The Pen Addict

Brad is back from San Francisco with a report on what he thinks is the best pen show in the land. Why is that? Who did he see? What did he buy? And there was no rest upon his return, with the launch of the Spoke Pen Model C. 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. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Relay for St. Jude 2024 – 512 Pixels Yoseka Stationery - YouTube SF Pen Show Fog Cats Opus Cineris Brad Dowdy | I had the great honor of picking up my @opuscineris Harmonic nib from @stringsandpedals at the San Francisco Pen Show. I’m still all up in… | Instagram River City Pen Company Sunset Lavender OPAREX with Yellow Accents Modified (Slim) Westwood Mo – River City Pen Company River City Pen Company | @oparex_opal ready for the @sfpenshow. We are counting the hours now…. Who’s going? | Instagram River City Pen Company | This gear can only mean one thing… @oparex_opal is on the lathe. Coming to the @sfpenshow | Instagram Tamenuri Studio Tamenuri Studio - Michal Kulka (@tamenuri_studio) • Instagram Brad Dowdy | Finally inked up my @tamenuri_studio fountain pen. Stunning work! I need to get the pen shape and finish specs from Michal - or find my… | Instagram Musubi Takegami Natural 120 | Musubi Halus 90 | Musubi Peru: Quechua; wool and alpaca | Musubi Ink-a-Pet Spoke Design

The final leg of Brad’s epic Summer adventure takes place this coming weekend at the San Francisco Pen Show. He discusses his plans for the event, and he and Myke break down two new products that have landed on Myke’s desk recently. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT24 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback ten. | the movie. - YouTube Relay Turns 10 – 512 Pixels Myke's Instagram post reflecting on Relay's 10th birthday – Instagram Stationery Fest Recap: Will There Be a Stationery Fest 2025? Getting Ready for 2025 Planners! - YouTube Drehgriffel Nr. 2, Pencil - LEUCHTTURM1917 Brad's Drehgriffel – Instagram Drehgriffel Nr. 1 - LEUCHTTURM1917 iA ノートブック The Notebook for Writers iA Notebook Review – Sulluzzu Plotter Letterpress Refill Review — The Pen Addict SF Pen Show Classes (tuition based) – SF Pen Show Show Map and Vendor List – SF Pen Show Fountain Pens – Eboya Urushi Studio BOKUMONDOH– Instagram D Rocket Design Shop Enigma Stationery Glass Studio Aun – Instagram Ink-a-Pet Musubi All in on art and play – Musubi

Brad shares vibrant tales from Stationery Fest, detailing both triumphs and tribulations of the event. Discover the excitement around unique vendors and the treasures he brought home! He dives into the perks of having a vendor badge and the bustling atmosphere of pen shows. The challenges of crowd management and potential solutions are discussed, alongside personal anecdotes of mingling with Hobonichi representatives. Tune in for insights into the world of stationery, craft connections, and the joy of unique writing tools!

Get ready for the excitement of Yoseka Stationery Fest as the hosts dive into the new Narwhal Eclipse retractable pen launch. They explore the fascinating world of pen design, debating function versus aesthetics. Highlights include insights on the Lamy Safari Note Plus as a contender to the Apple Pencil and tips on selecting the perfect fountain pen nib. Plus, discover affordable pencil alternatives that don’t skimp on style. Join in on the vibrant stationery community buzz leading up to this year's big event!

Join Brad, a stationery enthusiast back from an exciting London adventure, and Myke, his insightful co-host, as they swap stories about unique stationery finds from their shopping escapades. They dive into the emotional connections forged during community events and recount their experiences at quirky stores. Expect lively discussions on culinary favorites and memorable London dishes, all while celebrating the delightful world of notebooks and writing instruments. It's a charming mix of stationery business and foodie fun!

