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:

April 05, 2017251: That's Not a Colour
Brad and Myke dig into new product news, featuring a Tomoe River notebook Kickstarter, and a Bluetooth attached pen. And what would new product talk be without Baron Fig! Brad also gives a big Nock Co. product pipeline update.
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.
Links and Show Notes Hippo Noto, a Hippo Size Tomoe Paper Notebook by Squishy-Ink — Kickstarter Nimuno Loops - The Toy Block Tape | Indiegogo Never lose your Cross pen again, thanks to TrackR! | OxGadgets Cross Peerless TrackR Ballpoint Pen at FahrneysPens.com Monteverde’s One Touch Stylus 9 Function Inkball Tool Pen | From the Pen Cup Monteverde One Touch Stylus Tool Rollerball Pens - Pen Chalet Confidant Hardcover Notebook • Baron Fig Pen Sheath • Baron Fig Post-it Super Sticky Notes - Amazon N's High-Grade Sticky Notes - Nanami Paper and Supply Scotch Restickable Glue Stick - Amazon Nibs.com The Goulet Pen Company Aaron Mahnke's Logo The 70Decibels Logo Lore
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1h 2min
March 29, 2017250: The Cool Kids Room
Brad and Myke are joined by guest emeritus Ana Reinert to commiserate over 250 episodes worth of podcasts. We also talk about Ana’s latest project and what to expect at the upcoming Atlanta Pen Show.
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 three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping.
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Guest Starring:
Ana Reinert
Links and Show Notes Attila on Instagram: “Lamy Safari Petrol with Lamy Petrol ink! 😍🖋️" Colorbook: Pen Addicts Baron Fig Archer Snakes And Ladders Pencil Review — The Pen Addict J.B.’s Perfect Pen Flush Review — The Pen Addict Col-o-ring Ink Testing Book / The Well-Appointed Desk Shop Col-o-ring Ink Testing Book: Ink Testing Techniques - YouTube Skylab Letterpress – Modern Custom Letterpress US Exclusive Sailor 1911 Fresca Blue Fountain Pen - Pen Chalet Vintage Fountain Pens: Lady Sheaffer Skripsert and Sheaffer Imperial – The Well-Appointed Desk Leuchtturm1917 100th Anniversary Edition A5 Journal - Silver – Vanness Hardcover Notebook | Ruled notebook | MOO (United States) Notebook Review: Moo Notebook – The Well-Appointed Desk G.F Smith Colorplan Taroko Design Tomoe River Regular Size Notebook - Amazon Platinum Classic Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet Robert Oster Berry d'Arche – Vanness Robert Oster Caffe Crema – Vanness Robert Oster Australian Opal Mauve – Vanness Montblanc Miles Davis Jazz Blue Fountain Pen Ink (30ml Bottle) - Anderson Pens Montblanc Lucky Orange Fountain Pen Ink (30ml Bottle) - Anderson Pens Caran d'Ache 849 Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet
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1h 25min
March 22, 2017249: An Astronomical Wallet Event
Brad is back from the Arkansas Pen Show with tales to tell. It was a different experience, and perfect in all the right way. Plus, he bought stuff.
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.
Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘penaddict’.
Links and Show Notes Caroline Weaver shares her fountain pen discovery Sheaffer Skrip Blue-Black (50ml Bottled Ink) - Goulet Aurora Bottled Ink(45ml) Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet Noodler's Black (3oz Bottled Ink) - Goulet Pelikan 4001 Fountain Pen Ink 62.5ml Bottle | Cult Pens The Aurora 88 70th Anniversary LE Fountain Pen with Flexible Nib: A Review — The Pen Addict Vanness Pen Shop, Little Rock, AR Aurora 88 Nebulosa Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Bungubox 5th Anniversary Bungubox 5th anniversary limited edition Sailor Pro Gear - Nibspotter Arkansas Pen Show (@arkansaspenshow) • Instagram photos and videos AL-star vs. Safari RichardsPens.com • Sheaffer’s Tuckaway Sheaffer Balance Lifetime 875 - Green Striated - Peyton Street Pens Platinum Classic Ink - Pen Chalet Review: Pilot Precise V5 Extra Fine Blue — The Pen Addict iPenstore Monthly Subscription Box - The iPen Box Parker Urban Monteverde Charoite (90ml Bottled Ink) - Goulet Pens Platinum - Japanese Fine Pen & Inks | PenChalet.com Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery Kaweco Retro Liliput Clip - Ink & Accessories | Appelboom Writing Instruments
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1h 10min
March 15, 2017248: We're Extraordinarily Particular
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Matt Armstrong of The Pen Habit. In a long overdue conversation we discuss Matt’s start with fountain pens, producing wonderful video content, and some of his favorite pens and inks.
