The Pen Addict

Brad is back from London, so he and Myke break down what they were up to over the last week. That includes several stationery shop visits, which Brad breaks down in this episode.

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Departures #11: Relay 10 - Relay FM

Myke's Instagram Post about Relay 10

Brad's Instagram Post about Relay 10

Present & Correct

Choosing Keeping

London Graphic Centre

Brad Dowdy | Five year is too long, my friend.| Instagram

Brad Dowdy | Visited @choosingkeeping with the amazing @the_stationer this morning. Thanks for showing me the ropes, Tessa! | Instagram

Secure Attachments (@secureattachments) • Instagram

Notebooks – Choosing Keeping

Sketch/note book 12 x 12 cm 80 pages crème white paper 140g | Royal Talens

Sketch/note book 12 x 12 cm 80 pages black paper 140g | Royal Talens

Accordion Notebook Monocle by LEUCHTTURM1917 - LEUCHTTURM1917

Tennessee Red Pencils – Present & Correct

Drehgriffel Nr. 1 Aquamarine

Drehgriffel Nr. 1 Bauhaus Edition - LEUCHTTURM1917

Dressco Paper Notebook S | Platinum – The Paper Mouse

TAKEO: a leading paper distributor

One of us was on their game this week before our big London event, and it wasn’t Brad. How many times can one person be wrong in one episode? Spoiler alert: a lot.

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Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) – Instagram

Sailor Compass TUZU Adjust Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor Compass TUZU Gel Pens | JetPens

Sailor TUZU – Official Website

Mountain of Ink

Traveler's Notebook – Traveler's Company USA

Present & Correct

Choosing Keeping

London Graphic Centre

Magma Shop

Magazine B

Limited Edition 012 – Studio Neat

Flexible Nib Factory

Tokyo Totepack | Bellroy

Venture Ready Pack | Bellroy

Sinclair Model R – Rickshaw

The Pen Addict X Rickshaw Sinclair Model R — The Pen Addict

EVERGOODS - Civic Half Zip 22L | The Classic Daybag Elevated

Versa Ultralight | Hyperlite Mountain Gear

Venture Ready Sling 2.5L | Bellroy

Banzai Bags - Bags

Brad’s trip to London is near, will he finish shipping in time? Will the new TWSBI VAC be making the trip? Is there a new Sailor he wants to discuss? Find all of these answers, including answers to your AskTPA, in this week’s episode.

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Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

The Pen Addict Shop

Leather Ring Supporter PLT0013 (Bible/Narrow Size) - PLOTTER USA

TWSBI VAC 700R Kyantie Blue – Instagram

Uses This / Interviews

waferbaby (@[email protected]) - wafer.baby

Sailor 1911 Large Fountain Pen in Cthulhu 2024 Exclusive - Goldspot Pens

Sailor Pro Gear Sunlight from the Ocean Floor Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor Iris Nebula Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pacific Northwest Pen Show | July 2024 - Portland, Oregon

2024 Miami Pen Show - The Miami Pen Show

Retro 51 Tornado Mercury 7 Limited Edition Rollerball Review — The Pen Addict

Caran d’Ache 849 Year of the Dragon Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Brad went all Captain Capitalism on us this week, discussing all of the new product collaborations he has been working on this year. Also, where does the Caran d’Ache 849 rank in the list of popular Japanese pens?

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Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

The Pen Addict X Retro 51 “PEN” — The Pen Addict

Virgil Abloh - Wikipedia

The Pen Addict x Ebbets Field Flannels Ballcap — The Pen Addict

Shop — The Pen Addict

The Locavore Guide (@thelocavorenyc) – Instagram

Members — The Pen Addict

Bungubox KOP Fujiyama Blue – Instagram

Japan's 2023 Pen of the Year – Fudefan – Instagram

Brad is on vacation this week, so what better time to answer your AskTPA!

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BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe Magnifier - the best Jewelry loupe

Plotter

Meet Your Maker: Nic Pasquale, Pens by Pasquale — The Pen Addict

Storage Container - penco

Ti Arto EDC : The Ultimate Refill Friendly Everyday – Big Idea Design

Notebook Review: Midori A5 Cotton & Light Paper Notebooks - The Well-Appointed Desk

Brad is heading to the beach next week, so what better time to ask what he thinks about Pilot’s latest Vanishing Point Limited Edition, Seashore. Maybe he will be playing Scarabeo with his family, and can bring along the perfect scorekeeping pen.

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BUNGUBOX x Esterbrook Kachofugetsu Flower Fountain Pen – Esterbrook Pens

Send in Your Ask TPA Questions!

Pilot 2024 Limited Edition Vanishing Point Seashore - Vanness

Opus 88 Wine Rollerball Pens -- Pen Chalet

Opus 88 Demo 2022 Color of the Year Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Composition Studio -- Instagram

Bumblebee｜LIMITED｜Maki-e fountain pen｜Namiki

Montegrappa Scarabeo Limited Edition Fountain Pen - Vulpen / Fountain pen | Appelboom.com

Bathrooms in Italy: What's that string for on the wall? - GRAND VOYAGE ITALY

Ooni Toy Oven

New Collaboration! Visconti Voyager Del Mar - Figboot on Pens - YouTube

Visconti Voyager Del Mar — Figboot on Pens

I can just imagine #work | Jordan the Stallion | Instagram

STL Pen Show Mug

LAMY Postcard Prompts

Brad is joined by long-time friend, and Japanese stationery connoisseur, Bruce Eimon. We discuss his unique background that led him to where he is today, which includes helping organize the Tokyo International Pen Show, and working at Bungubox.

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Tokyo International Pen Show

BUNGUBOX Online Store

Think on Paper .Co

Eboya ONLINE STORE/OFFICIAL

First penguin - A quick explanation

Inky Rocks - YouTube

San Francisco Stationery Meetup | Meetup

There are new Limited Edition LAMY Safari’s to talk about. Wait, there are new Limited Edition LAMY Safari’s to talk about? Brad and Myke have Pina Colada under the Cherry Blossoms - won’t you join them?

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LAMY Pina Colada and Cherry Blossom – Goldspot – Instagram

Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

LAMY for Ink House – Instagram

Learn all about the Endless Captiva – Instagram

Endless Captiva Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor TUZU

uniball Jetstream Lite Touch Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Endless Creator Retractable Fountain Pen

Gnomedic - Twitch

gnomedic (@[email protected]) - Dice.camp

EDCEST® PEN - Wearable EDC pen. by The Ultimatest ™ — Kickstarter

The Theme System Journal by Cortex Brand

Brad and Myke discuss all of the stationery that has been striking their fancy of late. What are their favorite pens, inks, and paper? Does Myke really besmirch the good name of Orange ink? Listen and find out!

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Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand

Mark Three – Studio Neat

MITTZON - IKEA

hellotello studio

Millefiori - Wikipedia

Haleakala Silhouette Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

The Anatomy of a Stacked Nib – Tokyo Station Pens

Ink Review #178: Sailor Studio 770 — Fountain Pen Pharmacist

Bleistift - Any old pencil won't do

Taccia Hiroshige Ainezu Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Skogsy Pens Cholla Micarta Fountain Pen Review, Featuring Nib Tailor Architect Grind — The Pen Addict

Taccia 2nd Version Ukiyo-e Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Kaweco Sport Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Diamine Bilberry Ink Review — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict #616: What to Expect at a Pin Shown - Relay FM

Hobonichi: Hobonichi Plain Notebook (A5) A5 Size / Undated / Graph Paper - Accessories Lineup - Accessories - Hobonichi Techo 2024

Midori MD Notebook - A6 - Grid | JetPens

Copic Multiliner SP Pens - Copic Shop

Spoke Roady – Spoke Design

Uni-ball One F Gel Pen 0.5 mm Earth Texture Color Series Review — The Pen Addict

Spoke Pencil Model 4 – Spoke Design

BUNGUBOX x Esterbrook Kachofugetsu Flower Fountain Pen – Esterbrook Pens

Kaweco Sport Piston Fill Starter Set Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Myke is back this week, and just in time for some of Brad’s pen breakdowns. They discuss Brad’s review of the Pelikan M200 Orange Delight, plus his first thoughts on the new Jetstream Lite Touch.

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Pelikan M200 Orange Delight Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Paper Places - Relay FM

Randomizing Pen And Ink Choices — The Pen Addict

JETSTREAM Lite touch

Brad's interpretation of the uniball logo – Instagram

Brad is joined by Damien Alomar of All in the Nib this week to discuss all things nibs grinding. How did he get started? How did he learn the craft? What do you need to know when getting your first nib grind? Needlepoints for everyone!

