The Pen Addict

Can you pronounce Murasaki-shikibu? How about Tsukushi? Do you like bunny rabbits and glitter inks? Do you think ballpoint pens killed cursive handwriting? This is The Pen Addict Podcast, and this is what we discuss. 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 Clicky Post: So you want to buy a RotringDudek's post that shows off the Lava Rotring series. Pen For Watch Fans: The Hermès Nautilus Pen By Marc Newson — HODINKEE Brad's photo of the Skilcraft pen. Iroshizuku ink Japanese pronunciation reference - YouTube Goldspot Pens Fine Writing Blog: Diamine Shimmering Fountain Pen Inks Coming Soon Pen Economics: The Field Notes Bubble Fountain Pens Australia Retro 51 Tornado Popper Flying Tiger LE | Inktronics The Pen Haul - Fountain pens, inky goodness, and pen hauls from around the world Althaven: How to buy a Nakaya in four simple steps How the Ballpoint Pen Changed Handwriting - The Atlantic

Brad and Myke are back to a 'normal' episode this week, whatever that means. We follow up on the Montblanc M discussion from last week, chat about the latest Line x Lamy offering, and Brad gives his initial impressions of the TWSBI Eco. They also squeeze in several #asktpa questions at the end so keep them coming! 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 2015 DC Pen Show Recap — The Pen Addict B-Sides #14: Live #RelayBirthday Q&A - Relay FM How Relay FM Proves That Podcasts Aren’t An Overnight Success | TechCrunch Analog(ue) #54: What Is My Deal? - Relay FM Joseph's Mont Blanc M Opinions (Part 1) Joseph's Mont Blanc M Opinions (Part 2) Apple's Marc Newson Designs A Space-Age Fountain Pen | Co.Design | business + design One month ink test results. Line X LAMY mycoffeepot.org TWSBI Eco | Cult Pens TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens - Anderson Pens Doane Paper Franklin-Christoph Customized Specialty Fountain Pen Nib Information Mouldy Ink

The Brad has landed! Straight from the airport to the microphone, Brad and Myke discuss the huge event that was the DC Pen Show. It was an adventure of epic proportions with lots of stories and much loot to share. 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 Brad Asleep on the Plane Marc Newson's Montblanc M Designer Marc Newson on Fountain Pens and the Sad State of Cars - WSJ Custom Notebooks & Bulk Orders – Baron Fig Brad's Haul Omas Limited Edition Ogiva Vintage Alba 2014 Translucent Orange Fountain Pen - Aesthetic Bay

Myke has been shopping like a maniac this week and we get to hear all about the new good. Brad is about to do some shopping of his own at the upcoming DC Pen Show and talks about what to expect. 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 Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'PENADDICT' to get 15% off Links and Show Notes The CUBE Sketchbooks & Notebooks for Thinkers – Baron Fig J. Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor – Ink Review + Video | edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor 1670 Anniversary Ink (50ml Bottle) J. Herbin 1670 Inks Collection | Cult Pens TWSBI Eco Fountain Pen White | Cult Pens TWSBI Eco Review - YouTube DC Fountain Pen Supershow - Home