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!
Guest Starring:
Matt Armstrong
Links and Show Notes Coming Soon: Col-o-ring Ink Testing Books – The Well-Appointed Desk Tease of the Nock Co Gigante - Instagram Colorbook: Pen Addicts The Pen Habit Matt Armstrong (@PenHabit) | Twitter The Pen Habit - YouTube Classic Pens LB5 25th Anniversary Shizen (Nature) Pens Aurora Optima Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Pilot Custom 845 -Tokyo Pen Shop Quill Aurora 88 Fountain Pen - Nebulosa, Broad (Limited Edition) Lambrou Classic Pens Books Pen Habit Ink Inventory - Google Sheets Review: Sailor Bung Box Piano Mahogany — Alt. Haven Sailor Bung Box Hatsukoi "First Love" Sapphire Ink Review — The Pen Addict Ink Review: Montblanc (Honoré de Balzac) Dandy Turquoise Caran D ' Ache - Grand Canyon - Ink Reviews - The Fountain Pen Network Ink Review: Diamine Autumn Oak Ink Review: Montblanc Irish Green Ink Spot: Montblanc Lavender Purple Sailor Jentle Yama-dori Ink Review — The Pen Addict Introducing the Pen Habit “Currently Inked” Log Inky Fingers Notebooks
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1h 19min
March 08, 2017247: My Optima Is in the Shoptima
Brad’s interview with Aurora was posted this week and we discuss the details, as well as the million dollar pen floating around the hotel where the interview took place. We also cover an excellent new machined pen, pencil box subscriptions, and a big batch of reader mail.
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.
Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code PENADDICT.
Links and Show Notes Utility | Field Notes Clic Pen 6-Pack | Field Notes Band of Rubber 12-Pack | Field Notes An Interview With Linda Di Fonzo Of Aurora Pens — The Pen Addict Aurora Optima Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Aurora 88 Anniversary Fountain Pens - Flex Nib - Pen Chalet Aurora Optima Rossa Red Fountain Pen - The Nibsmith Aurora 88 Nebulosa Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Aurora 88 Satin Black Fountain Pen - The Nibsmith Aurora 88 Satin Black Fountain Pen: A Review — The Pen Addict Infinity • Baron Fig Plain Soft Notebook - Large - Moleskine ® Michael's Pens S-Model New York Edition Pen Review — The Pen Addict Fountain Pen Hospital - Michaels Fatboy Fountain Pen Hospital - Michaels Fatboy - High Voltage TeslaCoil Collection Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “@cwpencilenterprise first pencil subscription box is so cool!" CW Pencils Pencil Box Subscription – the weekly pencil. The Pencil Box Quarterly Subscription | CW Pencil Enterprise Most Frequently Used Fountain Pen Survey Pens – CountyComm Episode 72: Tactical Pens and Bro Jewelry | Gear Geeks Live
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1h 9min
March 01, 2017246: Bursting at the Seams
The Field Notes Utility edition is in hand, and the internet has things to say. Brad reviews his copies, and also discusses vintage Kaweco pens, Lamy weirdness, and Staedtler Styli.
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 three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping.
Harry's: Claim your free trial set!
