The Pen Addict

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Sep 15, 2014 • 1h 3min

120: Behind The Nib

The boys get down to basics in this episode as Brad and Myke talk Fountain Pen 101. They cover fountain pen basics, from terminology to cleaning and use. If you want to give fountain pens a try this is the place to start. 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. Squarespace (use code INK for 10% off) Links and Show Notes Fountain Pens and Ink - User Guide - The Fountain of Knowledge | GouletPens.com RichardsPens.com • Index to Reference Pages RichardsPens.com • More Fountain Pen 101, Part I Fountain pen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fountain Pen Nibs - Compare Nibs - The Nib Nook | GouletPens.com Sailor Fountain Pen Nibs The Clicky Post Nock Co. x Dudek Modern Goods Idea Dock — Nock Co. Sailor 1911 Black Luster Fountain Pen - M Nib — The Clicky Post Fountain Pen Supplies | Goulet Bulb Syringe 2oz | GouletPens.com Flying with Fountain Pens — Modern Stationer
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Sep 8, 2014 • 1h 10min

119: Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy

In this episode, Brad and Myke are joined by the prolific J. Robert Lennon. John is a novelist, teacher, musician, podcaster, and sometime pen and paper blogger. They discuss all the analog tools that help keep him sane in his day to day life. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 7-day trial. Studio Neat: Get 10% off anything in their store using the code THEPENADDICT Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Guest Starring: J. Robert Lennon Links and Show Notes J. Robert Lennon dot com J. Robert Lennon (jrobertlennon) on Twitter Scribble Pen shut down…again » Drop Kicker The Scribble Pen - Tilt Blog Scribble | World's First Color Picker Pen Italifine Pilot Vanishing Point | Dan Foster TAKUMI Pen: A Minimal & Versatile Stationery by TRONNOVATE Design Laboratory — Kickstarter XOXO · XOXO 2014 Penucopia lunchboxpodcast - Lunch Box Podcast Always Open To The Possibility Of Writing | The Cramped literambivalence literambivalence - Review: Nanami Seven Seas Writer, the Best Notebook in the World Nock Co. literambivalence - Review: Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter ROTERFADEN TASCHENBEGLEITER | Organized with love. Organizers BOOKS. — J. Robert Lennon dot com literambivalence - Vintage pocket protectors: the office supplies...
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Sep 2, 2014 • 57min

118: CGI Hand

In this episode Brad tells the tale of his latest big pen purchase. It was too easy to spend too much money, but man did he get some good stuff. We also locate Myke's lost fountain pen, talk about the new Hobonichi 2015 lineup, and bang on our favorite whipping boy, the Scribble Pen. 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. Squarespace (use code INK for 10% off) Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Links and Show Notes RichardsPens.com • Nibs: The ItaliFine, inspired by the Fine Nibs of Yesterday Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens Fountain Pen Ink | Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki - 50ml | GouletPens.com Kaweco Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pens in Raw Silver HOBONICHI TECHO 2015 Hobonichi Memo Pad Set - Accessories Lineup - HOBONICHI TECHO 2015 Hobonichi Memo Pad Set - Accessories Lineup - HOBONICHI TECHO 2015 Harris Tweed Hamish - Planner Lineup - HOBONICHI TECHO 2015 Sailor Sky Special Edition Fountain Pens Pelikan M101N Tortoiseshell Red Special Edition Fountain Pen An Inkophile's Blog | Fountain pens, ink, paper and more Scribble Pen video more deceiving than originally thought » Drop Kicker Scribble - A revolutionary pen that draws in any color (Quick Demo) - YouTube Franklin-Christoph Model 19 Anderson Pens Edition Pelikan M800 Brown Tortoise And Nakaya Portable Writer - Classifieds - The Fountain Pen Network Brad's HaulThis was the secret 'chat room only' image from last week.
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Aug 29, 2014 • 52min

