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Myke is back from WWDC and he got gifts! We talk about the goods that were delivered, and especially the Nakaya he got to test out. We also dig into the new Field Notes Byline edition, and we now have an Akkerman soundboard! 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. Links and Show Notes Connected #95: RelayCon WWDC 2016 - Relay FM Noodlers Konrad Flex Nib Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Nakaya Urushi Piccolo Long Writer Araishu Fountain Pen - Aesthetic Bay Mike It Work! Cary's Amazing Raden Custom Masuyama Makie Order - Google Docs Akkerman inkt Pronunciation Reference from Ralph - YouTube Akkerman Inkt Soundboard files - Dropbox Akkerman Inks Dutch Pronunciation Reference from Gerard - YouTube Iroshizuku ink Japanese pronunciation reference - YouTube Chuck's Akkerman Soundboard Byline | Field Notes Brad's Byline Members — The Pen Addict

Brad and Myke go behind the scenes in this episode and talk about about stress and burnout as it relates to blogging, podcasting, and keeping a good work/life balance. We also share details of an awesome new podcast from one of our friends, Nock news, and when there will be a Top 5 Pens update. 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. Links and Show Notes Art Supply Posse Ellina (@ellbrt) • Instagram photos and videos Nock Co. on Instagram: The Briefcase Prototype Hobonichi Alternatives from Michael Stalogy 365 Days Notebook Review – THE UNROYAL WARRANT Akkerman descriptions from Ralph J. Herbin Ink French Pronunciation Reference - YouTube Lamy Screen 2in1 from Bureau Direct TWSBI 580AL in Orange TWSBI 580AL in Pink Members — The Pen Addict

The British Invasion continues this week on The Pen Addict as Brad and Myke are joined by Adam Blaine from The Desk of Adam. We discuss his award-winning blog, amazing photography, and how many Nerds one can stuff into your mouth. 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. Guest Starring: Adam Blaine Links and Show Notes The Desk of Adam Filofax Adam's Trophy I WON AN AWARD!!! May 2016 Update - YouTube My Fountain Pen Journey (So far...) - Part one — The Desk of Adam My Fountain Pen Journey (So far...) - Part two — The Desk of Adam My Fountain Pen Journey (So far...) - Part three — The Desk of Adam Adam Blaine (@deskofadam) • Instagram photos and videos Yard-O-Led Ink Review — The Desk of Adam Yard-O-Led Retro Fountain Pen (Gallery) — The Desk of Adam Lore Adam Blaine on Instagram: “👾” Adam Blaine on Instagram: “✅” The Desk of Adam - YouTube Sarah & Adam Eat American Candy - adamsfilo - YouTube AMERICAN CANDY TASTE TEST VOL. 2 w/ Bella Coco - YouTube rOtring 600 Mechanical Pencil Review — The Desk of Adam

Brad and Myke go through a long list of new products, including the Tom Bihn Field Journal Notebook, Baron Fig Vanguard, and the latest from Schon DSGN. We also discuss desert island pens, paper, and inks, and answer a boatload of user questions. 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. Links and Show Notes Sir Michael Hurley Tom Bihn Field Journal Notebook Review — The Pen Addict Tom Bihn Field Journal Notebook Giveaway — The Pen Addict Field Journal Notebook - Travel Accessories – TOM BIHN (Original) The Field Journal Notebook from Tom Bihn — The Pen Addict Aeronaut 45 - Best Carry On Luggage – TOM BIHN Ristretto - Messenger Bags – TOM BIHN Bookblock Custom Made Notebooks Book Block Customizable Notebooks — The Gentleman Stationer Vanguard – Baron Fig Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Baron Fig Vanguard" Handmade American Metal Pens – Schon DSGN Schon DSGN Pocket Pen - Stainless Steel Version — The Clicky Post Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Edison G10 - Black” Desert Island Desks Field Notes Colors: Sweet Tooth — Three Staples Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Top Sekrit.”

