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 02, 2019379: Rainbow Sparkly
There is a lot of FOMO going on in this episode. Will Brad hold strong? Will Myke cave? How do they handle all of the great new products launching?
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership The Pen Addict Retro 51 Ice-O-Metric Is Here! — The Pen Addict The Pen Addict Live 2019: Atlanta and San Francisco by NockCo — Kickstarter Autumn Trilogy | Field Notes iPhone 11 Pro Leather Case - Meyer Lemon - Apple Platinum Prefounte Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet BUNGUBOX Magic of Alice Pro Gear – Instagram Pelikan M205 Star Ruby Special Edition Demonstrator Fountain Pen – The Nibsmith Yookers Metis Felt-tip Pen Review — The Pen Addict Kickstarter To Workers and Project Creators: Drop Dead | Current Affairs Myke and a 5-month old Bill's Favourite Pen
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53min
September 25, 2019378: I Have a Whole System Around That
Brad puts Myke in the hot seat today around the Theme System Journal. Is it working for Brad? Does Myke pass out? Tune in to hear all about it!
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Links and Show Notes: Join Relay FM in supporting St. Jude this September. Relay FM for St. Jude - Events for St. Jude Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - YouTube Cult Pens Iridescink by Diamine 80ml | Cult Pens The Sketchnote Ideabook by Mike Rohde — Kickstarter Kaweco Liliput Capped Ballpoint Pen - 1.0 mm - Stainless Steel Body | JetPens PenAddict - Twitch The Theme System “The Theme System Journal” by Cortex Podcast. | Cotton Bureau Cortex #91: An Episode Out of Time 4: Revenge of the Time - Relay FM Montegrappa Tulip for Team Fox Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet 15 types of pen addict | UK fountain pens ASKTPA Word Cloud Productivity in Tech Podcast Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery
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1h 10min
September 18, 2019377: Recreational Use
So much #asktpa, so little time. We make time this week to get through all of your questions. Plus, Brad gives Myke a task for a future episode.
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude - Twitch RelayFM - Twitch Cult Pens Diamine Christine Iridescink Review — The Pen Addict Cult Pens + Diamine Maureen and Robert Iridescink Review — The Pen Addict Cult Pens Iridescink by Diamine 80ml | Cult Pens The Theme System Ultra Fine | Sharpie Platinum Classic Inks | JetPens Virtual Pen Show (@virtualpenshow) • Instagram photos and videos FPGeeks Forum TWSBI Diamond 580 Clear Fountain Pen | TWSBI Rhodia Notebooks & Writing Pads | Official U.S. Distributor Midori | The Journal Shop Spoke Pen by Brian Conti — Kickstarter Parker 5th TM When promises are not delivered: The Parker 5th — The Pen Addict Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Reppin' for The Pen Addict today” Copic Multiliner SP - COPIC Official Site (English) Pelikan Hubs 2019
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1h 8min
September 11, 2019376: The Best Worst Case Scenario
Brad and Myke are joined once again by Adina Hurley, this time to discuss the aftermath - and damage to the bank account - of the San Francisco Pen Show.
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Guest Starring:
Adina Hurley
Links and Show Notes: Relay FM Family Feud - YouTube Moonman M2 Transparent Demonstrator Eyedropper Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict FrankUnderwater – Uncapping the Wild East “The Theme System Journal” – Cortex Merch thethemesystem.com Myke's Sticker Removal Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude - Twitch Wingback Mechanical Pen Review — The Pen Addict A custom mechanical pen that will last a lifetime by Alasdair MacLaine — Kickstarter Opus Cineris: Goldsmith, Artist, and Nib Specialist Anabelle Sophie Hiller (@stringsandpedals) • Instagram photos and videos Nib Specialist – Opus Cineris: Goldsmith, Artist, and Nib Specialist Retro 51 Typewriter Rollerball Pens - Pen Chalet The Nibsmith – Fountain Pen Nib Repair and Customization Robert Oster Shake & Shimmer Rose Gilt Tynte – Vanness Kahakai Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Robert Oster Turquoise – Vanness Kohala Sunset Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Platinum Celluloid Cherry Blossom | Nibs J Herbin Corail des Tropiques – Vanness Monteverde Sweet Life – Vanness Monteverde Gemstone Erinite – Vanness Bungubox Watermelon TWSBI Leigh Reyes (@leighpod) • Instagram photos and videos Adina Neamtu-Hurley (@adinahurley) • Instagram photos and videos PenAddict - Twitch SF Pen Show Stories – Adina Hurley – Instagram
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1h 15min
September 04, 2019375: Nobody Tell Platinum
More like nobody tell Brad and Myke! The guys keep secrets from each other, and spill all the beans this week. Plus, they begin to catch up on #asktpa.
