The new year brings new product teases, and we got hints about one of our favorites this week. Brad is excited about the upcoming Lamy Safari, a new Retro 51, and gives his initial thoughts on the just released Studio Neat Keepbook. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Penedex on the App Store Fountain Pen Companion New Limited Edition Lamy pens. Pink Cliff and Violet Blackberry – Cult Pens – Instagram Full image of new LAMY colours Keepbook – Studio Neat Deadball — W.M. Akers Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM Retro 51 Day and Night – Instagram The Pen Addict #497: Here's My Desk Computer, Here's My Desk Cup - Relay FM 365 Days of Ink! 2023 Review! – pens.paper.plans – Instagram How Many Pens Can Girologio Cases Hold? All Of Them. — The Pen Addict

New year, new Theme! Myke and Brad discuss their themes for 2024, and it will come as no surprise that it involves a lot of stationery. 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: 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 Cortex #150: 2024 Yearly Themes - Relay FM The Theme System Cortex Brand on Instagram Brad's Micro Blog Crucial Tracks PenAddict’s Music Profile | Last.fm Pilot Korea on Instagram FriXion Waai | Instagram Hobonichi 5-Year Techo Lineup - Hobonichi Techo 2024 Plotter Narrow Field Notes William Hannah We Got Robbed – Wonder Pens Lamy Mix and Match Teaser – Instagram Scription: Scription Chronodex Weekly Planner Jan - Jun 2024 Released

Myke is back from … college? Yes, Myke was expanding his brainpower last week, but most importantly, he had to go school supply shopping. That’s the focus of this week’s episode, along with a few product updates from Brad’s desk. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. ShipStation: Set your business up for holiday season success. Get a FREE 60-day trial. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback The Pen Addict #594: My Bank Account Is Sick - Relay FM The Pen Addict #500: Pens! - Relay FM Cortex #150: 2024 Yearly Themes - Relay FM The Theme System Daler-Rowney Graphic Series Layout Pad A4 Copic MultiLiner SP Drawing Pen Prismalo® Water-Soluble Colour Pencils | Caran d'Ache MONO Zero Precision Round Tip Eraser, Refillable | Tombow Midori Multi-Ruler 30cm Precision Knife - Ceramic Craft Blade | Slice – Slice UK Ceramic Scissors (Small) | Slice – Slice UK Mark Three – Studio Neat The Cortex Mark One Pen Platinum 3776 Century Nice Lilas Review — The Pen Addict Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand Uni-ball One F Gel Pens | JetPens Platinum 3776 Sands of Komodo Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Meet Your Maker – Tim Cullen, Hooligan Georgia — The Pen Addict California Pen Show KODAK STEP The Paper Mind Passepied Cream Hardcover Notebook For Fountain Pens The Paper Mind Passepied Cream Hardcover Notebook For Fountain Pens The Paper Mind Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook Review — The Pen Addict Sidekick Calendar Companion Spoke Pencil Model 6 – Spoke Design

Brad is joined this week by Arielle Fragassi, aka ToastyTreat to discuss her recent trip to Japan. There was food, friends, and fun, but most importantly, there was stationery. Time to plan a trip! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. 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: Arielle Fragassi Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Arielle Toasty Fragassi (@toastytreat) – Instagram toastytreat - Twitch Bungujoshi Itoya Watercolors – Hobein Plotter USA Ancora Cute Things from Japan Traveler's Factory The Superior Labor The Gundam Base Kurashiki - Wikipedia Tono and Lims

This episode discusses the Battle of the Abs between Montegrappa and Graf von Faber Castell, a possible rename of the Pilot Explorer, and Brad's stationery preps for vacation.