117: We're a Perfect Pairing

In this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke break out the live chat and a good time was had by all! Brad also discusses why we love our analog tools, Myke's newest purchase, and our good friends at Scribble Pen. We then dig into perfect pairings - what pen and paper combo is your favorite? This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Blogo: Blogging made easy Links and Show Notes Imprint. Need / Curated Shopping for Men Imprint. Edison Pen Company: 2014 LE Glenmont Group Buy! The (Unofficial) Pen Addict Prize Cryptic Crossword! **LAMY Vista and more** — a propensity to... Fountain Pens | Find Quality RollerBall & Writing Pens at Pen Chalet Scribble - A Revolutionary Pen That Draws In Any Color by Scribble Technology » Scribble Pen RELAUNCH — Kickstarter Scribble Brad Dowdy on Twitter: Glad I got screenshots :) Enjoy: http://t.co/9ofPgjsiCP http://t.co/cBXiD010XO forgottentowel* on Twitter: @dowdyism I work in digital print (high-fidelity colour reproduction) and I can't see how this product can possibly do what it claims. THE PENVENTORY | Adventures In the World Of Pens and Penury
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Aug 18, 2014 • 1h 26min

116: Scribbled Out

Welcome to the new home of The Pen Addict Podcast on Relay FM! Brad and Myke pick right back up where they left off, talking about new products, great people, and Kickstarter pens. Is the Nexus Pen legit? Why did the Scribble crash and burn? All of this, plus Brad's floaty pen! 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 and to take advantage of an incredible deal on a Lamy 2000. Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Squarespace (use code INK for 10% off) Links and Show Notes forgottentowel™ (forgottentowel) on Twitter Episode 11: Ain’t Nothing but an HB Thing • Erasable 125 - The Pen Addict - The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Episode 39: Getting your Grail | Gear Geeks Live Ep. 7: "A Constant Sense of Achievement" with Myke Hurley - Defocused - Defocused Podcast Episode 45: The Second Level Of Perfect, with Myke Hurley — Technically Correct Podcast Episode 35: You Can’t Limit Infinity — IRL Talk Lamy 2000 Review — The Pen Addict Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Doing What We Do Best — Nock Co. Nock Co. x Dudek Modern Goods Idea Dock — Nock Co. Pennaquod : Pen Blog Searcher Pens! Paper! Pencils! | Because you can't have too many of any The Pen Addict Prize Cryptic Crossword! — a propensity to... Brad’s rare Italian pen | Photo by penaddict Vanness Pen Shop Bungbox Jetstream | Photo by penaddict My ME Journal | home Russell and Susan Eisen's floaties - Welcome Laser etched | penaddict on Instagram Pilot MR Fountain Pen Silver | Cult Pens Pilot IC50 Ink Cartridges | Cult Pens Edison Pen Company The Writing Desk: Edison Pearlette Deep Indigo Flake. Free UK delivery on all pens. Fountain Pen Ink | Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki - 50ml | GouletPens.com Pencil | FiftyThree Paper | FiftyThree Procreate® The art of illustration Noteshelf: Paperless note taking app for iPads - synchs with Evernote Nexus Minimal Fountain Pen by namisu — Kickstarter Conid Tactile Turn Mover & Shaker Pens - New Materials by Will Hodges — Kickstarter Scribble - A Revolutionary Pen That Draws In Any Color by Scribble Technology — Kickstarter Scribble – color without limits
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Jul 15, 2014 • 57min

115: The Panic Addict

In this weeks episode Brad and Myke discuss the upcoming move of The Pen Addict Podcast. We aren't going away, just pushing the reset button. Be sure to listen for all of the details. Also, Brad goes through his recent flea market finds, pen durability, and works on his Japanese. Links and Show Notes Links for this episode:Myke Hurley - Internet Broadcaster and Producer Time For a New Challenge — mykehurley.net The Studio Temporary on Behance Scott, Brad and Jeff | Instagram Zach and Beth Brad's Esterbrook Nibs Esterbrook Nibs | Fountain Pen Quest Carter's Ink | Instagram Esterbrook.net - Your source for Esterbrook on the net! Expanding the Nockdom — Nock Co. Nock Co. x Karas Kustoms Exclusive G2 Render K — Nock Co. Erasable Podcast Facebook Group Erasable • A podcast by and for those who love wooden pencils Myke's MacBook Pro - an album on Flickr Twitter / ModernStationer: Well played, JFK Airport. Well ... Review: Muji Gel Standard Gel Ink Pen, plus a "Build Your Own" — The Pen Addict
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Jul 8, 2014 • 51min

