The Pen Addict 689: A Platypus Riding A Bicycle
Oct 30, 2025
Robb Knight, an artist and podcaster with a passion for all things stationery, shares his latest fountain pen adventures. He discusses his charity art initiatives for St. Jude, highlighting memorable commissions like Pikachu and a London bus. The duo dives into their top stationery picks, with Robb praising the Esterbrook Funky Town pen and Blackwing legal pads. They also explore the joys of journaling, drawing, and connecting through the stationery community, all while celebrating their shared love for writing tools.
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From Starter Pens To A Growing Collection
- Robb described how his pen collection exploded from a few starter pens to about 15–16 fountain pens.
- He organized them into categories and uses stands, drawers, and overflow storage to manage the growth.
Rotate Pens To Learn Preferences
- Rotate pens weekly or biweekly to give each one regular use and discover different favorites.
- Note which pen and ink you use each week to track preferences and prevent any single pen from sitting unused.
Charity Drawings Sparked a New Hobby
- Robb ran a St. Jude fundraiser offering custom animal drawings and discovered he could actually draw.
- He completed 27 drawings and used mildliners, Click Arts, and fineliners like Pigma Microns for the work.