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The Pen Addict is a weekly fix for all things stationery. Pens, pencils, paper, ink – you name it, and Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley are into it. Join as they geek out over the analog tools they love so dearly. Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.
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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)

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

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.
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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.

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

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.

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)

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

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)

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)