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:

February 05, 2026702: Still Sweet, Just With Edge
It’s February, so that means it is LAMY Limited Edition season. They kick things off with everyone's favorite color combo in the AL-Star lineup, and we have thoughts. Brad also has the new Blackwing Pen in hand, and he and Myke debate which Bestie they ar
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off
Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Flamingo and Pine – LAMY – Instagram LAMY AL-Star Special Editions – Cult Pens – Instagram Lamy Al-Star Special Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Graf von Faber Castell Colors – Instagram Nahvalur Colors – Instagram OMAS Announcement – Instagram Introducing the Blackwing Pen Caran d’Ache 849 Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict Deliberate Objects Creative Refills S2E5: Using PLOTTER as a Tool with Brad Dowdy - PLOTTER USA Why The Pentel Sharp Mechanical Drafting Pencil Is Perfect For Me — The Pen Addict Esterbrook Bestie: Bubble Gum & Sugar Plum – Pen Chalet Bestie – Esterbrook Pens Tombow MONO Air Recycled Adhesive | Enigma Stationery Tombow Mono Air 5 Correction Tape Applicator - Berry Blush Cheek | Enigma Stationery Pen Hoarder Enamel Pin | Enigma Stationery Professional Journal Collector Enamel Pin | Enigma Stationery Bizness Frog Stamp Washi Tape | Enigma Stationery Kokuyo Me 0.5mm Gel Pen Review — The Pen Addict The Mark One Refill Guide – Studio Neat
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58min
January 30, 2026701: I Like Froggo, So That's Good
It’s a big catch-up episode this week, as Brad and Myke dive in to the new Hobonichi Journaling app, updated Platinum 3776 design, and Pilot Iroshizuku ink tier lists. They also learn the real reason why the Sakura Pigma Micron grip is the way it is.
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: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Tokyo Inklings 88: Hold My Beer | Tokyo Inklings Drafting Set Example Micron in Tool Holder On the Paper Trail, Episode 2: Snowed In With Matthew Chen! — The Gentleman Stationer Hobonichi Techo App - Life Book A First Look at the Hobonichi Techo App – Ian J. Battaglia Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Platinum 3776 Century Ver. 2.0 Demonstrator Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet How I shopped "around the world" at the DC Pen Show — The Pen Addict Brad's Pilot Iroshizuku Tier List Quick Tier List
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52min
January 22, 2026700: I’m Not Really Into Pens or Anything
What gets you excited about stationery in 2026? Brad and Myke share their thoughts, and hear from listeners as well. Thank you all for 700 amazing episodes!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Yearly Themes and The Theme System Journal My 2026 Yearly Theme – The Enthusiast Your Theme - CGP Grey - YouTube Desk Chatter: A Rambling Chat with the Penaddict Brad (Episode 31) - YouTube What is the LAMY CP1, and why do I like it so much? — The Pen Addict pilot_corporation – Instagram Stationery Fest
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58min
January 15, 2026699: Millions, Hundreds, Dozens... Maybe One
You know it’s getting rough in the stationery streets when the price of the Pilot FriXion is going up for the first time in 20 years! We discuss a recent interview with Pilot’s CEO discussing that, check in on what the Bullet Journal brand has been up to,
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: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Japanese pen maker raises price of its bestseller for first time in 40 years – Financial Times (archive.today) Eureka Fountain Pen Gravitas Pens How to Use Your Notebooks in 2026 to Improve Your Life – Writing at Large Sailor 1911L Lefty Fountain Pen – Fahrney's Bullet Journal Is a System for Selling More Bullet Journal – Robb Knight Bullet Journal Free Bullet Journal Reference Guide — Tiny Ray of Sunshine Bullet Journal Web Archive My 2026 Yearly Theme – The Enthusiast Spoke Roady XL – Spoke Design
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59min
January 08, 2026698: RIP Pens
The prices will continue to rise until morale improves! That is the subtitle for this episode, as Sailor dropped their upcoming price increases on us. Wow. The opportunity to change how we look at fountain pens in 2026 is here.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Sailor Price Increases—Effective Feb 1st : r/fountainpens Sailor 1911 Large Casual Kirby Fluffy Pen Case - Smile | Enigma Stationery Kodomo No Kao Fountain Pen Stamp | Enigma Stationery 2026 Risograph Wall Calendar - Butterfly Days | Enigma Stationery Everything is Possum - Risograph Card | Enigma Stationery Everything is Possum Holograph Sticker | Enigma Stationery Decole Harapeko Animal Pen Stand - Shiba Inu | Enigma Stationery Carolina Pen Company Meet Your Maker: Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Pen Company — The Pen Addict Meet Your Maker Posts – The Pen Addict Fresh Thoughts On The Pilot Prera — The Pen Addict I Love Cleaning Fountain Pens — The Pen Addict Mark Three – Studio Neat Drehgriffel Nr. 2 | LEUCHTTURM1917 Spoke Pencil Kuru Toga Blackwing Mitsubishi 9850 HB Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Tombow 2558 Pencil Review — The Pen Addict
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1h 7min
January 02, 2026697: Use What You Have
Brad and Myke are so excited to kick off the new year with everyone’s favorite topic - price increases! Now that we are seeing some of the new prices go live, what does that mean for the hobby as a whole?
