are here to tell you!
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: 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 Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) on Threads Myke Hurley (@imyke) on Threads This one is for Brad - Muji Platinum Preppy fountain pen | Instagram Diamine 2023 Inkvent Calendar, Purple Edition Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet Stationery 🍕 Retro 1951 Fine Pens on Instagram: "Come fly away on an adventure of a lifetime to Hawaii." Retro 51 Pan American Airlines Tornado Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet Pan Am - Wikipedia A wide selection of 15 types of nib to help you find the writing touch that best suits you. | Fountain pen CUSTOM〈CUSTOM series〉 | PILOT Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "The full @pilotpenusa Custom Heritage 912 nib lineup!" The Pilot Custom Heritage 912 Fountain Pen: The Full Set! - Mike Matteson - YouTube Pilot Custom 912 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
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51min
July 05, 2023571: Stationery Is Life
Brad and Myke are back behind the mic, and Brad goes behind the scenes to discuss how he gets out of the stationary doldrums. Brad also discovers a pen for the second time before he and Myke discuss what the sale of Pelikan means for fountain pen fans, and get their first official look at the Platinum 3776 Fuji Unkei "Uroko-Gumo."
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Enigma Stationery: Introducing Special Edition #7: PDX. Use 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 The Pen Addict #570: Witchy Whatever - Relay FM Words and Roses Podcast Mini-Review: Muji Fountain Pen - The Well-Appointed Desk Jacob on Instagram: "Here's Muji's new 'polycarbonate fountain pen'." The Pen Addict #504: Our Octopus Conversation - Relay FM The Pen Addict #501: The AL-Star Sucks - Relay FM Kokuyo X Platinum Preppy Perpanep Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Review: Sailor Ink Bar Disposable Fountain Pen Fine Nib Blue Black — The Pen Addict TWSBI ECO Heat – Pen Chalet Pelikan To Be Sold To The Hamelin Group « The Pelikan's Perch Special Edition #7 - PDX — Enigma Stationery Pacific Northwest Pen Show | July 2023 - Portland, Oregon A list of very thoughtful but also very unsolicited names for this Spoke Design pen – Extra Fine Writing Platinum Fuji Unkei 3776 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet The Theme System
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1h 2min
June 28, 2023570: Witchy Whatever
Video games and stationery are a perfect match, and who better to discuss both topics than Miranda Sanchez. We discuss her prolific journaling habit, get some journaling advice, and break down her relatively new fountain pen obsession. Plus, we chat podcasting, and all things Twitch streaming.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
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.
Guest Starring:
Miranda Rose
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Miranda Sanchez - IGN Miranda Sanchez (@havokrose) – Instagram Miranda's Stationery (@havokrosewrites) – Instagram HavokRose - Twitch Words and Roses (@wordsandroses) – Instagram How to Set Up a Stationery Stream on Twitch - Google Docs Shishikura Owl – Instagram Kubo Sakura Bloom Pink Fountain Pen | Hachimonjiya [BUNGUBOX] Original Fountain Pen "The Witch 2022" (Re-release) Miranda's Stationery on Instagram: "Twinkle twins!" Ink tells more 【Melancholic Gray (but...)】 – BUNGUBOX Sailor Ink Studio No. 437 – Yoseka Stationery The Stationery Cafe (@thestationerycafe) – Instagram
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1h 14min
June 21, 2023569: By the Way I’m Also the President
Myke is back, and he and Brad catch up on his digital travels in our analog space. Brad also follows up on his conversation with Uni-ball over the Kuru Toga Dive kerfuffle, and he breaks down a few new products that have crossed his desk over recent weeks.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Connected #454: Pipe It In - Relay FM Myke Hurley on Instagram: "WWDC23" Cortex #143: Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future - Relay FM The Pen Addict #565: Egregious Gouging - Relay FM Penfount • Fountain Pen Community Platinum Curidas LE Matte Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet 2023 St. Louis Pen Show St. Louis Pen Show on Instagram: Missourah Crawdad Commonwealth Pen Show (Boston) Lamy Balloon Rollerball Review — The Pen Addict Nahvalur (Narwhal) Horizon Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet The New #3776 CENTURY Fuji Series Fuji Unkei “Uroko-Gumo” coming soon Platinum #3776 Century Fountain Pen Shape of a Heart Ivoire – Cult Pens Platinum Limited Edition 3776 Shape of a Heart Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
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54min
June 14, 2023568: I Wanted To Go The Slow Way
This week, Brad is joined by Frank Pressentin of Elbwood to discuss his beautifully handcrafted work. From his late start in life to his current meticulous manufacturing, they cover it all in this episode.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
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 Elbwood Luxury Fountain pens: Handmade precious fountain pens – Elbwood One-off production: hand-made fine fountain pens and ballpoint pens – Elbwood Rose Gold Sneak Peek Kaweco Brass Sport Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
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1h 7min
June 07, 2023567: Just Delete Our Podcast
What would bring Brad to say this? Well, it’s an all ASK TPA episode of the podcast this week, and he has thoughts!
