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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.
Episodes
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Nov 27, 2012 • 37min
31: Holiday Gift Guide
In this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke discuss some of their top picks for the holidays. Be it pens, pencils, paper, or accessories the boys have got you covered.
Links and Show Notes In this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke discuss some of their top picks for the holidays. Be it pens, pencils, paper, or accessories the boys have got you covered.
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- Pen Addict: Alter Manufacturing Mod.02 Pen(cil) Case Review
- Render K
- Retro 51
- Golden Headphones
- Lamy Safari
- Lamy Safari Gift Box
- Sharpie Pen Gift Pack
- Kuru Toga
- Uni-Ball Signo (DX) .38
- Pilot Hi-Tec-C
- Edison Collier
- From the Pen Cup: Edison Collier
- Field Notes Color Subscription
- Doane Paper Utility Cover

Nov 20, 2012 • 35min
30: Inks On A Plane
In this episode of the Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke take opposing sides on a recent pen purchase, and Brad discusses the minimal writing kit he took on his recent travels.
Links and Show Notes In this episode of the Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke take opposing sides on a recent pen purchase, and Brad discusses the minimal writing kit he took on his recent travels.
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- The Golden Headphones Awards 2013
- Pen Addict: Pentel Pulaman JM20 Disposable Fountain Pen Review
- Pen Addict: Review: Pentel Tradio Stylo + Rollerball
- Tradio Stylo
- Bureau Direct
- J.Herbin Rollerball
- Mark's Storage it A6 Notebook
- Pen Addict: Review: County Comm Embassy Pen
- Rickshaw Bagworks Moleskine Folio's
- Ivan Romero's Moleskine Folio Review
- Rhodia Webnotebook

Nov 13, 2012 • 45min
29: We Were On A Break!!!
The boys get the band back together in this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast. Myke and Brad discuss the short hiatus of the podcast and also discuss what they have been using of late and what new products have caught their eye. It's great to be back!
Links and Show Notes The boys get the band back together in this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast. Myke and Brad discuss the short hiatus of the podcast and also discuss what they have been using of late and what new products have caught their eye. It's great to be back!
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- The Pen Addict: Episode 28 - Nothing Rhymes With Orange
- Bleu Ocean Ink
- The New TUL Lineup Review
- New Field Notes Products
- Doane Utility Leather Cover
- Ohto Graphic Liner
Pens:
- Retro 51
- Lamy Dialog 3
- Vanishing Point
- Kaweco AL Sport Matte Blue
- Kaweco AL Sport Glossy Silver
- Kaweco Converter
- Kaweco AC Carbon
- Kaweco Allrounder
- Monteverde Poquito

Aug 23, 2012 • 39min
28: Nothing Rhymes With Orange
In this episode Brad discusses his recent decision to change things up on The Pen Addict blog. Sometimes taking a step back is the best way to move forward. The guys also discuss a new version of one of the most popular Hi-Tec-C Kickstarter pens.
Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad discusses his recent decision to change things up on The Pen Addict blog. Sometimes taking a step back is the best way to move forward. The guys also discuss a new version of one of the most popular Hi-Tec-C Kickstarter pens.
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- Pen Addict: Taking A Step Back
- Enough Ep 162 - Killing Time
- @Shawnblanc
- Karas Kustoms
- Render K
- Brad's Render K

Aug 16, 2012 • 34min
27: I Need To Take A Shower
In this episode Brad gives his first impressions of his new Lamy 2000 and Myke discusses his huge pen and paper haul from his vacation. Myke also drops a bombshell by anointing a new favorite pen.
Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad gives his first impressions of his new Lamy 2000 and Myke discusses his huge pen and paper haul from his vacation. Myke also drops a bombshell by anointing a new favorite pen.
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- Retro51.co.uk
- Pen Addict: Review: Tombow Object Rollerball
Pens:
- Lamy 2000
- Tombow Zoom 505
- Kaweco Allrounder
- Tornado Invader
- Tornado Fountain Pen
Paper:
- Rhodia Webnotebook
- Rhodia Staplebound Notebook
- Yoda Moleskine

