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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January 25, 2017241: Art Makes People Mad
We like it when companies give us topics to talk about, and boy are we covered today! The Baron Fig Askew takes center stage, and Brad and Myke are on different sides of the ledger. Who loves it? Who hates it? Tune in to find out!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get three free meals with free shipping.
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 The Art of CursiveLogic - Relax. Color. Learn Cursive. by Nathan Shrewsbury — Kickstarter Introducing the Platinum 3776 Nice Lilas Fountain Pen - Pen Chalet G.F Smith paper specialists open Show Space in London | Wallpaper* The Moo Hardcover Notebook: A Review — The Pen Addict Make Frame Home - G F Smith MakeBook Home - G F Smith Askew • Baron Fig Brad's Askew - Instagram "In the Pines" Winter 2016 Limited Edition Pocket Notebooks (3-pack) – Write Notepads & Co. Products – Plumchester Plumchester Square Sketchbook Review — The Pen Addict Emma Kate Creative | A love story between words, images and play Diamine Registrars Blue-Black (30ml Bottled Ink) Diamine Midnight (80ml Bottled Ink) Noodler's Blue-Black (3oz Bottled Ink) Noodler's 54th Massachusetts (3oz Bottled Ink) Cult Pens Deep Dark Fountain Pen Ink 80ml | Cult Pens Gourmet Pens: Ink Shot Review: Sailor Bung-Box Silent Night @bungbox
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1h 18min
January 18, 2017240: A Mythical Colorful Bird
Brad and Myke are joined by Tiff Arment to discuss the awesomeness that was the Philly Pen Show. How was the vibe? What did she buy? We also get into her recent purchases, including her first Nakaya.
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.
Guest Starring:
Tiffany Arment
Links and Show Notes Tiff (@tiffanyarment) | Twitter Top Four - Relay FM Pink Platinum 3776 - Facebook Calligraphy Nut on Twitter: "For you pink fans out there - Looks like Nagasawa is releasing a new custom Platinum 3776 Nice model called "Lira" starting 2/1." Retro 51 Tornado Brown Lacquer Finish Rollerball Pen - Goldspot Tiff's New Old Stock Retro 51's - Instagram The One About Pens – Rands in Repose Myke's Gift from John Goulet Pens - Lamy 2000 Deal Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Feeling lucky punk? 🍊 Ordered from @andersonpens” Montblanc Bonheur Fountain pen - Appelboom Appelboom Laren on Instagram: “The sexy Montblanc Bonheur😏” Tiff and Susan Wirth - Instagram Tiff's Purchases from the Philly Show Nikola Pang (@possibly_nikp) • Instagram photos and videos Franklin Christoph Snow - Murberdraws on Instagram NAKAYA - Art model - Feathers J. Herbin Ink French Pronunciation Reference - YouTube Newton Pens on Instagram: Invisavue Video Newton Pens on Instagram: Tiffany casein and purple web celluloid Newton Pens on Instagram: Invisavue Jonathon Brooks on Instagram: Alabaster acrylic with teal accents Myke's Sky at Night - Instagram Lamy Al-Star Pacific is the 2017 special color – Fontoplumo Leigh Reyes (@leighpod) • Instagram photos and videos Low Definition - a sub-podcast of Game Show
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1h 30min
January 11, 2017239: Previously Inksploded
We have a real grab bag of topics for you today, including new Akkerman Ink, Fantasy Vanishing Points, and Primary Manipulation.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get three free meals with free shipping.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes Myke's Field Notes for Sale - eBay Goulet Pens Blog: Noodler's Polar Ink Goes to Antarctica Paradise Pens Paradise Baggage Company | The Villager News Online Akkerman Dutch Masters – Vanness Philly Pen Show Release Notes 2017: Chicago Happy World Sketchnote Day 2017!!! - Sketchnote Army Size 6 Fude Steel Nib Unit - FPnibs.com Fantasy Vanishing Point Pens - Bertram's Inkwell Stylo-Art Pelikan Souveran M400 Tortoiseshell Brown Fountain Pen Giveaway — The Pen Addict Pelikan Souveran M400 Tortoiseshell Brown Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Newton Pens on Instagram: “Eastman made from @brooks_803 Primary Manipulation resin" NAKAYA - Negoro style “Nuno-kise HonKataji” version (Black/red) Thoroughly Considered #22: Goals for 2017 - Relay FM Nock Co. on Instagram: “What if I told you we are fans of the Travelers Notebook? 😎” Nock Co. on Instagram: “Lunch game was strong today. #fortune” Paperboy London Jolly Awesome The Stationer - Wares for the desk
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1h 9min
January 04, 2017238: P Goes to 80%
Brad and Myke drop some maths and science knowledge on you this week, courtesy of our listeners. Confessions also continue, as Myke feels vindicated on his life choices.
