The Pen Addict

Brad and Myke are joined by Adam Kornfield and Joey Cafone, better known as the team behind Baron Fig. We discuss how they got their start making notebooks, the transition into digital apps, and their latest venture, a pen, appropriately named The Squire. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: 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 Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code INK for 10% off Guest Starring: Adam Kornfield and Joey Cafone Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Baron Fig - Sketchbooks & Notebooks for Thinkers Mosaic – Baron Fig Spark – Baron Fig Baron Fig Manifesto Planner 2016 / Special Edition Confidant – Baron Fig

Brad is back from American Field and Myke picks his brain on what it was like for Nock Co. to be there. They also discuss new Nock Co. goods, and a trifecta of paper awesomeness with Midori, Field Notes, and Hobonichi. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. Dudek Modern Goods: Use code 'PENADDICT' for 10% off through the month of November. Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'PENADDICT' to get 15% off. Links and Show Notes Midori Travelers Notebook Review — The Finer Point WTF with Marc Maron Podcast - Episode 649 - Aaron Draplin Jinnie's Tweet linking to the limited Field Notes Hobonichi Techo Planners and Covers - JetPens.com First Look- Mini-Click Pen Project — The Pen Addict Mini-Click : Great Pen - AMAZING Mechanism by Jack Roman — Kickstarter Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Finished!” Nock Co. at American Field Nock Co. The Sinclair Nock Co Periscope Replay The new Nock colorways Chimneytop XL - Pen(cil)/Accessory Storage — Nock Co. DotDash 3 x 5 Note Cards — Nock Co. Another picture of the PointOh Field Notes

The boys are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms this week to discuss their latest release, The EDK. Dan also talks about the design process and discusses everything else in the Karas pipeline. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: 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 Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code INK for 10% off Guest Starring: Dan Bishop Links and Show Notes Sharpeners | Bleistift Erasable: A Podcast On The Craftsmanship Of The Wooden Pencil | WYPR Field Notes Colors: Shenandoah — M B S-P-B Your Five Favorite Pens Fountain Pen Day Giveaway - Pen Chalet November is Coming | Pete Denison Hobonichi Accessories — Three Staples The Pen Addict Multireddit Elizabeth Boling (@exbpens) • Instagram photos and videos Fountain K - Karas Kustoms EDK and INK - Karas Kustoms W.A. Karas Signature INK 29 Limited Series - Karas Kustoms Karas Pen Co Standard Notebooks Scout Books Tech Type: Karas Kustoms ReBolt — Nock Co. The EDK on Massdrop Karas Kustoms EDK Review — The Pen Addict @Penterest's Halloween Costume

Can Bic save handwriting? That is what they are trying to do with their latest campaign “Fight for your write.” We discuss that, the origins of Bic, interesting Field Notes, and Brad professes his love for a certain pen. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'PENADDICT' to get 15% off, Links and Show Notes Analog(ue) #62: 100% Of Everything I Don't Want To Do - Relay FM Bic Is On A Mission To Save Handwriting. Does It Need Saving? | Here & Now Allusionist 21: Eponyms I: The Ballad of Bic and Biro — The Allusionist #inktober • Instagram photos and videos Nixon Field Notes | Misc Accessories | Nixon Watches and Premium Accessories Edison Pen Co – 2015 Limited Edition Mina Group Buy! Uni KH-20 Hand Crank Pencil Sharpener - Black - JetPens.com The Best Pencil Sharpener in the World – Classroom Friendly Supplies Stephen's Fractures First Look: Pen Type-B from CW&T — The Pen Addict Pen Type-B by cw&t — Kickstarter

Brad has broken the budget with all of his new pen and paper purchases. They discuss what damage he has done and get into some sweet new Kickstarter launches for the Gist and Pen Type-B. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: 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. Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code INK for 10% off. Links and Show Notes Relay FM on the App Store Tapjet | Beautifully Simple, Professional App Creation Field Nuts Giveaway Penxo Georgia's Colouring Episode 38: Wax On, Wax Off: The Inner Peace of Colored Pencils with Ana Reinert | The Erasable Podcast Altair Design Handwritten Sailor Professional Gear Starburst Galaxy Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Sailor Pro Gear Slim Starburst Galaxy Fountain Pen - Nibs.com Edison Nouveau Premiere Fountain Pen - Midnight Thunder (Fall 2015) Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen - Amber Harry's - Shop Shave Supplies on the App Store Ink Review: Noodler's Blue Upon the Plains of Abraham — the desk of lori Pen Type-B by cw&t — Kickstarter The Pen Addict #16: Kickstart My Heart - Relay FM First Look: The Gist By Tactile Turn — The Pen Addict Tactile Turn Gist - Simple fountain pens that really work. by Will Hodges — Kickstarter Tactile Turn Gist Fountain Pen | edjelley.com