Aug 9, 2012 • 33min
26: It's Got Little Curves To It
In this episode, Brad is joined by special gust host Stephen Hackett of 512Pixels.net. The gents discuss Stephen’s transition from barely being able to fill a page in his notebook to filling 10 of them in the span of a year. Stephen also talks about some of his favorite pens and why they work for him.
Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett
Links and Show Notes: In this episode, Brad is joined by special gust host Stephen Hackett of 512Pixels.net. The gents discuss Stephen’s transition from barely being able to fill a page in his notebook to filling 10 of them in the span of a year. Stephen also talks about some of his favorite pens and why they work for him.
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Myke’s Horrific Handwriting
Stephen’s Beautiful Handwriting
512Pixels Nothing Doesn’t Go In Here
512Pixels A Year of Field Notes
Pens:
Zebra Sarasa Push Clip 0.5 mm Blue Black
Uni-ball Jetstream Ballpoint Pen 0.7 mm Blue
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Aug 2, 2012 • 43min
25: The Pen Is Mightier Than The Club
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss the lost art of handwriting and offer tips on how to improve yours. Brad also shares a few lesser known Pen Addict facts, and the boys talk about their current pen ordering withdrawals.
Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke discuss the lost art of handwriting and offer tips on how to improve yours. Brad also shares a few lesser known Pen Addict facts, and the boys talk about their current pen ordering withdrawals.
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- Jetpens Asian Office
- Youtube: How To Write Like An Architect
- Pen Addict: Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Mangaka Outline Pen Review
- Myke's Horrific Handwriting
Pens:
- Lamy Dialog 3
- Lamy 2000
- Pentel Tradio Fountain Pen
- Pentel Slicci Techo Mini
- Pilot Delful Double Knock
- The Sharpie Pen

Jul 24, 2012 • 35min
24: Storage Wars
In this episode Brad and Myke talk about pen storage, more specifically, how Brad keeps all of his wares organized at home. The gents also follow up on Brad's Lihit Lab Teffa pen case trial run, and talk about the stabbiness of the Pilot Vanishing Point EF nib unit.
Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke talk about pen storage, more specifically, how Brad keeps all of his wares organized at home. The gents also follow up on Brad's Lihit Lab Teffa pen case trial run, and talk about the stabbiness of the Pilot Vanishing Point EF nib unit.
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- mykehurley.net
Pens:
- Kaweco AL Sport Ballpoint
- Kaweco AL Sport Ballpoint With Capacative Stylus
- Zebra D1 Refills
- Lamy AL-Star Roller Ball

Jul 19, 2012 • 43min
23: That's How An Addict Thinks
In this episode, Brad talks about a recent purchase and why he might have been happier waiting a couple of weeks to buy it. The guys also talk about the concept and pitfalls surrounding "gift pens, and also answer some listener mail.
Links and Show Notes In this episode, Brad talks about a recent purchase and why he might have been happier waiting a couple of weeks to buy it. The guys also talk about the concept and pitfalls surrounding "gift pens, and also answer some listener mail.
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- mykehurley.net
Pens:
- Kaweco AL Sport Ballpoint
- Kaweco AL Sport Ballpoint With Capacative Stylus
- Zebra D1 Refills
- Lamy AL-Star Roller Ball

Jul 12, 2012 • 43min
22: It's The Hole Up There
In this episode Myke puts Brad on the spot right out of the gate about his love for a certain paper product. Brad also gets his hands on a prototype of a popular Kickstarter pen and breaks it down for the listeners.
Links and Show Notes In this episode Myke puts Brad on the spot right out of the gate about his love for a certain paper product. Brad also gets his hands on a prototype of a popular Kickstarter pen and breaks it down for the listeners.
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- Doane Paper
Pens:
- Solid Titanium Pen + Stylus