The Pen Addict

Brad and Myke turn the piston on the new Kaweco Sport, and then turn the nib on the Sailor TUZU, a new entry-level pen hitting the market soon. Plus, what do they think about the new LAMY AL-Star releases? 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. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Kaweco Piston AL Sport at Pen Chalet Kaweco Piston AL Sport | Kaweco Blake's Broadcast The Paper Mind TUZU Official Website Sailor TUZU – gumbydon – Instagram An article about how Taylor Swift holds her pen (Myke really dislikes the way the headline is written) Sector Dive GMT – The Pen Addict Edition (50% Deposit) — Nodus Watches Lamy Al-Star 2024 “Fiery” and “Aquatic” : r/fountainpens LAMY AL-star Vulpen - Fiery | 24Papershop LAMY AL-star Vulpen - Aquatic | 24Papershop LAMY AL-star Balpen - Fiery | 24Papershop LAMY AL-star Balpen - Aquatic | 24Papershop Pebble Stationery Co. WritePads

Does LAMY know what they are getting into with Uni-ball? Just this week, Uni has launched a new Jetstream ink formulation, and a new Kuru Toga engine mechanism. And, the Kuru Toga isn’t as popular as the Uni Pin Fineliner apparently! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT24 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more. 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 THE FINAL FOUR! 🏀 – uniballco – Instagram @uni_mitsubishi_pencil – Instagram photos and videos JETSTREAM Lite Touch Ink JETSTREAM Lite Touch Ink Multipen Jacob on the Lite Touch Ink – Fudefan – Instagram JETSTREAM Lite Touch in Action – YouTube Uni-ball W-Speed Engine – uniballco – Instagram Psychedelic Desk Mat — Enigma Stationery Fountain Pen Companion New columns for the pens - Fountain Pen Companion Leaderboards - Fountain Pen Companion Sector Dive GMT – The Pen Addict Edition (50% Deposit) — Nodus Watches DIY Sport | Kaweco Retro 51 Fraggle Rock – Instagram Field Notes | Flora Blackwing 2X Firm Graphite Core Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Tomoe River: The Full Story | fudefan Sanzen's Tomoe River successor | fudefan

This episode is full of surprises, the biggest of which is Brad going back on everything he ever said about international paper standards. We also break down the Uni-ball Pen Bracket, and get to the real surprise in the last segment of the show. 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. Guest Starring: Wes Kwok Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback The Uni-Ball Bracket Uni-Ball Bracket Round 2 I Need A Pen Store A Pen Addict’s Watch? The Nodus Sector Dive GMT - Pen Addict Edition — The Pen Addict Sector Dive GMT – The Pen Addict Edition (50% Deposit) — Nodus Watches

Mitsubishi Pencil Co. buys Lamy. Dark Lilac lands in the New York Times. Memes are where you find the true details. What is this timeline we are living in, and how fun is it? This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. 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 The Mitsubishi Pencil Company acquires LAMY, aiming to lead the company and brand into the future – LAMY Press Release The Mitsubishi Pencil Company acquires LAMY, aiming to lead the company and brand into the future Stationery 🍕 Lamy’s Reintroduction of Dark Lilac Ink Sparks Controversy - The New York Times Here it is, the latest (possibly final?) instalment on this subject! – Fountain Pen Memes – Instagram Pentel Floatune Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict The Pen Addict #574: Smells Fuzzy - Relay FM We made it to Antarctica!!! – Pen Addict – Instagram Nock Co. - Hightower 3+1 Case in Midnight Blue/Foliage Grey — The Clicky Post

Can we finally put the Lamy Dark Lilac saga to rest? One can hope. Brad does have all of the new Safari releases on hand and gives his first impressions, plus he and Myke do a full draft of Pilot Iroshizuku inks. 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. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback What is Rawe Ceek? We Visited Red Bull Racing! - The Backmarkers - YouTube Lamy Drama Part 1 – 'How it Began' – Instagram Lamy Drama Part 2 – 'So Exciting' – Instagram Lamy Drama Part 3 – 'Oops' – Instagram Otto Hutt Design 03 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Waldmann Fountain Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet IKKAKU by Nahvalur Gradient Urushi Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Aurora Optima Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Keith M. (@randomthinks) – Instagram I Bought All Of The 2024 Lamy Safari Special Editions - Pen Addict YouTube Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Lamy Special Edition Safari Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet Lamy Special Edition Safari Ballpoint Pens – Pen Chalet Lamy Special Edition Bottled Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet Pilot Namiki Iroshizuku Bottled Ink (50ml) Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

But is it really Dark Lilac? Brad and Myke try to sort out what Lamy is up to, which is a sisyphean task. That doesn’t stop them, nor does it stop Brad from a temporary Sailor moratorium lifting. The Ninja’s did it! 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: Shop online with code PENADDICT24 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback LAMY T52 | LAMY Shop Lamy Special Edition Bottled Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet Ink Review #164: Lamy Dark Lilac — Mountain of Ink Fountain Pen Pharmacist Fountain Pen Pharmacist – Instagram Ninja Fountain Pen | Sailor Pen Ninja Fountain Pen (More Images) | Sailor Pen Smoothie Fountain Pen | Sailor Pen Iris Nebula Fountain Pen | Sailor Pen Maruman Mnemosyne Hardcover – Instagram Kaweco Apricot Pearl – Instagram Kazari Kanagu Fountain Pen - (Orchid) – YSTUDIO YAKIHAKU Fountain Pen – YSTUDIO Tamenuri Launch – Esterbrook Pens Esterbrook Tamenuri – Instagram Japan Blue Professional Gear Fountain Pen | Wancher Pen

This podcast covers updates on travel, Kickstarter backings, Lamy Safari SE release dates, and new releases from Nahvalur. The hosts also discuss unique stationary shops, diverse pens and inks at Penn Shallay, evolution of colorful pens, and a high-end pen brand's sub-brand. Additionally, they talk about the London Pen Show excitement, post-fire pen dilemma, and decisions on salvaging or reimbursing damaged pen collections.

David Parker, better known as Figboot on Pens, joins Brad on the show to catch up and discuss his next fountain pen collaboration. They also talk about the success of Figboot's YouTube channel, the nervousness of giving a seminar, deciphering true opinions in reviews, and their positive experiences with product collaborations and limited edition pens.

You’ve made it this far, and it still feels like the beginning. That’s a good place to be! Brad and Myke reminisce about the past, and look into the future in this week’s episode. 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 The Pen Addict #1: Glossary - Relay FM Kickstarter - Wikipedia Omega X Swatch – MoonSwatch collection

The hosts discuss a new release from Pelican and the confusion around gold trim pens. They compare Diamond Reddit and selling products. They analyze the inclusion of a clip in pen design and discuss new fountain pen releases. They express mixed feelings about ball action pens and discuss the uniqueness of a certain product. They explore the wide range of unique stationary products at Enigma Stationery. They review the Pulsar Polycarbonate Mechanical Pencil and the Mark three pen. They provide tips on using wrenches for piston pens.