How many different notebooks do you use in a single day? Brad dissects some interesting poll results, creates a business meeting stationary kit, and dips his toes into the world of fude nibs. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Brad's Notebook Poll Pen Type-B – CW&T 55 66 88 by CW&T by cw&t — Kickstarter Meet Your Maker: Ben Stewart, Mayfair Pens — The Pen Addict Mayfair Pen Company Sailor Dipton Ink & Hocoro Dip Pens – Pen Chalet Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram photos and videos My Fountain Pen Education: Nakaya Naka-Ai Writer Ao-Tamenuri — The Pen Addict Blackwing 602 Pencils (12 pack) Sinclair Model R The Cortex Brand Mark One Mark Three – Studio Neat Sidekick Notepad

The Business Boys are back at it this week, with updates from both Brad and Myke on what they are working on. They also tackle a stationary thought experiment. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Shipstation: Set your business up for holiday season success. Get a FREE 60-day trial. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Spoke Design Spoke Roady / Model 2 – Spoke Design Roady / Groove Poly Blaze – Spoke Design Roady XL / Groove Blaze Shiny Titanium – Spoke Design Roady XL / Groove Black Shiny Titanium – Spoke Design Fountain Pen Pharmacist Cortex Brand Samalpert's Post on Instagram Roady / Groove Poly Blaze – Spoke Design Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Review — The Pen Addict My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict The Superior Labor Leather Pen and Wallet Case - Light Brown – Wonder Pens The Cortex Mark One Mark Three – Studio Neat Gourmet Pens: Platinum #3776 Urushi Raden Galaxy Starlight Fountain Pen Sinclair Model R

The London Pen Show this past weekend was epic, and neither Brad or Myke were there to witness it. Myke has already added the next show in the Spring to his calendar. Brad also discusses pen cleaning, and gives a Top 100 update. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Enigma Stationery: Now accepting pre-orders for Inkvent 2023. Shop online with code PENADDICT for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $40 or more. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback UK Pen Shows John Foye (@stjohnspens) • Instagram Sean (@londonpenco) • Instagram Penultimate Dave (@penultimatedave) • Instagram Toyooka @ The London Pen Show Luer Syringe Pen Cleaning Tool System | Schon DSGN Brad using the Schon DSGN Luer - YouTube Bleistift - Any old pencil won't do LAMY 2000 – Set / DEMAG - Bleistift The Pen Addict Membership 18 of the first 20 pens in the #PA100 – Pen Addict – Instagram My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with FA Nib: A Review — The Pen Addict Namiki Yukari Maki-e Fountain Pen - Milky Way - The Goulet Pen Company Nakaya Portable Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Every tube deserves a home. Brad welcomes Myke back to the show, only to be told where to put his pen tubes. That’s right, Myke gets his payback on Brad’s desk tour! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Retro 51: Life's too short to carry an ugly pen. Shop now and use the code PABOO for a special treat with your shipment. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude The Pen Addict #583: The Soft Stuff - Relay FM The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude is a Wrap - Thank You! — The Pen Addict Podcastathon 2023 (Part 1) - YouTube Podcastathon 2023 (Part 2) - YouTube Brad's Desk Tour for Relay FM and St. Jude - YouTube Brad's Product Piles – Instagram Fountainpen Box 100 | Toyooka Craft Co SCUF Custom Controllers Analog Office Fountain Pen Day Atlas Stationers NFP Design Block 6 Pen Box Review — The Pen Addict NFP Design Ink Review #2345: Platinum Chou Kuro — Mountain of Ink Brad's Instagram

Mike Matteson, a pen enthusiast and YouTuber, joins Brad on this episode. They discuss Mike's YouTube milestone, his local Pelikan Hub, favorite inks, and what makes a great pen show experience. They also talk about creating content for YouTube, ranking pilot nibs, favorite nibs, new pen ink, improving pen shows, the importance of Wi-Fi, fundraising for St. Jude, and their social media presence and giveaway.

