

The Pen Addict
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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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Jul 2, 2013 • 1h 5min
61: Welcome To Dan Land
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms to discuss their latest Kickstarter project, the RETRAKT. Dan gets into the origination of the pen, the challenges of the design, and other pen ideas that are rolling around in his brain.
Guest Starring: Dan Bishop
Links and Show Notes: In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms to discuss their latest Kickstarter project, the RETRAKT. Dan gets into the origination of the pen, the challenges of the design, and other pen ideas that are rolling around in his brain.
Links for this episode:Karas Kustoms
Tornado Poppers
Tornado Deluxe
The Clicky Post
RETRAKT- A Custom Machined "Click" Pen by KarasKustoms — Kickstarter
MAKE YOUR MARK : The Pen With A Twist by AJOTO — Kickstarter
Schmidt 9000M EasyFlow Refill - Cult Pens
Uni Kuru Toga Auto Lead Rotation Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm - Silver Body - JetPens.com
Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Fine Nib - Black Matte Body - JetPens.com
Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pen - Medium Nib - Black Body - JetPens.com
5by5 | The Frequency #132: The World is Trolling Me Too
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Jun 25, 2013 • 50min
60: You Are One Of Us
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by 5by5 founder Dan Benjamin in a rousing discussion about pens and paper, pronunciation, and grilled cheese.
Guest Starring: Dan Benjamin
Links and Show Notes: In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by 5by5 founder Dan Benjamin in a rousing discussion about pens and paper, pronunciation, and grilled cheese.
Links for this episode:Twinkle, Twinkle, Bye, Bye
Adam Savage's Field Notes
Adam Savage's Everyday Carry (EDC) - YouTube
5by5 | Quit! #28: XOXO, A Love Story
Dan with many XOXO Field Notes
Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen Black - Cult Pens
Pelikan M205 Traditional Fountain Pen - Piston Filler - Extra Fine Nib - Black Body - JetPens.com
Ohto Graphic Liner Needle Point Drawing Pen - Pigment Ink - 0.3 mm - Black Ink - JetPens.com
Lamy safari Fountain Pen Blue - Cult Pens
J. Herbin Ink French Pronunciation Reference - YouTube
Maruman Mnemosyne Special Memo Notepad - A4 (8.27" X 11.69") - 7 mm Rule - 70 Sheets - JetPens.com
Twitter / danbenjamin: The way work is done ...
5by5 | The Pen Addict #1: Glossary
Official Retro 1951 Website
Dan Benjamin (danbenjamin) on Twitter
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Jun 18, 2013 • 59min
59: I’ve Never Been So Excited About A Black Staple
In this episode Brad and Myke react to the latest Field Notes release and discuss Myke's latest addition to his collection. Brad also discusses reactions to his Pilot Metropolitan review and dips his toes into fountain pen ink basics.
Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke react to the latest Field Notes release and discuss Myke's latest addition to his collection. Brad also discusses reactions to his Pilot Metropolitan review and dips his toes into fountain pen ink basics.
Links for this episode:FIELD NOTES COLORS:“NIGHT SKY” EDITION
Field Notes Night Sky Edition | The Well-Appointed Desk
Field Notes Space Pens
Monteverde Poquito Stylus Pen - Cult Pens
Pilot G2 Pixie Gel Pens - Cult Pens
Monteverde Poquito Ballpoint Pen + Stylus Review — The Pen Addict
Pentel Slicci Techo Mini Gel Ink Pen - 0.3 mm - Orange Body - Black Ink - JetPens.com
Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict
Pilot MR Fountain Pen Black - Cult Pens
The Pilot MR is the UK name for the Metropolitan
TWSBI Notebooks - Cult Pens
TWSBI Pens and Mechanical Pencils - Inspired by Writing - Cult Pens
Cult Pens Ink - Cult Pens
Cult Pens Deep Dark Blue Ink Review — The Pen Addict
Pentel Sign Pen - Cult Pens
cultpens (cultpens) on Twitter
Noodler's Apache Sunset Ink Review — The Pen Addict
Ink Facts
Fountain Pen Ink - Glenn's Pens
Fountain pen ink - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
RichardsPens.com • Inks: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
5by5 | The Pen Addict #10: The Major Haul
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Jun 11, 2013 • 42min
58: Dont Tell The Other Listeners
In this episode Brad and Myke heap praise on our listenership - you guys are why we do this! Brad also discusses recent updates to his Top 5 Pens list and wraps up part two of the nib sizing conversation.
Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke heap praise on our listenership - you guys are why we do this! Brad also discusses recent updates to his Top 5 Pens list and wraps up part two of the nib sizing conversation.
Links for this episode:Twitter / camuel: Catching up with the #PenAddict ...
Sunbane — What sun will it be today?
Camuel on Pens
Brodick post office Brodick, Isle of Arran opening times and reviews
Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict
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Jun 4, 2013 • 49min
57: There’s A Rectangular Hole
In this episode the guys discuss Brad's new fascination with Tomoe River Paper and Myke's new TWSBI stub. Myke also talks about some new art supplies he received and they wrap it up with part one of a discussion about nib sizes.
Links and Show Notes In this episode the guys discuss Brad's new fascination with Tomoe River Paper and Myke's new TWSBI stub. Myke also talks about some new art supplies he received and they wrap it up with part one of a discussion about nib sizes.
Links for this episode:Tomoe River Paper Review — The Pen Addict
Schmidt 9000M EasyFlow Refill - Cult Pens
Schneider Express 735 Broad Refill - Cult Pens
TWSBI Diamond Mini Fountain Pen Clear - Cult Pens
ArtSnacks
5by5 | The Pen Addict #13: The Back to Work Kit
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May 28, 2013 • 50min
56: Them’s Fightin’ Words
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss refill options for Myke's Render K, the arrival of the Retro 51 Vintage Surf, and some interesting new inks headed Brad's way. The guys also talk about fountain pen performance on Field Notes and Doane Paper, plus an interesting new pen from Cross.
Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke discuss refill options for Myke's Render K, the arrival of the Retro 51 Vintage Surf, and some interesting new inks headed Brad's way. The guys also talk about fountain pen performance on Field Notes and Doane Paper, plus an interesting new pen from Cross.
Links for this episode:Schmidt 9000M EasyFlow Refill - Cult Pens
Schmidt P900 Ballpoint Refill Broad - Cult Pens
Schneider Express 735 Broad Refill - Cult Pens
TWSBI Diamond Mini Fountain Pen Clear - Cult Pens
Noodler's Bernanke Blue Ink Review — The Pen Addict
Pelikan 4001 Fountain Pen Ink 30ml Bottle - Cult Pens
Cult Pens Ink - Cult Pens
Schmidt P8126 Capless Rollerball Refill Fine - Cult Pens
VintageSurf_Salesheet.jpg (825×1275)
Twitter / mscollis: @bftsystems @imyke @wellapptdesk ...
Field Notes and Doane Paper Fountain Pen Ink Testing — The Pen Addict
Amazon.com: Cross Edge Capless Gel Ink Pen, Octane Green (AT0555-4): Office Products
Pen Addict Patter Room
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May 21, 2013 • 53min
55: I'm Officially Jealous
In this episode Brad and Myke tackle a wide range of topics including a new limited Retro 51 pen, Brad's new fountain pen purchases, pending pencil addiction, and a fantastic new pen holder that one of our listeners sent us. Only after all of that did Myke drop the bombshell about the newest pen in his collection...
Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke tackle a wide range of topics including a new limited Retro 51 pen, Brad's new fountain pen purchases, pending pencil addiction, and a fantastic new pen holder that one of our listeners sent us. Only after all of that did Myke drop the bombshell about the newest pen in his collection...
