The Pen Addict

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Jun 12, 2014 • 1h 8min

110: Gauntlet Down

Myke is back and on the attack. Don't bring your weak products up in here and think they are going to get a pass! The boys discuss a huge amount of question marks behind The Scribble, a pen that can match any color in the world. They also discuss Sailor ink changes, Brad's introduction into the world of the Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter, and, of course, the Summer 2014 Field Notes release. Links and Show Notes Myke is back and on the attack. Don't bring your weak products up in here and think they are going to get a pass! The boys discuss a huge amount of question marks behind The Scribble, a pen that can match any color in the world. They also discuss Sailor ink changes, Brad's introduction into the world of the Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter, and, of course, the Summer 2014 Field Notes release. Links for this episode:XOXO 2014 · Sept 11-14 · Portland, OR Clockwise podcast 40: Breaking down WWDC 2014 5by5 | CMD+Space #100: 'What Do You Like To Be Known For?', with Myke Hurley ROTERFADEN TASCHENBEGLEITER | Organized with love. OHTO Graphic Liner Rollerball Drawing Pen CFR-150GL | Cult Pens Sharpie Pens | Stainless Steel Pen Scribble | A Color Picker Pen That Reproduces Any Color. Sailor Bottled Fountain Pen Ink Sailor Ink - In with the New, Out with the Old | Anderson PensAnderson Pens The Nock Co. Sign Nock Co. Newsletter — Nock Co. Tech Type #4: My Paper Education — Nock Co. Introducing: The Fodderstack — Nock Co. A Jeff Special Edition! re:duziert Alt. Haven Architect's Wallet Giveaway from Huckberry — The Pen Addict FIELD NOTES COLORS: ARTS AND SCIENCES EDITION Franklin-Christoph Model 19 Anderson Pens Edition Sponsored by Squarespace (use code NOCK for 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)
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Jun 4, 2014 • 1h 22min

109: I Have Colors!

While Myke is away the kids will play! This week, Brad is joined by guest host extraordinaire Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. They discuss a huge range of topics, including Cross pens, Kickstarter, specific pens for specific papers, and revisit some old favorites. Thanks for filling in Ana! Guest Starring: Ana Reinert Links and Show Notes While Myke is away the kids will play! This week, Brad is joined by guest host extraordinaire Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. They discuss a huge range of topics, including Cross pens, Kickstarter, specific pens for specific papers, and revisit some old favorites. Thanks for filling in Ana! Links for this episode:Voting.jpg • Droplr HMM™ RULE/ONE PEN & RULER by HMM PROJECT — Kickstarter ClickTape: The most elegant way of sticking it together by Derk Reilink — Kickstarter shop.materious.com | Cut/Once™ My Supply Room: Kickstarter Cut/Once Heirloom Ruler mt - masking tape - TWSBI Diamond 580RB Fountain Pen - TWSBI Inc. Dudek Modern Goods T-Shirts on Teespring.com — The Clicky Post It's Quality Bro! | Teespring 27 Telltale Signs You're A Stationery Addict Pilot Pen Pouch Pen Carrying Cases Modern Stationer Fountain Pen Guide For The Left-Handed Writer | The Cramped Sketchbooks - BLICK art materials Startseite | Leuchtturm1917 Kuretake Fudegokochi Brush Pen - Super Fine Review — The Pen Addict Pilot Explorer Extra Fine Black Review — The Pen Addict Review: Zebra Sarasa Clip 0.4mm — The Pen Addict Review: Uni-Ball Jetstream Alpha Gel Grip Ballpoint 0.7mm — The Pen Addict Precise V5/V7: Pilot Pen Review: Morning Glory Mach 3 | The Well-Appointed Desk Pilot Envelope Address Writing Gel Ink Pen - Extra Fine - JetPens.com Render K, I think I love you. | The Well-Appointed Desk Gel Multi-Pens: Zebra Sarasa Pre-Fill and UniBall Style Fit | The Well-Appointed Desk Sponsored by Pen Chalet use the code ADDICTPOUCH 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. All orders over $75 after the 10% off will also get a free pen pouch. Although the coupon code will continue to work the free pen pouch offer will expire Friday 06/06/14 at midnight Eastern time
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May 29, 2014 • 50min