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All in the Nib - Fountain Pen Tuning and Nib Grinds

Damien (@allinthenib) • Instagram photos and videos

PENS | kinusa

Pilot MR Metropolitan Fountain Pens

Nemosine Fission Fountain Pens

Stalogy Editor's Series 365Days Notebook - B5 - Grid - Black | JetPens

Adjusting Your Fountain Pen - Part 1: Ink Flow - YouTube

Pen Show Nib Grinds: Oblique Italic By All In The Nib — The Pen Addict

Price List – All in the Nib

Marketing stationery products isn’t the easiest thing to do, but when you get Wes Anderson involved with Montblanc, magic happens. Brad and Myke break it all down, plus follow-up on all the things.

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Myke at the Apple Event

Fountain Pen Love

New Series – Doodling With Fountain Pens | Fountain Pen Love

Wes Anderson - Montblanc

MONTBLANC | '100 Years of MEISTERSTÜCK' - YouTube

Wes Anderson and Montblanc invite you to celebrate 100 years of an icon - GQ Australia

Wes Anderson has designed a pen for Montblanc -- ‘The Schreiberling’

Full image of the Wes Anderson pen

Montblanc Heritage Rouge et Noir "Baby" Special Edition Black Fountain M - Luxury Fountain pens – Montblanc® US

Uni-Ball One F – Instagram

Lamy AL-Star Aquatic Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Brad and Myke are pen problem solvers, and this week they tackle the issue of fineliner usage on newsprint. Is there a reasonable solution? And, would you even consider ordering a pen without glitter?

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Ralph Nader Tested and Dismissed Our Favorite Pens | Reviews by Wirecutter

Sakura Pigma Micron PN Pens | JetPens

Uni Pin 0.38mm Fineliner Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Uni EMOTT Sign Pens | JetPens

Fineliner STABILO point 88 | STABILO

Montegrappa - Frankenstein L.E.

Thumbelina Fountain Pen – BUNGUBOX

Sailor Pro Gear Regular Fountain Pen in Cyclamen - Cocktail Cantina Ed - Goldspot Pens

Bloggiversary VII!! // – Weirdoforest Pens

Taeha Types - YouTube

alexotos - YouTube

_IanOfEarth - YouTube

Tom's Studio

Yookers

Karappopen | Kuretake

Brad and Myke talk about several new products this week, including Pilot finally sending the Clear 823 out into the rest of the world. Brad also loses his mind on paper size marketing.

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Retro 51 Pan American Airlines Tornado Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

London Pan Am Poster

Japan Pan Am Poster

Clear Pilot Custom 823 Collection – Pen Chalet

Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Blue Moana Mau Loa Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Blue Moana Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

iA Writer in Paper

iA Notebook Preorders

Bullet Journal Pocket

Drehgriffel Nr. 1, Black - Gel pen with black ink - Bullet Journal Edition - LEUCHTTURM1917

Bullet Journal “The Pen” Review — The Pen Addict

Drehgriffel Nr. 1, Forest Green - Gelpen with black ink

Getting ready to film a “little” Japanese stationery haul video – sugarturtlestudio – Instagram

You Can Only Keep One | Rachel's Reflections

Wabi-sabi - Wikipedia

Platinum #3776 Galaxy Starlight | PenSachi

Platinum Limited Edition Preppy Wa "The 2nd" Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kawaii Sticky Note Flags — Enigma Stationery

Uni Jetstream 3 Color Ballpoint Multi Pen - 0.38 mm - Transparent Black Body | JetPens

Who knew that a single comment on a single ink review could send Brad off into deep stationery thought. It’s the good stuff, and what we are all about, so listen in!

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Wearingeul Heimdall Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

X-Men '97 - Wikipedia

Parings Party: Waldmann Titan Fountain Pen, Wearingeul 7 Colored Ocean — The Pen Addict

Wearingul Cheshire Cat Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Do Bad Reviews Kill Companies? - YouTube

Jerry Yu – Instagram

Special Edition #9 - Mystic Magenta Magic — Enigma Stationery

Brad has returned from vacation, and the Atlanta Pen Show. He recaps one of those this week, but which? Listen in to find out!

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Atlanta Pen Show

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) – Instagram

White Bear Pens

New - Turtle Rescue — Retro 1951

Cases for fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and pencils. – inkjournal

Divine Pens Plus

Palimpsest Design - Etsy

2024 LAMY Dark Lilac Ink Giveaway — The Pen Addict

Episode 209: Potato Podcast Content | The Erasable Podcast

Freeleaf Dot Grid Pads (set of 5) | Loose Leaf Paper – Levenger

Freeleaf Waves Notepad (set of 4) – Levenger

[Pocket Staple] Notebooks – Story Supply Co.

LAMY AL-star EMR Digital Pen with PC/EL tip

EMR technology | Lamy

The Pin is the winning pen! Brad and Myke wrap the Uni-ball Bracket, discuss Brad’s upcoming trip to the Atlanta Pen Show, and answer your AskTPA questions.

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Atlanta Pen Show

Members — The Pen Addict

Is it time again AL-ready? – LAMY – Instagram

Tornado Rescue - Sea Turtle Rescue Ballpoint — Retro 1951

Retro 51 Tornado Big Shot USPS Dragons Stamps Review — The Pen Addict

The people have spoken, and the CHAMPION has been crowned! – Uniball – Instagram

Stationery Superstars Giveaway!!! — The Pen Addict

Traveler's Notebook – Traveler's Company USA

Pocket Notebooks - William Hannah Limited

Point Plume

More Stylos

Choosing Keeping

RefillFinder

Staples Arc

Penwell Classic | Good Made Better

Penwell Traveler | Good Made Better

Ink Review #178: Sailor Studio 770 — Fountain Pen Pharmacist

Sailor Ink Studio Set 17 — Mountain of Ink

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?

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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!

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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.

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Wes Kwok

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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

Myke and his face computer are back behind the mic this week, with travel updates from both he and Brad. They also catch up on Brad’s Kickstarter backings, Lamy Safari SE release dates, and an interesting release from Nahvalur.

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The Pen Addict #601: Figboot Battle Royale - Relay FM

Quite the day so far. – Instagram

Kinokuniya USA

Atlanta Pen Show

Celebrate Relay's 10th Anniversary in London! — Relay FM

Stationery Fest 2024

San Francisco International Pen Show

The Pen Addict #599: When Clip Why Clip Where Clip - Relay FM

Nova Titanium Pocket Pen by namisu — Kickstarter

BOLT: Titanium Retractable Fountain Pen by ENSSO — Kickstarter

USA Fountain EDC - Ultem™ 1000 by chadwick parker & joe huang — Kickstarter

Meet Your Maker: Rich Paul, River City Pen Company — The Pen Addict

Meet Your Maker: Bart Conner, Zodiac Pen Company — The Pen Addict

All the limited LAMY Safari models – Instagram

LAMY Product Range Additions – Instagram

Why can’t I buy a refillable version of my favorite pen in the US? - The Verge

Pilot BegreeN V7 Hi-Tecpoint Rollerball - Medium - Black Refill

Pilot BegreeN G2 07 Gel Rollerball Pen Medium Pen and Refill Pack Blac

IKKAKU by Nahvalur Gradient Urushi Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Products – Nahvalur

London Spring Pen Show

Brad is joined this week by David Parker, better known in the stationery world as Figboot on Pens. It’s been over four years since he last joined the show, so we had a lot to catch up on, including his next fountain pen collaboration.

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Figboot on Pens YouTube

Figboot on Instagram

Figboot website

Penn & Teller Magic Trick

The Retractable Ensso Bolt

Parker Ingenuity

Pen Company Battle Royale

Pens by Casey

Radius + Figboot Blue Flame

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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.

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The Pen Addict #1: Glossary - Relay FM

Kickstarter - Wikipedia

Omega X Swatch – MoonSwatch collection

Brad and Myke are filled with Orange Delight about AI in the analog space. We discuss that, plus take a look at several new stationary Kickstarters that recently launched.

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News: M200 Orange Delight Special Edition « The Pelikan's Perch

Pelikan Special Edit. Classic M200 Orange Delight Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

AI in the Pen Community - The Well-Appointed Desk

Ferris Wheel Press 2024 Limited Edition Aurorealis 38ml Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

AI in the Pen Community - The Well-Appointed Desk

Ferris Wheel Press 2024 Limited Edition Aurorealis 38ml Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Ferris Wheel Press - Aurorealis - 2024 Limited Edition – Yoseka Stationery

Ferris Wheel Press 2024 Limited Edition Fountain Pen Ink 38ml Auroreal – Cult Pens

Joey Feldman (@joeyfeldmanartist) – Instagram

Joey's Sneaker Video

Nova Titanium Pocket Pen by namisu — Kickstarter

USA Fountain EDC - Ultem™ 1000 by chadwick parker & joe huang — Kickstarter

BOLT: Titanium Retractable Fountain Pen by ENSSO — Kickstarter

The Retractable Ensso Bolt - YouTube

Namisu Pulsar Polycarbonate Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

What are we using? What is Brad buying? Are you keeping up with your Burn Book? We answer all of these questions in this week’s episode.

