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In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by the wonderful Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. The three of us discuss all of our gift ideas for the upcoming holidays and also let the listeners know what is on our personal wish lists. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by the wonderful Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. The three of us discuss all of our gift ideas for the upcoming holidays and also let the listeners know what is on our personal wish lists. Links for this episode:The Pen Addict Gift Guide Rebuttal (with respect and jest) | The Well-Appointed Desk That sexy Architect penmanship. : PenmanshipPorn Retro 51 Tornado Roller Ball Pens - 0.7 mm - JetPens.com Pilot Juice Gel Ink Pen - 0.38 mm - 12 Color Set - JetPens.com Zebra Sharbo X LT3 Pen Body Component - Silver - JetPens.com Uni Style Fit Meister 3 Color Multi Pen Body Component - Mint Green - JetPens.com Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen System - JetPens.com Lamy 2000 Ballpoint Pen - Medium Point - Black Body - JetPens.com Retrakt Machined Aluminum Pen TWSBI Diamond 540 Fountain Pens - Cult Pens TWSBI Diamond 540 ROC 100 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Kaweco ART Sport Fountain Pen | Stylus Fine Pens + Model 40 Pocket Fountain Pens - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing Brad's Franklin-Christoph Pilot Iroshizuku Ink - 50 ml - Kon-peki Deep Azure Blue (Deep Blue) - JetPens.com Fountain Pen Ink - Ink Samples - Join Ink Drop | GouletPens.com Fountain Pen Ink - Samples - Scribal Work Shop | GouletPens.com Fountain Pen Ink | Noodler's Air Corp Blue Black - 3oz | GouletPens.com Fountain Pen Ink | Noodler's Antietam - 3oz | GouletPens.com Fountain Pen Ink | De Atramentis Sherlock Holmes - 35ml | GouletPens.com Fountain Pen Ink | De Atramentis Jane Austen - 35ml | GouletPens.com Fountain Pen Ink | De Atramentis Charles Dickens - 35ml | GouletPens.com Fountain Pen Ink | Diamine Flowers Set | GouletPens.com Rohrer & Klingner Writing Ink - 50 ml Bottle - Eisen-Gallus-Tinte Scabiosa (Iron/Gall Nut-ink Scabiosa Purple) - JetPens.com Rhodia 'Webbie' Webnotebook - Cult Pens The Standard Memorandum Notebook – Word Notebooks Field Notes Color Cover Memo Book - Drink Local Limited Edition - Lagers - 3.5" X 5.5" - 48 Pages - Graph - Pack of 3 - JetPens.com Field Notes Color Cover Memo Book - Drink Local Limited Edition - Ales - 3.5" X 5.5" - 48 Pages - Graph - Pack of 3 - JetPens.com FIELD NOTES COLORS Limited-Edition Memo Books Doxie Flip Mobile Scanner – for Photos, Notebooks, Books, Sketches, & Keepsakes The Clicky Post Kaweco Sport pen case hand stitched by OneStarLeatherGoods Studio Neat — Cosmonaut Pencil | FiftyThree Mason Jar Cocktail Shaker ArtSnacks Pelikan M205 Traditional Fountain Pen - Piston Filler - Fine Nib - Black Body - JetPens.com Edison Pen Company: Menlo Main Page The Menlo Pump Filler - edisonpenco Mike It Work! - Home Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO11 for 10% off)

On this episode, Brad and Myke revisit an old topic they hoped they would never need to again: The Visionnaire. Things are getting ugly in Visionnaire land, and no real answers are to be found. On a more positive note, we talk about brick and mortar pen shops and two worthwhile causes that need your attention. Guest Starring: Ana Reinert Links and Show Notes: On this episode, Brad and Myke revisit an old topic they hoped they would never need to again: The Visionnaire. Things are getting ugly in Visionnaire land, and no real answers are to be found. On a more positive note, we talk about brick and mortar pen shops and two worthwhile causes that need your attention. Links for this episode:Visionnaire - Fine Writing Instruments by BHG Design — Kickstarter 5by5 | The Pen Addict #64: Johnny Anypen 5by5 | The Pen Addict #65: CSI Pen-Town 5by5 | The Pen Addict #66: Epically Trolled Visionnaire Fountain Pen - Page 4 - First Stop - Frequently Discussed Topics - The Fountain Pen Network Morgan's Response - Visionnaire - Fine Writing Instruments by BHG Design » Comments — Kickstarter The Alibaba Page Droplr • Visionnaire on Alibaba.pdf High-end Fountain Pen 2014 New Year Gift Pen- Ly120 - Buy Fountain Pen 2014 New Year Gift,2014 New Year Gift Pen,2014 New Year Gift Fountain Pen Product on Alibaba.com No Room For Erasers, As Technology Deletes Pen Businesses : NPR Announcing Our New Retail Store! | Anderson PensAnderson Pens Podcast Archives | Anderson PensAnderson Pens Doxie Flip Review — The Pen Addict Donation to Pens For Kids - Cult Pens Pens for Aid: a charity auction to raise money for Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda victims. | Leigh Reyes. My Life As a Verb. Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO11 for 10% off) and Doxie's new Doxie Flip Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

