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 Pen Addict episodes:

September 21, 2022531: Royal Pen Content
Myke is back, and boy do he and Brad have some catching up to do! From all the King’s Pens, to an oddly-placed Naruto experience, they cover it all in this week’s episode.
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 Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today Podcastathon for St Jude (2022) - Relay FM - YouTube The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude is Underway! — The Pen Addict BUNGUBOX 10th Anniversary Fountain Pen Custom 823 “FUJIYAMA BLUE” Limited Mark One – Studio Neat Kaweco Original at Pen Chalet Pen used for the proclamation of King Charles III : fountainpens King Charles Pen Meme ‘Oh god I hate this’: King Charles expresses frustration over leaking pen | King Charles III | The Guardian Gary Janetti on Twitter: 'The King's Pen' Royal Supporter on Twitter: "someone’s given Charles a pen" MONTBLANC × NARUTO – Twitter 66: Are They Padawan If They Are Sith? | Tokyo Inklings Monblanc NARUTO SHIPUDEN Orange Ink 50 ml - Casa della Stilografica - Vendita online penne Meet Your Maker - Shawn Newton, Newton Pens — The Pen Addict Words and Roses • A podcast on Anchor Words and Roses (@wordsandroses) • Instagram Chelsea 🌱 (@thosewithwords) • Instagram Miranda's Stationery (@havokrosewrites) • Instagram Stationery Brew Team – Twitch Pilot Iroshizuku Ink Cartridges - Pack of 6 – Yoseka Stationery
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50min
September 13, 2022530: Overengineered
Brad is joined this week by C.Y. from Tokyo Station Pens and the Tokyo Inklings Podcast. They met in person at the San Francisco Pen Show for the first time a few weeks ago, but it took until C.Y. returned to Japan for Brad to record their conversation. Way to go!
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.
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Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order.
Guest Starring:
C Y
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Tokyo Inklings Tokyo Station Pens – Your Station for All Things Fountain Pens CY (@tokyostationpens) • Instagram photos and videos Patrick Ng (@patrickng) • Instagram photos and videos Gourmet Pens Alesa (@inky.rocks) • Instagram photos and videos Regalia Writing Labs (@reachingralph) • Instagram photos and videos Yoseka Stationery Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments Ame🍬 (@NibDestroyer) / Twitter Wearingul at Pen Chalet Glassophy on Instagram: "Cardcaptor (Glass dip Pen)" Jacob (@fudefan) • Instagram photos and videos k•a•t (@miraikat) • Instagram photos and videos
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1h 32min
September 07, 2022529: There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Paper
There are always sacrifices when picking the perfect paper for yourself. Brad breaks down how he tests paper, what he looks for, and the pens and pencils he uses to make decisions on what’s good.
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.
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 Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude is Underway! — The Pen Addict Orlando Pen Show Grey Ink — Mountain of Ink Ink Review #1555: 3 Oysters Doldam — Mountain of Ink Brown Ink — Mountain of Ink Ink Review #1694: Kobe 40 Sumiyoshi Brown — Mountain of Ink Jacques Herbin Shogun Ink Review — The Pen Addict
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56min
August 31, 2022528: 10:12 AM
Brad is back from the San Francisco Pen Show and has all the tales to tell.
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 BUNGUBOX on Instagram: The Cinderella Slipper Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Toyooka Craft Before > 2 hours later > The next day." Plotter Skogsy Pens – Instagram Musubi BUNGUBOX 10th Anniversary Fountain pen "Mikkaibii Mandarin Orange" The Tokyo Stationery Pen Addict Inklings Cafe Pencast at SF Pen Show 2022 - YouTube Enigma Blanks Fountain Pen: Enigma Blanks SF Pen Show Collection - The Well-Appointed Desk Inkyconverters - Etsy UK Yamamoto Paper Montegrappa Venetia Fountain Pen - Rio Di San Marcuola - Flax Pen to P – FlaxPentoPaper Sinclair Model R - Rickshaw
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1h 1min
August 24, 2022527: 1-800-FIX-NIBS
Before Brad heads to the San Francisco Pen Show, we have some important things to discuss. Mainly, Hobonichi’s plan to phase in the new Tomoe River paper in time for 2024 planners. Brad also pen show preps, and then gets help from Myke on how to sort his loose fountain pen nibs.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order.
