The Pen Addict

What makes a composition book a composition book? Brad has opinions. We also discuss new pens, moving notebooks, the death of handwriting, and stationery subscriptions in this action packed episode. 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. Squarespace: Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Dudek Modern Goods: Modern inspired, handmade pen stands. Use the code PENADDICT for 10% off in November Links and Show Notes Brad's collection of Dudek Products The Ohio Pen Show Melbourne Pen Show Brad's New Pen Sailor Bespoke 105th Anniversary Zui-Sei Limited Edition - Anderson Pens Huge Field Notes Plumchester: Creative Tools for the Modern Artist. ArtSnacks @plumchester • Instagram photos and videos Subscriptions • Baron Fig Wrights Notes Wrights Notes Custom Notebook Review — The Desk of Adam Bound Custom Journals Review — The Pen Addict Bookblock - Custom Made Notebooks and Journals comp by Aron Fay — Kickstarter

Brian and Lisa Anderson of Anderson Pens join us this week to talk about EVERYTHING! How they got their start, their first foray into selling pens online, travelling to pen shows, opening a brick and mortar store, and what is next for their empire. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Use code PENADDICT at checkout to claim your free trial set and bonus post-shave balm. Capto: A powerful screen capturing, recording and editing app for the Mac. Guest Starring: Lisa Anderson and Brian Anderson Links and Show Notes Anderson Pens Anderson Pens Ink Comparison Tool Sailor Fountain Pens - Anderson Pens Guide to Sailor Fountain Pen Nibs - Anderson Pens Retro 51 Fountain, Rollerball, and Ballpoint Pens - Anderson Pens Sailor King of Pens Green Mosaic Rhodium Trim Fountain Pen - Aesthetic Bay

Big mail episode this week, all of the snail mail variety. We get through about half of your #asktpa letters, with more to come in future episodes. Thank you all for writing! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Use code PENADDICT at checkout to claim your free trial set and bonus post-shave balm. 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 Callifolio Andrinople – Vanness KWZ Standard Raspberry – Vanness Poland's Stamp Game LAMY abc Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Bullet Journal Sailor Reglus Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Pelikan M205 Review — The Pen Addict Kaweco AL Sport (EF Nib) Review — The Pen Addict Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen Brass Wave Body Review — The Pen Addict How I Became an Independent Podcaster by Events at the Apple Store on iTunes Chimneytop XL - Pen(cil)/Accessory Storage — Nock Co. Cortex - Relay FM Sheaffer Snorkel 1952-1959 TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Contact — The Pen Addict

We must admit, Myke is right a lot, but he has never been more excited to be as right as he was this week. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Use code PENADDICT at checkout to claim your free trial set and bonus post-shave balm. Squarespace: Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Contact The Pen Addict The Lanier Briefcase By Nock Co. by NockCo — Kickstarter Vlog 000 - YouTube Archer • Baron Fig The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune: a review of the Baron Fig Archer pencil | Woodclinched Astrograph - Press - Maximilian Büsser and Friends Ear Snacks by Andrew & Polly on iTunes 50 years of Lamy Design LAMY 2000 50TH ANNIVERSARY BLACK AMBER FOUNTAIN PEN REVIEW | The Pencilcase Blog Lunacy | Field Notes The Brand's Hall | Field Notes Front Page | Field Notes Field Notes on Twitter: ".@FieldNotesBrand We blame @imyke" Field Notes on Twitter: ".@imyke Thanks for that. #MykeWasIndeedRight" XOXO 2016 | Field Notes Nock Co. Pen Cases - The Goulet Pen Company Nock Co. Cases – Vanness Goulet Guests: Spotlight on Nock Co. - YouTube

Brad and Myke are joined this week by Pen Friend Michelle Leung to talk about pens - what else! Michelle schools us on how amazing Toronto is for stationery lovers, and how she acquired her grail pen. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Use code PENADDICT at checkout to claim your free trial set and bonus post-shave balm. 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: Michelle Leung Links and Show Notes Scriptus 2016 - Toronto's Pen & Writing Show Take Note Toronto The Famous Photo - Instagram The Much Better Picture - Instagram Nakaya Dorsal Fin Version 2 Fountain Pens - nibs.com The Grail Pen - Instagram Nakaya Dorsal Fin Version 2 Urushi Awai-Murasaki Fountain Pen - nibs.com Michelle receives her Nakaya - Instagram THE PLAYROOM VR | PS4 Games | PlayStation