Links and Show Notes The Pen Addict Live 2017 - RelayCon Atlanta & DC Pen Show by NockCo — Kickstarter Daily Bag – Minaal Mobile Toolcase from Minaal Cases — Nock Co. Brad's Vintage Kaweco Pens - Instagram Members — The Pen Addict Kaweco History Pen Chalet Ink Rewards Programme Colorbook: Pen Addicts Lydia's Artwork Glenn's Artwork Shawn's Artwork Lamy Discontinued from Pure Pens Samsung’s Staedtler stylus is roughly 5,000 times more awesome than the Apple Pencil - The Verge 12.9" inch iPad Pro Skins & Apple Pencil Skins // dbrand Apple Pencil Wraps/Skins | Slickwraps Leather Apple Pencil Grip Accessory | Pad & Quill #MykeWasRight — Apple Pencil Hacks Bullet Journal Companion App Pen Addict Subreddit JetPens Blue Black Pen Sampler Review — The Pen Addict JetPens Pen Samplers - JetPens.com Utility | Field Notes Brad's Four Corners Brad's Butt-Bend and Inks Field Notes Utility Notebook Review — Lead Fast Lamy - LAMY studio. Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop | Cult Pens Paper Goods — Nock Co. Write Notepads & Co. Doane Paper Retro 51 Slim Tornado Pens - Anderson Pens Handmade American Metal Pens – Schon DSGN Fisher Space Pen Co.
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1h 17min
February 22, 2017245: The Entire Thing is Orange
Brad is back from the Los Angeles Pen Show with wonderful tales and an epic haul. The Field Notes Utility Edition dropped during the live recording as well, so you can hear our first reactions. Plus, the coloring book to end all coloring books.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code PENADDICT.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes The Pen Addict Live 2017 - RelayCon Atlanta & DC Pen Show by NockCo — Kickstarter Daily Bag – Minaal Mobile Toolcase from Minaal This Guy Loves Pens More Than You Love Anything in the World | BDCWire Alexander's Colorbook: Pen Addicts Brad's Lamy Twitter Poll Members — The Pen Addict Stylo-Art Kinpaku (Gold Leaf) - Instagram Brad's poorly lit pic of my Stylo-Art Kinpaku pen - Instagram Nuclear Fallout Franklin-Christoph 02 - Instagram Karas Kustoms Fountain K Mini Karas Kustoms Retrakt Pen Franz's Party Picture - Instagram Thank You Los Angeles! What’s Next? — The Pen Addict Lanier Update — Kickstarter Utility | Field Notes
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1h 5min
February 15, 2017244: Club Safari
You can pry our Safari’s from our cold dead hands! Brad and Myke double down on their love for one of Lamy’s flagship pens. But did you notice one in their bag dumps? Interesting...
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 three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes The Pen Addict Live 2017 - RelayCon Atlanta & DC Pen Show by NockCo — Kickstarter Jobs - Relay FM Pen Review: Lamy AL-Star Pacific Special Edition 2017 (EF Nib) and Lamy Pacific Ink – The Well-Appointed Desk A visit to one of the largest private Ink Collections - Album on Imgur Leo Travels: Taipei - the ink collection - YouTube Sailor 1911 Standard Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Introducing the Platinum 3776 Nice Lilas Fountain Pen - Pen Chalet Alphabet Squire - Baron Fig Brad's Alphabet Squire - Instagram Aurora Flex 88 in 4K resolution - YouTube Aurora Blue Black - Instagram Kyoto Inks – Vanness Lanier - Briefcase and Pouch — Nock Co. Mountain Briefcase Made in USA | Topo Designs | Topo Designs Chase Reeves - YouTube Anker PowerCore+ 26800 Premium Portable Charger with: Amazon Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones - Beats by Dre Anker 60W 6-Port Family-Sized Desktop USB Charger with: Amazon Cocoon Grid-It Small - Amazon Ristretto - Messenger Bags – TOM BIHN BullPup Backpack This Was The XFL - ESPN Films: 30 for 30 Brad's Bag - Instagram Brad's Open Bag - Instagram Tools for efficient travel. – Minaal Pelikan M205 Blue Marbled Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet TWSBI Diamond 580AL Blue Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Cult Pens Tiger Pens The Writing Desk Bureau Direct
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1h 15min
February 08, 2017243: I Don't Really Know How I Found You
Can you believe it has been five years of a podcast about pens? Neither can Brad and Myke because it took a listener to remind them right before the show. That’s ok, because they covered all of the high points any five year anniversary show should!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code PENADDICT.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Harry's: Use code PENADDICT at checkout to claim your free trial set and bonus post-shave balm.