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.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Maruman Giuris Cover File Folder - A5 - 20 Rings - White | JetPens Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl Special Edition: A Review — The Pen Addict
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1h 1min
May 31, 2023566: A Boat on Your Desk
In this episode, Brad and Myke ride a Balloon out over the Sea to get a beautiful view of the Horizon. Brad also inks up new pens.
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 Lamy Balloon Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet Review: Lamy Balloon Roller Ball — The Pen Addict Montegrappa - The Old Man and the Sea Nahvalur (Narwhal) Horizon Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet 'Meet your Maker' – The Pen Addict Spoke – Spoke Design SpokeDesign (@spokedesign) • Instagram Shop — The Pen Addict Cortex Brand (@cortexbrand) • Instagram CortexBrand.com The Cortex Brand Sidekick Notepad: Hype or Innovation? A Bit of Both — The Gentleman Stationer Waldmann Limited Edition Titan Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Andhand | Tools for the Modern Desk Mike's Pen Fun — A work in progress Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "This week’s freshly inked"
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52min
May 24, 2023565: Egregious Gouging
Oh Uni-ball, what have you done? Brad and Myke discuss Uni’s way of “combatting resellers” by price gouging their loyal customers. They also dig into the eternal branding questions, and discuss Brad’s Happy Writing kick.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Penultimate Dave's Comment Kuru Toga Dive Shellshore Review: The Lamy Safari x Itoya Copper 01 Fountain Pen Pulsar - A Titanium Mechanical Pencil by namisu — Kickstarter Gourmet Pens: Stilo&Stile x Leonardo Momento Zero Prisma Fountain Pen Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil | Unsharpen Bolt Action Mechanical Pencil by BIGiDESIGN — Kickstarter 55 66 88 by CW&T by cw&t — Kickstarter
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52min
May 17, 2023564: The Distribution Game
Brad is joined this week by Bryce Gillett from Luxury Brands of America. Bryce breaks down the role distributors play in the stationery market, from getting products from manufacturers to consumers, choosing brands to work with, and the behind the scenes running of the business.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
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.
Guest Starring:
Bryce Gillett
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Luxury Brands USA Luxury Brands of America – Instagram Waldmann Xetra Vienna Special Edition Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Waldmann Limited Edition Titan Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Colorverse Joy In The Ordinary Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet Endless Notebook Accessories - Goldspot Pens
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53min
May 10, 2023563: Outs and Ins and Arounds
Brad is back from the Chicago Pen Show, with tales of deep dish pizza to tell. There were pens, too, as he breaks it all down in this episode. Brad also discusses his grand Jury Duty stationery selections.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Spoke Pen / Model 2 – Spoke Design The Pen Addict x Caran D’Ache 849 Ballpoint Pen — The Pen Addict mnmlscholar Charles looks relieved as pen works on his big day | Metro News The Coronation Fountain Pen in Sterling Silver | Onoto The Pen Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Customised Plotter Narrow Plotter Narrow Notebook Review — The Pen Addict The Prospector Gallery – Newton pens inkyconverters - Etsy Good Made Better Amarillo Stationery Atlas Stationers Tinterías Podcast Papier Plume Schon DSGN Retro 51 Dromgoole's Exclusive Tornado Sprinkle Ops Rollerball Giveaway — The Pen Addict Marty Henderson on Instagram: "I can quit anytime I want! 🙈🧁🍩" The Cortex Mark One Pen Membership - Relay FM Access your Membership Content
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56min

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