Links for this episode:A Girl's Extensive Stationery Collection
5by5 | The Pen Addict #44: Pentervention
New Retro 51 Photos
What's New
Retro 51 Vintage Surf
Retro 51 Limited Edition Tornado Ace Rollerball Pen
mscollis' Retro 51
PILOT NAMIKI - PILOT NAMIKI CUSTOM HERITAGE 91 Yamaguri Chesnut Brown Rhodium Accents 14K Gold Rhodium Plated Nib All Nib Sizes Fountain Pen BEST PRICE - Engeika Finest Store - The Best Japanese Stationery and Fountain Pen - Engeika Finest Shop
My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Custom Heritage — The Pen Addict
Pilot Prera Clear Body Fountain Pen - Calligraphy Medium Nib - Clear Blue Accent - JetPens.com
'Stabby' Photo by penaddict • Instagram
Review of Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener. » PENCIL REVOLUTION
The Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener | Woodclinched
Classroom Friendly Supplies
The Clicky Post
Karas Kustoms - Render K White Delrin — The Clicky Post
Mike Dudek's Wooden iPhone Radio
5by5 | The Pen Addict #47: Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms
imyke on Instagram
Karas Kustoms
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May 14, 2013 • 51min
54: The Chair Of The Desk
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Ana Reinert from the blog The Well-Appointed Desk. Our topics range from pen blogging to good paper for fountain pen use to why Post-It Notes suck so bad.
Guest Starring: Ana Reinert
Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Ana Reinert from the blog The Well-Appointed Desk. Our topics range from pen blogging to good paper for fountain pen use to why Post-It Notes suck so bad.
Links for this episode:The Well-Appointed Desk
Ana (wellapptdesk) on Twitter
ana on App.net
penaddiction.blogspot.co.uk
PENCIL REVOLUTION
House of Turquoise
The Hallmark 3 x 5 Index Card — The Pen Addict
Josh Scruggs (Jscruggs) on Twitter
Home / The Well-Appointed Desk Shop
Letter Writers Alliance
Clairefontaine 1951 Vintage-style pocket exercise books from Bureau Direct
Piccadilly » Essential Notebooks
FPGeeks | Tomoe River Paper Review
Nanami Paper | Notebooks, Paper Pads, Note Cards, Letter Sets, Envelopes, Pens and Pencils from Japan
Gourmet Pens
gourmetpens on Instagram
The Pen Addict Gift Guide Rebuttal (with respect and jest) | The Well-Appointed Desk
70Decibels - The Pen Addict - Episode 31 - Holiday Gift Guide
Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen Review | The Well-Appointed Desk
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May 7, 2013 • 1h 14min
53: AMA
"Ask Me Anything!" In this episode Brad and Myke field questions from listeners covering a wide range of topics. Pens and paper lead the discussion but we also touch on apps, music, and every day life. It was a fun episode.
Links and Show Notes "Ask Me Anything!" In this episode Brad and Myke field questions from listeners covering a wide range of topics. Pens and paper lead the discussion but we also touch on apps, music, and every day life. It was a fun episode.
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- Cult Pens
- Tiger Pens
- Goulet Pens
- Anderson Pens
- Blackwing
- Rhodia Webnotebook
- Pentel Energel Euro Needle
- Uniball Jetstream
- Uniball Signo DX
- Enough 104 - The Pen Addict
- Seamonsters
- The Stage Names
- Meat Is Murder
- Victorinox Swiss Army Bantam Alox Pocket Knife

Apr 30, 2013 • 1h 1min
52: It's A Gateway Pen So Be Careful
In this episode Brad and Myke follow-up on the challenges of having too many fountain pen inks, Myke's new Doane Leather Pen Holster, and a rash of new TWSBI products. Brad also discusses ten pens under $10 that you cannot buy at an office supply retailer, and wraps up with one of his patented rants.
Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke follow-up on the challenges of having too many fountain pen inks, Myke's new Doane Leather Pen Holster, and a rash of new TWSBI products. Brad also discusses ten pens under $10 that you cannot buy at an office supply retailer, and wraps up with one of his patented rants.
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- Doane Paper 4 Barrel Holster
- New TWSBI
- Hypercriticial Episode 100: Metacritical
- Uni-ball Signo DX (UM-151)
- Ohto Graphic Liner
- Monteverde Poquito
- Tombow Olno Body Knock Pencil
- Kuretake Fudegokochi Brush Pen (Super Fine)
- Kokuyo Beetle-Tip
- Tombow Airpress
- Pentel Vicuna
- Platinum Preppy
- Uni Live Pigment Sign Pen
- Dan Benjamin's Tweet
- Brad's Tweet
- Namiki Pens