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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July 03, 2024622: Limited Edition Zip Ties
Brad went all Captain Capitalism on us this week, discussing all of the new product collaborations he has been working on this year. Also, where does the Caran d’Ache 849 rank in the list of popular Japanese pens?
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.
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire The Pen Addict X Retro 51 “PEN” — The Pen Addict Virgil Abloh - Wikipedia The Pen Addict x Ebbets Field Flannels Ballcap — The Pen Addict Shop — The Pen Addict The Locavore Guide (@thelocavorenyc) – Instagram Members — The Pen Addict Bungubox KOP Fujiyama Blue – Instagram Japan's 2023 Pen of the Year – Fudefan – Instagram
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47min
June 26, 2024621: I Like Bananas
Brad is on vacation this week, so what better time to answer your AskTPA!
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: Shop online with code PENADDICT24 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe Magnifier - the best Jewelry loupe Plotter Meet Your Maker: Nic Pasquale, Pens by Pasquale — The Pen Addict Storage Container - penco Ti Arto EDC : The Ultimate Refill Friendly Everyday – Big Idea Design Notebook Review: Midori A5 Cotton & Light Paper Notebooks - The Well-Appointed Desk
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56min
June 19, 2024620: Beach-to-Ocean Ratio
Brad is heading to the beach next week, so what better time to ask what he thinks about Pilot’s latest Vanishing Point Limited Edition, Seashore. Maybe he will be playing Scarabeo with his family, and can bring along the perfect scorekeeping 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.
Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback BUNGUBOX x Esterbrook Kachofugetsu Flower Fountain Pen – Esterbrook Pens Send in Your Ask TPA Questions! Pilot 2024 Limited Edition Vanishing Point Seashore - Vanness Opus 88 Wine Rollerball Pens -- Pen Chalet Opus 88 Demo 2022 Color of the Year Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Composition Studio -- Instagram Bumblebee｜LIMITED｜Maki-e fountain pen｜Namiki Montegrappa Scarabeo Limited Edition Fountain Pen - Vulpen / Fountain pen | Appelboom.com Bathrooms in Italy: What's that string for on the wall? - GRAND VOYAGE ITALY Ooni Toy Oven New Collaboration! Visconti Voyager Del Mar - Figboot on Pens - YouTube Visconti Voyager Del Mar — Figboot on Pens I can just imagine #work | Jordan the Stallion | Instagram STL Pen Show Mug LAMY Postcard Prompts
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1h 2min
June 12, 2024619: The First Penguin
Brad is joined by long-time friend, and Japanese stationery connoisseur, Bruce Eimon. We discuss his unique background that led him to where he is today, which includes helping organize the Tokyo International Pen Show, and working at Bungubox.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
Guest Starring:
Bruce Eimon
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Tokyo International Pen Show BUNGUBOX Online Store Think on Paper .Co Eboya ONLINE STORE/OFFICIAL First penguin - A quick explanation Inky Rocks - YouTube San Francisco Stationery Meetup | Meetup
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1h 10min
June 05, 2024618: Monitoring the Safari Situation
There are new Limited Edition LAMY Safari’s to talk about. Wait, there are new Limited Edition LAMY Safari’s to talk about? Brad and Myke have Pina Colada under the Cherry Blossoms - won’t you join them?
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 20-23. Tickets on sale now!
Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback LAMY Pina Colada and Cherry Blossom – Goldspot – Instagram Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet LAMY for Ink House – Instagram Learn all about the Endless Captiva – Instagram Endless Captiva Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Sailor TUZU uniball Jetstream Lite Touch Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict Endless Creator Retractable Fountain Pen Gnomedic - Twitch gnomedic (@[email protected]) - Dice.camp EDCEST® PEN - Wearable EDC pen. by The Ultimatest ™ — Kickstarter The Theme System Journal by Cortex Brand
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1h 17min
May 29, 2024617: Orange Slander