All of the ASK TPA! Ok, maybe not all of it, but Brad and Myke dig into the mailbag and answer your questions. Keep them coming! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today Planners - LEUCHTTURM1917 Stalogy 365 Days Notebook (B6) – The Journal Shop Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery Review: Pilot Penmanship Fountain Pen — The Pen Addict Sailor Compass 1911 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Platinum Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Pilot Custom Heritage 91 Fountain Pen Black Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet The Epic Refill Reference Guide: Rollerball, Gel and Ballpoints - The Well-Appointed Desk Gelly Roll Classic 06 Pen Amazon: Kokuyo B5 KB Paper TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Sailor 1911S SE Jellyfish Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Brad is back from Orlando, but did he even go to the pen show? Apparently yes, but he returned with an unexpected haul. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Enigma Stationery: Introducing the Palaisipan ink. Shop online with code PENADDICT for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $40 or more. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude - Donation Today Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude, Update One — The Pen Addict Sidekick Notepad – Cortex Brand Panobook – Studio Neat Special Edition #3 - The Enigma — Enigma Stationery Kasama (@kasamaph) – Instagram Nib Grinder P.W. Akkerman #28 Hofkwartier Groen Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict eboya – Instagram Mike It Work - Nib Repair and Adjustment Papier Plume x Tony Hollums - Rebirth Fountain Pen Ink Life Noble Book A5 Black Enigma Exclusive - Vinta Inks Enigma (Palaisipan) 2023 (Shimmer) — Enigma Stationery Toni Palumbo / Feed Your Creativity – Instagram Clare Masa – Instagram Lori Tata – Instagram Orlando Pen Show Great moments from the 2nd Annual Esterbrook Orlando Golf Tournament Special Classic – Instagram T Wyitt Carlile – Instagram Nikki Harris – Instagram Third House Inks – Instagram Abigail Markov – Maverick Pens – Instagram Stratified – Maverick Pens – Instagram BelloLeathers - Etsy UK Jon & Abbie Lewis – Instagram Dominant Industry Takasago Fountain Pen Notebook - Blank Banzai Bag London Pen Co.

The Raffle for St. Jude is now live on The Pen Addict, and wow, do we have the goods! Brad and Myke discuss all of the amazing community participation so far, and look forward to what is next. Brad also prepares for the Orlando Pen Show, but not before they discuss a Kickstarter resurrection neither of them wanted to see. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude is Underway! — The Pen Addict Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today Mark One – Studio Neat Desk Tour + The Keyboard That Changed My Mind – Mode Tempo Preview - Myke Hurley - YouTube Bungubox “The Little Witch” AL Sport Colorpik Pen : Copy And Draw With 16 Million Colors by COLORPIK — Kickstarter The Pen Addict #400: Pen Addict 101 - Relay FM Colorpik Pen Test in 5 Colors - YouTube The Pen Addict #480: An Approximation of a Color - Relay FM Scribble Ink Pen Unboxing - YouTube Cheryl Lindo Jones 30 Days, 30 Inks: Day 1 —Cheryl Lindo Jones Orlando Pen Show London Pen Co. Abigail Markov Little Pen Designs Platinum 3776 Sands of Komodo Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

On this episode, the hosts rank Pilot nibs, express disappointment with a pen design, explore the Pentel Smash mic and Y Studio's Ocean Rollerball Pen, discuss a new recommended pen, share their love for Retro 51 pens, and review different nibs, focusing on their top three favorites from Pilot.

The hosts discuss their positive atmosphere, friendship and promoting a live event. They talk about their new podcast, vacation plans, and upcoming activities. They express their FOMO for the San Francisco Pen Show and discuss must-see exhibitors. They discuss excitement for the pen makers and products at the show. They highlight an online store, Pen Shelly, that sells various pen-related products. They discuss the pronunciation and material composition of the pen called Ebonyt. They talk about the Yoseca Lab planner and Factor meal kits. They discuss filling vials with ink and personal writing preferences.