The Pen Addict

Brad and Myke visit Field Notes HQ in Chicago and chat live with Jim Coudal and Bryan Bedell. 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. Guest Starring: Bryan Bedell and Jim Coudal Links and Show Notes Photo by Ben McCarthy Limited Editions | Field Notes Three Staples

It’s been a big shopping month at The Pen Addict household, with Brad receiving his latest purchases from Franklin-Christoph, Woodshed, and Schon DSGN. He talks about those, plus pencil love, Lamy’s Black Amber problems, and our upcoming live event at Field Notes. 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. Harry's: Claim your free trial set! Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get 3 meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping! Links and Show Notes Pen Addict Podcast & Field Notes Open House Experiment • Baron Fig Black Amber — Pen Economics Lamy Imporium in Black and Gold: A Review — The Pen Addict CWPE x Pen Addict: Pencils for Pen Lovers Sampler Set | CW Pencil Enterprise Modern Fuel Mechanical Pencil 2.0 Review — The Pen Addict A Minimal Mechanical Pencil that will Last a Lifetime 2.0 by Andrew Sanderson — Kickstarter Sailor Four Seasons Hobonichi Techo 2018 Mother 2: Magicant Map - Hobonichi Techo 2018 A Collaboration for Charity - Limited Edition Franklin-Christoph Model 20 · Penucopia Brad's New Pens Brad's Tibaldi FC Cracked Ice fountain pens by Mike Allen — Kickstarter The Clip Pen by Schon DSGN - Write With Distinction by Ian Schon — Kickstarter Maruman Spiral Note Basic Notebooks - JetPens.com JetPens Mini Aluminum Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict JetPens Mini Aluminum Fountain Pens - JetPens.com Regal - JetPens.com Ink Palette: Autumn Trees — Mountain of Ink Ink Palette: Fall Sunset — Mountain of Ink

Myke regales us with the tale of his visit to the London Pen Show, where he almost wasn’t allowed to enter. We also discuss Japanese stationery partnerships, take personality quizzes, and mention more animals in this episode than in the previous 276 episodes combined. 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. Bombfell: Find the right clothes for you. Get $25 off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes LONDON (LWES) PEN SHOW 2017 - Grandmia Pens - YouTube Losing my pen show virginity | UK fountain pens The Sailor Emperor Conid - Giraffe Red Conid Giraffe The Pen Addict forms a content partnership with Mainichi Bunbougu of Japan — The Pen Addict Hippo Noto – Hippo Noto by Squishy-Ink Productivity in Tech Podcast: Creating a Community of Pen Addicts - Brad Dowdy Originality #5: 73 Million Blank Notebooks - Relay FM Pen Personality Quiz | The Journal Shop The Inktober Initiative - Mr Jake Parker Inktober (@inktober) | Twitter Brian Draghi (@sketchscape) • Instagram photos and videos Tiff (@tiffanyarment) | Twitter Level designers show off work in ’blocktober’ hashtag - Polygon Graf von Faber-Castell Carbon Black (Cartridges) Kaweco Calligraphy Pens - JetPens.com Maruman Mnemosyne - JetPens.com Notebooks - JetPens.com Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet The Best Pen: Wirecutter Reviews | A New York Times Company

It’s Top 5 Pens update time! We discuss Brad’s annual update to the most popular page on his site. What new products made the cut? What old ones got dumped? Listen in to find out. 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. Harry's: Claim your free trial set! Links and Show Notes #pelikanhubs2017 • Instagram photos and videos London Writing Equipment Show A Minimal Mechanical Pencil that will Last a Lifetime 2.0 by Andrew Sanderson — Kickstarter Blackwing Volumes - Blackwing 1 - The Guy Clark Pencil Plumbago Issue 3 Submissions Seed A6 — Nock Co. Nock Co. (@NockCo) | Twitter Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict Friends of Type — Keep Fresh, Stay Rad: Box set Fresh From Japan: Zebra Sarasa Dry and Uni-ball Air — The Pen Addict

The new Field Notes is out, and Brad and Myke play the guessing game of what each other think about the Fall 2017 edition. Spoiler alert: Duh. 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. Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘PENADDICT’. Links and Show Notes The Launch of Kickstarter Japan and the Projects You Can Expect to See - Core77 Members — The Pen Addict Sapelo - Penvelope Pen Addict Edition 2017 — Nock Co. Rollgut Pen Wrap and Paper Holder - OfficeSupplyGeek® Pelikan Hubs London Writing Equipment Show Dime Novel | Field Notes Jim Coudal on Instagram: “TBT: October 7, 2007” • Instagram Jim Coudal on Twitter: "Field Notes X." Apica Notebooks - JetPens.com Apica Premium C.D. Notebook Hardcover - A5 - Graph - Black - JetPens.com Montblanc Bottled Fountain Pen Ink - Anderson Pens Zebra Sarasa Push Clip Gel Pens - JetPens.com Zebra Brush Pens - JetPens.com Zebra Sharbo X LT3 Multi Pen Body Components - JetPens.com Mitsu-bishi Office 9850 Pencil - HB | CW Pencil Enterprise Mitsu-bishi Mark Sheet Pencil - HB | CW Pencil Enterprise iOS 11: The MacStories Review – Audiobook