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback All in the Nib Price Increases – Goldspot – Instagram 2026 Stationery Intentions — A Gathering of Curiosities Stationery Things I Learned In 2025 — The Pen Addict
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56min
December 19, 2025696: The Secret Menu of Nib Grinders
Subtitle: Scientists, Git Gud
There was lots of excellent feedback regarding artificial Gold this week, so look for our new Kickstarter in 2026 where we raise funds to build a nuclear reactor in the stars. There is also news of a new LAMY x uniball product which has Brad thrilled.
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: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback KOKUYO Good Tools Soft Ring Notebook Review — The Pen Addict Wearing on the Color of the Year – Instagram Wearingeul Global LAMY Kuru Toga – Reddit Lamy Safari Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Our new brand, MD PRODUCT, will launch on Thursday, January 22, 2026 | Designphil Inc. MD PRODUCT New Lineup | Designphil Inc. Field Notes | 1943 Pentel EnerGel Permanent Gel Ink 0.5mm — The Pen Addict Review: Uni-Ball Jetstream Alpha Gel Grip Ballpoint 0.7mm — The Pen Addict The Erasable Podcast The Stationery Cafe - YouTube Gourmet Pens Club Thoroughly Considered - Relay
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1h 14min
December 11, 2025695: There’s Scissors in Here, Myke!
Who knew Brad liked pens so much? He and Myke dig into what they are currently using, and Brad could not be stopped! Seriously, somebody stop him.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get a FREE gift and free US shipping
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Pen Review: Lamy 2000 Stainless Steel — The Gentleman Stationer The Wet Pen Western Trillium Ink Review — The Pen Addict KOKUYO Good Tools Soft Ring Notebook Review — The Pen Addict Staedtler Pigment Liner Marker Pen - 0.3 mm - Black | JetPens Uni-ball Signo DX UM-151 Gel Pen - 0.38 mm - Brown Black | JetPens Psychedelic Desk Mat | Enigma Stationery Ink Towel | Enigma Stationery Abbey Sy - YouTube Sidekick Pocket – Cortex Brand My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot M90 Limited Edition — The Pen Addict Sakura Pigma Micron Blue Black Review — The Pen Addict Sidekick Notepad – Cortex Brand Sakura Pigma Holder Review — The Pen Addict I’m a Stationery Freak. Here Are the Best Stationery Gifts. | The Strategist Zenith 590 Mix Stapler – The Stationer Tombow Zoom 505 Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict
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1h 4min
December 04, 2025694: Orange Is the Worst
Among the many seasons that we are currently in, none is less interesting than Incoming Price Increase Season. The big three Japanese brands have changes coming, so what does it all mean? Also, Brad slanders an orange pen.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get a FREE gift and free US shipping.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback The Pen Addict #693: Get 'em, Ana - Holiday Gift Guide 2025 - Relay Notice of product price revision | Platinum fountain pen Platinum Biso - Goldspot Pens Notice of Price Revision for Our Writing Instruments and Stationery ｜PILOT Fountain pen "Custom NS" released | Press release | PILOT Aston Martin Cygnet Aston Martin Cygnet (Toyota iQ) - Wikipedia Sailor 1911 14K / 18K Gold Trim Fountain Pen – Instagram 1911 18K Gold Trim Fountain Pen | Sailor Pen 1911 14K Gold Trim Fountain Pen | Sailor Pen Fountain Pens - CJ's Wunderkammer Inkvent 2025 - Day 2 Drehgriffel Nr. 1 - Luminous Edition - LEUCHTTURM1917 Drehgriffel Nr. 1 - Gradient Edition Farther Bag Co. + Doane Paper Lazy Sunday Tote — doane paper Fish Pouch - Silver/Navy | Enigma Stationery Pen Show Schedule – The Well-Appointed Desk
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57min
November 27, 2025693: Get 'em, Ana - Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Brad is joined by Ana Reinert to get you ready for this upcoming holiday season with a stack of stationery gifting suggestions.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Support The Trevor Project by bidding, donation, or sharing with others.
Guest Starring:
Ana Reinert
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Ana Reinert, The Well-Appointed Desk The Well-Appointed Desk Shop Maverick Pens Zodiac Pens White Bear Pens Skogsy Pens Yamamoto Paper Ro-Biki Note Canopus A5 Journal Dominant Industry The Wet Pen Cute Things from Japan/Eric Small Things The Washi Station Day Owl Packs Hot Dang Press The Superior Labor Paper and Pencil Chicago May Day Paper & Post StarShaped Press Authan Chen The Pen Addict Shop Spoke Design
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1h 2min

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