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Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 6min

662: Pen Daddies in the House

Myke is back, with Document Ink all over his hands. We discuss his return, and everything that Brad has been up to during his leave. 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 Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack Upgrade #560: Thank All the Daddies - Relay Brad at St Jude – Instagram Traveler’s Notebook P.W. Akkerman #28 Hofkwartier Groen Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict Ink Review #1107: Sailor Manyo Akebi — Mountain of Ink Robert Oster Signature Ink Fire and Ice: A Review — The Pen Addict Schreiberling – Montblanc® US
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Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 2min

661: Breaking Through The Barrier

This week, Brad has the privilege of being joined by the newly-hired President of Fahrney’s Pens, Drew Brown. It’s been a heck of a year, but the best is still ahead for everyone’s friend This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Join Enigma's support of LGBTQIA+ youth. Visit their fundraising page now. Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the new Estie Coffee Monsterz Co pen. Click to buy now. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Guest Starring: Drew Brown Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Fahrney’s Pens Fahrney's on Instagram Drew Brown on Instagram Drew Brown on YouTube Esterbrook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo has launched Atlanta Pen Show Follow-up Retro 51 2025 Cherry Blossom Fahrney's Exclusive Rollerball
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Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 31min

660: Annual Performance Review

This week, Brad is joined by Kimberly Lau, aka @allthehobbies. They had a goal today to get through as much #ASKTPA as possible. How many questions did they get to? A lot. 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. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the new Estie Coffee Monsterz Co pen. Click to buy now. Guest Starring: Kimberly Lau Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback @allthehobbies on Instagram Sheaffer Skrip Red Robert Oster Red Candy Diamine Orange Akkerman 16 Oranje Boven Sailor Ink Studio 770 Pilot Iroshizuku 100th Anniversary Daikokuten Montblanc Irish Green Taccia Midori Green LAMY Turquoise Pelikan Sapphire Blue Diamine Oxford Blue Diamine Bilberry Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu J. Herbin Violet Pensee Nibs.com Bankruptcy Nibs.com Bankruptcy Documents Refill Finder Epic Refill Reference Guide Parker Jotter compatible refills Spoke Roady XL
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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 6min

659: We Love This Stuff

Anabelle Hiller is a talented goldsmith specializing in handcrafted fountain pen nibs, and she's taken the stationery world by storm. In this conversation, she shares her journey from Austria to self-employment, highlighting her passion for pen craftsmanship. Anabelle discusses the intricacies of creating custom nibs, her love for vintage pens, and the delight of attending pen shows. She also touches on the community support within the pen-making niche and the thrill of documenting her experiences through stationery journaling, blending her love for F1 with artistry.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 59min

658: What Number Of Ink Vial Are You On?

Abstract Floral Art is her game, and FromCarola is her name. This week, Brad is joined by Carola Sallis to discuss her stationery journey, inky creativity, and teaching at pen shows. We also debate PLOTTER vs. Traveler’s Notebook. 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. Guest Starring: Carola Sallis Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback FromCarola on Instagram FromCarola on YouTube FromCarola on Twitch FromCarola on Substack Lili & Bella Pilot Hi-Tec-C 80’s Series 2025 Kaweco DIY Sport - Emerald Eve DIY Kaweco Event at Flax Pen to Paper Tombow Creator Crew Klarissa - The Snowy Studio PLOTTER Rings or Traveler’s Notebooks - Which One Is Right For You?
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Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 1min

657: Are You Coming For Me?

Brad is joined this week by Robb Knight to discuss his latest obsession: stationery. This is a brand new experience for Robb, so they discuss everything that a beginner to this world is getting up to. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT25 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Guest Starring: Robb Knight Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Robb Knight Robb Knight on Mastodon Ruminate Podcast Echofeed LAMY Sepia and Petrol Inks 2025 LAMY AL-Star Colors Caran d’Ache Black Edition Bullet Journal LAMY AL-Star Fiery Studio Neat Mark One: Enigma Edition Zebra Mildliners - How many colors are there? Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil - 0.3 mm - Pikachu
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Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 6min

656: How Journal-y Are We Journaling?

Brad is joined this week by Erick Gama of Amarillo Stationery to discuss … the first 2025 LAMY AL-Star LE images? That, and more importantly, Erick’s stationery journey, and all things Amarillo. 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. Factor: Healthy, full-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code FACTORPODCAST for 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Guest Starring: Erick Gama Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Amarillo Stationery Amarillo Stationery on Instagram Erick Gama on YouTube LAMY AL-Star 2025 LE Sneak Peak The Coffemonsterzco. x Esterbrook New: uniball one P Cider and Raspberry Tinterías Podcast Platinum Procyon InCoWriMo Blue Star Crafts Azul Frida
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Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 13min

655: Wide Rule Is For Babies

What color is Scarlet? These are the important questions we ask on The Pen Addict Podcast. To answer, Brad is joined by Dan Wearsch from Enigma Stationery. They ponder this, and dig into what it’s like running a small stationery business. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT25 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Guest Starring: Dan Wearsch Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Enigma Stationery Enigma Stationery on YouTube A fountain pen in Severance...?!? Severance Wancher Dream Pen True Urushi Spoke Pen Model 2 Making Custom Resin & Pens with Jonathon Brooks Sidekick Notepad 3M Easel Pads
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Feb 26, 2025 • 56min

654: Making Drops of Joy

Azizah Asgarali, the passionate founder of Gourmet Pens, dives into her love for stationery and inks. She shares her unique experiences from the California pen show, revealing hilarious moments that underscore the quirky world of pen enthusiasts. The conversation takes a creative turn as Azizah discusses the art of pouring ink and its role in sparking inspiration. And just when it seems all is ink and joy, she drops a jaw-dropping surprise that leaves Brad completely shocked!
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Feb 19, 2025 • 53min

653: Everyone Better Watch Out

The Pen Addict heads to Los Angeles - hide your wallet! Brad is back from the California Pen Show, and had too good of a time. He and Myke recap the event, and what caught Brad’s eye the most. 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 PENADDICT25 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 IN PHOTOS: Every 2025 F1 car livery after their spectacular F1 75 Live unveilings | Formula 1® California Pen Show King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant Sigils Zine: Make Magic with Pens & Ink (Vol. 1) | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop Meet Your Maker: Rob Sanchez, Rob’s Penworks — The Pen Addict Rob’s Penworks Dip Nib Handle Giveaway — The Pen Addict Nagasawa Original Mini Fountain Pen - Mouette - 14k Medium Fine - Limited Edition | JetPens Skogsy Low Volume Eye Dropper – Instagram Custom Nib Studio Kobe Ginza Gold Sepia Kobe University Romanesque Blue Nagasawa Kobe INK Monogatari Special color 150 PURPLE SEPIA Fountain P – Nagasawa Bungu Center Ink Towel — Enigma Stationery Dominant Industry Ink Archiving Book Memo & Notebooks Dominant Industry Log of Elixir Archiving 25ml Fountain Pen Ink Ink Review #1107: Sailor Manyo Akebi — Mountain of Ink Ink Review #958: KWZ Honey — Mountain of Ink Ink Review #491: Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki — Mountain of Ink Montblanc Lucky Orange — Mountain of Ink Ink Review #570: Robert Oster Pen Addict Fire On Fire — Mountain of Ink Callifolio Andrinople — Mountain of Ink

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