One of us was on their game this week before our big London event, and it wasn’t Brad. How many times can one person be wrong in one episode? Spoiler alert: 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. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) – Instagram Sailor Compass TUZU Adjust Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Sailor Compass TUZU Gel Pens | JetPens Sailor TUZU – Official Website Mountain of Ink Traveler's Notebook – Traveler's Company USA Present & Correct Choosing Keeping London Graphic Centre Magma Shop Magazine B Limited Edition 012 – Studio Neat Flexible Nib Factory Tokyo Totepack | Bellroy Venture Ready Pack | Bellroy Sinclair Model R – Rickshaw The Pen Addict X Rickshaw Sinclair Model R — The Pen Addict EVERGOODS - Civic Half Zip 22L | The Classic Daybag Elevated Versa Ultralight | Hyperlite Mountain Gear Venture Ready Sling 2.5L | Bellroy Banzai Bags - Bags

Brad’s trip to London is near, will he finish shipping in time? Will the new TWSBI VAC be making the trip? Is there a new Sailor he wants to discuss? Find all of these answers, including answers to your AskTPA, in this week’s episode. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Hinze Pens: Custom hand made fountain pens, made using traditional methods. 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 Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire The Pen Addict Shop Leather Ring Supporter PLT0013 (Bible/Narrow Size) - PLOTTER USA TWSBI VAC 700R Kyantie Blue – Instagram Uses This / Interviews waferbaby (@d@wafer.baby) - wafer.baby Sailor 1911 Large Fountain Pen in Cthulhu 2024 Exclusive - Goldspot Pens Sailor Pro Gear Sunlight from the Ocean Floor Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Sailor Iris Nebula Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Pacific Northwest Pen Show | July 2024 - Portland, Oregon 2024 Miami Pen Show - The Miami Pen Show Retro 51 Tornado Mercury 7 Limited Edition Rollerball Review — The Pen Addict Caran d’Ache 849 Year of the Dragon Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Brad went all Captain Capitalism on us this week, discussing all of the new product collaborations he has been working on this year. Also, where does the Caran d’Ache 849 rank in the list of popular Japanese pens? 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. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire The Pen Addict X Retro 51 “PEN” — The Pen Addict Virgil Abloh - Wikipedia The Pen Addict x Ebbets Field Flannels Ballcap — The Pen Addict Shop — The Pen Addict The Locavore Guide (@thelocavorenyc) – Instagram Members — The Pen Addict Bungubox KOP Fujiyama Blue – Instagram Japan's 2023 Pen of the Year – Fudefan – Instagram

Brad is on vacation this week, so what better time to answer your AskTPA! 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 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 BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe Magnifier - the best Jewelry loupe Plotter Meet Your Maker: Nic Pasquale, Pens by Pasquale — The Pen Addict Storage Container - penco Ti Arto EDC : The Ultimate Refill Friendly Everyday – Big Idea Design Notebook Review: Midori A5 Cotton & Light Paper Notebooks - The Well-Appointed Desk

Brad is heading to the beach next week, so what better time to ask what he thinks about Pilot’s latest Vanishing Point Limited Edition, Seashore. Maybe he will be playing Scarabeo with his family, and can bring along the perfect scorekeeping pen. 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. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback BUNGUBOX x Esterbrook Kachofugetsu Flower Fountain Pen – Esterbrook Pens Send in Your Ask TPA Questions! Pilot 2024 Limited Edition Vanishing Point Seashore - Vanness Opus 88 Wine Rollerball Pens -- Pen Chalet Opus 88 Demo 2022 Color of the Year Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Composition Studio -- Instagram Bumblebee｜LIMITED｜Maki-e fountain pen｜Namiki Montegrappa Scarabeo Limited Edition Fountain Pen - Vulpen / Fountain pen | Appelboom.com Bathrooms in Italy: What's that string for on the wall? - GRAND VOYAGE ITALY Ooni Toy Oven New Collaboration! Visconti Voyager Del Mar - Figboot on Pens - YouTube Visconti Voyager Del Mar — Figboot on Pens I can just imagine #work | Jordan the Stallion | Instagram STL Pen Show Mug LAMY Postcard Prompts