114: Butchering The Orange

It's been a great week in Pen Addict land with a host of new things to talk about. Myke and Brad dig into the Midori Travelers Notebook, the Parker Jotter, refreshing your pen and ink load out, and then Brad goes and does something crazy. He writes in his Field Notes Butcher Orange Colors Edition!!! Links and Show Notes It's been a great week in Pen Addict land with a host of new things to talk about. Myke and Brad dig into the Midori Travelers Notebook, the Parker Jotter, refreshing your pen and ink load out, and then Brad goes and does something crazy. He writes in his Field Notes Butcher Orange Colors Edition!!! Links for this episode:Midori Brad's Packaged Midori's Midori Traveler's Notebook - Black Gourmet Pens: Review: Pelle Journal - Burnt Cognac, Large Midori and Mr. Pink Parker Jotter 60th Anniversary Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict Parker Pen Company - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Winter Session + Doane Paper Flap Jotter Transport Small Giveaway — The Pen Addict XOXO 2014 OfficeSupplyGeek - Cool Office Supplies and Pen Reviews Brad Dowdy - Photos from Brad Dowdy's post in Field Nuts Field Nuts Brad Butchers The Butcher Before The Clean My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Custom Heritage — The Pen Addict P.W. Akkerman #8 Diep-Duinwaterblauw Ink Review — The Pen Addict My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Metal Falcon — The Pen Addict Sailor Fountain Pen Jentle Ink - 50 ml - Four Seasons - Yama-dori (Copper Pheasant - Teal) - JetPens.com Brad's TWSBI 580RB The Scabix Ink Menlo Pump Filler Pelikan Pura Fountain Pens Pelikan Edelstein Cartridge Fountain Pen Ink The New Crew Pelikan M215 Blue Stripe XXXXF Steel Nib Open | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Pelikan 4001 Fountain Pen Ink 62.5ml Bottle | Cult Pens Lamy 2000 Review — The Pen Addict My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict Sailor Jentle Limited Edition Autumn 2010 Kin Mokusei Orange Ink Review — The Pen Addict Franklin-Christoph Model 40 Pocket Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Sailor Fountain Pen Jentle Ink - 50 ml - Four Seasons - Shigure (Rain Showers - Purple) - JetPens.com
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Jul 1, 2014 • 1h 4min

113: The Pen Whisperer

In this episode Brad is on vacation and still manages to show up for the podcast! We discuss magical refills, pink Bolt's, and booze. Wait, this is a pen podcast, right? We also elaborate on the Chronodex system and answer some awesome listener submitted questions. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad is on vacation and still manages to show up for the podcast! We discuss magical refills, pink Bolt's, and booze. Wait, this is a pen podcast, right? We also elaborate on the Chronodex system and answer some awesome listener submitted questions. Links for this episode:The Vacation Pen Show The Epic Refill Reference Guide: Rollerball, Gel and Ballpoints | The Well-Appointed Desk Nock Co. Twitter / NockCo: A little something special ... Twitter / awelfle: @dowdyism @imyke Here you go, ... My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Metal Falcon — The Pen Addict Doodlers Anonymous: The permanent home for spontaneous doodle art. Scription: Scription Chronodex Weekly Planner 2012 - free download with the cost of a prayer Scription: Scription Chronodex Weekly Planner 2014 - free download with the cost of a prayer Chronodex by Scription | Facebook Tale of a Vandal Notebook User: Going Indie, Part 3 #Chronodex | Peaceable Writer my take on Chronodex | Accidental Pen JetPens.com - Japanese Pens and Stationery Fountain Pens, Fountain Pen Ink, Paper, and Pen Repair Supplies - Anderson Pens Fountain Pens, Fountain Pen Ink, Fountain Pen Paper | GouletPens.com Fountain Pens | Find Quality RollerBall & Writing Pens at Pen Chalet Moleskine notebooks and diaries from Bureau Direct Cult Pens - the widest range of pens and pencils on the planet! Fountain Pen Specialists established 2000: The Writing Desk. Fountain Pens and Fine Writing Instruments, Luxury Pens, Fountain Pen Ink, Quality Stationery and Premium Writing Accessories. The Paperie | Stationery, Gift Pens, Moleskine, Lamy, Archie Grand, Leuchtturm1917 Notebooks and Journals | Free UK delivery on all orders over £20 Just DaveyB 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, including a great deal on a Pilot Namiki Falcon.
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Jun 23, 2014 • 52min

