Happy International Pencil Day! We spend at least two minutes celebrating graphite on what is, ostensibly, an ink-filled episode. Planning and Pen Show prep are on the agenda, all before Brad pledges his fealty to the Uni-ball One. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership So, you want to buy a vintage rOtring? A "guide" of sorts. — The Clicky Post Tombow MONO 100 Pencil | Cult Pens Brad's Schedule Blocking in his Hobonichi – Instagram Hobonichi Techo Planners & Covers: Stylish & High-Quality | JetPens The Theme System Atlanta Pen Show MZG MOSAICO – leonardopen Uni-ball One 0.38 mm Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict Uni-ball One - City Pop Color - 0.38mm - Set of 3 - Limited Edition – Yoseka Stationery Uni-ball One - Pop Color - 0.38mm - Set of 4 – Yoseka Stationery Dyson’s bizarre new headphones have a built-in air purifier - The Verge Dyson Zone | Air-purifying headphones | Overview | Dyson

How do you take your ink, seasoned or fried? These are the important discussions Brad and Myke have, along with and Elbwood unboxing, hope for the Pilot 912 lineup, and Ferrari pens. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password ‘penaddict’ for this week’s special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Microsoft Lists – MSA Preview: Sign up, sign in and track what matters most. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Brad's Celebratory Elbwood Pocketmaster – Instagram Elbwood Waterman Mysterious Blue Ink Review — The Pen Addict Wearingul Chicken Ink Pilot Custom 912 2022 LE – BUNGUBOX Brad's Ferrari Spoke Icon – Instagram The Backmarkers - Relay FM GT - Tactile Turn, Winter 2022 BENU

Myke is back, but we are still discussing Jacob this week, as Brad received a special package from Japan. What was included? Tune in to find out. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Tokyo Inklings Podcast Brad's Kuru Toga Dive – Instagram OKB48 2021 Results OKB48 2020 Results Tombow Mono Graph Lite Ballpoint Pen 0.38 mm Review — The Pen Addict Field Notes | Signs of Spring CY's Comparison Video – Instagram The Proof is in the Water — The Pen Addict Ti Arto : The Ultimate Refill Friendly Pen – Big Idea Design LLC The Backmarkers - Relay FM

Brad is joined this week by Jacob, aka FudeFan, to discuss all things Japanese stationery. This big stores, the small makers, the secret handshakes, and even the throwing away of fountain pens - we cover it all! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price. Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password ‘penaddict’ for this week’s special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Topo Folio: Support the Kickstarter project now. Guest Starring: Jacob E Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership fudefan.com Fudefan on Instagram Jacob E (@fudefan) / Twitter Tokyo Inklings Blog – Tokyo Station Pens Ink – Mitasanshodo Pilot Fumi Raku Touki Ballpoint Pen — Three Staples Home | Hanabi Glass Pilot Custom 743 Fountain Pen, FA Flex Nib – Choosing Keeping Tokyo International Pen Show

Brad gives a planner update in the early stages of 2022, makes glowing remarks about the latest releases from TWSBI, Studio Neat, and Schon DSGN, and calls a listener a liar. So, you know, a normal show. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Topo Folio: Support the Kickstarter project now. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Hobonichi Cousin - Hobonichi Techo 2022 Stationery Tags on Twitch – Miranda Sanchez on Twitter: Stationary Brew Stream Team – Twitch PenAddict - Twitch mykehurley - Twitch GT - Tactile Turn, Winter 2022 Mark One – Studio Neat Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM Cult Pens on Twitter: Twsbi Swipe Pear Green Schon DSGN 10th anniversary ballpoint – Schon Dsgn Pens on Instagram The Machined Pen V2 - the Anniversary Edition – Schon DSGN Schon Dsgn #01S Tumbled Stainless Steel Pocket Pen Review — The Pen Addict Sailor Ink Studio 770 - The Writing Desk Pilot Iroshizuku 100th Anniversary Daikokuten Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Have you heard? Brad LOVES the Pilot Custom 74. So much so, that he reviewed it this week, and elaborated further on its awesomeness this week. Brad and Myke also tier-rank fountain pen filling systems, and answer what features separate premium pens from standard pens. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password ‘penaddict’ for this week’s special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership 2019 SF Pen Show Pro Gear – BUNGUBOX on Instagram Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict Tuduriya “Moonlit” Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Fountain pen "moonlit" Made in Japan by Takayuki Suzuki — Kickstarter The Pen Addict #350: Superbacker - Relay FM Kurutoga Dive – Fudefan on Instagram In Praise of Ink Cartridges - The Well-Appointed Desk Sailor Pro Gear Fountain Pen – Stellar Black Hole Limited Edition – The Nibsmith

Is it #TeamAL-Star, or #TeamSafari in 2022? The decision is tougher than it seems. Brad and Myke also answer the 500th episode question posed to listeners, and go through a detailed breakdown of the data gathered. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Reconcilable Differences #25: Zarro Droogs - Relay FM My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict Myke's Urushi Lamy Safari Lamy Al-Star Special Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Platinum Limited Edition 3776 Shape of a Heart Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet tokyostationpens on Twitter: "New Sailor Logo on the KOP nibs" Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Iridescent Pearl | Cult Pens Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Liliput Green | Cult Pens Novelties from Kaweco Muji Platinum Preppy

We did it! 500 episodes of a podcast about pens. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price. Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password ‘penaddict’ for 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

I mean, if you are going to put coffee in your ink name, what else am I supposed to do? Myke talks Brad out of drinking ink this week, but not out of buying a celebration pen for next week’s 500th episode. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership The Pen Addict Episode 500 Questionnaire ELBWOOD - The Hanseatic Penmaker Elbwood Pocketmaster: an uncompromising pocket fountain pen | UK fountain pens POCKETMASTER – Stainless steel (303) – ELBWOOD - The Hanseatic Penmaker POCKETMASTER, Special Edition pocket fountain pen - Solid Silver & Ebonite – ELBWOOD - The Hanseatic Penmaker Elbwood Ebonite – Instagram Pentel EnerGel Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Black Colors - 6 Color Set - Limited Edition | JetPens Sailor Tea Time Series FIKA Coffee Ink – Yoseka Stationery Visconti Homo Sapiens Demo Stones Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Brad and Myke have an idea for Episode 500, and we need your participation. Listen in to find out how to contribute! We also discuss TWSBI’s continued product creation, an exclusive ink library, and a very fast pen. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password ‘penaddict’ for this week’s special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership The Pen Addict Episode 500 Questionnaire The Pen Addict #400: Pen Addict 101 - Relay FM Nock Co. Leonardo Officina Italiana Momento Zero Brooks Exclusive Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet TWSBI SWIPE Salmon – Instagram TWSBI Pipe – Instagram Dominant Industry Ink Library – Instagram Caran D’ache Varius