Brad is joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk to help out with all of your holiday stationery needs. Or maybe they just shop for themselves instead. 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. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Guest Starring: Ana Reinert Links and Show Notes: Kaweco Collector's Edition Perkeo Fountain Pens Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen WA Limited Edition - Yagasuri Cult Pens Exclusive Skyline Sport Fountain Pen Transparent Silver by K Caran d'Ache Keith Haring Special Edition 849 Ballpoint Pen — The Gentleman Stationer Opus 88 Koloro Pink TWSBI Vac700R Fountain Pens | JetPens Waterman Tender Purple Ink - 50 ml Bottle | JetPens Pen Type-C – CW&T Nahvalur (Narwhal) Limited Edition Nautilus Ebonite Fountain Pens Anodized Aluminum "Pocket Six" Fountain Pen | Schon DSGN Leonardo Aloha Momento Zero Limited Edition Fountain Pens Diamine Inkvent 2023 Calendar Purple Edition Wearingeul Becoming Witch Ink Set Hightide Co. Sandglasses — The Gentleman Stationer BSC - Tray Trio – Amarillo Stationery Imari Crown Rest Rickshaw Bags Rainbow Fountain Pens Pen Cases - Etsy EDC Wallet - 100% Handmade in Turkey - Galen Leather Ocean Blue - Leather Zippered 3 Slots Pen Case | Galen Leather Stocking Stuffer Ideas - The Well-Appointed Desk Journals & Notebooks – Curiosa - Purveyors of Extraordinary Things Sailor Dipton + Hocoro - Dip Pen and Shimmering Ink Set - Limited Edit – Yoseka Stationery Search Results for "eric small things" | JetPens Shop — The Pen Addict Santa Stationery Kit Letter From Santa 5 Pack - Etsy skylabletterpress - Etsy Leather Flap Pen Case for Five Pens - Crazy H. Brown - Galen Leather YSTUDIO Pens: Sleek & Robust Fountain Pens - Add to description - Goldspot Pens Midori 5 Year Diary - Gate - Red | JetPens Porcelain Hedgehog Brush Rest – St. Louis Art Supply DIY: Make Your Own Pen Flush - The Well-Appointed Desk Preground Nibs – All in the Nib Custom Nib Studio Well Appointed Desk Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

It’s Thanksgiving week in the US, and Brad wonders “What stationary are we thankful for?” He and Myke discuss that, why there aren’t more interesting ink cartridge sampler packs, and the next pen Brad must have. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. 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 Kaweco ART Sport Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Kaweco ART Sport Review — The Pen Addict Pen Chalet Holiday Gift Guide 2023 TWSBI ECO Cream and Rose Gold – Instagram A Gathering of Curiosities Pen frustration, pen magic — A Gathering of Curiosities Uni Jetstream x Karimoku – Instagram YSTUDIO Ocean Sustainable Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict YSTUDIO Ocean Sustainable Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict Pineider - Ink Cartridges Blue Kaweco Cartridge 10 colors – Vanness Diamine Mixed Ink Set - 20 Cartridges | JetPens Cortex Brand (@cortexbrand) – Instagram Spoke Design Spoke Design (@spokedesign) – Instagram

The Uni Kuru Toga Dive is launching a new color. Will you be able to get one? One can only hope! Brad also brings up a new-to-him pen, which Myke quickly derails into madness. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. 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. ShipStation: Set your business up for holiday season success. Get a FREE 60-day trial. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand Uni Kuru Toga Dive Purple Iridescent – Instagram Uni Kuru Toga Dive Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Inky Rocks - YouTube Tokyo Pen Show Haul - Inky Rocks - YouTube Alesa (@inky.rocks) – Instagram S.T. Dupont Defi Millennium Stealth Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet S.T. Dupont Defi Millennium Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Aurora Vintage Duo-cart Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet S.T. Dupont Declaration of Independence Limited Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet S.T. Dupont Lighters Accessories – Pen Chalet S.T. Dupont Declaration of Independence Limited Edition Line 2 Lighters – Pen Chalet Mike’s Pen Fun Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Montblanc 149 / 146 Complete Disassembly - YouTube Montblanc Service Guide New Kinokuniya location Opening in Georgia — Kinokuniya USA Sakura Pigma Holder Review — The Pen Addict

Brad is back from Fountain Pen Day at Atlas Stationers, and, to the shock of no one, has a lot to discuss. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $40 or more. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback As the maker of the G2, America's number one selling gel pen, we're THRILLED to introduce the NEW G2 Edge, the ultimate in high-performance… | Instagram Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) – Instagram Brad's Drop Kick Shipping – Instagram Fountain Pen Day Live Podcast – Atlas Stationers – YouTube 2024 Midori Hibino Diary (Blue Green) — Enigma Stationery @idipbananasintocoffee’s Substack @idipbananasintocoffee – Instagram Brad's Otto Hutt Design 03 – Instagram Atlas Exclusives | Atlas Stationers Esterbrook 2GO Cup – Esterbrook Pens Caran d'Ache Keith Haring A5 Notebook - Dot | Atlas Stationers Otto Hutt Design 03 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

The hosts discuss the blackest black fountain pen ink, comparing it to Vanta black. They share positive experiences with the ink's performance and ease of cleaning. They reflect on the significance of fountain pens and the quality of paper. The misconception that thicker paper is better for fountain pens is discussed, along with upcoming events for Fountain Pen Day. They express excitement for pen meetups and an upcoming pen show event. Humorous stories of pen mishaps and accidents are shared, bringing amusement. The hosts also share their own anxiety and frustration with a pen mishap and advise against using a pen on a plane.