What’s more fun than talking about companies who recycle and reuse old products as new again? We pile on #MONTBLANCGATE this week, before digging into to Brad’s experience with the PLOTTER notebook system 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. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Use the code PENADDICT0821 for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership @fountainpenmemes – Instagram photos and videos Episodio 60. Escándalo en rojo — Tinterías #montblancgate – Instagram Plotter Japan Plotter USA Plotter Japan Online Shop Plotter – A4 to A5 Brad's Plotter – Instagram Full Spectrum Q&A with author Adam Rogers — The Pen Addict

You want thoughts about stationery? Brad has them. He breaks down the Uni Alpha Gel Switch and the TWSBI Swipe, and ends up with more questions than answers. At least he has 18 new bottles of ink to distract him. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today! ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. 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 Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 – Donate today! Model 6 / Proto Aluminum – Spoke Design Honokalani Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Uni Alpha Gel Switch Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict TWSBI Swipe - Over-Engineered or Welcome Innovation? — The Pen Addict Pilot Dr. Grip: A Comprehensive Guide | JetPens TWSBI Swipe - Over-Engineered or Welcome Innovation? — The Pen Addict Van Dieman's Ink - Australian Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet Pennonia - Handmade Inks, Liquid Shimmer Kala Inks – Shigure Inks Vinta Inks – Shigure Inks Vinta Inks Neon Collection - 3 × 15ml Glass Bottles – Shigure Inks Fountain Pen Ink | Birmingham Pen Co. – Birmingham Pen Company Private Reserve Ink - Pen Chalet

What is going on with Jowo? What is Kaweco planning? What is Pilot recalling? Brad and Myke attempt to break it all down, along with discussing a good pen, and an ink you should never put in a fountain pen. 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. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Use the code PENADDICT0821 for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Jowo's Statement – Instagram Jowo Housing Update - Jonathon Brooks on Instagram More on Jowo – Jonathon Brooks on Instagram PW (@permies.world) – Instagram Pilot Vanishing Point LS Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Kaweco Premium Nibs Kaweco Dark Olive Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Dark Olive | Cult Pens Blink, world's blackest ink, is like staring into infinity – Fast Company Vantablack - Wikipedia BLINK - The Blackest Black Ink – Culture Hustle USA Narwhal Original Fountain Pen Clear Demonstrator Review — The Pen Addict Stipula Netto Patent How To: Pen Shows! Tips and advice on enjoying a pen show. - Inkdependence YouTube 2021 D.C. Pen Show Recap: Saturday, Sunday, and Overall Thoughts on the Return of Pen Shows — The Gentleman Stationer 2021 DC Pen Super Show - Quick Recap — The Pen Addict The Pen Addict #372: We Used To Budget - Relay FM The Pen Addict #376: The Best Worst Case Scenario - Relay FM

Myke is back, and allows Brad to regale him with tales of stationary wonder. Brad has new pens (shocker,) new ideas (shocker,) and new writers (shocker!!!) Tune in for all of this stationary goodness. 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. 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 'Blue Titanium' Mark One – Studio Neat Spoke Icon – Spoke Design Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil - Limited Colors - 0.5mm – Yoseka Stationery Brad' Nakata Decapod – Instagram Example of Brad's Planner Layout – Instagram Stipula Netto Patented Filling System Pen Care Supplies – Pen Chalet Stipula - NETTO Review - YouTube DRILLOG - The drill tipped dip pen "Made in Japan" by Shion — Kickstarter 37: They Overstepped Their Boundaries | Tokyo Inklings Schon DSGN Pocket Six Faceted Brass Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict 2021 D.C. Pen Show Day 1 Review and Saturday ("The Big Show") Preview! — The Gentleman Stationer Saying Goodbye to The Pen Addict — The Pen Addict Pen Shows Are Happening Again! Now what? — The Pen Addict Esterbrook JR Pocket Paradise Limited Edition Fountain Pen Giveaway — The Pen Addict Parker 51 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet The Pen Post 1 | Etsy PENCIL REVOLUTION!

Brad upgraded this week and connected with Audrey Matteson, Franklin-Christoph’s one and only Nib Doctor. They thoroughly consider test driving the latest nail polish, and have a bonanza discussing all of the analog(ue) tools you know and love. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price. Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Guest Starring: Audrey Matteson Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Franklin-Christoph Audrey Matteson (@thenibdoctor) • Instagram photos and videos Right on the Nail Audrey M. (@rightonthenail) • Instagram photos and videos Zoya Natural Nail Polish & Nail Care Treatments 2021 Triangle Pen Show The Franklin-Christoph SIG Nib: A Review — The Pen Addict #6 Nib Unit – Franklin-Christoph 2021 Washington DC Fountain Pen SUPERSHOW Mike Matteson - YouTube Franklin-Christoph 02 Intrinsic in Maya Blue with a Masuyama Medium Cursive Italic: A Review — The Pen Addict Rotring Core Fountain Pen | Inkdependence!

