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:

May 09, 2018307: Welcome To Two Months Ago
Two weeks between recording gives the boys a lot to talk about! Everything from new product talk, to Sailors, Pelikans, Kanilea pens, and more. Join in on the fun!
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.
Links and Show Notes Everyday Backpack | Peak Design Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil | Cult Pens Metro date power reserve — NOMOS Glashütte Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM The System - Special Edition Retro 1951 Tornado — The Clicky Post Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Sailor 1911 Stormy Sea at Pen Chalet Sailor Pro Gear Ocean Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet The Pen Habit Tombow Irojiten Color Dictionary Color Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Coloring Books by Doodlers Anonymous | Doodlers Anonymous Galen Leather Writing Box Review — The Pen Addict Is this thing on? | From the Pen Cup Ravelry: Hats for Pen Nerds - patterns Find a reddit gift exchange perfect for you - redditgifts Myke's Custom Pen Blocks
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1h 7min
May 02, 2018306: Pen...cil
Interested in making your own fountain pens? We follow-up on our previous #asktpa with feedback from two just-getting-started pen makers. We also talk about the challenges of good mechanical pencil design, and pick the perfect pen for a Park Ranger.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘PENADDICT’.
Storyworth: A new way to bring the family together.
Links and Show Notes Tokyo Metro 90th Anniversary Fountain Pen · Bungubox TSUYUHIKARI & Tsuru Hikari Ink Set - Bungubox ystudio Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Kaweco GRIP on the PR email Red Dragon Pen Company Platinum Plaisir Fountain Pens - JetPens.com Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pens - Standard - JetPens.com
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58min
April 25, 2018305: I Believe in Standards
It’s new notebook day on the podcast, as Brad and Myke discuss a slew of new releases crossing our desks. Limited editions were also a hot topic, this week hotter than most with the launch of the Retro 51 “The System” rollerball.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Harry's: Claim your trial set!
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 "Sakura" Pocket Notebooks (3-pack) – Write Notepads & Co. "ITHACA" Limited Edition Release – Story Supply Co. Story Supply “ITHACA” Limited Edition Notebook Giveaway — The Pen Addict Yamamoto Ro-Biki Notebooks - JetPens.com National Stationery Week & World Stationery Day Deals, Sale, Discount - Pen Chalet TWSBI Precision Fountain Pens - JetPens.com Episode 0 - Introductions | Fountain Pen Companion Fountain Pen Companion The Future of The System Retro 51 Exclusive - Can you still get one? — The Clicky Post Seed A5 — Nock Co. Virtual Pen Show (@virtualpenshow) • Instagram photos and videos
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1h 9min
April 18, 2018304: I'm Out of Superlatives
Brad and Myke are back from Atlanta and recap the best show ever. At least until the next one!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get 3 free meals, with FREE SHIPPING.
Simple Contacts: Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code PENADDICT for $30 off your contact lenses.
Links and Show Notes Sailor Professional Gear Realo Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Dromgooles Fine Writing Instruments Mike Allen (@woodshedpenco) • Instagram photos and videos Bungubox Ebisu/Yebis Gold – Vanness Penwell - Make Any Pen A Desk Pen - Walnut | Good Made Better Faggionato - Fountain Pen - Translucent Orange Mark Bacas on Instagram: “Micro Architect” Mark One: A Minimal, Durable, Retractable Pen. by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter Retro51 - Extra Extra Inquisitive Quill on Instagram: “Pilot's 2018 shareholder gift set” mike dudek (@clickypost) • Instagram photos and videos Kenro Industries, Inc., Acquires the Iconic American Esterbrook Pen Brand - Kenro Inc. The Pen Addict #132: Happy Fun Time - Relay FM The Pen Addict #137: Notebook Emergency - Relay FM The Pen Addict #141: Shiny Happy People - Relay FM Hanauma Bay Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Hanauma Bay” Fountain Pens - Kanilea Pen Co.
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1h 7min
April 15, 2018303: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2018
We are live! Thank you to all of our Kickstarter backers for making this live episode possible. Listen in as Ana, Brad, and Myke discuss the Atlanta Pen Show and interview Jim Rouse from Franklin-Christoph and Lisa Vanness from Vanness Pens.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Harry's: Claim your trial set!
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:
Jim Rouse, Lisa Vanness, and Ana Reinert
Links and Show Notes Retro 51 Abbondanza Franklin-Christoph Vanness Pen Shop, Little Rock, AR Retro 1951 "Artist Series" 2018 Sets – Vanness The Engraved Retro 51
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1h 4min
April 04, 2018302: BradDowdy Brad-Dowdy Edition
Brad prepped for the Atlanta Pen Show by buying all of the things beforehand. Myke showed some responsibility by making a game plan for the show. It’s time to get hyped!
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 Brad Dowdy on Instagram - Mail Time! Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Platinum 3776 Oshino Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Montegrappa Monte-Grappa Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Atlanta Pen Show Jeff's Truck Zebra Sarasa Push Clip Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Viridian Green - JetPens.com Introducing New 2017 Lamy Studio Collection Colors - Pen Chalet Pilot Capless Fermo Fountain Pen - Dark Green - 18k Gold Fine Nib - JetPens.com Opus 88 Koloro Demonstrator: A Review — The Pen Addict