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: Use code PENADDICT at checkout to claim your free trial set and bonus post-shave balm.
Links and Show Notes Analog(ue) - Relay FM Myke Hurley - YouTube Myke's Inksplosion Myke's Redemption Size 5 Fude Steel Nib Unit - FPnibs.com Size 6 Fude Steel Nib Unit - FPnibs.com Pilot Blue Black - My Favorite Ink · Penucopia Visconti Homo Sapiens London Fog: A Review — The Pen Addict Brad's Xmas Haul The Revenge of Analog: David Sax - Amazon S3E8 - David Sax, THE REVENGE OF ANALOG - Hologram Radio Blackwing Point Guard - Pencils.com Behind the Scenes - Creating the Blackwing Point Guard Myke's Field Notes for Sale - eBay Brad's Mod 3 Dave's Advice for Cold Weather Pens Montblanc Bonheur Fountain pen 114831 Codex - Notebook & Document Scanner Library on the App Store Baron Fig Apps on the App Store
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1h 9min
December 28, 2016237: Oh Myke! Noooo!
Do you have a stationery confession to make? You are among friends. Brad and Myke share their deepest darkest secrets.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Harry's: Use code PENADDICT at checkout to claim your free trial set and bonus post-shave balm.
Links and Show Notes Cold Weather Urban Sketching: Tips from the Pros | Urban Sketchers Blackwing Point Guard - Pencils.com Ink Review: Robert Oster Fire & Ice – The Well-Appointed Desk Brad's New Pen KOHEZI | A change of perspective Kanilea Pen Co. Ink Review: Callifolio Andrinople (and Sailor Pro Gear Slim Pink Love) – The Well-Appointed Desk
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55min
December 21, 2016236: More Stuff Inside Your Stuff
Brad stepped into the beehive with his talk about a product by This Is Ground called the Mod 3. He explains what is up with this case, and he and Myke discuss Myke’s latest pen acquisition. Plus - Field Notes in Christmas cards!
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.
Harry's: Use code PENADDICT to get $5 off your order!
Links and Show Notes Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM Myke's Brand's Hall Myke's Field Notes Bill's Field Notes Xmas Cards Mod Tablet 3 – thisisground Catharine Mi-Sook's Mod 3 The Bellroy Notebook Cover Review — Tools and Toys
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59min
December 14, 2016235: Baby-Faced Assassin
Brad is joined by Mike Dudek of Clicky Post and Dudek Modern Goods fame. They discuss recent and past Kickstarter pens, vintage Rotring and Pilot collecting, and staying sane while running their respective businesses.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Harry's: Use code PENADDICT to get $5 off your order!
Foot Cardigan: Fantastic socks delivered to your mailbox every month. Get 10% off any subscription plan with the code PEN
Guest Starring:
Mike Dudek
Links and Show Notes The Clicky Post Dudek Modern Goods mike dudek on Instagram: “Anyone remember this pen project from Kickstarter? Just received it today in the mail...pledged for it in June 2014. I commend the creator for sticking it through.” NÅ - Creative writing utensils by Nå Design — Kickstarter PIUMA: Super Minimal Titanium, Brass & Aluminum Fountain Pen by ENSSO — Kickstarter Bolt Action Tough Pen : Bioengineered & Guaranteed For Life by Ketalon Gear — Kickstarter The Everlast Notebook by Rocketbook — Kickstarter AxiDraw Plumbago Magazine — an analog companion to the Erasable Podcast | The Erasable Podcast Introducing Plumbago Magazine: an analog companion to a digital publication about analog tools | Woodclinched Fad or Function? Using what you enjoy...and makes sense. — The Clicky Post Volumes by Blackwing - Vol. 211 - Blackwing Home - The Nibsmith Aurora Optima Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Schon Dsgn #01S Tumbled Stainless Steel Pocket Pen Review — The Pen Addict Nock Co. x Dudek Modern Goods Idea Dock Review — Modern Stationer Who is Mike Dudek?
