

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.
Episodes
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Apr 24, 2012 • 31min
11: Analog vs Digital
In this episode, Brad and Myke take a look at the digital applications that compliment their analog workflows. Can pen and paper be fully replaced by technology? Not for these pen addicts!
Links and Show Notes In this episode, Brad and Myke take a look at the digital applications that compliment their analog workflows. Can pen and paper be fully replaced by technology? Not for these pen addicts!
Sponsored by Squarespace
- The 512 Podcast
- Cooking With Brett And Myke
- Home Work 005 - Equipment and Tools
Pens:
- Bamboo Stylus
- Adonit Jot Pro
- Cosmonaut
Apps:
- Paper By 53
- Penultimate
- Noteshelf
- Byword
- nvALT
- Simplenote
- Evernote
- Clear
- Pop

Apr 18, 2012 • 39min
10: The Major Haul
In this episode Brad recaps his highly successful - if not bank breaking - trip to the Atlanta Pen Show and Myke elaborates on his newfound fascination with knockers.
Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad recaps his highly successful - if not bank breaking - trip to the Atlanta Pen Show and Myke elaborates on his newfound fascination with knockers.
Sponsored by Squarespace
- Pilot Vanishing Point
- Rotring 600 Rollerball
- Pilot Precise V5 RT
- Retro 51
- Uni-Ball Jetstream
- Papermate Replay Max
- Stabilo Smartball
- Monteverde One Touch
Paper:
- Rhodia Unlimited
- Lego Moleskine
Ink:
- Pelikan Brilliant Black
- Private Reserve Electric Blue
Sponsors:
- Instacast, the easiest way to listen to Podcasts on-the-go

Apr 12, 2012 • 46min
9: Get The Lead Out
In this episode Brad discusses his new fascination with one of the smallest fountain pens on the market and he and Myke discuss a few favorite mechanical pencils.
Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad discusses his new fascination with one of the smallest fountain pens on the market and he and Myke discuss a few favorite mechanical pencils.
Sponsored by Squarespace
- Rickshaw Bagworks Folio
- Picture Of Brad's Folio
- Blackwing Pages
Pens:
- Kaweco Liliput
- Kuru Toga
- Rotring 600
- Pentel Sharp Kerry
- Pilot Delful
- Blackwing 602
Paper:
- Red Hardcover Moleskine
Sponsors:
- Drafts, the quick way to capture and share ideas
- Instacast, the easiest way to listen to Podcasts on-the-go

Apr 5, 2012 • 31min
8: Retro Style
In this episode Myke talks about his new favorite pen and why it has taken over the top spot in his arsenal. Brad also teases what his latest acquisition is and the guys chat about pen suppliers in the UK.
Links and Show Notes In this episode Myke talks about his new favorite pen and why it has taken over the top spot in his arsenal. Brad also teases what his latest acquisition is and the guys chat about pen suppliers in the UK.
Sponsored by Squarespace
- Brad's Reviews of the 51 Tornado: Text and Video
- Youtube Video on Cleaning a Fountain Pen
- Cult Pens
- Tiger Pens
Pens:
- Retro 51 Tornado
- Hi-Tec-C Coleto
Paper:
- Doane Paper
- Leuchtturm1917

Mar 29, 2012 • 35min
7: Not Your Grandfather's Fountain Pen
In this episode of The Pen Addict Brad and Myke discuss some of their favorite fountain pens and why a certain portable fountain pen has rocketed to the top of their respective charts.
Links and Show Notes In this episode of The Pen Addict Brad and Myke discuss some of their favorite fountain pens and why a certain portable fountain pen has rocketed to the top of their respective charts.
Sponsored by Squarespace
- Pen Addict: Kaweco Al-Sport Review
- Noodler's Ink
- Pilot Prera Explosion
- @michaelramm
- @amahnke
- Lamy Nexx Review
- Contact
Pens:
- Kaweco Sport
- Kaweco AL Sport
- Platinum Preppy
- Pilot Prera
- Lamy Safari
- Lamy Vista
- Lamy Nexx
- Hi-Tec-C Coleto
- Retro 51 Tornado