Brad and Myke are joined this week by Tessa Sowry from All Things Stationery to discuss her start in blogging, her stationery world tour, and why the UK stationery scene is awesome. 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. Guest Starring: Tessa Sowry Links and Show Notes Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Name those boxes!” All Things Stationery | The pursuit of a perfectly furnished desk... New Year, New Blog! | All Things Stationery All Things Stationery on Instagram: Funfax Funfax Spy File Organiser (Spy File): Amazon Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery Shop Visits Archives | All Things Stationery Present & Correct National Stationery Week London Stationery Show 2017 AJOTO MARK+FOLD The Modern Stationer Mark + Fold | All Things Stationery ArtSnacks Moustache Stationery Subscription Box | All Things Stationery Ohh Deer, Ohh Deer! | All Things Stationery Slap! Stickers A Year In Stationery Blogging | All Things Stationery 2 Years in Stationery | All Things Stationery Stationery Organised Neatly | All Things Stationery Stationery at My Wedding | All Things Stationery Kaweco Skyline Sport Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Review: Kaweco Sport Skyline in Mint | All Things Stationery Kaweco Skyline Sport Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet doane paper Blackwing - Palomino Diamine Inks - Fountain pen inks All Things Stationery (@allthingsstationery) • Instagram photos and videos

Writing should be simple, but that’s not what Brad experienced when a digital pen gets involved. We break down the N2 Neo Smartpen, plus discuss new Retro 51’s, the Tactile Turn Gist, and Pretty Much Everything. 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. Vanness Pens: Exclusive inks and fantastic brands. Get free US shipping with any purchase of $40 or more! Links and Show Notes Carry On — Project of Seamster Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “The N2 Neo Smartpen.” iskn - the Slate Squire – Baron Fig A $341-million fountain pen market set to be bigger - Chinadaily Gist Fountain Pen — Tactile Turn Retro 51 Catalog Retro 1951 – Vanness The Pen Addict x Retro 51 Giveaway! Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Older titanium barrel @retro1951” Lihit Lab Teffa Bag In Bag Review — The Pen Addict Draplin Design Co.: Pretty Much Everything: Amazon.com Draplin Design Co.: DDC BOOK The ‘Everything Else Enhancement Kit’

Brad and Myke are joined by Tiffany Arment this week to discuss her recent deep dive into all things fountain pen. Zero to Nakaya in less than 12 parsecs! 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: Tiffany Arment Links and Show Notes B-Sides #20: Myke looks at Nakayas - Relay FM NAKAYA - Art model - Feathers Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Field Notes Guest Pass Pilot Capless Vanishing Point Original 1960's Fountain Pen | eBay FS: Green Faceted Namiki (Pilot) Vanishing Point - Historical Sales Forums - The Fountain Pen Network Render K v2 Launch and K_Series Barstock News Delta Dolcevita Skeleton Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet The Pen Addict #180: It Does Notebook Things - Relay FM Squire – Baron Fig Explorer Edition / Limited Edition Apprentice – Baron Fig Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Nice accidents” Akkerman 28 Hofkwartier Groen – Vanness PenShed - Quality Pens, Pencils and Refills Retro 51 Tornado Popper Surfin Rollerball Pen - Goldspot Pilot MR Metropolitan Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet TWSBI ECO Black Fountain Pen | TWSBI Tiff on Twitter: "😬 🖋 #penjokes" Newton Pens on Instagram: “Ahhh. Good to have this one back. Tiffany casein and purple web celluloid” Parker 41 Debutante Tiff Arment on Instagram: “Say No More Mon Amour” Tiff on Twitter: "I left anyway." Members — The Pen Addict My Top Three Favorite Pen Brands — The Gentleman Stationer Top Four #13: Bagel Flavors - Relay FM Turquoise Sailor Professional Gear - Aesthetic Bay | Pinterest

Brad is back from the Chicago Pen Show and Myke picks his brain about the event and how great of time it was. There was also a trip to Field Notes HQ that Brad and Ana took, making Myke forever jealous. 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 The Pen Addict on Spotify The Pen Addict on Google Play Freddie and Co: Issue #4: Writing a mission 📝 Myke Hurley on Instagram: “New addition from the Atlanta Pen Show, made by the amazing @brooks_803” murbers' Carolina Pen Company pens Pen Chalet on Instagram: “The new Pelikan M1000 Raden Sunrise Red fountain pen just announced." News: M1000 Raden Sunrise « The Pelikan's Perch Justin's Notebook and Case Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Sweet @fieldnotesbrand Anime Loot Crate hookup from my man Seth at the Chicago Pen Show. Thanks buddy!” BradDowdy.com The Ring Post The Field Notes Display Case Ana Reinert on Instagram: Brad and Susan Model 45 XLV - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing Bohème Bleu Fountain Pen - Montblanc Ana Reinert on Instagram: “Mr. I Hate Pencils. @penaddict”

