Happy New Year! Brad and Myke kick 2025 off by talking about their yearly themes, and how stationery will play a role. They also share listener goals for 2025, and catch up on follow-up. 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. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Cortex #162: 2025 Yearly Themes - Relay FM The Theme System Journal by Cortex Brand Sidekick Calendar Companion – Cortex Brand 2025 Theme System Journal Set Up - Cortex - YouTube Scription: Scription Chronodex Weekly Planner Jan - Jun 2025 Released What are your stationery plans for 2025? – Pen Addict – Instagram Fountain Pen Companion William Hannah The Wet Pen - YouTube

Ownership changes in the pen industry spark discussions about brand evolution and quality. The hosts passionately debate holiday-themed ink colors, adding a playful twist to their analysis. Fountain pens take center stage as they unveil their favorites, linking quality and aesthetics. Excitement builds around Tono and Lem's Christmas Party, where unique purchasing strategies captivated attendees. They also explore the artistry of nib customization, highlighting creativity and craftsmanship. A dive into ink properties wraps up a vibrant conversation filled with practical stationery insights.

Myke is back, with quite the announcement! Congratulations are in order, and so is pencil discussion around Adam Savage’s latest video. One of us! 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. 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 'We are so excited to share that we’re having a baby!' – Myke Hurley – Instagram Cortex Brand | Cotton Bureau Ugmonk julia here. (@hi.juliahere) – Instagram julia here. - YouTube Diamine Inkvent jumping off point – Julia Here – Instagram Terence Trent D'Arby - Wikipedia Wishing Well (Terence Trent D'Arby song) - Wikipedia Pilot Silvern Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Pilot × Pokémon: Pikachu Sterling Fountain Pen | Pokémon Center Official Site Pilot Silvern - Chatterley Clickstream – Spoke Design The Problem with Adam Savage's Favorite Pencil - Adam Savage - YouTube Adam Savage's Great Pencil Decision - Adam Savage - YouTube Mummy Cat Blind Box — Enigma Stationery Lihit Lab Puni Labo Egg Pouch - Shiba Dog — Enigma Stationery Canvas Tote Bags | Filson Banzai Bag – Rickshaw Carryology 24 Hour Tin Cloth Briefcase | Filson Retro 1951 + Pentel EnerGel Refill Hacking | Flickr Mark One – Studio Neat Tactile Turn

Ana Reinert, creator of The Well-Appointed Desk, joins to explore the vibrant world of stationery. They discuss the revival of in-person pen shows and planner conferences, sharing their experiences and insights. The duo emphasizes supporting small businesses and highlights unique gift ideas for the holidays. They delve into the charm of handmade pens and exceptional inks, celebrating local creators. The conversation is filled with enthusiasm for the stationery community’s growth and the joy of finding unique treasures.

Discover the artistry behind handcrafted pens from Stanford Pen Studio and how unique textures in Midori paper can elevate your writing experience. The hosts humorously delve into a tech CEO's quirky note-taking habits, emphasizing the importance of personal stationery choices. They explore innovative journaling tools and effective strategies for digital archiving notes, while also offering insights for a listener entering veterinary school. Plus, they discuss the whimsical world of stationery enthusiasts and the projects on the horizon!