108: The Worst Pen Review Of All Time

Myke and Brad are joined by Tim Fletcher this week on the podcast. Don't know who that is? Neither did we so I guess you should listen and find out. Also, the rebirth of the TWSBI ROC! Guest Starring: Tim Fletcher Links and Show Notes: Myke and Brad are joined by Tim Fletcher this week on the podcast. Don't know who that is? Neither did we so I guess you should listen and find out. Also, the rebirth of the TWSBI ROC! Links for this episode:Funkmon on pens. | A small fish in a small pond. Tim Fletcher (Funkmon) on Twitter TWSBI - Timeline Photos - 580 ROC TWSBI - Timeline Photos - 580 USA? Twitter / Ardeet: Pen essentials for outback ... Slate’s Culture Gabfest on Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, Chipotle’s new literary branding, and net neutrality. June Thomas (junethomas) on Twitter Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann Monteverde Impressa review | Funkmon on pens. Pilot Metropolitan Review | Funkmon on pens. Cross Aventura review. | Funkmon on pens. Jinhao 599 review | Funkmon on pens. The Cross Dubai Review | Funkmon on Pens. Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership
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May 19, 2014 • 47min

107: Getting Crunk With Myke

In episode 107 of the podcast, Brad and Myke go through the feedback from the bag dump episode last week, discuss the completion of the Nock Co. Kickstarter campaign, and talk about a coach who not only had a love of the game but of pens as well. They then get into Glossary Version Two and lay the groundwork for future discussions. Links and Show Notes In episode 107 of the podcast, Brad and Myke go through the feedback from the bag dump episode last week, discuss the completion of the Nock Co. Kickstarter campaign, and talk about a coach who not only had a love of the game but of pens as well. They then get into Glossary Version Two and lay the groundwork for future discussions. Links for this episode:Topo + DP Mountain Briefcase ver. 2 in June Nock Co. - Pen Cases Hand Made In The USA by NockCo » Shipping Complete!!! — Kickstarter Style Sin #15 – Wearing a Backpack over a Suit JPRoberts_GearPhoto.jpg (1500×710) Need / Curated Shopping for Men Bag Dump & Semi-EDC — Mikey Reiach Don Meyer, among college basketball coaches with most wins, dies at age of 69 - ESPN Quotebook • Notebook for Quotes Monteverde Intima Series Fountain Pens THE UNROYAL WARRANT | BY APPOINTMENT TO THE DESK-BOUND Uni-Ball Eye Rollerball Pen UB-157 - Cult Pens Sponsored by Pen Chalet use the code PENADDICT10 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.
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May 13, 2014 • 43min

106: Knolling

Bag dump time! Brad and Myke dump out the contents of their bag (one more neatly than the other mind you) and discuss what their every day carries are like. Myke is a showcase of function while Brad is a whirlwind of excess. Who needs to carry a dozen pens everywhere they go! Links and Show Notes Bag dump time! Brad and Myke dump out the contents of their bag (one more neatly than the other mind you) and discuss what their every day carries are like. Myke is a showcase of function while Brad is a whirlwind of excess. Who needs to carry a dozen pens everywhere they go! Links for this episode:Brad Dropped an Ink Bottle No Pen Intended The Folding Plug | The Mu Myke's Bag Dump mophie powerstation® Travel Battery Charger iPod iPhone iPad Cellphone MOO | Custom Business Cards, MiniCards, Postcards and more... rotring Tikky Rollerpoint Pen Fine - Cult Pens Retro 51 Tornado Ace Rollerball Pen Franklin-Christoph Model 19 Anderson Pens Edition ROTERFADEN TASCHENBEGLEITER | Organized with love. Bag Dump May 2014 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Bag Dump May 2014 - Brasstown | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Bag Dump May 2014 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Knolling Blog Edison Pearlette Deep Indigo Flake Rohrer & Klingner Scabix | Photo by penaddict Fountain Pens | Platinum 3776 Century - Sai, 14k Fine (Limited Edition) | GouletPens.com Sailor Jentle Ink Sky High (50 ml) topo + dp mountain briefcase - a set on Flickr FIELD NOTES COLORS:“COLD HORIZON” EDITION You Win, Pilot Metropolitan — The Pen Addict Utility Notebook Large (Pack of 3) / doanepaper Nock Co. Nakaya Portable Cigar Ao-tamenuri Fountain Pen Pilot Iroshizuku Ink - 50 ml - Tsuki-yo Moonlit Night (Midnight Blue) - JetPens.com Pelikan Souverän fountain pen Black-Blue-Silver M805 M405 Pelikan 4001 Fountain Pen Ink 30ml Bottle - Cult Pens TWSBI Micarta Clipless Extra Fine Nib Fountain Pen Sailor Bung Box Blue Black Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict Engeika Finest Store specializes in the Japanese fountain pens, pencils, leather accessories, inks, calligraphy, brush pens, famous brands like Sailor, Pilot, Namiki, Platinum, WANCHER, Mitsubishi, Kuretake, Katosans handmade celluloid creation Organics Blue Merle (55 ml) Edison Pen Company: Menlo Main Page Ink Notes: Rohrer & Klingner Limited Edition Blau-Schwarz | Fountain Pen Quest Machined Aluminum Pen Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Ink Pen Refill - 0.3 mm - Black - JetPens.com Tactile Turn Pilot Juice Gel Ink Pen - 0.38 mm - Blue Black - JetPens.com Uni Mitsubishi 9850 Pencil with Eraser - HB - JetPens.com WAY Better Than Poi or Don Ho: Retro 51 Vintage Surf Tornado Rollerball (Limited Edition) | From the Pen Cup SMALL ZIP POUCH, NAVY :: HICKOREE'S Amazon.com: Fenix L1T 2 Level High Performance Cree LED Flashlight: Sports & Outdoors Amazon.com: Sennheiser PX 200 II Closed Mini Headphones with Integrated Vol Control (Black): Electronics Amazon.com : Spyderco Knives - Delica 4, Black FRN Handle, ComboEdge : Hunting Folding Knives : Sports & Outdoors
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May 8, 2014 • 1h 2min

