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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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Apr 17, 2016 • 1h 11min
200: Episode 200, Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2016
This week's episode comes to you live from the Atlanta Pen Show. Hear Brad, Myke, and Anna talk about their experiences of the show, in front of a fantastic audience.
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’ to enter the raffle, and to get your code for 10% off.
Guest Starring: Ana Reinert
Links and Show Notes Jonathon Brooks - Specialty Finishes Lady Sheaffer Skripserts « Fountain Pen Restoration Pilot M90 Fountain Pen 2008 Limited Edition - F Nib — The Clicky Post Moleskine ® - Smart Writing Set Dan Painting the Teal Karas Pen Co • Instagram photos and videos Tami's Sketchnotes of Episode #200 Myke's Audience Panorama

Apr 6, 2016 • 1h 15min
199: It's Almost Like You're a Professional
ALMOST THERE!!! Brad and Myke are thisclose to being in Atlanta for the 2016 Atlanta Pen Show. That happens next week, but this week we are loaded for bear with news, notes, and follow up. Is Brad about to buy his first Montblanc?
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.
The Timber Twist Bullet Pencil Kickstarter: Listeners of this show can still benefit from the sold-out ‘Early Bird’ pricing. Just select the ‘NO REWARD’ tier, and pledge $38 for the alumnium, or $40 for the brass. If you live outside the US, you’ll need to add $10 to those prices.
Links and Show Notes Field Notes Colors: Sweet Tooth The Journal, On Paper — The Pen Addict June 29, 2006 | Diggnation | Revision3 Myke's email The image of Myke Episode 49: You Can't Spell "Pencil" Without "Pen" | The Erasable Podcast PR7: Big Breaking Stationery News by Play Repeat Retro 1951 Joey Feldman Black Clip – Vanness Retro 1951 Joey Feldman Red Clip - With Artwork – Vanness Montblanc Heritage Collection - Rouge Et Noir Embossed Pen Addict Notebooks Pocket Paper Notebook Showdown: Moleskine vs. Field Notes - Lifehacker Golden Ratio Coloring Book by Rafael Araujo — Kickstarter Festercrook, the Modern Esterbrook Akkerman 28 Hofkwartier Groen – Vanness Vintage Pilot MYU Fountain Pen - 1976 - F Nib — The Clicky Post My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict The Pen Addict #114: Butchering The Orange - Relay FM My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot M90 Limited Edition — The Pen Addict Joey's Pen Addict Live Show Poster tekker ink | custom-mixed inks Sailor Fountain Pen Nano Ink - 50 ml Bottle - Kiwa-guro (Ultra Black) - JetPens.com Pen Addicts Worldwide Facebook Group Matt Armstrong on Instagram: Tekker Inks

Mar 30, 2016 • 51min
198: Plen Replair Place
Brad and Myke discuss several new products this week, including the Kaweco Mini Converter, Baron Fig Squire, and the rebirth of the Tom Bihn Field Journal. The Show Notes Mega Doc is also alive, and is is awaiting your contribution!
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 Pocket Tissues | The Japan Times Pen Addict Podcast Notes, compiled from WebArchive - Google Docs Brad and Rebecca Kaweco - German Fine Pen & Ink Company | PenChalet.com Kaweco Squeeze Converter Kaweco Mini Fountain Pen Converter Review — The Pen Addict Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Filling the new Kaweco Sport piston converter.” First Impressions of the Baron Fig Squire: The Pen Is A Mighty Sword — The Gentleman Stationer Georgia on Twitter: "Apple Pen unboxing, all four colors." Bic Cristal Lovers Facebook Group Pen Addicts Worldwide Facebook Group Q&A — The Pen Addict Shop — The Pen Addict CheapPens.com Fishing Vest Pin & Sticker Pack — Nock Co. Neil Gaiman on Twitter: "After about a million signatures, it's time for Pilot 823 to get TLC." Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery Field Journal Notebook - Travel Accessories – TOM BIHN The Field Journal Notebook from Tom Bihn — The Pen Addict