Links and Show Notes The Pen Addict #1: Glossary - Relay FM The Pen Addict Live 2017 - RelayCon Atlanta & DC Pen Show by NockCo — Kickstarter Neil Gaiman: "Stopped using Moleskine when they went to cheaper, thinner, ink-bleeds-through paper. Now mostly using @Leuchtturm1917" Neil Gaiman: "I asked @moleskine reps at TED a few years ago. They said that not many people use fountain pens these days, so almost no-one cares." The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter: David Sax - Amazon Junee's conversation with a Lamy rep Lisa Anderson's Response to Brad The 2017 Special Edition Lamy Safari Petrol Pen - Pen Chalet The Pencil Box Quarterly Subscription | CW Pencil Enterprise Fountain Pen Ink Flight Samples – inkjournal Brasstown - Zip Roll Pen Case — Nock Co. Retro 51 Tornado Classic Lacquers Roller Ball Pen Review — The Pen Addict TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Penxo Review: Zebra Sharbo X — The Pen Addict My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot M90 Limited Edition — The Pen Addict Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict The Sky at Night Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Sailor Pro Gear Slim Four Seasons Haruzora Spring Sky Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Ti2 TechLiner Pen Review — The Pen Addict The Pen Addict #64: Johnny Anypen - Relay FM Blurred Visionnaire – The Magazine on Medium – Medium Flow: Sleek Minimalistic Fountain Pen (Suspended) by Oksana Cheban (deleted) — Kickstarter How to Write in Cursive in 4 Simple Lessons | CursiveLogic
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1h 6min
February 01, 2017242: The Hype Man
Our Kickstarter project launched and funded since last episode, so we go in to the show and announce our stretch goal! It has a little something to do with our favorite pocket notebook, so you will want to listen in and hear all of the details.
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 three free meals with free shipping.
Harry's: Use code PENADDICT at checkout to claim your free trial set and bonus post-shave balm.
Links and Show Notes The Pen Addict Live 2017 - RelayCon Atlanta & DC Pen Show by NockCo — Kickstarter The Los Angeles International Pen Show Little Rock Arkansas Pen Show Write Notepads & Co. Membership 2017 Write Notepads In The Pines Limited Edition Pocket Notebook Review — The Pen Addict Gestalten | The Pencil Perfect. The Untold Story of a Cultural Icon Robert Oster Signature Ink Fire and Ice: A Review — The Pen Addict News: Ink of the Year 2017 – Smoky Quartz « The Pelikan's Perch Dr. JD on Twitter: "From reddit, a first look at Lamy Pacific Blue." Lamy Al-Star Fountain Pen - Pacific, Extra-Fine (Special Edition) - Goulet Pens Wonder Pens Stationery Shop on Instagram: “When you've got beautiful new Al-Star Pacifics in with matching cartridges, but no bottled ink.” Madison + PAGE on Instagram: “Presenting the Pacific aluminum, limited edition Lamy Al-Star” New Bungubox Sailor BUNGUBOX 5th Anniversary Original Fountain Pen [Ebisu] (BUNGUBOX 5th Anniversary Original Fountain Pen [Ebisu]) Blue Bottle Waterproof Journal - Blue Bottle Nock Co. Delicious Library 3 Notability on the App Store Linea Contact — The Pen Addict Tiff's Pusheen Colouring Book
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1h 22min

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