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reMarkable

Strategic Paper Replacement: Adventures in E-Ink, Part I (The Physical Writing Experience) — The Gentleman Stationer

Mac Power Users #652: Where Does the iPad Fit? - Relay FM

Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Sailor Kingdom Note "fungi Series" Mycena Pura - The Fountain Pen Network

Sailor Pro Gear Mikkabi Mandarin Orange – BUNGUBOX

OMAS Violet Ink - 62 ml Bottle | JetPens

TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

OMAS Fountain Pen Ink - 62 ml - Sepia | JetPens

Mark One – Studio Neat

Keepbook – Studio Neat

Finished my first Deadball game – Pen Addict – Instagram

Pen Type-C – CW&T

Sailor 1911 Large Wicked Witch of the West Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

P.W. Akkerman #28 Hofkwartier Groen Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

8-Bit - Tactile Turn, Spring 2023

Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand

The Erasable Podcast

Episode 206: All Reachers Great and Small | The Erasable Podcast

Moterm Planner Cover

Gfeller Leather Casemakers

Mean Girls x G2 - YouTube

Amazon – Pilot G2 Mean Girls Set

Unlock the Secrets of Alchemy with Alchemist Ink by Dominant Industry — Kickstarter

Dominant Industry Inks & Fountain Pen Accessories | PenChalet.com

Tohma Pens

Hachidori 55 Honey Tortoise Type C - Tohma Pens - Instagram

Makar Tools – Instagram

Scribo Pen

The new year brings new product teases, and we got hints about one of our favorites this week. Brad is excited about the upcoming Lamy Safari, a new Retro 51, and gives his initial thoughts on the just released Studio Neat Keepbook.

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Penedex on the App Store

Fountain Pen Companion

New Limited Edition Lamy pens. Pink Cliff and Violet Blackberry – Cult Pens – Instagram

Full image of new LAMY colours

Keepbook – Studio Neat

Deadball — W.M. Akers

Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM

Retro 51 Day and Night – Instagram

The Pen Addict #497: Here's My Desk Computer, Here's My Desk Cup - Relay FM

365 Days of Ink! 2023 Review! – pens.paper.plans – Instagram

How Many Pens Can Girologio Cases Hold? All Of Them. — The Pen Addict

New year, new Theme! Myke and Brad discuss their themes for 2024, and it will come as no surprise that it involves a lot of stationery.

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Cortex #150: 2024 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

The Theme System

Cortex Brand on Instagram

Brad's Micro Blog

Crucial Tracks

PenAddict’s Music Profile | Last.fm

Pilot Korea on Instagram

FriXion Waai | Instagram

Hobonichi 5-Year Techo Lineup - Hobonichi Techo 2024

Plotter Narrow

Field Notes

William Hannah

We Got Robbed – Wonder Pens

Lamy Mix and Match Teaser – Instagram

Scription: Scription Chronodex Weekly Planner Jan - Jun 2024 Released

Myke is back from … college? Yes, Myke was expanding his brainpower last week, but most importantly, he had to go school supply shopping. That’s the focus of this week’s episode, along with a few product updates from Brad’s desk.

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The Pen Addict #594: My Bank Account Is Sick - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #500: Pens! - Relay FM

Cortex #150: 2024 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

The Theme System

Daler-Rowney Graphic Series Layout Pad A4

Copic MultiLiner SP Drawing Pen

Prismalo® Water-Soluble Colour Pencils | Caran d'Ache

MONO Zero Precision Round Tip Eraser, Refillable | Tombow

Midori Multi-Ruler 30cm

Precision Knife - Ceramic Craft Blade | Slice – Slice UK

Ceramic Scissors (Small) | Slice – Slice UK

Mark Three – Studio Neat

The Cortex Mark One Pen

Platinum 3776 Century Nice Lilas Review — The Pen Addict

Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand

Uni-ball One F Gel Pens | JetPens

Platinum 3776 Sands of Komodo Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Meet Your Maker – Tim Cullen, Hooligan Georgia — The Pen Addict

California Pen Show

KODAK STEP

The Paper Mind Passepied Cream Hardcover Notebook For Fountain Pens

The Paper Mind Passepied Cream Hardcover Notebook For Fountain Pens

The Paper Mind Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

Sidekick Calendar Companion

Spoke Pencil Model 6 – Spoke Design

Brad is joined this week by Arielle Fragassi, aka ToastyTreat to discuss her recent trip to Japan. There was food, friends, and fun, but most importantly, there was stationery. Time to plan a trip!

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Arielle Fragassi

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Arielle Toasty Fragassi (@toastytreat) – Instagram

toastytreat - Twitch

Bungujoshi

Itoya

Watercolors – Hobein

Plotter USA

Ancora

Cute Things from Japan

Traveler's Factory

The Superior Labor

The Gundam Base

Kurashiki - Wikipedia

Tono and Lims

It’s the Battle of the Abs this week! No, not Brad and Myke, but between our good friends at Montegrappa and Graf von Faber Castell. They also discuss Wisky, a possible rename of the Pilot Explorer, and Brad stationery preps for vacation.

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Kaweco Perkeo Infrared Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Wisky Capless – Threads

Pilot's 2023 Japan LE Capless, coming December 16th – @fudefan – Threads

Pilot Explorer Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

New Pilot Explorer – Pilot – Instagram

The Juicy Broads Weekly LIVE with Vanessa & Lori! - YouTube

Time with Tata - YouTube

Sidekick Calendar Companion

The Pen Addict #386: Massive Massive Mistake - Relay FM

Graf von Faber-Castell - Pen of the Year 2020 Sparta

Montegrappa - Gladiator

105 fountain pens mark 105 BCE: the year the Gladiator Games premiered as a public spectacle. For our new Warriors Series edition, Rome’s… – Instagram

Psychedelic Desk Mat — Enigma Stationery

Field Notes | Group Eleven

Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pen in Cerakote® Elite Navy Blue wit - Goldspot Pens

Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pens - Bullet Space Pens

Kuretake ZIG Cartoonist Mangaka Outline Pen - 05 - Black | JetPens

Brad is joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk to help out with all of your holiday stationery needs. Or maybe they just shop for themselves instead.

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Guest Starring:

Ana Reinert

Links and Show Notes:

• Kaweco Collector's Edition Perkeo Fountain Pens
• Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen WA Limited Edition - Yagasuri
• Cult Pens Exclusive Skyline Sport Fountain Pen Transparent Silver by K
• Caran d'Ache Keith Haring Special Edition 849 Ballpoint Pen — The Gentleman Stationer
• Opus 88 Koloro Pink
• TWSBI Vac700R Fountain Pens | JetPens
• Waterman Tender Purple Ink - 50 ml Bottle | JetPens
• Pen Type-C – CW&T
• Nahvalur (Narwhal) Limited Edition Nautilus Ebonite Fountain Pens
• Anodized Aluminum "Pocket Six" Fountain Pen | Schon DSGN
• Leonardo Aloha Momento Zero Limited Edition Fountain Pens
• Diamine Inkvent 2023 Calendar Purple Edition
• Wearingeul Becoming Witch Ink Set
• Hightide Co. Sandglasses — The Gentleman Stationer
• BSC - Tray Trio – Amarillo Stationery
• Imari Crown Rest
• Rickshaw Bags Rainbow Fountain Pens Pen Cases - Etsy
• EDC Wallet - 100% Handmade in Turkey - Galen Leather
• Ocean Blue - Leather Zippered 3 Slots Pen Case | Galen Leather
• Stocking Stuffer Ideas - The Well-Appointed Desk
• Journals & Notebooks – Curiosa - Purveyors of Extraordinary Things
• Sailor Dipton + Hocoro - Dip Pen and Shimmering Ink Set - Limited Edit – Yoseka Stationery
• Search Results for "eric small things" | JetPens
• Shop — The Pen Addict
• Santa Stationery Kit Letter From Santa 5 Pack - Etsy
• skylabletterpress - Etsy
• Leather Flap Pen Case for Five Pens - Crazy H. Brown - Galen Leather
• YSTUDIO Pens: Sleek & Robust Fountain Pens - Add to description - Goldspot Pens
• Midori 5 Year Diary - Gate - Red | JetPens
• Porcelain Hedgehog Brush Rest – St. Louis Art Supply
• DIY: Make Your Own Pen Flush - The Well-Appointed Desk
• Preground Nibs – All in the Nib
• Custom Nib Studio
• Well Appointed Desk

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It’s Thanksgiving week in the US, and Brad wonders “What stationary are we thankful for?” He and Myke discuss that, why there aren’t more interesting ink cartridge sampler packs, and the next pen Brad must have.