105: The Kimono Is My Roll-Stopper

In this episode Brad and Myke discuss EDC pens, a very enlightening reader email and that the Lamy Safari may not the best pen for beginners. Then the boys discuss the two new amazing fountain pens added to their respective collections over the past week. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke discuss EDC pens, a very enlightening reader email and that the Lamy Safari may not the best pen for beginners. Then the boys discuss the two new amazing fountain pens added to their respective collections over the past week. Links for this episode:You Win, Pilot Metropolitan — The Pen Addict Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict As technology pushes us towards a paperless world,... | EDC is Everyday Carry Maxmadco Retractable Pen Review — The Pen Addict Kaweco Liliput Ballpoint Pen 1.0 mm - Black Body - JetPens.com The Gentleman Stationer Franklin-Christoph Model 19 Anderson Pens Edition Franklin-Christoph Customized Specialty Fountain Pen Nib Information - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing Nakaya Portable Cigar Ao-tamenuri Fountain Pen Cigar portable kuro-tamenuri soft-flexible medium clipless running irozhizuku tsuki-yo. | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Sponsored by Pen Chalet use the code PENADDICT10 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.
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May 1, 2014 • 1h 1min

104: Hate That Dude

Myke is back from the Ull conference with tales of pen love at one of the techiest meet ups on the planet. Pen Addicts are taking over the world! Brad gives an update on Nock Co. and more graduation pen ideas before getting into the big Top 5 Pens update. The worst pens Brad has ever reviewed are also discussed. Let's make people mad! Links and Show Notes Myke is back from the Ull conference with tales of pen love at one of the techiest meet ups on the planet. Pen Addicts are taking over the world! Brad gives an update on Nock Co. and more graduation pen ideas before getting into the big Top 5 Pens update. The worst pens Brad has ever reviewed are also discussed. Let's make people mad! Links for this episode:Úll 2014 Visconti Wall Street LE - review - Fountain Pen Reviews - The Fountain Pen Network Ink Nouveau: Top 5 Fountain Pens for Graduation Gifts Nock Co. - Pen Cases Hand Made In The USA by NockCo » 140 Orders To Go — Kickstarter Ben Rice McCarthy The Cramped | The Unique Pleasures of Analog Writing Introducing The Cramped — The Pen Addict Top 5 Pens - Spring 2014 — The Pen Addict The Worst Pens I Have Ever Reviewed — The Pen Addict Sponsored by Squarespace (use code NOCK for 10% off)
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Apr 22, 2014 • 1h 6min