We should rename this podcast to Brad Buys Pens, because that is all he has done this summer. We discuss his latest acquisitions, a Pilot Pokemon collab, and an awesome community-focused Leonardo pen about to launch. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. 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 Leonardo Momento Zero Mango Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Leonardo Momento Zero Figboot on Pens - YouTube Leonardo Momento Zero Figboot on Pens - PRE ORDER (July 31st, Noon EDT) — Figboot on Pens Miranda Sanchez (@HavokRose) / Twitter Nicole Carpenter (@sweetpotatoes) / Twitter Miranda Sanchez on Twitter: "I'm now the incredibly proud owner of this Pikachu fountain pen!" Pilot × Pokémon: Pikachu Sterling Fountain Pen | Pokémon Center Official Site Lamy Safari Pikachu Limited Edition - Review — Duck's Doodles Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Color Oversize Fountain Pens -- Pen Chalet Panopad – Studio Neat Totebook – Studio Neat Ballograf Epoca P Ballpoint Pens | JetPens Le Chat Fountain Pen by Tools to Liveby – Little Otsu

The amount of pens being dropped in this community is too darn high! What can be done about that? Brad and Myke discuss that, plus large capacity converters, ultra-fine tipped ballpoints, and Brad’s love of Ultem. 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. Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today! Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership TWSBI on Instagram: “New TWSBI SWIPE fountain pen” Sailor KoP Bulk Converter – Ebay Daniel Smith on Instagram: “Sailor Go USA” TWSBI Diamond 580 USA Fountain Pen Tombow Mono Graph Lite Ballpoint Pen 0.38 mm Review — The Pen Addict Uni Jetstream Edge 0.28mm Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict The Ultem Fountain Pen! Machined from Solid Ultem in Philadelphia! | Schon DSGN G10 - Mr. Cypress Field Notes | Field Notes: Trailhead Edition Field Notes | Byline Edition Reporter's Notebook 2-Pack Field Notes | Front Page Reporter's Notebook Uni SXR-600 Jetstream Ballpoint Pen Refill - 0.38 mm - Black | JetPens Karst Myke's Notebooks

It’s an action-packed episode this week, as Brad and Myke cover the upcoming Drillog launch, the new TWSBI Swipe, and everything in between. Watch out for the Ruler Mafia! 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. 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 When One Nib is not Enough — The Pen Addict TRAVELER'S COMPANY BRASS Ruler - 16 cm | JetPens Hightide Clip Ruler - Blue | JetPens The Pen Addict: Ajoto x Pen Addict Unboxing - YouTube AJOTO on Twitter: AJOTO X @Pen_Addict Brad's Drillogs – Instagram DRILLOG - The drill tipped dip pen "Made in Japan" by Shion — Kickstarter The Pen Addict: Drillog Unboxing and Testing - YouTube Drillog: A 'glass pen' designed by CNC machinists | fudefan DRILLOG twins spiral A (double nib pen) Brad's Nakaya Decapod Midori Tamenuri with an EF Flex nib modification – Instagram Cult Pens on Instagram: TWSBI Swipe TWSBI on Instagram: New TWSBI SWIPE fountain pen

It’s a highlighter - does it need too? Brad and Myke discuss these important questions, and others, on this rollicking episode of the podcast. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Micro.blog: The fastest way to blog. Join the pen community. Get 2 months free. Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price. Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Platinum Procyon Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Pilot Prera Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Platinum Maki-e Procyon Fountain Pen in Brush Warbler on Plum Tree – Goldspot Pens Scribo Blue Capri and Arancio di Sicilia Inks: A Review — The Pen Addict Scribo Rosso Chianti Ink - Ink Bottle - Inkt / Ink | Appelboom.com Micro.blog - @Brad Bad's Milky Way – Micro.Blog When One Nib is not Enough — The Pen Addict Woodshed Pen Co "Shimmer" Collection by Mike Allen — Kickstarter Sun-Star Delde Smand Pen Cases | JetPens Pentel Fitline Double-Sided Highlighter - Broad/Fine - 8 Pastel Color Set | JetPens Pentel Graph 1000 PG1005 Mechanical Pencil - 0.5mm - Gradation – Yoseka Stationery Hightide Clip Ruler - Blue | JetPens TRAVELER'S COMPANY BRASS Ruler - 16 cm | JetPens ystudio Brassing Ruler – Vanness Kokuyo Beetle Tip 3way Highlighter Pen - 5 Color Set | JetPens Montegrappa - Mia

Brad is back from vacation and has big plans. Plans for what? Plans to change his planner, that’s what! We discuss that, Drillog news, and handwriting tips and tricks. 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. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra 3 months free. Micro.blog: The fastest way to blog. Join the pen community. Get 2 months free. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Six Month Weekly Diary with Notes (A5, Week-to-ONE-page) – William Hannah Limited 100 Day Timeslot (A5, ONE day-to-a-page) – William Hannah Limited Brad at Micro.blog – Excitement Day DRILLOG - The drill tipped dip pen "Made in Japan" by Shion — Kickstarter Penxo Visconti Fountain Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet Richard Binder’s Nib Smoothing Workshop Notes Panobook – Studio Neat Palmer Method - Wikipedia 4 — The Pen Addict