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1h 30min
December 07, 2016234: Temperamental Little Beast
Brad and Myke are joined this week by MIke Matteson from Inkdependence. It is a wide-ranging discussion, from ink reviews and favorite colors, to ethics in pen reviews.
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.
Capto: A powerful screen capturing, recording and editing app for the Mac. Use the code PEN for 30% off.
Foot Cardigan: Fantastic socks delivered to your mailbox every month. Get 10% off any subscription plan with the code PEN.
Guest Starring:
Mike Matteson
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback The Pen Addict #206: Put Myself On That Google Map - Relay FM The Stationer - Wares for the desk The Stationer (@The_Stationer_) | Twitter Myke's first label Back Pocket SpaceX Notebook Review – Pens! Paper! Pencils! Penxo Blackwing Volumes - Blackwing 530 'Football Pencils' Inkdependence! Right on the Nail Audrey Matteson (@rightonthenail) • Instagram photos and videos Sailor Four Seasons Jentle Ink New 8 Colors - Pen Chalet Aurora Bottled Ink (45ml) Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet Private Reserve Ink Noodler's Ink Sailor Jentle Blue Black (cartridges) | Inkdependence! Akkerman #16 Oranje Boven | Inkdependence! Sheaffer Skrip Red (50ml Bottled Ink) Franklin-Christoph Emerald 357 | Inkdependence! Anderson Pens' Green Bay | Inkdependence! YarnPens comments on Your pen-related ethics cases? Mike Matteson - YouTube Mike is creating Inkdependence.com | Patreon
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1h 19min
November 30, 2016233: Andrifolio Candrinople
Who knew that the shower pen topic would have so much feedback? Our listeners apparently, which is why they are awesome. We also review the Field Notes Black Ice edition, and talk about the grey market in the pen world.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Harry's: Use code PENADDICT to get $5 off your order!
Foot Cardigan: Fantastic socks delivered to your mailbox every month. Get 10% off any subscription plan with the code PEN.
Tom Bihn: Bags made in the U.S.A. Lifetime Guarantee. Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.
Links and Show Notes AquaNotes - Waterproof Paper Notepad Pilot Custom 823 Collection Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet TWSBI Eco Fountain Pens - The Goulet Pen Company Sailor Professional Gear Series Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Retro 51 Fountain, Rollerball, and Ballpoint Pens - Anderson Pens Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Intrinsic Fountain Pen Diamine Ink Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet J Herbin 1670 Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet Frontline Series - Gen2 Black - Long Benchmade | Tactical Pens Sailor King of Pens Page Back Pocket. | Back Pocket Notebooks 56-Week Planner | Field Notes Hobonichi Techo Weeks - 4 Types of Hobonichi Techo Books - Hobonichi Techo 2017 Traveler's Notebook Refill 019 - Regular Size - JetPens.com Planner 2017 / Special Edition Confidant • Baron Fig Black Box • Baron Fig Write Your Own Adventure - 2017 Planner by Emma Kate Co. — Kickstarter We got the house! - YouTube
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1h 14min
November 23, 2016232: That's Standard Desk
Myke is back from his house shenanigans and is just in time to talk new Field Notes! Black Ice is interesting, as is the Steel & Flint pen, new Montblanc Ink, and shower pens!
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.
Dudek Modern Goods: Modern inspired, handmade pen stands. Use the code PENADDICT for 10% off in November
Tom Bihn: Bags made in the U.S.A. Lifetime Guarantee. Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.
Links and Show Notes Tiff on Periscope: "Unboxing my first Nakaya 🤗" Nakaya Piccolo Cigar Negoro Araishu Nuno Kise Hon Kataji Fountain Pen Keep a Notebook Keep A Notebook Review — The Pen Addict 56-Week Planner | Field Notes Making A Pen Out Of Paper - YouTube Dr. JD on Twitter: "ORANGE! https://t.co/lWZkqdgdFs" @muepahut • Instagram photos and videos Schon DSGN PVD DLC Stainless Steel. A Modern Everyday Luxury Pen. First Look: The Steel & Flint Pen — The Pen Addict The Steel & Flint Pen, Worlds Finest Soft-Close Magnetic Pen by Mike Hancox — Kickstarter Black Ice | Field Notes John's Field Notes Work/Play II • Baron Fig Carolina Pen Company OHTO Dude Fountain Pen | Cult Pens Pilot E95s Fountain Pen - Black, Extra-Fine
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1h 18min

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