Mar 22, 2016 • 1h 28min
197: Secret Society of Enablers
Myke and Brad are joined by Ana Reinert of The Well-Appointed Desk to get ready for the 2016 Atlanta Pen Show! We also get through a huge list of follow up and have fun with our #AskAna segment.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase.
Guest Starring: Ana Reinert
Links and Show Notes Kevin Rose's Tweet The Journal - Kevin Rose 37 Bizarre Podcasts - mental_floss List Show Ep. 411 - YouTube Mike Rugnetta, Idea Channel - XOXO Festival (2013) - YouTube Guess the real podcast - Home | Podcast Playlist | CBC Radio DBSA Romance Fiction Podcast on iTunes The Steve Austin Show by PodcastOne on iTunes The Heart by Radiotopia on iTunes Sarah's carpet disaster The Pen Addict on the Wayback Machine Mia's Artwork ana reinert (@wellapptdesk) • Instagram The Horrifying Brad Image Field Notes Colors: Sweet Tooth Introducing the Rock Your Handwriting Challenge! | Boho Berry ana reinert on Instagram: “Day 19 #rockyourhandwriting” ArtSnacks — Lettering Collection Blackwing Volumes - Vol. 24 (12 Pack) The Erasable Podcast Lamy Logo Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet IM Premium Deep Gun Metal Chiselled Fountain Pen - Medium stainless steel nib Platinum Preppy Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Karas Kustoms Ink Fountain Pen Dip Nibs from John Neal Booksellers Matt Vergotis (@mattvergotis) • Instagram photos and videos Matt Vergotis - Skillshare Higgins Eternal Ink - 2.5 oz Bottle - Black - JetPens.com Noodler's Nib Creaper Flex Fountain Pens - The Goulet Pen Company Creme Deluxe - ChicSparrow Stitched Fauxdori Travelers Journal With Pockets by VanHookandCo Wanderlust Butterscotch - FN – Foxy Fix My Everyday Carry (EDC) | The Well-Appointed Desk MELO ZIP POUCH (MESH POCKET) - Rakuten Review: Kipling 100 Pen Case | The Well-Appointed Desk RÅSKOG Utility cart - IKEA Amazon.com: Ball Jar Crystal Jelly Jars with Lids and Bands

Mar 16, 2016 • 55min
196: You Replace Your Carpet
It’s fun to take a look back at how this crazy thing called a pen podcast started, and Brad and Myke do just that by re-listening to and reminiscing over Episode 1. They also dig into the news of week which includes a look at a new Parker and a couple of Retro 51’s.
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 Nock Co Spy Shot - Instagram Parker Sonnet Great Expectations Subtle Big Red Fine Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Parker Duofold - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Parker Sonnet Great Expectations Special Edition Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Pelikan Souveran 400 Collection Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Pelikan Souveran 405 Collection Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Pilot Custom 823 Collection Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Staedtler Intium Lignum Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict The Sens Pen: Minimalistic pen for thinkers, solvers, and creators - Product Hunt The Pen — AJOTO Retro 1951 on Twitter: Bouquet Tornado Popper Retro 51 Coffee Tornado Review — The Pen Addict Dear Data And FiveThirtyEight Want You To Visualize Your Podcast Habits | FiveThirtyEight Fall Into A Deep Trance Watching Calligraphy Pens In Motion - Huffington Post King Blotto III (@kingblottothethird) • Instagram photos and videos Autonomous sensory meridian response - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dilmot 'The Pink Extra' Penxo Kayo's haul

Mar 9, 2016 • 1h 8min
195: I'm Flexible
The Scribble Pen has risen from the dead for what - the 10th time now? We give that product the amount of time it deserves, which is to say very little. We also dig into Brad’s newest pens from Namisu and Edison, and dig into entry level vintage fountain pens and why you should love them.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes No Podcast Periscope AMA! - Katch Shop — The Pen Addict Monteverde 36 Piece Zipper Pen Carrying Cases - Pen Chalet Scribble Pen lets you draw in any color simply by scanning objects - Mashable The Pen Addict #181: Scribble Part XXXVIII - Relay FM Ral Oz - The Crowdfunding Conman - Google Docs After raising $13 million, Coolest Cooler tells backers it needs another $15 million to complete orders - TNW Simmer Down Now - Simmer to down to now - YouTube Nova - Pre-order – Namisu ‘Why Titanium?’, from Thomas Hall Brad's Edison Mina • Instagram Parker Vacumatic Golden Web - PenHero.com Waterman’s Ideal No. 52 - RichardsPens.com Esterbrook.net - Your source for Esterbrook on the net! Parker "51" – Dedicated to Parker "51" Pens The Parker Vacumatic - RichardsPens.com 'Enamel fishing vest pins in time for the 2016 Atlanta Pen Show.' - Nock Co. (@nockco) • Instagram