Brad and Myke are joined by Dr. Jonathon Deans from Fountain Pen Economics to discuss what makes the pen world go ‘round. From what brands are innovating in the marketplace and how they are doing it to the love/hate relationship with TWSBI, we cover a lot of ground. This one is a must listen. 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. Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code INK for 10% off. Guest Starring: Jonathon Deans Links and Show Notes DotDash Spiral Pad - 2 Pack — Nock Co. J. Herbin 1670 Inks Collection | Cult Pens Emerald of Chivor - Cult Pens - Instagram photos and videos Emerald of Chivor - Azizah Asgarali (@gourmetpens) • Instagram Fountain Pen Economics The Pen Economist (@peneconomics) | Twitter The Pen Economist (@peneconomics) • Instagram photos and videos Brand Taxonomy — Fountain Pen Economics Taxonomy: The Competitive Brands — Fountain Pen Economics Taxonomy: The Disrupters and the Innovators — Fountain Pen Economics Taxonomy: The Uncompetitive Brands — Fountain Pen Economics Noodler's Neponset Flex Pens - The Goulet Pen Company Brand Analysis: Noodlers Ink (Part 1) — Fountain Pen Economics Brand Analysis: Noodler's Ink (Part 2) — Fountain Pen Economics Gourmet Pens: Review: Noodler's Neponset Fountain Pen - Music Nib Visconti Homo Sapiens | Cult Pens Visconti Millionaire Brand Analysis: Twsbi — Fountain Pen Economics Twsbi Follow-up — Fountain Pen Economics Lamy - LAMY abc Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen | Cult Pens How does China make such cheap fountain pens? — Fountain Pen Economics Mont Blanc Heritage 1912 Fountain Pen Review | Best Fountain Pen Miniature friends: Twsbi Mini and Montblanc 1912 - @peneconomics • InstagramMiniature friends. Twsbi Mini and Montblanc 1912 Mont Blanc Heritage Collection 1914 Meisterstück 149 Fountain Pen Visconti Divina | Cult Pens Gourmet Pens: Ink Shot Review: Sailor Bung-Box Sapphire @bungbox Mont Blanc JFK-Blue-Navy,-30-ml

Sometimes the lack of planning leads to a great show. Brad forgot to do the show prep whilst planning for vacation but Myke and the listeners saved the day! There is lots of follow up, Nock updates, bag dumps, and ink commentary Brad is sure to get email on. 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 Picture of the Pen World Magazine Group photo Myke's Customised Fountain K Karas Pen Co (@karaspenco) • Instagram photos and videos Nock Co. Special Edition Burple Tricamo TechLiner — Nock Co. Nock Co. x Karas Kustoms Exclusive G2 Render K — Nock Co. The Pen Addict #78: Roll Your Sleeves Up Dowdy - Relay FM Brad's Halftower Prototype Jeff's Folio Prototype Sailor Professional Gear Transparent Orange Review — The Pen Addict Wonder Pens J. Herbin 1670 Anniversary Ink Emeraude de Chivor (Emerald of Chivor) | Wonder Pens BOgear Bull Pup Brad's Bull Pup Brad's Bag Dump Brad's Paper DotDash Spiral Pad - 2 Pack — Nock Co. What's in Brad's Halftower? Brad's Pen and Ink Combos Getting Things Done - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Utilware GSD Bullet Journal – The analog system for the digital age patrickrhone / journal » The Dash/Plus System OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group GoodTask - Built-in iOS Reminders to a Powerful Task Manager Noodler’s Ink Properties – Noodler's Ink The Writing Desk: Sailor Kiwa-Guro "nano-black". Free UK delivery on all pens. Pilot Iroshizuku Bottled Ink - The Goulet Pen Company Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-guri (50ml Bottle) J. Herbin Lie de The (30ml Bottle)

Brad and Myke discuss what makes a Tier 1 pen in this weeks episode. Is it performance, style, the story behind the pen, or all of the above? They also catch up on #asktpa, and discuss the upcoming DC pen show. 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 PODCAST to save 15% 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 15% off. Links and Show Notes Work/Play - Limited Edition Confidant – Baron Fig The Clicky Post Candyspotting - Home page Brad's Block Pilot Vanishing Point - Architect Nib Grind by The Nibsmith — The Clicky Post Pennaquod : Pen Blog Searcher Never Mind the Bleedthrough | The Cramped 2 Many Inks The Guidelines — 2 Many Inks Choosing My Tier 1 Pens — The Pen Addict Edison Menlo Pump Filler Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict Nakaya Portable Cigar Ao-tamenuri Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Pelikan M405 0.2 mm Masuyama Nib — The Pen Addict Shinobi, Orange and Gray | Newton Pens Pilot Vanishing Point Black Faceted My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Custom Heritage — The Pen Addict Sailor Professional Gear Color Series Fountain Pens Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Intrinsic Fountain Pen and Rollerball Edison Pen Co – Menlo Main Page Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens The Writing Desk: Pelikan Traditional Series M205 Karas Kustoms Ink Fountain Pen Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil | Cult Pens rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Black | Cult Pens Retro 51 Fountain, Rollerball, and Ballpoint Pens