103: Twitter Q&A

In this episode Brad and Myke field all the Twitter questions! They cover pen recommendations, nib types and uses, and $2 pens that give us more joy than $200 ones. Thank you to all the listeners who submitted questions! Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke field all the Twitter questions! They cover pen recommendations, nib types and uses, and $2 pens that give us more joy than $200 ones. Thank you to all the listeners who submitted questions! Links for this episode:Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict Crónicas Estilográficas Pilot Dr Grip Pens - Cult Pens Ergonomic Pens - Cult Pens Ergonomic Pens - JetPens.com Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing - Franklin-Christoph Fountain Pens, Leather Cases, Bottled Ink, and Fine Paper Pilot Falcon Pens - Cult Pens The Company: Rohrer & Klingner OHG The Writing Desk: Rohrer and Klingner bottled ink. Free UK delivery on all pens. MIDORI TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK Pentel EnerGel Pens - Cult Pens Sharpie Pen Stainless Steel - Cult Pens Pilot Acroball Pens - Cult Pens Lamy Pico Pocket Size Extendable Ballpoint Pens - Medium Point - JetPens.com Hobonichi Planner 2014 Field Notes — “I’m not writing it down to remember it later, I’m writing it down to remember it now.” Cigar Box Pen Storage | Somewhat Like Making Silk Purses from Sow's Ears Evernote | Evernote and Moleskine 3M | Evernote Post-it Notes My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Custom Heritage — The Pen Addict style.org > Estimating the Airspeed Velocity of an Unladen Swallow
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Apr 17, 2014 • 54min

102: Shopping Brad and Business Brad

The winners are here! The winners are here! Our big Episode 100 giveaway comes to a close this episode when we name the winners of the five amazing prize packages. Were you one of the winners? Brad also recaps his experience at the 2014 Atlanta Pen Show, talking about the pens he bought, and, more importantly, the people he met. Links and Show Notes The winners are here! The winners are here! Our big Episode 100 giveaway comes to a close this episode when we name the winners of the five amazing prize packages. Were you one of the winners? Brad also recaps his experience at the 2014 Atlanta Pen Show, talking about the pens he bought, and, more importantly, the people he met. Links for this episode:An Obsessive's Guide to Field Notes COLORS: Part Five (2013) on Vimeo An Obsessive’s Guide to Field Notes COLORS Fountain Pen Quest | Chronicling My Fountain Pen Journey 2014 Atlanta Pen Show: The Experience — The Pen Addict Brad's Haul from the Pen Show Amazon.com: Visconti Opera Blue Typhoon Pen Medium: Office Products Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing - Franklin-Christoph Fountain Pens, Leather Cases, Bottled Ink, and Fine Paper Vintage Pens: Waterman 52 - The Pen Market: Sell, Trade, and Buy Modern and Vintage Pens, Inkwells, Gift Items, Ephemera Franklin-Christoph Fountain Pen Nibs - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing Welcome | Vanness Pen Shop Cigar Box Pen Storage | Somewhat Like Making Silk Purses from Sow's Ears Mike It Work! - Home Fountain pens custom nib work Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki (50 ml) Organics Blue Merle (55 ml) Sailor Piston Converter Micro-Mesh 12000 Grit Soft Pad Sponsored by Pen Chalet (10% off with the code PENADDICT)
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Apr 8, 2014 • 45min

101: Lots of Brad's Face

To say our socks were knocked off over the feedback from last week's epic Episode 100 would be an understatement. The kind words were amazing and we thank you so much. We get back down to business this week with Brad's 2014 Atlanta Pen Show shopping list. With the experience of two previous shows under his belt this one looks to be a doozy. Links and Show Notes To say our socks were knocked off over the feedback from last week's epic Episode 100 would be an understatement. The kind words were amazing and we thank you so much. We get back down to business this week with Brad's 2014 Atlanta Pen Show shopping list. With the experience of two previous shows under his belt this one looks to be a doozy. Links for this episode:The Pen Addict #100 Giveaway The Pen Addict #100 Commemorative Tee | Teespring Pencil Revolution Erasable • A podcast by and for those who love wooden pencils The Atlanta Pen Show - Home 2013 Atlanta Pen Show Recap - Part 1 — The Pen Addict 2013 Atlanta Pen Show Recap - Part 2 — The Pen Addict 2014 Atlanta Pen Show Meet Up — The Pen Addict 5by5 | The Pen Addict #10: The Major Haul 5by5 | The Pen Addict #50: Investigative Pen Journalism 5by5 | The Pen Addict #51: The Things That People Love The Most Are Wrong 5by5 | The Pen Addict #49: A Sailor Is At The Top Of My Wish List Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing - Franklin-Christoph Fountain Pens, Leather Cases, Bottled Ink, and Fine Paper Pilot Capless Fountain Pen Black and White - Cult Pens Welcome | Vanness Pen Shop Mike It Work! - Home Custom nib work grinding Pendleton Point Sponsored by Pen Chalet (10% off with the code PENADDICT)

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