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Kaweco ART Sport Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kaweco ART Sport Review — The Pen Addict

Pen Chalet Holiday Gift Guide 2023

TWSBI ECO Cream and Rose Gold – Instagram

A Gathering of Curiosities

Pen frustration, pen magic — A Gathering of Curiosities

Uni Jetstream x Karimoku – Instagram

YSTUDIO Ocean Sustainable Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict

YSTUDIO Ocean Sustainable Rollerball Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pineider - Ink Cartridges Blue

Kaweco Cartridge 10 colors – Vanness

Diamine Mixed Ink Set - 20 Cartridges | JetPens

Cortex Brand (@cortexbrand) – Instagram

Spoke Design

Spoke Design (@spokedesign) – Instagram

The Uni Kuru Toga Dive is launching a new color. Will you be able to get one? One can only hope! Brad also brings up a new-to-him pen, which Myke quickly derails into madness.

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Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand

Uni Kuru Toga Dive Purple Iridescent – Instagram

Uni Kuru Toga Dive Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Inky Rocks - YouTube

Tokyo Pen Show Haul - Inky Rocks - YouTube

Alesa (@inky.rocks) – Instagram

S.T. Dupont Defi Millennium Stealth Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

S.T. Dupont Defi Millennium Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Aurora Vintage Duo-cart Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

S.T. Dupont Declaration of Independence Limited Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

S.T. Dupont Lighters Accessories – Pen Chalet

S.T. Dupont Declaration of Independence Limited Edition Line 2 Lighters – Pen Chalet

Mike’s Pen Fun Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Montblanc 149 / 146 Complete Disassembly - YouTube

Montblanc Service Guide

New Kinokuniya location Opening in Georgia — Kinokuniya USA

Sakura Pigma Holder Review — The Pen Addict

Brad is back from Fountain Pen Day at Atlas Stationers, and, to the shock of no one, has a lot to discuss.

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As the maker of the G2, America's number one selling gel pen, we're THRILLED to introduce the NEW G2 Edge, the ultimate in high-performance… | Instagram

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) – Instagram

Brad's Drop Kick Shipping – Instagram

Fountain Pen Day Live Podcast – Atlas Stationers – YouTube

2024 Midori Hibino Diary (Blue Green) — Enigma Stationery

@idipbananasintocoffee’s Substack

@idipbananasintocoffee – Instagram

Brad's Otto Hutt Design 03 – Instagram

Atlas Exclusives | Atlas Stationers

Esterbrook 2GO Cup – Esterbrook Pens

Caran d'Ache Keith Haring A5 Notebook - Dot | Atlas Stationers

Otto Hutt Design 03 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

It’s Horror Story time! Did Brad have a nightmare with Platinum Chou Kuro? He goes over his latest review, and gets ready for Fountain Pen Day.

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Platinum Chou Kuro Black Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Vantablack - Wikipedia

Ungeniused #191: Vantablack - Relay FM

Messes were made. #penaddict | Instagram

Inkxplorations

An Inky Survey - Please Fill Out! — The Pen Addict

Fountain Pen Day

Atlas Stationers

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram

Alex's Vanishing Point

How many different notebooks do you use in a single day? Brad dissects some interesting poll results, creates a business meeting stationary kit, and dips his toes into the world of fude nibs.

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Brad's Notebook Poll

Pen Type-B – CW&T

55 66 88 by CW&T by cw&t — Kickstarter

Meet Your Maker: Ben Stewart, Mayfair Pens — The Pen Addict

Mayfair Pen Company

Sailor Dipton Ink & Hocoro Dip Pens – Pen Chalet

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram photos and videos

My Fountain Pen Education: Nakaya Naka-Ai Writer Ao-Tamenuri — The Pen Addict

Blackwing 602 Pencils (12 pack)

Sinclair Model R

The Cortex Brand Mark One

Mark Three – Studio Neat

Sidekick Notepad

The Business Boys are back at it this week, with updates from both Brad and Myke on what they are working on. They also tackle a stationary thought experiment.

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Spoke Design

Spoke Roady / Model 2 – Spoke Design

Roady / Groove Poly Blaze – Spoke Design

Roady XL / Groove Blaze Shiny Titanium – Spoke Design

Roady XL / Groove Black Shiny Titanium – Spoke Design

Fountain Pen Pharmacist

Cortex Brand

Samalpert's Post on Instagram

Roady / Groove Poly Blaze – Spoke Design

Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict

The Superior Labor Leather Pen and Wallet Case - Light Brown – Wonder Pens

The Cortex Mark One

Mark Three – Studio Neat

Gourmet Pens: Platinum #3776 Urushi Raden Galaxy Starlight Fountain Pen

Sinclair Model R

The London Pen Show this past weekend was epic, and neither Brad or Myke were there to witness it. Myke has already added the next show in the Spring to his calendar. Brad also discusses pen cleaning, and gives a Top 100 update.

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UK Pen Shows

John Foye (@stjohnspens) • Instagram

Sean (@londonpenco) • Instagram

Penultimate Dave (@penultimatedave) • Instagram

Toyooka @ The London Pen Show

Luer Syringe Pen Cleaning Tool System | Schon DSGN

Brad using the Schon DSGN Luer - YouTube

Bleistift - Any old pencil won't do

LAMY 2000 – Set / DEMAG - Bleistift

The Pen Addict Membership

18 of the first 20 pens in the #PA100 – Pen Addict – Instagram

My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict

Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with FA Nib: A Review — The Pen Addict

Namiki Yukari Maki-e Fountain Pen - Milky Way - The Goulet Pen Company

Nakaya Portable

Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Every tube deserves a home. Brad welcomes Myke back to the show, only to be told where to put his pen tubes. That’s right, Myke gets his payback on Brad’s desk tour!

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Relay FM for St. Jude

The Pen Addict #583: The Soft Stuff - Relay FM

The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude is a Wrap - Thank You! — The Pen Addict

Podcastathon 2023 (Part 1) - YouTube

Podcastathon 2023 (Part 2) - YouTube

Brad's Desk Tour for Relay FM and St. Jude - YouTube

Brad's Product Piles – Instagram

Fountainpen Box 100 | Toyooka Craft Co

SCUF Custom Controllers

Analog Office

Fountain Pen Day

Atlas Stationers

NFP Design Block 6 Pen Box Review — The Pen Addict

NFP Design

Ink Review #2345: Platinum Chou Kuro — Mountain of Ink

Brad's Instagram

This week, Brad is joined by correctly-spelled Mike, the one and only Mike Matteson from Inkdependence. We discuss his recent YouTube milestone, his local Pelikan Hub, some of his favorite inks, and what makes for a great pen show experience.

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Mike Matteson

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Inkdependence!

Mike Matteson - YouTube

Inkdependence Store

The Pen Addict #234: Temperamental Little Beast - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #364: Transitional Area of Doom - Relay FM

Ranking 15 Pilot Fountain Pen Nibs — The Pen Addict

The Pilot Custom Heritage 912 Fountain Pen: The Full Set! - YouTube

Pelikan Hubs

Sailor's Yurameku Inks: 2nd Edition Full Set Overview! - YouTube

Kobe Onomatopoeia Ink pukapuka

Color Traveler Saijo Red Brick Chimney Ink

Diamine Green Edition Chameleon Ink - Solar Storm

Enigma Exclusive - Vinta Inks Enigma (Palaisipan) 2023 (Shimmer) — Enigma Stationery

BENU Euphoria Sundae by the Pool by Erick Gama Fountain Pen | EndlessPens

NAGASAWA Silhouette Fountain

Diplomat Excellence A+ Fountain Pens

Esterbrook Model J Fountain Pens

All of the ASK TPA! Ok, maybe not all of it, but Brad and Myke dig into the mailbag and answer your questions. Keep them coming!

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Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today

Planners - LEUCHTTURM1917

Stalogy 365 Days Notebook (B6) – The Journal Shop

Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery

Review: Pilot Penmanship Fountain Pen — The Pen Addict

Sailor Compass 1911 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Platinum Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pilot Custom Heritage 91 Fountain Pen Black

Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

The Epic Refill Reference Guide: Rollerball, Gel and Ballpoints - The Well-Appointed Desk

Gelly Roll Classic 06 Pen

Amazon: Kokuyo B5 KB Paper

TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor 1911S SE Jellyfish Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Brad is back from Orlando, but did he even go to the pen show? Apparently yes, but he returned with an unexpected haul.