Who knew Hugh Jackman could pull off an amazing Montblanc ad? He nailed it, and Myke and Brad nailed the rest of the episode as well. Myke helps name a new pen, Brad gets digital, and they both talk about coloring animals. And don’t forget to let Brad know what classic pens need to be revisited! 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. Links and Show Notes Pilot M90 Fountain Pen 2008 Limited Edition - F Nib — The Clicky Post DotDash Spiral Pad - 2 Pack — Nock Co. Sakura Pigma Micron Drawing Pens - JetPens.com Nikko Blue DotDash Pocket Notebooks(3 pack) — Nock Co. Myke Hurley on Instagram: “New addition from the Atlanta Pen Show, made by the amazing @brooks_803” Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Yup. This was a good idea. Thanks again to @threestaples for making these!” Carolina Pen Company 360° Image of the Pen Show Keep a notebook - Facebook Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Got my @keep_a_notebook holder/folder/cover built. That was kind of fun! #keepanotebook” The O'Reilly Animals - O'Reilly Media A Short History of the O'Reilly Animals - Animals Interpreting the Animal Choices on the World's Most Popular Programming Books - The Awl Pioneering Since 1906 - Montblanc Retro 1951 Surfin' Retro 51 Tornado Popper Surfin Rollerball Pen - Goldspot Retro 51 Surfin – Vanness Review: Uni-Ball Signo DX 0.38mm — The Pen Addict Uni-Ball Signo DX 0.28mm Orange Review — The Pen Addict Pilot Hi-Tec-C 0.3mm Grip Black Review — The Pen Addict Review: Uni-Ball Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil — The Pen Addict Uni-ball Jetstream 0.38 mm Ballpoint Review — The Pen Addict Retro 51 Tornado Classic Lacquers Roller Ball Pen Review — The Pen Addict Sakura Pigma Micron Blue Black Review — The Pen Addict Brad Dowdy on Twitter: "Come see me and @wellapptdesk at the @Vanness1938 table next Fri-Sun @chicagopenshow! https://t.co/oKI3d2Q9NR"

Brad and Myke made it back home safe and sound from the Atlanta Pen Show and talk about the weekend that was. They also follow up on the Moleskine Smart Writing Set origins and the pinkest of pink fountain pens. 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. Links and Show Notes The Atlanta Pen Show and Pen Addict Episode #200 — Sketchbook B Neo smartpen Moleskine Unveils A New Smart Writing Set: $200 Combo Of Smart Pen+, Paper Tablet And Notes App : PERSONAL TECH : Tech Times Bungubox Japan - Our original Love Pink fountain pens will be... Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “I can't stop staring at this pen. #sailor #califolio #bungbox” Callifolio Andrinople – Vanness Kaweco Supra Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Professional Gear Sky King of Pen Special Edition - Anderson Pens Sailor Shiki-Oriori Pro Gear Four Seasons Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Sailor Jentle Four Seasons Souten (50ml Bottle) Fountain Pen Ink - Anderson Pens Pilot Vanishing Point Orange Akkerman 16 Oranje Boven – Vanness Lamy Dark Lilac (50ml Bottled Ink) - Goulet Pens Lamy Safari Dark Lilac Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Sailor Sei-Boku Pigmented (Nano) Blue-Black (50ml Bottle) Fountain Pen Ink Swag — Fountain Pen Days Myke Hurley on Instagram: “New addition from the Atlanta Pen Show, made by the amazing @brooks_803” Jonathon Brooks on Instagram: “Shiny & sparkly!” Akkerman 28 Hofkwartier Groen – Vanness Retro 51 Tornado Classic Lacquer Rollerball - Brown - Anderson Pens The Starry Night - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia