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The Pen Addict is a weekly fix for all things stationery. Pens, pencils, paper, ink – you name it, and Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley are into it. Join as they geek out over the analog tools they love so dearly. Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.
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May 23, 2018 • 1h 7min
309: Cool Your Boots Over There
Brad is back from Houston, and is heading to Raleigh! We catch up on his travels, new Kickstarter projects, and the latest from Retro 51.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
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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.
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Links and Show Notes Dromgooles Fine Writing Instruments 'The Jeff Pen' - Instagram Triangle Pen Show Chimneytop - Pen(cil)/Accessory Storage — Nock Co. Sapelo Penvelope — Nock Co. Kickstarter Enamel Pins - The Pen Addict Prometheus Writes: Alpha Bamboo Fountain Pen - Kickstarter The Minimalist Notebook - Kickstarter Kokuyo Sokuryo-Yacho: The original Japanese field notebook — The Pen Addict Kokuyo Field "Sketch" Notebook - 3 pack - Nanami Seven Seas Retro 1951 on Twitter: Lift Off Champion The System - Special Edition Retro 1951 Tornado — The Clicky Post New Retro Catalog (PDF) Zebra F-701 Stainless Steel Body Retractable Ballpoint Pen - Jetpens Jetstream Prime - Instagram Bungubox Ebisu/Yebis Gold – Vanness

May 16, 2018 • 1h 1min
308: Full Metal Body
Do you really want to hear how Brad packs for a pen shop visit? Apparently so, as he lays out his gear for a trip to Dromgoole’s in Houston. He and Myke also dig into new Kaweco and Pelikan special Editions, and answer all of your #asktpa questions.
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.
Joe Pera Talks With You: Sundays at midnight on Adult Swim.
Links and Show Notes Cross TrackR Ballpoint Review — The Pen Addict Dromgoole’s In-Store Appearance This Week! — The Pen Addict Everyday Backpack | Peak Design Kaweco Sunrise and Sunset Conid Monarch Minimalistica Bulkfiller fountain pen - Fontoplumo Time Since Launch by cw&t — Kickstarter Pelikan M815 Metal Striped Special Edition Fountain Pen - The Nibsmith Pelikan Numbering System - Pelikan - The Fountain Pen Network Cases — Nock Co. Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Alpha Gel Grip Series - Black Body - JetPens.com Pilot Ageless & Timeline Ballpoint Pens - JetPens.com

May 9, 2018 • 1h 7min
307: Welcome To Two Months Ago
Two weeks between recording gives the boys a lot to talk about! Everything from new product talk, to Sailors, Pelikans, Kanilea pens, and more. Join in on the fun!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Harry's: Claim your trial set!
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get 3 free meals, with FREE SHIPPING.
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 Everyday Backpack | Peak Design Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil | Cult Pens Metro date power reserve — NOMOS Glashütte Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM The System - Special Edition Retro 1951 Tornado — The Clicky Post Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Sailor 1911 Stormy Sea at Pen Chalet Sailor Pro Gear Ocean Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet The Pen Habit Tombow Irojiten Color Dictionary Color Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Coloring Books by Doodlers Anonymous | Doodlers Anonymous Galen Leather Writing Box Review — The Pen Addict Is this thing on? | From the Pen Cup Ravelry: Hats for Pen Nerds - patterns Find a reddit gift exchange perfect for you - redditgifts Myke's Custom Pen Blocks

May 2, 2018 • 58min
306: Pen...cil
Interested in making your own fountain pens? We follow-up on our previous #asktpa with feedback from two just-getting-started pen makers. We also talk about the challenges of good mechanical pencil design, and pick the perfect pen for a Park Ranger.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘PENADDICT’.
Storyworth: A new way to bring the family together.
Links and Show Notes Tokyo Metro 90th Anniversary Fountain Pen · Bungubox TSUYUHIKARI & Tsuru Hikari Ink Set - Bungubox ystudio Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Kaweco GRIP on the PR email Red Dragon Pen Company Platinum Plaisir Fountain Pens - JetPens.com Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pens - Standard - JetPens.com

Apr 25, 2018 • 1h 8min
305: I Believe in Standards
It’s new notebook day on the podcast, as Brad and Myke discuss a slew of new releases crossing our desks. Limited editions were also a hot topic, this week hotter than most with the launch of the Retro 51 “The System” rollerball.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Harry's: Claim your trial set!
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 "Sakura" Pocket Notebooks (3-pack) – Write Notepads & Co. "ITHACA" Limited Edition Release – Story Supply Co. Story Supply “ITHACA” Limited Edition Notebook Giveaway — The Pen Addict Yamamoto Ro-Biki Notebooks - JetPens.com National Stationery Week & World Stationery Day Deals, Sale, Discount - Pen Chalet TWSBI Precision Fountain Pens - JetPens.com Episode 0 - Introductions | Fountain Pen Companion Fountain Pen Companion The Future of The System Retro 51 Exclusive - Can you still get one? — The Clicky Post Seed A5 — Nock Co. Virtual Pen Show (@virtualpenshow) • Instagram photos and videos