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1h 5min
March 28, 2018301: Bingo!
Did you get your Bingo card before listening? If not, you know what to do for next time. Aside from filling squares, Brad and Myke discussed their current writing setups, new goods from Blackingwing and Sailor, and getting your nib ground.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK 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 The Pen Addict Bingo A5 Cousin Book (January Start) - Hobonichi Techo 2018 Seed A5 — Nock Co. Brad's set-up - Instagram Cortex #66: Triggers - Creating Behaviour That Lasts - Relay FM The Cult Hobonichi Techo Planner | The Journal Shop Blackwing Volume 54 | A Tribute to Surrealism | Blackwing602.com Coastal | Field Notes Sailor Pro Gear Ocean Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet
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1h 2min
March 21, 2018300: A Podcast About Pens
300 episodes of a podcast about pens. Who would have thought it?
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Harry's: Claim your free trial set!
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get $30 off your first delivery and FREE SHIPPING.
Links and Show Notes Arkansas Pen Show (@arkansaspenshow) • Instagram Thank You Little Rock! — The Pen Addict Arkansas Pen Show Recap – The Well-Appointed Desk Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “The Col-o-dex!” The Well-Appointed Desk Shop Ixion: Minimalist Fountain Pen by namisu — Kickstarter Robert Oster Signature Ink Fire and Ice: A Review — The Pen Addict Make Do – a podcast about the joys and anxieties of art and making Make Do — Overcast Make Do — Apple Podcasts Mark One: A Minimal, Durable, Retractable Pen. by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter Thoroughly Considered #36: Mark One - Relay FM TWSBI Precision Fountain Pen - Instagram BN WORKS | Writing tools Coastal | Field Notes Starbucks ‘Coffee Farm’ Field Notes Seed A5 — Nock Co. Picolor - Any color, anywhere, anytime! by Picolor — Kickstarter Do 'Pin' and 'Pen' Sound Alike to You? - Grammar Girl Visconti | Classic Fountain Pens Visconti Luxury Pens and Inks | The Writing Desk Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Akkerman 16 Oranje Boven – Vanness Ink Review: Montblanc Lucky Orange – The Well-Appointed Desk
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1h 2min
March 14, 2018299: Mail Time with Brad
Brad and Myke catch up on all of the #asktpa questions they have been hoarding for weeks. And Myke finally paid the piper for his Pink Love.
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.
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get $30 off your first delivery and FREE SHIPPING.
KerfCase: A modular storage system to keep your most important items organized. Save 15% with code ADDICT.
Links and Show Notes BUNGBOX SWEET LOVE PINK 2018 Allan's Gift for Myke Myke's Desk Arrangement Episode 91: Hearing Your Sips in HD | The Erasable Podcast Uni Mitsubishi 9000 3H Pencil Review — The Pen Addict The Pen Addict | Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast The Pen Addict on Anchor - RSS Feed Subnet - Relay FM Lamy Minion Set Supreme: Supreme®/Kaweco® AL Sport Ballpoint Pen - Red Uni-ball Signo UM-151 Gel Pen - 0.38 mm - Black - JetPens.com Schon DSGN Machined Aluminum, American Made Luxury Pen | Schon DSGN Pilot Custom Heritage 92 Collection Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Pen Type-B – CW&T Ti Arto : The Ultimate Refill Friendly Pen – Big Idea Design LLC Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen Body Components - JetPens.com The Pen Addict #267: Meet Me at the Bar - Relay FM Brad's Pocket Pens Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery Stationery Shop Visits in London — The Finer Point The London Parchment: Sailor Jentle Bottled Ink (50ml) Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet Lanier - Briefcase and Pouch — Nock Co. Conceal Pack - CORDURA® Black Multicam® – The Brown Buffalo Ristretto - Messenger Bags – TOM BIHN Synapse 25 - Backpacks - Travel Bags – TOM BIHN Minaal - Daily Bag - Grey Everyday Backpack | Peak Design colorschemer (@colorschemez) | Twitter Myke at the Movies | "A Few Good Men" (Episode 41) The Pen Addict #154: Extra Extra Extra Extra Extra Fine - Relay FM Tom Cruise's Giant Pen: Kevin Pollak's true story from 'A Few Good Men' - YouTube
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1h 26min
March 07, 2018298: This Pen Show Has Character
Brad recaps his trip to the Baltimore Pen Show. Did it live up to the hype? Myke discusses his journaling talk on Cortex, and gives a full review of the Kaweco GRIP for Apple Pencil.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Harry's: Claim your free trial set!
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘PENADDICT’.
Links and Show Notes The Pen Addict Live 2018 - RelayCon Atlanta & Toronto by NockCo — Kickstarter The Nibsmith's Pink Love - Instagram Cortex #65: Goals Are Dumb - Relay FM Baltimore-Washington International Pen Show Write Notepads & Co. The Herbert Pen Company Herbert Pen Company Vanishing Point Custom - Instagram Mike Allen (@woodshedpenco) • Instagram photos and videos Cracked Ice fountain pens by Mike Allen — Kickstarter Good Made Better | Penwell – Make Any Pen a Desk Pen Pay-it-Forward — The Penthusiast Red Dragon Pen Company - Home Brooks' Double-Ended Pen - Instagram Paul Erano's Table - Instagram JC.A (@posting.life) • Instagram photos and videos Little Rock Pen Show 2018 Kaweco pen sleeve GRIP for Apple Pencil anthracite | Mostwanted Pens Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Kaweco GRIP for Apple Pencil”
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1h 9min

FAQs about The Pen Addict:

How many episodes does The Pen Addict have?

The podcast currently has 677 episodes available.