Apparently it is infrastructure week here on the podcast, so when will Graf Von Faber-Castell release their trains, planes, and automobiles Pen of the Year edition? Brad and Myke also discuss recent digital/analog crossover experiments. 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. Retro 51: Life's too short to carry an ugly pen. Shop now and get free shipping on orders over $75. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Brad Dowdy (@penaddict.bsky.social) — Bluesky Myke Hurley (@myke.social) — Bluesky Ottoman Culture Pen of the Year 2024 – Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year – All products Graf von Faber-Castell - Pen of the Year 2020 Sparta TWSBI Diamond 580 ALR Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Silverburl Pens Handcrafted Fountain Pens By Mr John Sanderson Meet Your Maker: John Sanderson, Silverburl Pens — The Pen Addict Luddite Japan Mechanical Pencils – Instagram River City Pen Co. Fineview Rainbow Shuffle Raffle Underway! — The Pen Addict Apple launches Journal app, a new app for reflecting on everyday moments - Apple River City Pen Co. Fineview Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Want to get yourself out of a funk? Make a list. That’s what Brad did recently, writing down the first ten things that came to mind related to his love for stationery. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Inside Out 2 - Wikipedia Sailor Ink Studio Set 3 — Mountain of Ink Pelikan Classic M205 Duo Highlighter Fountain Pen Recap of TIPS2024 – Inkcredible Colours 84: Live from TIPS 2024 | Tokyo Inklings @thecrewchef – Instagram Banzai Bag – Rickshaw Tokyo Totepack | Bellroy

Pens are back on the menu in November, so what did Brad decide to use first? Definitely not the Kaweco Piston Sport, which was just announced yesterday. Will it be joining the rotation soon? Also, what stationery tattoo would Brad and Myke get? This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. 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 Platinum 3776 Century Chartres Blue Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict MD Notebook Cotton Plotter Narrow Notebook Review — The Pen Addict Spoke Pen / Model 2 – Spoke Design Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand Sailor Professional Gear Color Fountain Pen, Orange, Chrome trim - Iguana Sell UK Sailor Professional Gear Transparent Orange Review — The Pen Addict Pen Addict Fire On Fire Fountain Pen Ink, by Robert Oster — The Pen Addict MrsGsCrafties - Twitch StephG (@mrsgscrafties) – Instagram Kaweco Sport Classic Piston Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Kaweco Sport Piston Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Kaweco AL Sport Special Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen - A Fresh Look — The Pen Addict Pilot Custom 743 - Ranking the Nibs — The Pen Addict Ranking 15 Pilot Fountain Pen Nibs — The Pen Addict Stationery Tattoo – Notebook Historian – Instagram The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper – Bookshop.org Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook | The Paper Mind Life Writing Paper - Bank Paper | JetPens Franklin-Christoph Special Edition Model 20 Fountain Pen - Walnut - Wo – Wonder Pens

It’s spooky season around these parts, and never has Brad reviewed a scarier pencil in his life. We discuss that, an artists look at mechanical pencils, and wrap up Ticonderoctober. 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 Color Schemes from Ben Dolce & Gabbana X Stabilo Set Dolce&Gabbana x STABILO in Multicolor | Dolce&Gabbana® Mechanical Pencil Lead Posts – The Pen Addict Pentel Super Hi-Polymer 0.5 mm 2B Lead Review — The Pen Addict Staedtler Wopex Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Hardypenwrights – Instagram Hardy Penwrights Gregory L. Hardy - Baker Swan Funeral Home Maker Post – Greg Hardy, Hardy Penwrights — The Pen Addict The Pen of Jeopardy — The Pen Addict Hardy Penwrights Model 10-R Retro Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Cabel Sasser, Panic - XOXO Festival (2024) - YouTube “I very much disagree with your list.” An Artist’s Look at their Top 10 Mechanical Pencils. — The Pen Addict Fountain Pen Day B14 - (SNR) - (Erste) Jekyll and Hyde Show After Dark – Hinze Pen Company Pen Show After Dark Collection – Hinze Pen Company Ink Survey – Google Forms Platinum 3776 Century Fountain Pens

Dive into a world of writing tools where mechanical pencils spark nostalgic memories. Hear a playful showdown on the materials of classic sharpeners and their enduring legacy. Discover the charm of unique pen designs, including a Dracula-themed set, while embracing the beauty of brown inks. Listen as the hosts share their quest for the perfect daily driver pen and engage listeners in crafting their ideal pencil kits. It's a delightful blend of technical insights, personal anecdotes, and a celebration of the joy of writing.