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Relay FM for St. Jude - Donation Today

Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude, Update One — The Pen Addict

Sidekick Notepad – Cortex Brand

Panobook – Studio Neat

Special Edition #3 - The Enigma — Enigma Stationery

Kasama (@kasamaph) – Instagram

Nib Grinder

P.W. Akkerman #28 Hofkwartier Groen Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

eboya – Instagram

Mike It Work - Nib Repair and Adjustment

Papier Plume x Tony Hollums - Rebirth Fountain Pen Ink

Life Noble Book A5 Black

Enigma Exclusive - Vinta Inks Enigma (Palaisipan) 2023 (Shimmer) — Enigma Stationery

Toni Palumbo / Feed Your Creativity – Instagram

Clare Masa – Instagram

Lori Tata – Instagram

Orlando Pen Show

Great moments from the 2nd Annual Esterbrook Orlando Golf Tournament Special Classic – Instagram

T Wyitt Carlile – Instagram

Nikki Harris – Instagram

Third House Inks – Instagram

Abigail Markov – Maverick Pens – Instagram

Stratified – Maverick Pens – Instagram

BelloLeathers - Etsy UK

Jon & Abbie Lewis – Instagram

Dominant Industry Takasago Fountain Pen Notebook - Blank

Banzai Bag

London Pen Co.

The Raffle for St. Jude is now live on The Pen Addict, and wow, do we have the goods! Brad and Myke discuss all of the amazing community participation so far, and look forward to what is next. Brad also prepares for the Orlando Pen Show, but not before they discuss a Kickstarter resurrection neither of them wanted to see.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude is Underway! — The Pen Addict

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Mark One – Studio Neat

Desk Tour + The Keyboard That Changed My Mind – Mode Tempo Preview - Myke Hurley - YouTube

Bungubox “The Little Witch” AL Sport

Colorpik Pen : Copy And Draw With 16 Million Colors by COLORPIK — Kickstarter

The Pen Addict #400: Pen Addict 101 - Relay FM

Colorpik Pen Test in 5 Colors - YouTube

The Pen Addict #480: An Approximation of a Color - Relay FM

Scribble Ink Pen Unboxing - YouTube

Cheryl Lindo Jones

30 Days, 30 Inks: Day 1 —Cheryl Lindo Jones

Orlando Pen Show

London Pen Co.

Abigail Markov

Little Pen Designs

Platinum 3776 Sands of Komodo Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

The highly anticipated Pilot nib ranking finally happens on this episode, with Brad counting down from number 15 to his favorite nib in the top spot. Which ones should you buy, and which should you avoid? Brad writes it all out on this episode.

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Hobonichi Capless Fountain Pen Extra Fine / Fine - Hobonichi Techo 2024

Jacob Pawloski (@madsciencepencompany) – Instagram

Meet Your Maker: Jacob Pawloski, Mad Science Pen Company — The Pen Addict

Pentel Smash Q1005 - Started 2023 Limited - 0.5mm – Yoseka Stationery

Pentel Smash Q1003 - Started 2023 Limited - 0.3mm – Yoseka Stationery

Ocean – YSTUDIO

Schon Design – Black

Schon Design – Funfetti

Pan Am® - Clipper Retro Rollerball — Retro 1951

Ranking 15 Pilot Fountain Pen Nibs — The Pen Addict

It’s San Francisco Pen Show week, and Brad has all the FOMO. He goes through his “If he were there” shopping list, looks at the new Kaweco EBONIT Sport, and finally begins testing 15 different Pilot nibs.

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Get It On (T. Rex song) - Wikipedia

Battersea Power Station - Wikipedia

Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza - Hackney Empire

San Francisco International Pen Show

Exhibitors – San Francisco International Pen Show

Bungubox

Cute Things from Japan

Eboya

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Atelier Lusso

Musubi

Skogsy Pens

Stylo Art

Yamamoto Paper

Classes (tuition based) – San Francisco International Pen Show

eboya pen examples – Instagram

SNS Collective

Kaweco Ebonit Sport – Instagram

Ebonite - Wikipedia

YOSEKALAB Two-Month Weekly Planner – Yoseka Stationery

How I Made 147 Ink Samples — The Pen Addict

Pen Review: Pilot Custom 912 Waverly Nib - The Well-Appointed Desk

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Brad and Myke break down a slew of new products this week, which include a classic notebook maker, and a brand new one. They also give out a few tips for the upcoming San Francisco Pen Show.

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Kanilea Pen Co.

Hawaii Community Foundation

Hello Tello Studio Pen Collaboration – Instagram

Pens By Pasquale Maui Fundraiser Pen

Seigaiha Collection – Rickshaw Bags

Diary Refills - Plotter USA

Disney 100 Capless – Itoya

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Bokumondoh

Urushi Studio BOKUMONDOH (@bokumondoh) • Instagram

Field Notes | Foiled Again

Ajoto Pocket Paper • Notebooks & Covers by AJOTO — Kickstarter

Brad is back from the Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SUPERSHOW, and has tales to tell.

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DC Pen Show Map - 2023

Flighty

Leonardo Exclusive Bohemian Twilight Momento Zero Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Nahvalur (Narwhal) Decade in the Desert Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Inventory Reduction Sale - Pen Chalet

Candace Marie (@inks.and.anchors) – Instagram

One of the highlights of the #dcpenshow2023 – Inks and Anchors – Instagram

The Monoc Titanium Nib | Schon DSGN

Anodized Aluminum "Full Sized" Fountain Pen | Schon DSGN

The ultimate in pen show display accessories! – Pen Addict | Instagram

Custom Nib Studio

Carolina Pen Company

Touchstone Fountain Pen — Penquisition

WP2 | Dolma Kalem | Fountain Pen | Stüdyo Ağaçkakan

Mayfair Pen Company

Greek Isle/Achilles Teal – Mayfair Pens – Instagram

Motor City Pens

Thermal shift pens! From @motor_city_pens | Instagram

SugarTurtleStudio - Etsy

SugarTurtleStudio Rickshaw | Instagram

NFP Design

BLOCK 6 (Lake) – NFP Design

Tile – NFP Design

Hinoki Blue Pen Rest | Toyooka Craft Co

Hinoki Blue Pen Rest 2 | Toyooka Craft Co

Hinoki Blue Pen Rest 3 | Toyooka Craft Co

Hard Pen & Pencil Cases with Removable Tray - Galen Leather

It’s Washington D.C. Fountain Pen Supershow time, and Brad, for once, is prepared! He discusses his gameplan for what will be a busy show, but not before getting ready for Hobonichi SZN.

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Life Book - Hobonichi Techo 2024 “31 Days of Previews”

Shigesato Itoi Interview [Techo 2024 Preview] - Fun Stuff - Hobonichi Techo

6 Changes with the Hobonichi Techo 2024 [Techo Preview 2024] - Fun Stuff - Hobonichi Techo

Inkdependence!

Mike Matteson - YouTube

Washington DC Fountain Pen SUPERSHOW

Exhibitors | DC Pen Show

SUPERSHOW THIS week - International Exhibitors

Accueil

Leonardo officina italiana – leonardopen

Toyooka Craft

Studyo Agackakan

NFP Design

Galen Leather

Shibui North

London Pen Co.

New Monoc finishes – Schon Design – Instagram

Diamine DC Inks – Sugar Turtle Studio – Instagram

The Pen Family – Instagram

Spoke Roady / Model 2 – Spoke Design

Tactile Turn

Parker Jotter

Caran d'Ache 849

Brad is back from his Uni-ball talk and spills all the tea. Before that, he and Myke break down the new Pilot Vanishing point Limited Edition, and try to sort out the latest from Pilot’s ILMILY stationery lineup.

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Muji PC fountain pen set

The 2023 Limited Edition Vanishing Point celebrating the 60th anniversary – Pilot Pen USA – Instagram

The story behind the release, from Fountain Pen Memes

Metallic Pilot Capless Pens

ILMILY Scented Pens | Instagram

Robert Oster Vampire Pigeon – Atlas Stationers – Instagram

The Montegrappa Automobili Lamborghini 60° | Instagram

Newton pens – Making Pens and Changing Lives since 2012

“Rise and Shine” Field Trip - Newton Pens - YouTube

Montegrappa - AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI 60°

Montegrappa - BARBIE™️ The Movie Icon Signature Set

Brand and Ryuji Sekiguchi – Instagram

We recorded early this week because Brad is off to talk to BIG PEN. Listen in to find out where he is heading and what he will be discussing. We also catch up on news reports from around the globe on the status of the Muji Polycarbonate Fountain Pen. Keep the reports coming!

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Review: Uni-Ball Signo RT 0.38mm Blue — The Pen Addict

Roady / Groove Poly Blaze – Spoke Design

Collection by Narrow - PLOTTER USA

Jordan 1 Mid Deep Royal Blue Black Men's - StockX

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "@uniballco fit check. Today, we ride!"