Brad and Myke discuss all of the stationery that has been striking their fancy of late. What are their favorite pens, inks, and paper? Does Myke really besmirch the good name of Orange ink? Listen and find out!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Hinze Pens: Custom hand made fountain pens, made using traditional methods.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand Mark Three – Studio Neat MITTZON - IKEA hellotello studio Millefiori - Wikipedia Haleakala Silhouette Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. The Anatomy of a Stacked Nib – Tokyo Station Pens Ink Review #178: Sailor Studio 770 — Fountain Pen Pharmacist Bleistift - Any old pencil won't do Taccia Hiroshige Ainezu Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict Skogsy Pens Cholla Micarta Fountain Pen Review, Featuring Nib Tailor Architect Grind — The Pen Addict Taccia 2nd Version Ukiyo-e Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet Kaweco Sport Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Diamine Bilberry Ink Review — The Pen Addict The Pen Addict #616: What to Expect at a Pin Shown - Relay FM Hobonichi: Hobonichi Plain Notebook (A5) A5 Size / Undated / Graph Paper - Accessories Lineup - Accessories - Hobonichi Techo 2024 Midori MD Notebook - A6 - Grid | JetPens Copic Multiliner SP Pens - Copic Shop Spoke Roady – Spoke Design Uni-ball One F Gel Pen 0.5 mm Earth Texture Color Series Review — The Pen Addict Spoke Pencil Model 4 – Spoke Design BUNGUBOX x Esterbrook Kachofugetsu Flower Fountain Pen – Esterbrook Pens Kaweco Sport Piston Fill Starter Set Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
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56min
May 22, 2024616: What to Expect at a Pin Shown
Myke is back this week, and just in time for some of Brad’s pen breakdowns. They discuss Brad’s review of the Pelikan M200 Orange Delight, plus his first thoughts on the new Jetstream Lite Touch.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 20-23. Tickets on sale now!
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 FM Membership Submit Feedback Pelikan M200 Orange Delight Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Paper Places - Relay FM Randomizing Pen And Ink Choices — The Pen Addict JETSTREAM Lite touch Brad's interpretation of the uniball logo – Instagram
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1h
May 15, 2024615: It’s All In The Nib
Brad is joined by Damien Alomar of All in the Nib this week to discuss all things nibs grinding. How did he get started? How did he learn the craft? What do you need to know when getting your first nib grind? Needlepoints for everyone!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today!
Guest Starring:
Damien Alomar
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback All in the Nib - Fountain Pen Tuning and Nib Grinds Damien (@allinthenib) • Instagram photos and videos PENS | kinusa Pilot MR Metropolitan Fountain Pens Nemosine Fission Fountain Pens Stalogy Editor's Series 365Days Notebook - B5 - Grid - Black | JetPens Adjusting Your Fountain Pen - Part 1: Ink Flow - YouTube Pen Show Nib Grinds: Oblique Italic By All In The Nib — The Pen Addict Price List – All in the Nib
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1h 3min
May 08, 2024614: Wes Anderson's Green Baby
Marketing stationery products isn’t the easiest thing to do, but when you get Wes Anderson involved with Montblanc, magic happens. Brad and Myke break it all down, plus follow-up on all the things.
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.
Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Myke at the Apple Event Fountain Pen Love New Series – Doodling With Fountain Pens | Fountain Pen Love Wes Anderson - Montblanc MONTBLANC | '100 Years of MEISTERSTÜCK' - YouTube Wes Anderson and Montblanc invite you to celebrate 100 years of an icon - GQ Australia Wes Anderson has designed a pen for Montblanc -- ‘The Schreiberling’ Full image of the Wes Anderson pen Montblanc Heritage Rouge et Noir "Baby" Special Edition Black Fountain M - Luxury Fountain pens – Montblanc® US Uni-Ball One F – Instagram Lamy AL-Star Aquatic Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict
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59min
May 01, 2024613: You Didn't Want Glitter?
Brad and Myke are pen problem solvers, and this week they tackle the issue of fineliner usage on newsprint. Is there a reasonable solution? And, would you even consider ordering a pen without glitter?
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: Shop online with code PENADDICT24 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Ralph Nader Tested and Dismissed Our Favorite Pens | Reviews by Wirecutter Sakura Pigma Micron PN Pens | JetPens Uni Pin 0.38mm Fineliner Pen Review — The Pen Addict Uni EMOTT Sign Pens | JetPens Fineliner STABILO point 88 | STABILO Montegrappa - Frankenstein L.E. Thumbelina Fountain Pen – BUNGUBOX Sailor Pro Gear Regular Fountain Pen in Cyclamen - Cocktail Cantina Ed - Goldspot Pens Bloggiversary VII!! // – Weirdoforest Pens Taeha Types - YouTube alexotos - YouTube _IanOfEarth - YouTube Tom's Studio Yookers Karappopen | Kuretake
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1h 4min

FAQs about The Pen Addict:

How many episodes does The Pen Addict have?

The podcast currently has 682 episodes available.