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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February 28, 2018297: Who's the Fool Now Steve?
Kickstarter updates abound, with the Pen Addict project wrapping up, the Wancher project getting delayed, and a new pen project that made Myke’s eyes pop out of his head. Brad also gets overly hyped about the upcoming Baltimore Pen Show.
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Links and Show Notes The Pen Addict Live 2018 - RelayCon Atlanta & Toronto by NockCo — Kickstarter Dream Pen 夢万年筆: True Ebonite Fountain Pens with Japanese Art by Wancher — Kickstarter BUNGBOXオリジナル万年筆【SWEET LOVE PINK 2018】 Kaweco's Apple Pencil Sleeve is out now - Bleistift Kaweco pen sleeve GRIP | Mostwanted Pens Ko-Axis™ Rail Pen by TEC Accessories — Kickstarter Pentel EnerGel Clena 0.3 mm Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict Care, Handling and Storage of Works on Paper - Collections Care (Preservation, Library of Congress) Baltimore-Washington International Pen Show Nock Co. on Instagram: “A5 Seed soft launch this weekend” Hippo Noto – Hippo Noto by Squishy-Ink
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1h 16min
February 21, 2018296: Drop the Pagoda on Us
Brad is back from the Los Angeles Pen Show with tales of what he did - and didn’t - buy. Myke has his eyes on a Sweet Love, and they also discuss a few other new products to drop this week.
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Links and Show Notes Bung-Bux Sweet Love Pink 2018 - Instagram Brad Teases Myke Retro 51 Tornado Popper Rollerball Pens - Pen Chalet TWSBI Jr. Pagoda Mechancial Pencil - Instagram Strong Like Bull Pen Addict Magnet Giveaway — The Pen Addict XS Pocket Fountain Pen by ENSSO — Kickstarter A:LOG The Pen Addict Live 2018 - RelayCon Atlanta & Toronto by NockCo — Kickstarter New Edison Acrylics - Instagram Aurora Urano - Instagram Aurora Optima Flex - Instagram Red Dragon Pen Company Conid Slimline Pen Colorverse Inks Robert Oster Signature Bottled Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet Musubi Sailor Disney Princess Ink Set - Instagram Sailor Disney Princess Ink Swatches - Instagram Machine Era Pen | Original – Machine Era Co. Hexagon Graph Paper Rhodia #18 Ice – Vanness Maruman Mnemosyne N180A Imagination Notebook - A4 - 5 mm Graph - JetPens.com Uni-ball Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil Starter Set - 0.5 mm - JetPens.com Uni Mitsubishi 9850 Pencil with Eraser - HB - JetPens.com Solo Dungeons and Dragons: That's a Thing?! — the weekly pencil. Playing for Fun - Relay FM
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1h 22min
February 14, 2018295: Why is it Not Called Pen Pals?
Toronto here we come! We are bringing The Pen Addict show on the road again this year that’s to your support. We also discuss two of our favorite brands in Field Notes and Retro 51, plus Myke gets mail!
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Links and Show Notes The Pen Addict Live 2018 - RelayCon Atlanta & Toronto by NockCo — Kickstarter S1E13 – Publishing… pens, drones, travel, and Happy Meals – Backers 1857 Podcast Chris Hadfield: Ground Control To Major Trivia — Ask Me Another — Overcast
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Signature | Field Notes Today is Wednesday | Field Notes Paperworld 2018 - Neues & Impressionen | ZoomLab Aus Liebe zum Papier - Leoni Pfeiffer "Jetstream Prime Rotate Delivery Single" | 2018 | Press Release | Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball - Chicago Tornado, Anderson Pens Exclusive Spoke Pencil Model 4 | Spoke Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pens Sailor Strawberry Milk LA Pen Show 2018 @reachingralph • Instagram photos and videos @frontierpenco • Instagram photos and videos Close up of a Trident Nib Sailor Specialty Nibs | Classic Fountain Pens @reachingralph on Instagram: Regalia Flex Nib The 2018 Lamy Safari special edition is: ALL BLACK – Fontoplumo Lamy Al-Star color of 2018 is…. Vibrant Pink – Fontoplumo Boundary Prima System: The Ultimate Modular Pack by Boundary — Kickstarter Elemental Notebooks by Greg & Laurie Krumm — Kickstarter
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1h 17min
February 07, 2018294: Not the Most Funded Anything
All the Kickstarters that are fit to print! Including ours of course. The 2018 Pen Addict Podcast Kickstarter has launched, met its goal, and is well on its way to hitting the stretch goal. Tune in to hear all of the details!