Sidekick Notepad

Mark Three – Studio Neat

Ajoto x Pen Addict Pen - Black/Orange — The Pen Addict

VICE Golf Force | Gray / Neon Lime

Pencil Fodder – A blog discussing vintage pencils

Mitsubishi Anniversary Editions – Pencil Fodder

Uni Jetstream Sport Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Black Ink | JetPens

Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Rubber Body Series - Metallic Orange Body | JetPens

Uni Jetstream Edge Ballpoint Pens | JetPens

My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot M90 Limited Edition — The Pen Addict

Pilot Murex - MYU 701 Fountain Pen 1974 | Fine Nib - Vintage and Modern Pens

The Legendary Pilot Murex – stutler.cc

The social media landscape is disarray … but who cares? Let’s talk pens! Ok, we talk about social media a little bit, but then dig into live reports from Italy, Australia, and Portland, Oregon. What is going on in the wide world of stationery? We are here to tell you!

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Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) on Threads

Myke Hurley (@imyke) on Threads

This one is for Brad - Muji Platinum Preppy fountain pen | Instagram

Diamine 2023 Inkvent Calendar, Purple Edition Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Stationery 🍕

Retro 1951 Fine Pens on Instagram: "Come fly away on an adventure of a lifetime to Hawaii."

Retro 51 Pan American Airlines Tornado Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

Pan Am - Wikipedia

A wide selection of 15 types of nib to help you find the writing touch that best suits you. | Fountain pen CUSTOM〈CUSTOM series〉 | PILOT

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "The full @pilotpenusa Custom Heritage 912 nib lineup!"

The Pilot Custom Heritage 912 Fountain Pen: The Full Set! - Mike Matteson - YouTube

Pilot Custom 912 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Brad and Myke are back behind the mic, and Brad goes behind the scenes to discuss how he gets out of the stationary doldrums. Brad also discovers a pen for the second time before he and Myke discuss what the sale of Pelikan means for fountain pen fans, and get their first official look at the Platinum 3776 Fuji Unkei "Uroko-Gumo."

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The Pen Addict #570: Witchy Whatever - Relay FM

Words and Roses Podcast

Mini-Review: Muji Fountain Pen - The Well-Appointed Desk

Jacob on Instagram: "Here's Muji's new 'polycarbonate fountain pen'."

The Pen Addict #504: Our Octopus Conversation - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #501: The AL-Star Sucks - Relay FM

Kokuyo X Platinum Preppy Perpanep Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Review: Sailor Ink Bar Disposable Fountain Pen Fine Nib Blue Black — The Pen Addict

TWSBI ECO Heat – Pen Chalet

Pelikan To Be Sold To The Hamelin Group « The Pelikan's Perch

Special Edition #7 - PDX — Enigma Stationery

Pacific Northwest Pen Show | July 2023 - Portland, Oregon

A list of very thoughtful but also very unsolicited names for this Spoke Design pen – Extra Fine Writing

Platinum Fuji Unkei 3776 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

The Theme System

Video games and stationery are a perfect match, and who better to discuss both topics than Miranda Sanchez. We discuss her prolific journaling habit, get some journaling advice, and break down her relatively new fountain pen obsession. Plus, we chat podcasting, and all things Twitch streaming.

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Miranda Sanchez - IGN

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HavokRose - Twitch

Words and Roses (@wordsandroses) – Instagram

How to Set Up a Stationery Stream on Twitch - Google Docs

Shishikura Owl – Instagram

Kubo Sakura Bloom Pink Fountain Pen | Hachimonjiya

[BUNGUBOX] Original Fountain Pen "The Witch 2022" (Re-release)

Miranda's Stationery on Instagram: "Twinkle twins!"

Ink tells more 【Melancholic Gray (but...)】 – BUNGUBOX

Sailor Ink Studio No. 437 – Yoseka Stationery

The Stationery Cafe (@thestationerycafe) – Instagram

Myke is back, and he and Brad catch up on his digital travels in our analog space. Brad also follows up on his conversation with Uni-ball over the Kuru Toga Dive kerfuffle, and he breaks down a few new products that have crossed his desk over recent weeks.

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Connected #454: Pipe It In - Relay FM

Myke Hurley on Instagram: "WWDC23"

Cortex #143: Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #565: Egregious Gouging - Relay FM

Penfount • Fountain Pen Community

Platinum Curidas LE Matte Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

2023 St. Louis Pen Show

St. Louis Pen Show on Instagram: Missourah Crawdad

Commonwealth Pen Show (Boston)

Lamy Balloon Rollerball Review — The Pen Addict

Nahvalur (Narwhal) Horizon Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

The New #3776 CENTURY Fuji Series Fuji Unkei “Uroko-Gumo” coming soon

Platinum #3776 Century Fountain Pen Shape of a Heart Ivoire – Cult Pens

Platinum Limited Edition 3776 Shape of a Heart Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

This week, Brad is joined by Frank Pressentin of Elbwood to discuss his beautifully handcrafted work. From his late start in life to his current meticulous manufacturing, they cover it all in this episode.

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Elbwood

Luxury Fountain pens: Handmade precious fountain pens – Elbwood

One-off production: hand-made fine fountain pens and ballpoint pens – Elbwood

Rose Gold Sneak Peek

Kaweco Brass Sport Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

What would bring Brad to say this? Well, it’s an all ASK TPA episode of the podcast this week, and he has thoughts!

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Maruman Giuris Cover File Folder - A5 - 20 Rings - White | JetPens

Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl Special Edition: A Review — The Pen Addict

In this episode, Brad and Myke ride a Balloon out over the Sea to get a beautiful view of the Horizon. Brad also inks up new pens.

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Lamy Balloon Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

Review: Lamy Balloon Roller Ball — The Pen Addict

Montegrappa - The Old Man and the Sea

Nahvalur (Narwhal) Horizon Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

'Meet your Maker' – The Pen Addict

Spoke – Spoke Design

SpokeDesign (@spokedesign) • Instagram

Shop — The Pen Addict

Cortex Brand (@cortexbrand) • Instagram

CortexBrand.com

The Cortex Brand Sidekick Notepad: Hype or Innovation? A Bit of Both — The Gentleman Stationer

Waldmann Limited Edition Titan Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Andhand | Tools for the Modern Desk

Mike's Pen Fun — A work in progress

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "This week’s freshly inked"

Oh Uni-ball, what have you done? Brad and Myke discuss Uni’s way of “combatting resellers” by price gouging their loyal customers. They also dig into the eternal branding questions, and discuss Brad’s Happy Writing kick.

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Kuru Toga Dive

Shellshore

Review: The Lamy Safari x Itoya Copper 01 Fountain Pen

Pulsar - A Titanium Mechanical Pencil by namisu — Kickstarter

Gourmet Pens: Stilo&Stile x Leonardo Momento Zero Prisma Fountain Pen

Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil | Unsharpen

Bolt Action Mechanical Pencil by BIGiDESIGN — Kickstarter

55 66 88 by CW&T by cw&t — Kickstarter

Brad is joined this week by Bryce Gillett from Luxury Brands of America. Bryce breaks down the role distributors play in the stationery market, from getting products from manufacturers to consumers, choosing brands to work with, and the behind the scenes running of the business.

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Luxury Brands USA

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Waldmann Xetra Vienna Special Edition Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Waldmann Limited Edition Titan Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Colorverse Joy In The Ordinary Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet

Endless Notebook Accessories - Goldspot Pens

Brad is back from the Chicago Pen Show, with tales of deep dish pizza to tell. There were pens, too, as he breaks it all down in this episode. Brad also discusses his grand Jury Duty stationery selections.

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Spoke Pen / Model 2 – Spoke Design

The Pen Addict x Caran D’Ache 849 Ballpoint Pen — The Pen Addict

mnmlscholar

Charles looks relieved as pen works on his big day | Metro News

The Coronation Fountain Pen in Sterling Silver | Onoto The Pen

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Customised Plotter Narrow

Plotter Narrow Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

The Prospector Gallery – Newton pens

inkyconverters - Etsy

Good Made Better

Amarillo Stationery

Atlas Stationers

Tinterías Podcast

Papier Plume

Schon DSGN

Retro 51 Dromgoole's Exclusive Tornado Sprinkle Ops Rollerball Giveaway — The Pen Addict

Marty Henderson on Instagram: "I can quit anytime I want! 🙈🧁🍩"

The Cortex Mark One Pen

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Many new pens crossed the desk of The Pen Addict this week. Which ones survived? Tune in to find out!

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Pilot US Exclusive Custom 743 Green Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pilot 743 Verdigris Unboxing Day! - The Pen Addict - YouTube

LAMY x NeoLAB

LAMY x NeoLAB Digital Pen Setup - The Pen Addict - YouTube

Makers Cabinet Lazlo Brass Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Makers Cabinet Ferrule Pencil Extender Review — The Pen Addict

Pen Type-C – CW&T

CW&T on Instagram: "Good company. Birds eye view of Pen Type-A, B + C plus Skeleton Herringblade"

8-Bit - Tactile Turn, Spring 2023

Limited Releases – Tactile Knife Co.