Apr 18, 2018 • 1h 7min
304: I'm Out of Superlatives
Brad and Myke are back from Atlanta and recap the best show ever. At least until the next one!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get 3 free meals, with FREE SHIPPING.
Simple Contacts: Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code PENADDICT for $30 off your contact lenses.
Links and Show Notes Sailor Professional Gear Realo Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Dromgooles Fine Writing Instruments Mike Allen (@woodshedpenco) • Instagram photos and videos Bungubox Ebisu/Yebis Gold – Vanness Penwell - Make Any Pen A Desk Pen - Walnut | Good Made Better Faggionato - Fountain Pen - Translucent Orange Mark Bacas on Instagram: “Micro Architect” Mark One: A Minimal, Durable, Retractable Pen. by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter Retro51 - Extra Extra Inquisitive Quill on Instagram: “Pilot's 2018 shareholder gift set” mike dudek (@clickypost) • Instagram photos and videos Kenro Industries, Inc., Acquires the Iconic American Esterbrook Pen Brand - Kenro Inc. The Pen Addict #132: Happy Fun Time - Relay FM The Pen Addict #137: Notebook Emergency - Relay FM The Pen Addict #141: Shiny Happy People - Relay FM Hanauma Bay Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Hanauma Bay” Fountain Pens - Kanilea Pen Co.

Apr 15, 2018 • 1h 3min
303: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2018
We are live! Thank you to all of our Kickstarter backers for making this live episode possible. Listen in as Ana, Brad, and Myke discuss the Atlanta Pen Show and interview Jim Rouse from Franklin-Christoph and Lisa Vanness from Vanness Pens.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Harry's: Claim your trial set!
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.
Guest Starring: Jim Rouse, Lisa Vanness, and Ana Reinert
Links and Show Notes Retro 51 Abbondanza Franklin-Christoph Vanness Pen Shop, Little Rock, AR Retro 1951 "Artist Series" 2018 Sets – Vanness The Engraved Retro 51

Apr 4, 2018 • 1h 5min
302: BradDowdy Brad-Dowdy Edition
Brad prepped for the Atlanta Pen Show by buying all of the things beforehand. Myke showed some responsibility by making a game plan for the show. It’s time to get hyped!
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 Brad Dowdy on Instagram - Mail Time! Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Platinum 3776 Oshino Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Montegrappa Monte-Grappa Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Atlanta Pen Show Jeff's Truck Zebra Sarasa Push Clip Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Viridian Green - JetPens.com Introducing New 2017 Lamy Studio Collection Colors - Pen Chalet Pilot Capless Fermo Fountain Pen - Dark Green - 18k Gold Fine Nib - JetPens.com Opus 88 Koloro Demonstrator: A Review — The Pen Addict

Mar 28, 2018 • 1h 2min
301: Bingo!
Did you get your Bingo card before listening? If not, you know what to do for next time. Aside from filling squares, Brad and Myke discussed their current writing setups, new goods from Blackingwing and Sailor, and getting your nib ground.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK 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 The Pen Addict Bingo A5 Cousin Book (January Start) - Hobonichi Techo 2018 Seed A5 — Nock Co. Brad's set-up - Instagram Cortex #66: Triggers - Creating Behaviour That Lasts - Relay FM The Cult Hobonichi Techo Planner | The Journal Shop Blackwing Volume 54 | A Tribute to Surrealism | Blackwing602.com Coastal | Field Notes Sailor Pro Gear Ocean Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Mar 21, 2018 • 1h 1min
300: A Podcast About Pens
300 episodes of a podcast about pens. Who would have thought it?
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Harry's: Claim your free trial set!
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get $30 off your first delivery and FREE SHIPPING.
Links and Show Notes Arkansas Pen Show (@arkansaspenshow) • Instagram Thank You Little Rock! — The Pen Addict Arkansas Pen Show Recap – The Well-Appointed Desk Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “The Col-o-dex!” The Well-Appointed Desk Shop Ixion: Minimalist Fountain Pen by namisu — Kickstarter Robert Oster Signature Ink Fire and Ice: A Review — The Pen Addict Make Do – a podcast about the joys and anxieties of art and making Make Do — Overcast Make Do — Apple Podcasts Mark One: A Minimal, Durable, Retractable Pen. by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter Thoroughly Considered #36: Mark One - Relay FM TWSBI Precision Fountain Pen - Instagram BN WORKS | Writing tools Coastal | Field Notes Starbucks ‘Coffee Farm’ Field Notes Seed A5 — Nock Co. Picolor - Any color, anywhere, anytime! by Picolor — Kickstarter Do 'Pin' and 'Pen' Sound Alike to You? - Grammar Girl Visconti | Classic Fountain Pens Visconti Luxury Pens and Inks | The Writing Desk Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Akkerman 16 Oranje Boven – Vanness Ink Review: Montblanc Lucky Orange – The Well-Appointed Desk