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Links and Show Notes The Pen Addict Live 2018 - RelayCon Atlanta & Toronto by NockCo — Kickstarter Pics of the Tallulah - including the special Kickstarter tag Enamel Pins Mockup Kaweco Apple Pencil Holder Pen Nib Cuff Links | Tokens & Icons Celluloid Pen Barrel Cuff Links | Tokens & Icons The Pay-it-Forward Project by Oscar Rodriguez — Kickstarter Dream Pen: True Ebonite Fountain Pens with Japanese Art by Wancher — Kickstarter Ixion: Minimalist Fountain Pen by namisu — Kickstarter Wonderful! | Maximum Fun M × L × B × D Limited Edition 3-Pack | Field Notes Say Whaaaaa??! Anderson Pens to Open Second Location! Stationery Matters - Stationery News - Home - WHSmith buys Cult Pens Retro 1951 Website Retro 51 Tornado Classic Lacquer Rollerball Pens - Pen Chalet Members — The Pen Addict
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1h 25min
January 31, 2018293: Cut With a Hammer and Chisel
What is your Dream Pen? Wancher thinks they know with the release of their latest Kickstarter pen. We also discuss new goods from Retro 51, Baron Fig, Bellroy, and Karas Kustoms.
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.
Links and Show Notes Bellroy Work Folio A5 Review — The Pen Addict MODS – thisisground Work Folio A5 - Bellroy A5 DotDash Notebook — Nock Co. Retro 51 Speakeasy Rollerball Pens - Pen Chalet Preview: Baron Fig Lock & Key (Squire & Confidant Set) – The Well-Appointed Desk Lock & Key - Baron Fig Preview: Baron Fig School Set – The Well-Appointed Desk Karas Pen Co Decograph 'Sleeping Beauty' Wancher posts on The Pen Addict Wancher Dream Pen - Kickstarter
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1h 8min
January 24, 2018292: Don't Learn Safety By Accident
Brad and Myke are joined by our third co-host, the amazing Ana Reinert. We follow-up our office supply draft with Ana’s picks, take a dive into the brush pen world, and get ready for the Los Angeles Pen Show.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Harry's: Claim your free trial set!
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Ana Reinert
Links and Show Notes The Profile Myke is talking about
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Stapler of the Week: 1938 Ace Pilot Model 404 X-Acto Grip 2 - Amazon Carolina Pen Company 5: A Brush(Pen) with Greatness | Art Supply Posse Brush Pens, Part 1: Waterproof Felt Tips – The Well-Appointed Desk Brush Pens, Part 2: Water-Soluble Felt Tips – The Well-Appointed Desk Brush Pens, Part 3: Waterproof Bristle Tips – The Well-Appointed Desk Brush Pens, Part 4: Water-Soluble Bristle Tips – The Well-Appointed Desk Zebra Disposable Brush Pen - Super Fine - JetPens.com Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen - Hard - Blue Body - JetPens.com Kuretake Fudegokochi Brush Pen - Extra Fine - JetPens.com Pilot Fude-Makase Color Brush Pen - Extra Fine - Black - JetPens.com Pentel Brush Pen Black with 4 Cartridges | Cult Pens Pentel Pocket Brush Pens - Black Body - JetPens.com Pentel Color Brush Pen - Black JetPens Brush Pen Sampler - JetPens.com JetPens Brush Pen Sampler 2 - JetPens.com Matt Vergotis (@mattvergotis) • Instagram photos and videos The Los Angeles International Pen Show Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram photos and videos City Super Patrick Ng (@patrickng) • Instagram photos and videos Birmingham Pen Company Ink The Pen Addict #211: Running Out Of Coal - Relay FM
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1h 12min
January 17, 2018291: At Some Point a Pen Has to Get Involved
Office supply draft! Brad and Myke draft the important office supplies everyone needs at their jobby-job. They also discuss orange pens, handwriting fonts, and wild Retro 51 secondary prices.
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.
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get $30 off your first delivery and FREE SHIPPING.
Links and Show Notes Bungubox 5th anniversary limited edition Sailor Pro Gear - Nibspotter News: Ink of the Year 2018 – Olivine « The Pelikan's Perch EP - 8.5 - You're Saying it Wrong with Jim and Michael — B.Y.O.B. Pen Club Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram photos and videos Retro 51 Pen Addict *Rare* Limited Edition Popper 149/300 | eBay The Pen Addict Retro 51 Ice-O-Metric — The Pen Addict Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Get Cosmic indeed.” • Instagram Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Sailor 1911 Large Royal Tangerine Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet The Sketchnote Typeface - Rohdesign - Designer Mike Rohde 22 awesome online shops for stationery addicts | Creative Boom The Poscast - MLB.com Omoshiro Block: A Memo Pad That Excavates Objects as it Gets Used | Spoon & Tamago Lihit Lab Teffa Bag in Bags - JetPens.com Lihit Lab Smart Fit Carrying Pouches - JetPens.com Travel Cubelet - Perfect Travel Purse - Made In USA by TOM BIHN Medium Cafe Bag - Messenger Bags - Briefcases – TOM BIHN Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Weatherproof Collection | Chrome Industries Mountain of Ink The Pen Addict #191: Tahitian Black Lip Oyster - Relay FM
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1h 17min
January 10, 2018290: Saskatchewan Has Always Been In My Heart
Pen Addict Kickstarter plans are well underway for 2018. We discuss a few of those details, the immediately sold out Retro 51 Mars, and Brad’s first Hobo fail of 2018.