Feb 24, 2016 • 1h 6min
194: Forged by Pure Evil
It’s a laundry list of topics on the podcast today, with more talk about the pen community and the upcoming Pen Addict LIve episode in Atlanta. We also talk about several new pen purchases, tips on using your notebooks, and SKULLS!!!
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 RelayCon Atlanta: The Pen Addict Live 2016 by NockCo — Kickstarter Thoroughly Considered #9: Asking for Money - Relay FM The Fourth Annual Carry Awards : Have Your Say! - Carryology 2016 LA Pen Show Day 4: Sunday and Final Thoughts – The Pen Habit Letter to the Pen Addict Community — Reverenced Writing NAKAYA - Sumiko - A Skull Nakaya Sumiko Skull, among other skulls. | Leigh Reyes. My Life As a Verb. Vale Omas — Pen Economics Brad's Pilot Timeline TWSBI Vac Mini Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Nova Minimal Fountain Pen by namisu — Kickstarter Work Focus; Rest Focus — Shawn Blanc Indxd No, Apple isn't taking features away from the iPad Pro's Pencil | The Verge Using Analog Tools in a Digital Life — Pendora's Box ArtSnacks — Lettering Collection

Feb 17, 2016 • 1h 5min
193: Captain Happy Pants
Brad is back from the Los Angeles Pen Show and has many tales to tell. We also discuss the recent Freakonomics handwriting episode, and Myke falls in love with a new pen.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Build it beautiful. Use code ‘INK’ for 10% off.
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 Freakonomics: Amazon.com Left-handedness And The Greatest Insult Of All — The Pen Addict What Makes The Stationery Community Great — The Pen Addict TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Uni Kuru Toga Disney Mechanical Pencil — The Pen Addict Lamy pico Ballpoint Pen Laser Orange | Pen Chalet Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Air Force One is slowing my roll!” Brad's Periscope Replays Artus Painted Pens with Mike Vanness - Katch Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Fountain Pen Day shirt acquired” Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Mike Vanness brought his A game today!” Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “@michaelrsull names complete” Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “@joeyfeldman_artist just blew my mind.” Lisa Vanness on Instagram: “A few good men from the #lapenshow2016” LA PenShow Floodgates open - Katch Franz D. on Instagram: “Line for the LA Pen Show#LosAngeles” Nock Co. on Instagram: Brad's Haul Stylo Art Asama Buried Ash Eboya Houga Kumpuu Green Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Japanese pen wrap Danitrio Urushi Tame-Nuri Blue on Takumi Fountain Pen Matt Armstrong on Instagram: “And last but not least, the Classic Pens LB3 Jupiter.”

Feb 10, 2016 • 57min
192: Chicken Scratch and Batman Doodles
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms. They discuss the changes going on with the Render K lineup and what else is new in the Karas pipeline. The LA Pen Show is also on tap this weekend and Dan and Brad go over the details of what will be a great event.
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.
Guest Starring: Dan Bishop
Links and Show Notes Azizah Asgarali on Instagram: Akkerman #28 Hofkwartier Groen Everyday Commentary: TWSBI Classic Review Brad's Ultrasonic Cleaner Myke's Handwritten Tweet The Karas X Nock Co Superstition Case Render K The Los Angeles International Pen Show

Feb 5, 2016 • 1h 20min
191: Tahitian Black Lip Oyster
With Myke out sick Brad has taken over hosting duties and is joined by Azizah Asgarali from Gourmet Pens. We talk about Azizah’s start in blogging, crazy flex pens, and some of the challenges she has faced putting herself out there. And yes, we talk about ink tasting.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Build it beautiful. Use code ‘INK’ for 10% off.
Pen Chalet: use the code PENADDICT to save 10% on your order or click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password ‘penaddict’ for even more savings, as well as your 10% off.
Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase.
Guest Starring: Azizah Asgarali
Links and Show Notes Gourmet Pens Azizah A. (@GourmetPens) | Twitter RelayCon Atlanta: The Pen Addict Live 2016 by NockCo — Kickstarter Seven Seas "CROSSFIELD" A5 Grid Journal 1st Edition - Nanami Paper and Supply Why the Lamy 2000 is My EDC Pen — nib & ink Staying Analog in a Digital world — Alt. Haven An open letter to a sad Myke Hurley — Mister Edgerton Gourmet Pens: Review: Montblanc Moon Pearl LeGrand Fountain Pen