Analog tools are the true treasures of the earth, but the digital world is making inroads. We talk about new crossover products from Moleskine and Wacom, plus a new collaboration in the pen world that has Brad very excited. 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. Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Harry's: Claim your free trial set! Links and Show Notes Your Chicago To-Do List | Field Notes Moleskine’s next paper planner will automatically sync with Google Calendar and Apple’s iCal | TechCrunch rhodia - Bamboo: Smart Styli for Digital Writing & Drawing | Wacom - Making Ideas - Making Ideas Rollgut: Bring your thoughts to roll by Thomas Sommer — Kickstarter Ryan Krusac Studios Ryan Krusac L14 & L16 Brad's 'Ryan Krusac x Fountain Pen Day' Pen Newton Pens Scholarships Treasures of the Earth Magazine - Google Search Lamy aion Fountain Pen – Pete Denison Members — The Pen Addict Pjotr Spica Virginis 3d Printed Fountain Pen Review | The Pencilcase Blog | Fountain pen, Pencil, Ink and Paper reviews YAMAMOTO PAPER RO-BIKI of YAMAMOTO PAPER PAPER TASTING of YAMAMOTO PAPER Pen Models - BRUTE FORCE design Brad's 'Brute Force Design' Pen @bruteforcedesign • Instagram photos and videos Productivity in Tech Maruman Mnemosyne Notebooks - JetPens.com

Myke is back from his world tour and we catch up on all the goings on in the pen, pencil, and Kickstarter world. 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. Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘penaddict’. Links and Show Notes Please consider becoming a Relay FM member to support this show Nock Co. on Instagram: 'Available in a few weeks...' ana reinert on Instagram: 'Star Wars Sheaffer Pens' Star Wars Darth Vader Rollerball Pen, Black | John Lewis Sheaffer Star Wars POP Fountain Pen How Nakaya Pens Anticipated the Writing-Tool Renaissance - Bloomberg The Pen Addict #189: OG Colorer - Relay FM SLICE - Notebook for Thinkers by Sirius Design Co. — Kickstarter Rollgut: Bring your thoughts to roll by Thomas Sommer — Kickstarter Pink, Black and White, Oh My! - Blackwing Fountain Pen Review: Sailor ProColor Stardust – The Well-Appointed Desk Platinum 3776 Shungyo Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Spin The Compass | Follow me as I try to get lost in the woods! Metro Datum Gangreserve sapphire crystal back | Beautiful watches purchased online. Directly from NOMOS Glashütte. The Mod Watch by Timex + Todd Snyder

Brad is back from the San Francisco Pen Show, and brought along Joey Feldman to recap one of the best pen shows of the year. 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. Harry's: Claim your free trial set! Guest Starring: Joey Feldman Links and Show Notes joey FeldMaN Amazon.com: Guillermo del Toro Cabinet of Curiosities: My Notebooks, Collections, and Other Obsessions (9780062082848): Guillermo Del Toro, Marc Zicree: Books Woodclinched | For the love of pencils Home - The Nibsmith Mike It Work! - Home Lamy Joy Calligraphy Fountain Pens Sailor Professional Gear Series Fountain Pens Platinum 3776 Shungyo Fountain Pens The Musubi handmade diary TOP of YAMAMOTO PAPER Pearl Jam- artist's edition / joey FeldMAN *artist

Brad is so ready to go to the San Francisco Pen Show he can’t stand it. Myke tries to reign him in, but it’s not possible. 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. Links and Show Notes Please consider becoming a Relay FM member to support this show Platinum 3776 Shungyo Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet San Francisco International Pen Show Pen Show Primer | Matt’s Musings Ryan Krusac Studios Limited Edition Franklin-Christoph Model 20 · Penucopia The Pen Addict #211: Running Out Of Coal - Relay FM Waterman Mysterious Blue Ink Review — The Pen Addict Caran d'Ache Chromatics INKredible Ink Cartridges | Cult Pens Diamine Ink Cartridges - The Goulet Pen Company Rhodia Pad No. 16 - A5 - Blank - Orange - JetPens.com Pilot Multi Ball Rollerball Pens - Fine - JetPens.com Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Brad and Myke tackle a backlog of great topics, including unpopular fountain pen opinions and where the Made in the USA tag ranks in our buying decision. We also discuss what we currently have inked, pens for hiking the Appalachian Trail, and primary considerations when shopping for a new notebook. 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. Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Harry's: Claim your free trial set! Links and Show Notes Please consider becoming a Relay FM member to support this show Relay FM Q&A 2017 - YouTube Rubik's Cube Mosaics - 600 cubes! - YouTube Omas Greek Key - Google Search Ana Pens Exploded - Instagram Brad's Clean Desk - Instagram Pelikan M205 Review — The Pen Addict The Pen Addict Franklin-Christoph Model 02 — The Pen Addict Haleakala Silhouette Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Robert Oster Yellow Sunset – Vanness Handmade American Metal Pens – Schon DSGN My Fountain Pen Education: The Sailor Professional Gear and Sapporo — The Pen Addict Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki Ink Review — The Pen Addict Expedition | Field Notes Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Platinum Preppy Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Ungeniused - Relay FM Sidedoor: A Podcast from the Smithsonian| Smithsonian Institution The Allusionist Containers: The Ships, the Tugs and the Port - 99% Invisible Invisibilia : NPR Song Exploder 99% Invisible The Erasable Podcast The Nib Section LAMY aion Pilot E95 Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Lead Fast