Mar 22, 2012 • 36min
6: Multi-Pen, Multi-Tasking
In this episode of The Pen Addict Brad and Myke dive into the world of multi pens. What they are, how they work, and if they are right for you. Brad also picks his current favorites.
Links and Show Notes In this episode of The Pen Addict Brad and Myke dive into the world of multi pens. What they are, how they work, and if they are right for you. Brad also picks his current favorites.
Sponsored by Squarespace
- Erik Malinson
- Noodler's Ink
- @imyke
- @dowdyism
- The Pen Addict Blog
- mykehurley.net
- Contact Us
The Pens:
- Zebra Sarasa
- Kaweco Sport
- Berol Handwriting Fountain Pen
- Lamy ABC
- BIC Multipen
- Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto
- Uni Style Fit
- Kuru Toga
- Zebra Sharbo X
- Jet Stream 4+1
- Pentel Vicuna

Mar 8, 2012 • 28min
5: The Daily Carry
In this episode of The Pen Addict, Brad and Myke discuss what pens and paper they take with them when they leave the house, and why German students grow up to dislike fountain pens.
Links and Show Notes In this episode of The Pen Addict, Brad and Myke discuss what pens and paper they take with them when they leave the house, and why German students grow up to dislike fountain pens.
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- Brad's Doane Leather Works Cover
- Brad's Field Notes Collection
The Pens:
- Fisher Space Pen
- Uni Power Tank
- Uni Jetstream
- Sakura Pigma Micron
- Uni Vision Elite
- Kuru Toga
- Pilot Acroball
- Pilot Frixion
- Berol Handwriting
The Paper:
- Doane Idea Journal
- Doane Utility Notebook
- Doane Leather Works
- Pacman Moleskine
- Star Wars Moleskine
- Field Notes Dry Transfer
- Field Notes Red Blooded
- Field Notes Colors
- Field Notes Northerly
- Ecosystem
- Behance Action Cahiers

Mar 1, 2012 • 37min
4: Paper Chase
In this episode of the The Pen Addict, Myke delves deeper into his habit with two new purchases, and Brad discusses what types of paper he enjoys the most.
Links and Show Notes In this episode of the The Pen Addict, Myke delves deeper into his habit with two new purchases, and Brad discusses what types of paper he enjoys the most.
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- Muji Lego
- The Pen Addict Episode 1 - Glossary
- Doane Paper
The Pens:
- Pilot Prera
- Pilot Namiki Cartridges
- Pilot Fountain Pen Converter
- Muji Gel Pens
The Paper:
- Field Notes
- Doane
- Moleskine
- Rhodia
- Quo Vadis
- Leuchtturm
- Picadilly
- Clairefontaine
- Doane Idea Journal

Feb 23, 2012 • 33min
3: No Joy on the Pen Aisle
In Episode 3, Brad and Myke chat about Myke's latest addition to his pen arsenal and why Brad is bored every time he goes pen shopping at the store.
Links and Show Notes In Episode 3, Brad and Myke chat about Myke's latest addition to his pen arsenal and why Brad is bored every time he goes pen shopping at the store.
Sponsored by Squarespace
- TPA: Paper Mate InkJoy
- TPA: Review - Sharpie Liquid Pencil
- TPA: Top 5 Pens off the Store Shelf
The Pens:
- Lamy Safari
- Pilot Vanishing Point
- Sakura Pigma Micron
- Paper Mate InkJoy
- Uni-ball Jetstream
- Uni-ball Signo RT .38mm
- Sharpie Liquid Pencil
- Sharpie Pen
- Pilot G-2
- Uni-ball Signo DX
- Hi-Tec-C

Feb 16, 2012 • 37min
2: My Favorite Pens
In this episode of The Pen Addict, Brad and Myke discuss Brad's current favorite pens, elaborate on some of the Glossary terms from Episode 1, and answer reader mail.
Links and Show Notes In this episode of The Pen Addict, Brad and Myke discuss Brad's current favorite pens, elaborate on some of the Glossary terms from Episode 1, and answer reader mail.
Sponsored by Squarespace
- Contact Us
- Pilot Frixion ink test video
- Kickstarter: Pen Type A
- penaddict.com
The Pens:
- Pilot Frixion
- Hi-Tec-C 0.3 Black
- Pilot Acroball 0.7 Blue
- Uni-Ball Vision Elite
- Sakura Pigma Micron
- Copic Multiliner 0.1m
- Uni Pin
- Lamy Safari
- Pilot Prera
- Kuru Toga
- Kuru Toga Roulette
- Zebra Sarasa Clip
- Pilot G2 0.7m