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Platinum #3776 Urushi Raden Galaxy Starlight Fountain Pen – The Nibsmith Nakaya Long Cigar Matte Black Hairline | Nibs Sailor | Nibs Sailor King of Pen Fire Special Edition | Nibs Sailor Pro Gear Classic Fire Special Edition | Nibs Museum of Ice Cream LAMY dialog urushi - Product Information and Writing Systems Review: Lamy Balloon Roller Ball — The Pen Addict The Capital Pen Show (@capitalpenshow) • Instagram photos and videos The Capital Pen Show on Instagram: London Bus Red Introducing a brand new techo book: the Day-Free - Hobonichi Techo 2020 The Sketchnote Ideabook by Mike Rohde — Kickstarter Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “I was able to build my own notebook courtesy of @williamhannahuk” Diamine Inkvent Calendar 2019 | Cult Pens
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1h 7min
August 29, 2019374: A Well-Appointed Recap
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Ana Reinert of the Well-Appointed Desk to recap the 2019 San Francisco Pen Show. They discuss all of the comings and goings from one of the highlight events of the show calendar, and dive into all of the things they brought home.
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.
Guest Starring:
Ana Reinert
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership SF Pen Show Map goldsheep on Instagram: “yay the complete #coloringinktestingbook is here along with a couple of new brushes! i’ll post closeups of the new cards later on! i also…” Sweet Life Ink Collection - Monteverde Pens Monteverde Inks – Vanness Mike Allen (@woodshedpenco) • Instagram photos and videos Straits Pen on Instagram: “A preview of the @yachingstyle ans ipaper inks we'll have at our booth. Come say hi tomorrow!” Straits Pen on Instagram: “Honestly, who hasn't indulged in box wine?” Galen Leather Co. Wooden Multi Washi Tape Dispenser- Walnut – Vanness Atlas Stationers on Instagram: “The Atlas Stationers exclusive @retro1951 is live and available online! The Century of Progress is inspired by the World Fair” Ungeniused #85: World's Fairs - Relay FM Ungeniused #86: The Great Exhibition and Crystal Palace - Relay FM Official Retro1951, Inc. on Instagram: “The Discovery Shuttle will be launching soon to a Retro dealer near you. This twist tip rollerball is new to the Smithsonian collection.…” Pen "Uncle" Copia on Instagram: “@juliaskott calls this... The Suction Cup #sfpenshow2019” Galen Leather Co. on Instagram: Writers Medic Bag Galen Leather Co. Zippered 5 Slot Pen Case- Black – Vanness Rainier Pocket Notebook Cover for Field Notes / Moleskine 3.5 x 5.5" – Coal Creek Leather Olympia Leather Cover for Leuchtturm1917 A5 5.8x8.2" – Coal Creek Leather BUNGUBOX on Instagram: “Once again! Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce "Hello, San Francisco!" Jessica Coles (@jesi_raine) • Instagram photos and videos Fountain Pen Friendly Paper Collection of YAMAMOTO PAPER The 10th Anniversary of MD Paper Products » MD PAPER PRODUCTS Mini Review: Midori 10th Anniversary White Grid Notebook – Hand Over That Pen Kinder Surprise - Wikipedia YOOKERS - First refillable felt-tip pen with cartridges.