Healthy disagreement could have been the title of this weeks episode as Brad and Myke agree to disagree on a topic or two. Common ground was found though, especially when it comes to mechanical pencils. 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 Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'PENADDICT' to get 15% off Links and Show Notes Gustav Stresemann - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Personal Journaling — The Brooks Review Day One (Journal / Notes / Diary) on the App Store on iTunes Ink - Written by Hand (#INKdoc) on Vimeo Tanja-Tiziana's Pen and Ink selection Brad's Inked Shinobi Uni-ball Signo 307 Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict KWZ Gummiberry Iron Gall Ink Review — The Pen Addict Analog(ue) #48: If I Ever Have One, I Only Have One - Relay FM The Blackwing As A Gateway Drug — The Pen Addict Ti2 TechLiner -- | ORANGE CRUSH | -- SOLD OUT Penciling in a New Passion - Harry Marksads via Carbon Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil | Cult Pens rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Black | Cult Pens

Brad and Myke are joined by Ed Jelley to discuss one thing, and one thing only: J. Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor. This ink has us all captivated, and they went straight to the man who got the first bottle in the US. Discussion also focuses on Ed’s current loadout and favorite everyday inks, plus Brad’s recap of the week in pen news. 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. Guest Starring: Ed Jelley Links and Show Notes The Pen Addict #98: Space Credits - Relay FM Pen Type-A – CW&T Architect's Scale – CW&T SS001 Ballpoint Pen & Stylus by Scott Savage — Kickstarter The Move Pen — Oliver Sha - Official Site Fodderstack XL - Pocket Notebook + Pen Case — Nock Co. Margaret Aquella: Frixion Review plus photos The Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen — Tools and Toys Steven Combs - IKEA FULLFÖLJA gel pen The Shinobi Nock Co Hightower pencase – podcast edition | Just Another Pen Blog J. Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor – Ink Review + Video | edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews Pelikan Souveran 805 Collection Fountain Pens Fountain Pen Loadout – June 2015 | edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews Everyday Carry - What are your EDC essentials? 5 Best Inks For Everyday Use | edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews The Karas Fountain K Ed's work at Everyday Carry edjelley.com (@edjelleydotcom) | Twitter edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews Ed Jelley (@edjelley) • Instagram photos and videos

The boys are joined by a real gentleman this week, Mr. Joe Crace from Gentleman Stationer. They discuss Joe’s start in blogging, pen show travels, and buying with intention. They also talk about Brad’s recent appearance in Mental Floss magazine, a Retro 51 Lift Off, and the latest from TWSBI. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code INK for 10% off Karas Kustoms: Get 15% off anything in their store by using the code "PENADDICT" before you checkout. Guest Starring: Joe Crace Links and Show Notes The Gentleman Stationer Gentleman Stationer (@VintageGntlmn) | Twitter Brad in Mental Floss Brad's Shinobi Scriptorium Pens | Custom, Handcrafted Fountain Pens Retro 51 Tornado Popper Lift-Off Rollerball Pen - Goldspot Retro 51 Big Shot Tornado Popper Rollerball - LE Lift Off TWSBI Eco TWSBI Micarta Fountain Pen w/Clip | TWSBI Blue Black Fountain Pen Ink Comparison - JetPens.com JetPens Blog RSS Feed Field Notes Colors Field Notes <3 Brad Sailor Jentle Ink Apricot (50ml Bottle) Fountain Pen Ink Noodler's Apache Sunset (3oz Bottle) A Searching and Fearless Inventory — The Gentleman Stationer Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil | Cult Pens