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Links and Show Notes Introducing the Retro 51 Mission to Mars Tornado Popper - Pen Chalet Palomino Blackwing Summit Notebooks - JetPens.com Brad Dowdy on Instagram: The @Blackwing Pearl Notebook is the perfect sticker notebook. Panobook – Studio Neat Nock Co. on Instagram: The new Mandarin/Steel Brasstown Yenderings Lamy Boutique Opens In San Francisco - Lamy - The Fountain Pen Network Best Journals for 2018 | Cool Material Planners 2018 – LEUCHTTURM1917 Emma Kate Creative | 2018 Planners TiScribe-Pencil Titanium – Urban Survival Gear, LLC Spoke Pencil Spoke Pencil Model 4 in Titanium and Aluminum - Review - 0.9mm — The Clicky Post Fixpencil Mario Botta | Caran d'Ache of Switzerland How I Built It - A podcast about building things on the web EP - 8 - Everybody Was Wing Sung Fighting! — B.Y.O.B. Pen Club
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57min
January 03, 2018289: The Cousin is the Big Brother
Brad and Myke ring in the new year in the stationery world with talk of resolutions, buying restrictions, planning, and journaling. 2018 is going to be the best year ever!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Casper: Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off with the 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.
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get $30 off your first delivery and FREE SHIPPING.
Links and Show Notes Ballpoint: A Tale of Genius and Grit, Perilous Times, and the Invention that Changed the Way We Write - Amazon Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pen - 0.7 mm - Purple - JetPens.com Schon Dsgn on Instagram: "Starting the new year off right. Big plans for 2018!" - Instagram TWSBI Diamond 580AL Rose Fountain Pen - Fine Nib - JetPens.com TWSBI - Photos - Facebook Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram photos and videos Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Chorizo burger and and Old Fashioned go together, right? @certifiedburgers” • Instagram Bungubox 5th anniversary limited edition Sailor Pro Gear - Nibspotter Ink Review: Callifolio Andrinople (and Sailor Pro Gear Slim Pink Love) – The Well-Appointed Desk Review: A Trio of M101N’s « The Pelikan's Perch Metro Datum Gangreserve | NOMOS Glashütte. Hobonichi Techo Cousin Brad and his Cousin - Instagram Kokuyo Jibun Techo Biz Diary 2018 Giveaway — The Pen Addict The Hilarious World of Depression | APM Podcasts
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1h 14min
December 20, 2017288: It's Called Chaos
It was a chaotic episode in more ways than one this week, as Brad and Myke planted various flags in the ground for products old and new. And the Chaos pen makes a triumphant podcast return!
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.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Harry's: Claim your free trial set!
Links and Show Notes Episode 17.75: Hold My Beer! An Interview with Brad Dowdy of The Pen Addict – RSVP Pre-Order The Pen Addict 10th Anniversary T-Shirt — The Pen Addict Retro 51 - Tornado Rollerball - NYC Skyline Limited Edition – Goldspot Pens ReMarkable tablet review: The high price of getting that paper feeling | Ars Technica Retro 51 Fountain Pen Image Laissez Custom Retro – Scriptura Lamy Aion Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Lamy fountain pens LAMY aion Refill - The Pen Addict Membership Lamy Al-Star color of 2018 is…. Vibrant Pink – Fontoplumo Lamy Vibrant Pink Offering - Fontoplumo Retro 51 desk pen – Vanness Ystudio Desk Fountain Pens - JetPens.com Penwell Co. | Penwell – Make Any Pen a Desk Pen Hobonichi Techo 2018 Stalogy 365Days Notebooks - JetPens.com Kokuyo Jibun Techo Planners - JetPens.com Word Notebooks Standard Memorandum Notebook 2018 - JetPens.com YearCompass | Close 2017. Plan 2018. Diamine Hope Pink (80ml Bottled Ink) Monteverde Bottled Ink (30ml) - Pen Chalet Montegrappa Chaos Limited Edition | Classic Fountain Pens Schon DSGN Sailor Pro Gear Slim Purple Cosmos | Classic Fountain Pens
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1h 23min

FAQs about The Pen Addict:

How many episodes does The Pen Addict have?

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