112: Take Out The Trash

In this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke discuss a slew of new pens to cross Brad's desk. From Rotring to Kaweco to Nakaya to Edison and more - they are all covered! Links and Show Notes In this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke discuss a slew of new pens to cross Brad's desk. From Rotring to Kaweco to Nakaya to Edison and more - they are all covered! Links for this episode:“Arts and Sciences,” Reviewed MAGNOTE - The Notebook Reinvented by orange monkie — Kickstarter The Scription Chronodex Scription Gourmet Pens Rotring 800+ Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Uni Kuru Toga Auto Lead Rotation Mechanical Pencils - JetPens.com Uni Kuru Toga | Cult Pens Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen Brass Wave Body Review — The Pen Addict Newton Pens | Buy a pen – Fund a future – Custom Fountain Pens Craft Design Technology Chrome Ball Point Pen Review — The Pen Addict Bamboo Tornado Gourmet Pens: Review: Retro 51 Tornado - Natural Bamboo Rollerball Pen HANDMADE GOODS — The Clicky Post Nock Co. ROTERFADEN TASCHENBEGLEITER | TASCHENBEGLEITER KONFIGURATOR | 100% made in Germany Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Extra Fine Nib - Gun Metal Matte Black Body - JetPens.com Namiki Raden Capless Fountain Pen | Cult Pens Pilot Capless Fountain Pen Black and White | Cult Pens Nakaya Piccolo Kikyo Brad's Piccolo Brad's Menlo Edison Pen Company: Introducing the Menlo Pump Filler!
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Jun 17, 2014 • 1h 9min

111: A Podcast Divided

In this episode the boys are joined by Josh Ginter from The Newsprint. We discuss his start in blogging and his transition of content from the digital to analog. Field Notes are a big topic, and we get into some follow up concerning the lack of information around the Scribble Pen. Guest Starring: Josh Ginter Links and Show Notes: In this episode the boys are joined by Josh Ginter from The Newsprint. We discuss his start in blogging and his transition of content from the digital to analog. Field Notes are a big topic, and we get into some follow up concerning the lack of information around the Scribble Pen. Links for this episode:The Newsprint Joshua Ginter (joshuaginter) on Twitter A Color Picker Pen That Reproduces Any Color. Twitter / yippeecahier: If getscribblepen isn't ... Portrait Of Young Happy Woman Writing On Paper Stock Photo 139642622 : Shutterstock Brad's New Nakaya Sale N° 2531 - Collectible Pens | Artcurial | Briest - Poulain - F. Tajan COAL x DDC Field Notes | Coal Headwear Notebook Stories: A Blog About Notebooks, Journals, Moleskines, Blank Books, Sketchbooks, Diaries and More Notebook Stories - Carnival of Pen, Pencil and Paper Notebook Stories - Notebook Addict Why I'm Giving Up On Digital Notes The Hybrid Journal Bullet Journal: An analog note-taking system for the digital age patrickrhone / journal » Blog Archive » The Dash/Plus System Field Notes: Drink Local A Sign Of Josh's Addiction Field Notes: Shelterwood Review Follow Up: Field Notes Shelterwood Field Notes: Arts and Sciences Field Notes — The Pen Addict Plain Soft Notebook - Extra Large - Moleskine ® 5by5 | CMD+Space #57: Digital and Physical things, with Jim Coudal 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 and Huckberry (Get a $5 credit for anything on the store by signing up for an account, going to the 'my account' page and using the code PENADDICT under the 'credits' section) Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

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