Brad and Myke put on their super secret spy gear and dig into the good and bad of the latest Kickstarter projects. Apple pens are also in, and Brad breaks out his rant face for the first time in months. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'PENADDICT' to get 15% off Links and Show Notes The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 132, With Guest Marco Arment Retro 51 - We are pretty excited about being included in Apple's Brad's Apple Retro 51 The Epic Refill Reference Guide: Rollerball, Gel and Ballpoints | The Well-Appointed Desk Brad's colouring Myke's colouring Recolor - Coloring Book For Adults on the App Store Chameleon Pens: One Pen Blends Multiple Color Tones by Chameleon Art Products — Kickstarter Copic Sketch Marker - Colorless Blender - JetPens.com VertiPen - Wearable Convertible Pen by VertiPen — Kickstarter Tactile Turn Gist - Simple fountain pens that really work. by Will Hodges — Kickstarter Nova Minimal Fountain Pen by namisu — Kickstarter Field Notes AMA - Field Nuts Field Notes - Recap 2014 on Vimeo DDC Dead Print Field Notes Landland Field Notes

Brad and Myke are joined by Chris Manning of Silver Hand Studios on this week's episode. We discuss the process of making the beautiful silver overlay pens that Chris produces and find out the challenges along the way. Chris also lets us in on his latest design and what lies ahead. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: 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. Guest Starring: Chris Manning Links and Show Notes Chris Manning (@Silver_hand) | Twitter Chris Manning (@silver_hand) • Instagram photos and videos SilverHandStudios Myke's Colouring Work FIELD NOTES COLORS: SHENANDOAH What Would Your Ideal Workspace Look Like? — Shawn Blanc The Polarizing Truth: Why Your TWSBI Eco Won’t Break | Dave Rea 23 Best Pens for the Home and Office - Gear Patrol Nock Co Hightower Pen Case Pen Addict Special Review and Auction | Pens! Paper! Pencils! Well That Went by Quickly — Nock Co. Pen Addict Preview — SilverHandStudios Scriptus Maker Faire Ottawa 2015: Canada's First Featured Maker Faire

Myke is back from Portland and XOXO Fest and has Field notes in hand! We talk about the beautiful edition printed for the festival, the new Shenandoah Colors release, plus at least three other current notebook brands we are digging. We wrap it up with a talk on adult coloring, and want to hear your feedback, so listen up! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'PENADDICT' to get 15% off Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code INK for 10% off Links and Show Notes Myke's Field Notes XOXO Myke's EDK FIELD NOTES COLORS: SHENANDOAH Word. Notebooks Blue Mountain Review — The Pen Addict Word. Notebooks iOS Wallpaper Upgrade #54: Put a Pen on It - Relay FM Apple Pencil - Apple A Pencil. An Apple Parody - W&G - YouTube Cortex #13: Trail of Tears - Relay FM Inside Apple's redesigned campus store in Cupertino - Mashable JAWNS No. 1 Notebook Review — The Pen Addict JAWNS Notebook + Wallet by JAWNS — Kickstarter the Pocket Staple notebook by Story Supply Co. — Kickstarter Cursive to the Classroom! | Indiegogo Adult Colouring | Cult Pens Johanna Basford | Ink Evangelist

If you could create your own dream pen work area, what would it look like? Brad and Myke discuss their ideal space, plus talk about EDC pens vs. normal pens, sketchnotes, an amazing physics teacher, and how the Nock Co. sausage is made. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. 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. Links and Show Notes Nova Minimal Fountain Pen by namisu — Kickstarter Everyday Commentary: Trolling for Hate: "Pens" v. Pens Park Fast Physics 2015 - 2016: Notes on notes Recap: Sketchnotes Workshop with Mike Rohde | The Well-Appointed Desk Nock Co.

Was it your fault the Hobonichi website crashed on release day? Probably so. Brad takes some of the blame as well. We also discuss epic Field Notes nerdery, Star Wars fountain pens, travelling, and our ink tier lists. 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: Build it Beautiful. Use code INK for 10% off Links and Show Notes Hobonichi Techo 2016 Field Notes: Item Numbers — Three Staples jinnie (@threestaples) • Instagram photos and videos Cross Star Wars Pens and Journals - Goldspot Bullet Journal: The Analog system for the digital age – The analog system for the digital age The Kickstarter Campaign for the Pocket Staple notebook is almost here – Story Supply Co. Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-Kai Ink Review — The Pen Addict Sailor Jentle Yama-dori Ink Review — The Pen Addict Sailor Bung Box Blue Black Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict Rohrer & Klingner Scabiosa Review — The Pen Addict Montblanc JFK Navy Blue Ink Review — The Pen Addict Brad's 'Goodbye Vegas' post Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki Ink Review — The Pen Addict Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki Ink Review — The Pen Addict J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor 1670 Anniversary Ink (50ml Bottle)