Mountain of Ink

2100 Inks! — Mountain of Ink

Chicago Pen Show with Brockton Exclusive LE! - Edison Pen Co

PLOTTER on Instagram: Chicago Pen Show 2023

Thinking Tools by LAMY on Instagram: "If you could create your very own LAMY safari, what would it look like?"

@penaddict’s statuslog

We tried to let the ChatGPT conversation be one episode and done, but Lamy had other ideas. We discuss their AI design, praise Pilot’s new pen color, get inky with red inks, and Brad shares his love for the Pentel Sharp.

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LAMY on Instagram: "May we introduce: The LAMY monolog."

Pilot US Exclusive Custom 743 Green Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Jacob on Instagram: "This is Giftionery Delta's just-released 80th-anniversary Pilot Custom 845, called Custom Jade."

TWSBI Diamond Mini AL Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kilauea Kai Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Kohala Sunset Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

Diamine Ink 80ml Bottle Celadon Cat – Cult Pens

Diamine Shimmering Ink 50ml – Cult Pens

Wearingeul Monthly World Literature Collection 30ml Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Delfonics x Pentel Sharp P205 Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Pentel Sharp Rave!!!"

zaquilae's Videos - Twitch

★彡 ame (@ameruu) • Instagram photos and videos

Stationery Brew - Twitch

ameruu - Etsy

ameruu Mini Pop Up at Yoseka on 4/30! – Yoseka Stationery

Aolani Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

New Retro 51 Phoenix Tornado Rollerball: Rise from the Ashes with this Pen Chalet Exclusive - Pen Chalet

Pen Addict Fire On Fire Fountain Pen Ink, by Robert Oster — The Pen Addict

TWSBI Vac700 Review — The Pen Addict

Pen Review: TWSBI Vac700R — The Gentleman Stationer

Since Brad and Myke can’t talk Lamy into making an Orange Lamy 2000, maybe AI can? They give it a shot this week!

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Mark One — Enigma Stationery

Blackwing on Instagram: "Introducing Lab 04.18.23, the first notebook in our Labs series"

Blackwing on Instagram: "How to use the Blackwing Lab 04.18.23"

Cortex #134: AI Art Will Make Marionettes Of Us All Before It Destroys The World - Relay FM

Klarissa on Instagram: Silent Auction Information

KURUTOGA DIVE – Website Update

Coronation invitations written in special ink that will never be made again – Telegraph

Retro 51 Exclusive Phoenix Tornado Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

There were many recurring themes this episode, including one which sent Brad over the edge. So far over the edge that he has implemented a moratorium for the rest of the year.

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Lamy USA on Instagram: Bracket Winner

Listener Vote Results

Jony Ive Red Lamy 2000

Jony Ive Sotheby's Auction – Insider

Appelboom Bites Podcast Audio Feed

TWSBI Swipe Prussian Blue Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Studio Neat

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Mark Three

Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM

Sailor Pen North America on Instagram: Slim Solar Term Series

Pilot Decimo Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

BENU PEN on Instagram: 'Alluring Anime'

(@rosestudio.2019) on Instagram

The Pen Addict #332: The Big Little Pen Show - Relay FM

Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery

The Lamy bracket final is upon us-who do you have taking down the title? The venerably Lamy 2000, or the upstart Lamy Safari? It’s a battle for the ages! Brad also recaps his visit to the Atlanta Pen Show, and then gets back to his vacation.

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Lamy USA on Instagram: "The final is here!"

Lamy Bracket Final - Who ya got?

Sailor pen on Instagram: Moonlight over the Ocean

Appelboom Bites #23: Brad Dowdy talks about his Pen Addiction with Anabelle and Joost - YouTube

The Pen Fans Series: Brad Dowdy (The Pen Addict) - YouTube

Carola: Floral Drawing & Watercolor Painting (@fromcarola) • Instagram

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "FINALLY SOME COOL DECIMOS TO CHOOSE FROM!!!"

Sinclair Model R - Rickshaw

If Lando Norris used a Lamy pen, which would it be? Maybe one that landed in the Final Four of the Lamy Bracket? Or maybe a Deelite Safari? Let’s find out!

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Lamy USA on Instagram: "Who's ready for the semi-finals?!"

Lando Norris on Instagram: "Beating jet lag, testing pens, getting .jpgs"

Hands-on With the 2023 LAMY safari Fountain Pens! - Goulet Pens - YouTube

Platinum 'Super Black Ink' – Instagram

Field Notes | Streetscapes

Writing at Large

Atlanta Pen Show

Meet Your Maker – Brad Owens, Mythic Pens — The Pen Addict

MZG Mosaico sea Anemone - Gold nib (New) – leonardopen

Leonardo Officina Italiana Momento Zero Grande Mosaico Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

What are we using? Why are we using them? How difficult will Brad make this? Find out this week on The Pen Addict!

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Spoke Pen / Model 2 – Spoke Design

Spoke Pen 2 / Lava Crush – Spoke Design

Aurora 88 Unica Nera Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

The Story Behind Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black « The Pelikan's Perch

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Edison Pen Co. x Stormwinds Palomino Waltz

Sailor Shikiori Chushu Ink (Mid-Fall Gray) - Izayoi-no-Yume - 20 ml Bottle | JetPens

Enigma Exclusive 'Brilliant Bunny' Nautilus Fountain Pen by Nahvalur — Enigma Stationery

Robert Oster Signature Bottled Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Collection by Narrow - PLOTTER USA

Pentel Orenz Nero Mechanical Pencil - 0.3 mm | JetPens

Smartpen - LAMY safari all black ncode | LAMY Shop

Life Noble Book A5 Black – Vanness

Sidekick Notepad – Cortex Brand

Mark One – Studio Neat

Sailor King of Pen Royal Tangerine | Nibs

Pen Addict Fire On Fire Fountain Pen Ink, by Robert Oster — The Pen Addict

Penwell Craftsman Deluxe Brass – Kingfisher Blue | Good Made Better

G.F Smith Accent Recycled

Pilot Ink Cartridges with Eraser Stopper

Kuru Toga Dive

As the Pen Turns

Pairings Party: Onoto Scholar Highland, Ferris Wheel Press Central Park Greens — The Pen Addict

Octopus Fluids Petrol Buffalo Pigmented Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Leonardo Officiana Italiana Messenger Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Platinum Mixable Mix-Free Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Pen Tray Small | Toyooka Craft Co

Yoseka x Hachi Collections - Walnut Pen Tray – Yoseka Stationery

Pen Pillows – Rickshaw

Leather pen tray - 2 pens

Pilot CON-40 Fountain Pen Converter | JetPens

Pilot Penmanship Fountain Pen - Clear - Extra Fine Nib | JetPens

Pilot Prera Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Brad is back from the Baltimore Pen Show, and has tales to tell. Also, Lamy has decided it is bracket season, and boy do we have thoughts.

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Great Fountain Ink Cartridge Stopper - International Standard | The Hamilton Pen Company

Size 0000000 Rubber Stoppers | WidgetCo

Ink Cartridge Stopper | Great Fountain Italy

The Coolest Signature in Nascar | FOX Sports

Valtteri's Signature

Sailor 1911 Pen of the Year 2023 Golden Olive Large Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

The Pelikan's Perch

Lamy USA on Instagram: Bracket Breakdown

Introducing Mac Madness 2020 – 512 Pixels

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Baltimore Pen Show peeps!"

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Edison Beaumont Palomino Waltz at Sunset

Sugar Turtle (@sugarturtlestudio) • Instagram

Our recent signature and handwriting talk sparked some great feedback, which we dig into at the start of today’s episode. Brad then heaps praise on Sailor. That’s right. PRAISE! Brad will also be at the Baltimore Pen Show this upcoming weekend, and goes into all of the details.

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Baltimore Pen Show – BWIPS

Products — doane paper

Idea Journal Large — doane paper

Sailor pen on Instagram: Jellyfish

Leonardo Supernova Star Light Blue Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Lamy Special Edition Joy Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

LAMY joy - Product Information and Writing Systems

Toyama Teal Kaweco Sport Collector's Edition – Pen Chalet

Kaweco Bronze Sport Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor Compass 1911 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

BWIPS Vendors and Brands 2023

Baltimore Pen Show with Jennifer Earley Exclusive! - Edison Pen Co

Stormwind's Blanks and Scales

Weirdoforest Pens

When you have a product named Sweet Juice Milk, you know there is going to be follow up. Brad gets angsty over the latest Pilot Juice release, discusses his Nahvalur Original Plus review, and Myke decides if he needs a signature makeover.