In this episode Brad and Myke touch on every topic under the sun; new Field Notes standard and special editions, Kickstarter pens, leather notebook cases, and the funding of Nock Co. Brad also does a quick run through of fountain pen 101 tips that have been on the listeners minds. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke touch on every topic under the sun; new Field Notes standard and special editions, Kickstarter pens, leather notebook cases, and the funding of Nock Co. Brad also does a quick run through of fountain pen 101 tips that have been on the listeners minds. Links for this episode:70Decibels - Enough - Ep 225 - Goodbye Nock Co. - Pen Cases Hand Made In The USA by NockCo — Kickstarter PITCH BLACK Full drink local - Field Nuts New Template: Supply — The Official Squarespace Blog Need — mykehurley.net The Apollo Technical Pen and Drafting Scale by Pranay & Paul — Kickstarter Studio Neat — Cosmonaut Products — One Star Leather Goods Twitter / Doxie: Happiness comes in textured ... Ink Nouveau: Fountain Pen 101 Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO11 for 10% off)

In this episode Myke handles interview duties as Brad Dowdy and Jeffrey Bruckwicki join the show to discuss all things Nock Co. The Kickstarter project is coming to an end and the guys are ready to get down to production. They also talk about the nuts and bolts of fulfillment and what the future holds for the company. Guest Starring: Jeffrey Bruckwicki Links and Show Notes: In this episode Myke handles interview duties as Brad Dowdy and Jeffrey Bruckwicki join the show to discuss all things Nock Co. The Kickstarter project is coming to an end and the guys are ready to get down to production. They also talk about the nuts and bolts of fulfillment and what the future holds for the company. Links for this episode:Draft – A Physical Notebook That Syncs To The Cloud. by Marshall & Jon » Introducing the single notebook option — Kickstarter Nock Co. - Pen Cases Hand Made In The USA by NockCo — Kickstarter Nock Co. nockco on Instagram Nock Co. (NockCo) on Twitter Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO10 for 10% off) Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

In this episode Brad races back from the airport to chat with Myke about the many goings on in the pen world. Kickstarter projects continue to stay in the news, new pen resources are available, and Brad has completed a long awaited review. Bonus: Tweets were answered! Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad races back from the airport to chat with Myke about the many goings on in the pen world. Kickstarter projects continue to stay in the news, new pen resources are available, and Brad has completed a long awaited review. Bonus: Tweets were answered! Links for this episode:Pen/stylus made from MAGNETS. POLAR PEN - Modular Tool by Andrew Gardner — Kickstarter Magnetic pen in $790K fundraiser may face ban - Kitchener-Waterloo - CBC News 5by5 | The Pen Addict #73: Polar Beer Draft – A Physical Notebook That Syncs To The Cloud. by Marshall & Jon — Kickstarter Draft: From Zero To Kickstarter In $5k | Need/Want 5by5 | The Pen Addict #26: It's Got Little Curves To It ‘Nothing Doesn’t Go In Here’ — 512 Pixels FNB EDC : And Everything in Its Place The Massive Review Index (MRI) | Pen Paper Ink LetterPen Paper Ink Letter Myke using his Edison Pelikan M205 Review — The Pen Addict Twitter / plasticman3327: @dowdyism Found the podcast ... Diamine Red Dragon Ink Review — The Pen Addict TWSBI Mini Review — The Pen Addict Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO10 for 10% off)

In this episode Brad and Myke follow up on a pen purchase that Brad has been wanting to make for months and finally did. Brad also talks about the big update to his Top 5 Pens list, including two separate fountain pen lists and the much requested fountain pen ink Top 5. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke follow up on a pen purchase that Brad has been wanting to make for months and finally did. Brad also talks about the big update to his Top 5 Pens list, including two separate fountain pen lists and the much requested fountain pen ink Top 5. Links for this episode:Nock Co. - Pen Cases Hand Made In The USA by NockCo — Kickstarter Photo by nockco Model 40 Pocket Fountain Pens - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing Photo by trefste_metrese Top 5 Pens - Fall 2013 Update — The Pen Addict Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict TWSBI Diamond 540 ROC 100 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki - Winter Persimmon (50ml) Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-syogun - Old Man Winter (50ml) Photo by elltbr Field Notes — The Pen Addict Field Notes Collection — mykehurley.net 5by5 | The Pen Addict #75: Nerdiness In Its Purest Form Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO10 for 10% off)