Myke is back from the London Writing Equipment Palooza and has stories to share - and videos too! We also get into the Lunacy that is the latest Field Notes release. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: 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 Visconti Blue Elegance Divina Midi Fountain Pen - Chatterley Luxuries and PentimeChatterley Luxuries and Pentime Twiss Pens - Handmade pens for all pockets Vlog 001: 🍾🎨🍔🖋 - YouTube The Mother of Pearl - Instagram Callifolio Andrinople – Vanness KWZ Standard Raspberry – Vanness Myke Youtube ChannelPlease subscribe! Cortex #38: A Vlog Is What You Make It - Relay FM Extrafiner on the App Store Feelblots on the App Store Clairefontaine Kopierpapier Clairmail - Amazon CLAIRALFA Ramette - Amazon Inktober. Colorado Pen Show 2016 — Fountain Pen Days The Pen Addict Franklin-Christoph Model 02 — The Pen Addict Olive/Lime Picture Update - The Lanier Briefcase By Nock Co Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “It's happening?” Lunacy | Field Notes Expedition | Field Notes No Belly Band - Olivier Lacombe Draplin Design Co.: Gigs Archives Andy Hullinger (@yippeecahier) • Instagram photos and videos Limited Editions | Field Notes

UGH! Pen Pineapple Apple Pen! We bring you all of today’s hits on this episode, including a Lanier update, how and where to sell a pen, more death of handwriting talk, and catch up on the latest #asktpa. 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. Criquet: Get 20% off with the code PENADDICT. Links and Show Notes The Lanier Briefcase By Nock Co. by NockCo — Kickstarter London Writing Equipment Show Nock Co. Retail Tags - Instagram Everyday Commentary: A Rebuttal to the Anti-Cursive Lady: Why Anne Trubek is Wrong Everyday Commentary: Anne Trubek's Response Everyday Commentary: My Responses to Anne Trubek's Rebuttal Is handwriting obsolete in the digital age? - Home | q | CBC Radio PPAP Pen Pineapple Apple Pen - YouTube Members — The Pen Addict FP Geeks Classifieds Classifieds - The Fountain Pen Network Penswap Reddit Contact — The Pen Addict Pelikan Hubs 2016 Wonder Pens Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pens - JetPens.com Franklin-Christoph Cases J Herbin rollerball pen - Bureau Direct Listener Jonathan and Myke - Instagram

Nock Co. launched a big Kickstarter for a big bag and Brad and Myke are here to discuss all of the details. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Use code PENADDICT at checkout to claim your free trial set and bonus post-shave balm. Squarespace: Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes The Lanier Briefcase By Nock Co.— Kickstarter Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict Aurora Optima Fountain Pens and Rollerballs TWSBI Lime Green ECO TWSBI's Updated 580 Brad's Special Kaweco Pilot Custom Urushi - Crónicas Estilográficas Namiki Yukari Royale Urushi Vermilion - Nibs.com Sailor 105th Anniversary Zuisei Limited Edition Fountain Pen - Nibs.com Myke Hurley on Instagram: “XOXO 2016” Nock Kickstarts The Lanier Briefcase – MacStories John's 15" MacBook Pro in the Lanier Store — Relay FM Relay FM Art Sticker — Relay FM Relay FM Shirt (Men) — Relay FM

Brad is joined by special guest Cary Yeager this week to discuss all things Fountain Pen Day. Cary shares how it all got started, the crazy growth over the past few years, and what is next. 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: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Cary Yeager Links and Show Notes Fountain Pen Day Fountain Pen Days Fountain Pen Day (@fountainpenday) • Instagram photos and videos Fountain Pen Day (@FountainPenDay) | Twitter Rosetta Coronado Oversized Fountain Pen, Mosaic w/Chrome Trim - Rosetta Pens Pendleton's Pens Fountain Pen Day on Instagram: “Brought the Italians for a couple days of travel. OMAS, Visconti, Aurora oh my” Fountain Pen Day on Instagram: “My @montegrappausa Mule giving a shoutout to @bertramsinkwell who is updating his site. Looking great so far Bert👌 That Mule is perfectly paired with OMAS Sepia on Tomoe river” Colorado Pen Show – Analog Tools for a Digital World

Brad almost got buried in an avalanche of stationery during a shelf reorg this weekend, but he escaped to tell the tale. One of our anti-handwriting nemesis (nemeses?) didn’t get off so easily. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase. Squarespace: Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Before.” Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Gaining on it.” Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Had to call it a night” KALLAX series - IKEA JetPens Jet-Do Mascot Beanie Hats - JetPens.com Handwriting Just Doesn’t Matter - The New York Times Why Handwriting Is Still Important - The New York Times Montblanc's Augmented Paper - The Verge Wacom's latest smartpads marry pen and paper with digital notes - Engadget Lenovo's Yoga Book is a new kind of tablet - The Verge Notability on the App Store Fieldy Diamine Ink 30ml Bottle | Cult Pens Sakura Pigma Micron Drawing Pen | Cult Pens Staedtler 308 Pigment Liner Pen | Cult Pens Ohto Graphic Liner - JetPens.com Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Pens - JetPens.com Copic | Cult Pens Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencils - Pen Chalet Zebra F-301 Zebra F-701 Subscriptions | Pocket Notebooks Vintage Pens for People Who Think Vintage Pens Are Scary — The Pen Addict The Parker Vacumatic — The Pen Addict The Parker 51 — The Pen Addict Levenger Lap Desk Sailor | Cult Pens Sailorpen.co.uk Sailor pens and inks | The Writing Desk Sailor Pens - Akkerman