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 Try out the new Tomoe River Paper coming to the techo next year. [Techo Preview 2023] - Fun Stuff - Hobonichi Techo HON: Now in production! [Techo Preview 2023] - Fun Stuff - Hobonichi Techo San Francisco International Pen Show PLOTTER coming to 2022 Pen Shows in DC and San Francisco - PLOTTER USA Musubi Curnow Bookbinding & Leather (@curnowbooknleather) – Instagram Pilot Vanishing Point SE Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Brad Dowdy on Instagram: The Tokyo Inklings Pen Addict Inklings Cafe Pencast Iguana Blue Kaweco AL Sport – Pen Chalet
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56min
August 17, 2022526: All of the Fruit Combinations
Brad is on a pen show bender-when will it end? Not for several weeks, at least! Brad has signed up for classes in San Francisco, started updating his Top 5 Pens list, and rails on ink bottle design thanks to an #ASKTPA question. Myke is here, too.
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.
Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership San Francisco International Pen Show Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict Craft Design Technology, Inc. Penswap Subreddit Kyo No Oto Nurebairo Ink Review — The Pen Addict
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50min
August 10, 2022525: Don’t Leave Me
Brad auditioned for not one, but two new jobs this week. What are they, and will he be leaving Myke in the dust? Tune in to find out!
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.
Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership 2022 D.C. Pen Show Recap: Is "The Big Show" Still "The Big Show"? — The Gentleman Stationer San Francisco International Pen Show Orlando Pen Show Pilot Custom 912 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Nahvalur on Instagram: "Meet Nahvalur!" T Bone Burnett, House Music History, Favorite Pens, Summer TV | All Of It | WNYC Diplomat Magnum Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Sinclair Model R - Rickshaw Bagworks Rickshaw Bagworks on Instagram: Sinclair Model R Announcement Rickshaw Bagworks on Instagram: Sinclair Model R Features
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53min
August 03, 2022524: So?!
It’s DC Pen Show week-will you be there? Brad and Myke won’t, but that doesn’t stop Brad from being the unofficial hype man for the “Supershow.” What will you find there? Maybe some of the new products we discuss on 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.
Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow Plotter Specials for DC -- Instagram TRC USA Pop-up Events at DC Fountain Pen Super Show and SF Pen Show 2022 - TRAVELER'S COMPANY USA Schon Dsgn Specials at DC -- Instagram San Francisco International Pen Show – The fun pen show Orlando Pen Show Pelikan Hubs 2022, It’s Back! « The Pelikan's Perch Esterbrook Camden Northern Lights Fountain Pens -- Pen Chalet Mark Two – Studio Neat Thoroughly Considered #83: The Last Detail with Adam Lisagor - Relay FM Montblanc Heritage Rouge et Noir Baby -- Instagram Cufflinks Heritage Rouge et Noir - Luxury Cufflinks – Montblanc Rouge et noir baby – Montblanc® GB Sailor Pro Gear Winter Sky -- Instagram Kaweco Original Fountain Pen - Black Chrome CACHE: Kaweco Original Fountain Pen in Black - 250 – Goldspot Pens CACHE: Kaweco Original Fountain Pens -- Pen Chalet Kaweco Original Image
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58min
July 27, 2022523: Average is Good
What is the P.A.R.? Brad breaks down the stationery grading system he shares with Pen Addict Members each week, and gives out grades for a few popular products. The show also makes a guest appearance on the most recent Office Ladies podcast, which is the highlight of a lifetime for Brad and Myke.
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.
Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Semicool Ceramics Semicool Ceramics on Instagram: "Pen cups pen cups pen cups!" e+m Potbelly Pen Pot | Cult Pens The Cover-Up — Office Ladies — Overcast Episode 130 | The Cover-Up — Office Ladies Parker Jotter Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow San Francisco International Pen Show – The fun pen show Orlando Pen Show Membership — The Pen Addict P.A.R Description P.A.R Scale P.A.R Rotring 600 P.A.R Bic Cristal P.A.R Wopex Scouting Explained: The 20-80 Scouting Scale | FanGraphs Baseball
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1h 3min
July 20, 2022522: Your Pen Type
Do you have a pen type? Can you define it? Is there a single pen that encapsulates your pen type perfectly? Brad explores what he looks for when buying and selling pens in an effort to make the best decision possible.
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 Rhodia Pencil Holder | Cult Pens e+m Potbelly Pen Pot | Cult Pens Shop — Penquisition Pencil Holder 41936 | DOTS | LEGO CUBE- Machined Pen Storage | Karas Pen Co. e+m Desk Accessories | Cult Pens Cute Banana Pen Holder 41948 | DOTS | LEGO Yoseka x Hachi Collections - Walnut Pen Tray – Yoseka Stationery
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1h 2min

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