In this episode Brad and Myke share their new fountain pen experiences from the weekend. Brad attended his first pen collectors club meeting, and Myke attended his first pen show. It was a fantastic learning experience, although Myke went broke much faster. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke share their new fountain pen experiences from the weekend. Brad attended his first pen collectors club meeting, and Myke attended his first pen show. It was a fantastic learning experience, although Myke went broke much faster. Links for this episode:Nock Co. - Pen Cases Hand Made In The USA by NockCo — Kickstarter Southeast Pen Collectors' Club Montblanc - Luxury Watches, Writing Instruments, Jewelry & Leather Pelikan Souverän fountain pen Black-Green M1000 M800 M600 M400 M300 Fountain pens custom nib work My Fountain Pen Education: The Parker 51 — The Pen Addict 2013 Atlanta Pen Show Recap - Part 2 — The Pen Addict Winter Session + DP - 4 Barrel Holster / doanepaper Fountain Pen Specialists established 2000: The Writing Desk. Fountain Pens and Fine Writing Instruments, Fountain Pen Ink, Quality Stationery and Premium Writing Accessories. The Writing Desk: Edison My Fountain Pen Education: The Edison Pearl — The Pen Addict The Writing Desk: Fountain Pen Specialists established 2000. Vintage and Modern Writing Instruments, Fountain Pen Ink, Quality Stationery and Premium Writing Accessories. The Writing Desk: Pelikan M205 Duo highlighter ink. Free UK delivery on all pens. The Writing Desk: Pilot Iroshizuku ink. Free UK delivery on all pens. Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO10 for 10% off)

In this episode Brad and Myke each issue corrections from the previous episode, before getting into the story of the day: The launch of the Nock Co. Kickstarter. They discuss all the nuts and bolts of designing, pricing, and launching the project, and all the nerves that come along with it. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke each issue corrections from the previous episode, before getting into the story of the day: The launch of the Nock Co. Kickstarter. They discuss all the nuts and bolts of designing, pricing, and launching the project, and all the nerves that come along with it. Links for this episode:Dillon Carter (DillonIanCarter) on Twitter Rhodia R Premium Notepad Review — The Pen Addict Field Nuts on Facebook Field Nuts Field Nuts (FieldNuts) on Twitter Moleskine and FiftyThree Team Up For Paper Book Moleskine Folio Sketchbook Nock Co. - Pen Cases Hand Made In The USA by NockCo — Kickstarter Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter Nock Co. – “The Lookout” Pen Case Kickstarter Launch | edjelley.com Photo by mrmikedudek Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO10 for 10% off)

In this episode we discuss Myke's recent trip to Portland for the XOXO Fest and all of the Field Notes goodness that came along with it. Speaking of Field Notes, the Fall 2013 edition is out and in Brad's hands during this episode. The boys also discuss a booming pen project on Kickstarter and a very magical pen picture that showed up on Twitter. Links and Show Notes In this episode we discuss Myke's recent trip to Portland for the XOXO Fest and all of the Field Notes goodness that came along with it. Speaking of Field Notes, the Fall 2013 edition is out and in Brad's hands during this episode. The boys also discuss a booming pen project on Kickstarter and a very magical pen picture that showed up on Twitter. Links for this episode:Field Notes Collection — mykehurley.net Myke's Draplin T-Shirt Draplin Design Co.: Welcome To The DDC Merch Store! The Art of Molly Crabapple | The Art of Molly Crabapple Myke was wrong – it was Dillon – not Jason Myke and Dillon (not Jason) FIELD NOTES COLORS:“DRINK LOCAL” EDITION Rhodia R Premium Notepad Review — The Pen Addict Goldspot Pens Fine Writing Blog: Coming this Halloween - Montegrappa Skull Pens Montegrappa Batman Limited Edition Fountain Pen Pen/stylus made from MAGNETS. POLAR PEN - Modular Tool by Andrew Gardner — Kickstarter MOH Liquidating Trust A Year of Icons Archives » Sensible World Twitter / keithketover: Not a bad choice! @dowdyism ... TOPO designs + DP - Mountain Briefcase / doanepaper Nock Co. Nock Co. (NockCo) on Twitter Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO9 for a special 20% off) and Shutterstock (use code PENS9 for 25% off)

In this episode the boys are back together and discussing two pen reviews a long time coming: The Lamy 2000 and the Cult Pens Kaweco Mini Fountain Pen. Brad also talks about his role in a recent Wirecutter article on the best pen, and Myke goes gaga over a Field Notes spreadsheet to end all spreadsheets. Links and Show Notes In this episode the boys are back together and discussing two pen reviews a long time coming: The Lamy 2000 and the Cult Pens Kaweco Mini Fountain Pen. Brad also talks about his role in a recent Wirecutter article on the best pen, and Myke goes gaga over a Field Notes spreadsheet to end all spreadsheets. Links for this episode:The Well-Appointed Desk | For the love of paper, pens and office supplies 5by5 | The Pen Addict #71: Sharpening Rainbows The Best Pen | The Wirecutter What makes one pen superior to another? | Take Two | 89.3 KPCC Field Notes Ebay Spreadsheet Field Notes Ebay Data Lamy 2000 Review — The Pen Addict Mike It Work! - Home Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen - Cult Pens Home - London Writing Equipment Show Field Notes — The Pen Addict Cult Pens Mini Fountain Pen Cult Pens Mini Nib Comparison Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Review — The Pen Addict Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO9 for a special 20% off) and Shutterstock (use code PENS9 for 25% off)