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56min
August 24, 2019373: Live from the San Francisco Pen Show 2019
Brad, Myke, and Ana are live from the San Francisco pen show, with special guests Hugh and Karol, from Kanilea Pen Co.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring:
Karol Scher, Hugh Scher, and Ana Reinert
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Connected #257: Relay FM Family Feud - Relay FM Sailor Specialty Nibs | Nibs Galen Leather Cal-O-Ring Yookers Pens Yamamoto Paper Midori Patto Bungubox SF Pen Show Special Tokyo International Pen Show Kanilea Pen Co. Aolani — Kanilea Pen Co.
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1h 4min
August 14, 2019372: We Used To Budget
Brad and Myke are joined by a very special guest this week - a first-time pen show-goer, who picks our brains about the upcoming San Francisco Pen Show. Everybody please give a warm welcome to Adina Hurley!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
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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.
Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price.
Guest Starring:
Adina Hurley
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Midori MD Notebook Light A5 Grid Review — The Pen Addict MD Notebook Cotton » MD PAPER PRODUCTS Paper size - Wikipedia Blackwing Volume 42 (Set of 12) | Blackwing602.com Blackwing Volume 42 - The Jackie Robinson Pencil - Blackwing Choosing Keeping Wabi-Sabi Japanese Brass Tape Dispenser – Choosing Keeping Platinum #3776 Urushi Raden Galaxy Starlight Fountain Pen – The Nibsmith San Francisco International Pen Show – The fun pen show Classes and Seminars – San Francisco International Pen Show Sailor Professional Gear Fountain Pen, Ivory with Rose Gold Accents – Andy's Pens 849 Fountain pen - La Maison Caran d'Ache Robert Oster Shake & Shimmer Rose Gilt Tynte – Vanness Adina Neamtu-Hurley (@adinahurley) • Instagram photos and videos
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1h 21min
August 07, 2019371: Very Friendly Pens
With the Relay FM 5th Anniversary and the San Francisco Pen Show right around the corner, Brad and Myke get hyped up for the next few weeks. Brad also goes on a discovery mission within the Closet of Doom, and there was a bear sighting.
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 5th Anniversary 'Family Feud' Survey Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show Tickets Newsletter — The Pen Addict Spoke Pen by Brian Conti — Kickstarter Spoke BAUX Pens “The Theme System Journal” by Cortex Podcast. | Cotton Bureau Cortex #88: Cortex Airport - Relay FM Papier Plume on Instagram: SF Exclusive Ink Lamy Pico Ballpoint Pens – Pen Chalet Musgrave Test Scoring 100 Pencil | CW Pencil Enterprise Pentel EnerGel Clena Gel Pens | JetPens Uni Propus Window Q-Dry Double-Sided Highlighter - 4.0 mm / 0.6 mm - 5 Color Set #2 | JetPens Kokuyo Beetle Tip 3way Highlighter Pen - 5 Color Set | JetPens Midori MD Notebook Light - A5 - Grid - Pack of 3 | JetPens Platinum Izumo Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Brown Bear Cam - Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park | Explore.org
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1h 5min
July 31, 2019370: Second One on the Way
The Pen of Deceit arrived, and it is as good has Brad hoped. But, is it worth it? That is always the question when buying pens. We dig into that, D.C., SF, and Schon DSGN in this very on brand edition of the podcast.
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 Rick's Horror Story Art TPA: Horror Stories - Stationery Wiki The Pen of Deceipt – Jacob (fudefan) on Instagram: New Kingdom Note Realos Sailor 1911 Large Ringless Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Sailor 1911 Large Key Lime Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Diplomat Magnum SoftTouch Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Sketchnote Ideabook The Pen Addict #17: Sketchnoting With Mike Rohde - Relay FM Schon Design Fountain Pen – Brad Dowdy on Instagram Schon Dsgn (@schon_dsgn) • Instagram photos and videos DC Pen Super Show (@dcpenshow) • Instagram photos and videos Pelikan M205 Review — The Pen Addict Ambition Fountain Pen, Back Resin - Extra Fine – Faber-Castell USA Quo Vadis Planners | Quo Vadis Journals & Agendas Rite in the Rain - since 1916 Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show Tickets
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59min

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