The Decision to Go to Retail Was the Worst Decision We Ever Made

Big news this week as Brad made the tough decision to wind down Nock Co., at least as it is currently built. He and Myke also break down the latest TWSBI Japan-only release, and consider making their own wooden pencils.

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• Esterbrook x Accutron: Introducing the collaboration between Accutron and Esterbrook, the new Estie Accutron.

Links and Show Notes:

Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

TPA Slack Survey

TWSBI × karashisoell – Twitter

PP-1 Pencil Precision – Bridge City Tool Works

Popular Tools – Bridge City Tool Works

Nock Co.

Nock Co. News: It’s the end of Nock Co. as we know it, and I feel fine! – Nock Co. Newsletter

Pen Addict - Twitch

Accutron Estie Oversize

Accutron Estie Regular

Conid Pen

Pause to restart - Conid Pen

Pelikan Stola III: A New Entry Level Contender? — The Gentleman Stationer

Pelikan Classic Series P205 Cartridge Fill Review — The Pen Addict

Pelikan P205 Cartridge Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Spoke Axle – Spoke Design