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Pilot Juice Gel Pens - Limited Edition | JetPens

Totebook – Studio Neat

Nahvalur Original Plus Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Sailor Ink Studio Overview — Mountain of Ink

✍️ Signature makeovers

Hate your signature? Try plastic surgery for autographs | AP News

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

Rawe Ceek | Know Your Meme

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team on Twitter: "FINALLY, it’s…"

The Backmarkers - Relay FM

Montblanc Ferrari Stilema SP3 fountain pen revealed | Wallpaper

What better feedback than Pilot FriXion feedback?! We get a list of use cases for everyone's favorite erasable gel ink pen, talk about Sailor doing Sailor things, and bring Blue Milk into the show lore.

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Sailor Pen North America on Instagram: "The new Cocktail Exclusive Set by Sailor is here to shake things up!"

Sailor Pro Gear Tequila Sunrise: A Review — The Pen Addict

INK HOUSE on Instagram: Lamy Safari Matt Green

INK HOUSE on Instagram: Sailor Snowy Flurry

Pilot Juice Sweet Milk

Blue milk | Wookieepedia | Fandom

Myke Drinks Blue Milk

Retro 51 A.A. Milne Winnie the Pooh Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy Special Edition Xevo Ballpoint Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy Xevo Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Narrow - PLOTTER USA

Hobonichi 5-Year Techo Lineup - Hobonichi Techo 2023

The Theme System Journal

Figboot on Pens - YouTube

Maruman Spiral Note Basic Notebooks | JetPens

Kokuyo Campus Notebooks: Perfect for School or the Office | JetPens

Robert Oster Signature Bottled Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Maruman Mnemosyne N181A Imagination Notebook - A4 - Unruled | JetPens

Maruman Mnemosyne Series | JetPens

Sidekick Notepad - YouTube

Brad’s review of the Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Zone has finally been published, so maybe this podcast topic can finally be put to bed. One topic we never hope to put to bed are price decreases, which we saw last week from one of our favorite makers.

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Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Zone Erasable Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "If it doesn’t move, is it a clutch?"

Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Gel Pens | JetPens

A Price Reduction in the Production Line! - Edison Pen Co

The Production Line - Edison Pen Co

California Pen Show

UrushiPen.com on Instagram: "Dear Fountain Pen Community…"

Gourmet Pens Club Podcast

Benu Talisman - True Unicorn Fountain Pen Gourmet Pens Exclusive – Gourmet Pens Shop

Ohto Flash Dry Gel Pen Refill Review — The Pen Addict

The Epic Refill Reference Guide: Rollerball, Gel and Ballpoints - The Well-Appointed Desk

Brad breaks down a huge range of new content at The Pen Addict this week, including the latest from Schon DSGN, and his thoughts on PLOTTER. A Top 5 Pens update also happened, and a discussion around selling pens.

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Montegrappa - 007 SPYMASTER DUO

Narwhal is Nahvalur is Narwhal...the name mystery : penchalet

Monoc Monoc: Schon DSGN Monoc Nib Review — The Pen Addict

Schon DSGN Peek Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Plotter Narrow Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

Klarissa (@thesnowystudio) • Instagram photos and videos

Galen Leather Co. on Instagram: "Earthquake Turkey."

California Pen Show

There is a spy amongst us! Brad and Myke try to sort it out at the beginning of this week’s episode, before digging into the latest and greatest the stationery world has to offer. That includes deciding on THE ONE pen they could use for the rest of their lives.

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Montegrappa - 007 SPYMASTER DUO

Endless Stationery on Instagram: "The Creator Pen"

Majohn A1 Matte Black Press Fountain Pen Brass Press - Etsy UK

Enigma Exclusive 'Brilliant Bunny' Nautilus Fountain Pen by Nahvalur — Enigma Stationery

Nahvalur on Instagram: 14k Nibs

Chris Grosse on Twitter: Choose Only One...

Analog Office

Micro.blog - @Brad

USA Philatelic | USPS.com

USA Philatelic Catalog PDF

Spoke Design

Batman, Tutankhamen, and now this one? Montegrappa has done it again! Brad and Myke talk about their latest unbelievable pen design, discuss the annual Lamy AL-Star release, and one of the strangest pens to cross Brad’s desk in some time.

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Casa della Stilografica on Instagram: "Lamy AL-Star 2023 petrol & lilac! Coming January 27th..."

Lamy Petrol — Mountain of Ink

Diamine Reddit Ink Project 2022. Vote for your favourites– FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART

Diamine Reddit Ink of the Year: Final Results : fountainpens

Pilot Illustration – Instagram

Pilot ILMILY – Instagram

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "The KAARTO Pen"

Kaarto: Precise and light ergonomic pen by Mehrshad Abbaslou — Kickstarter

Meet Your Maker – Adolphus Smith, Darailpenz — The Pen Addict

Sidekick Notepad – Cortex Brand

Sometimes the best laid plans get balled up and tossed right into the bin. That’s how this week’s show progressed, and you know what, it turned out pretty great.

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Mark One Limited – Studio Neat

Studio Neat on Instagram: "Limited Edition No. 007 is now live for the next 72 hours! Super excited about this one: "Iridescent Purple" with a purple / blue knock.…"

Stationery is a Lifestyle — 九星堂

INK HOUSE - Bulbasaur LAMY – Instagram

INK HOUSE - Pokémon LAMY Range – Instagram

Kaweco Ballpoint Pen | Moleskine

BLACK – Culture Hustle

#Dungeon23 - by Sean McCoy - Win Conditions

Yamamoto Ro-Biki Notebooks - Basic | JetPens

The US Pen Show season kicks off this week, and Brad has begun booking travel for later in the year. Will you be attending any pen shows in 2023? Brad also bows to peer pressure … multiple times.

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Baltimore Pen Show

Atlanta Pen Show

Chicago Pen Show

Philly Pen Show

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Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Twitch chat made me do it. My first Jinhao, the x159 with an EF #8 nib."

Jinhao X159 Fountain Pen - Black

Jinhao Pen Company - Pen Chalet

Jinhao X159 Fine Nib Fountain Pen – Amazon

Pentel on Instagram: Pentel Ain Mechanical Pencil Graphite

Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Zone Retractable Gel Pens | JetPens

Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo Ink Cartridge Review — The Pen Addict

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It’s Theme Season, and Brad brings his interesting take on a simple idea to the show today. How will stationary find its way into this theme? Where there is a pen, there is a way.

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Apple Patents Apple Pencil That Can Sample Colors From Real-World Surfaces - MacRumors

Bullet Journal “The Pen” Review — The Pen Addict

Edition 2 - Bullet Journal

Drehgriffel Nr.1 Ballpoint - LEUCHTTURM1917

Edition 2 - Bullet Journal

Cortex #136: 2023 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

The Theme System

Your Theme - CGP Grey - YouTube

The Monoc Nib | Schon DSGN

Pilot Capless Decimo Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Scribo Piuma Fountain Pens - Goldspot Pens

Kiyotaka Toma (@tohmapens) • Instagram

Brad and Myke are back to wrap up 2022 in the only way they know how: talking about stationery! Brad catches Myke up on all of the content goodness over the last few weeks, and they wrap the show by cleaning their desks in preparation for 2023.

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A Pen Gift-Giving Guide, on WNYC — The Pen Addict

Blackwing Pencil Extender Review — The Pen Addict

Meet Your Maker – Jon Tello, Hello Tello Studio/Tesori/Scripting New Stories — The Pen Addict

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New Kuru Toga Dive Colors – Twitter

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Cortex Brand on Instagram: 'Be The Me you want to be in 2023'

The Theme System

Over ten years ago, we had Mike Rohde as our first ever guest on the podcast. He is back with Brad this week to discuss all things Sketchnote, and the awesomeness that has transpired over the last decade.

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The Sketchnote Handbook — Rohdesign

The Sketchnote Workbook — Rohdesign

Sketchnote Ideabook

Sketchnote Army Podcast — Sketchnote Army

Sketchnote Mini Workshop - Interaction South America 2017 - YouTube

Sketchnote Tutorial: Simple Drawing with 5 Basic Elements - YouTube

Watch Sketchnote Layout Live Workshop: Recorded Replay Online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo

Watch Sketchnote Lettering Live Workshop: Recorded Replay Online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo

The Sketchnote Handbook: Video 9: Sketchnote from Start to Finish on Vimeo

Mike Rohde: The Sketchnoter on Vimeo

Sketchbooks | Moleskine

Retro 51 Rollerball Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

Retro 51 Mechanical Pencils Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

Squire Rollerball Pen - Baronfig

Edition 120G - LEUCHTTURM1917

Neuland USA

MOLOTOW™: Home

To misquote one of Brad’s favorite singers, Laura Jane Grace, even if his love was unconditional, it wouldn’t save him from questioning their product choices. He questions many of them this episode.

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The Schon DSGN Monoc Nib | Schon DSGN

Visconti Opera Typhoon Blue Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pilot Custom 74 30th Anniversary

Tokyo Inklings

CY (@tokyostationpens) • Instagram

Jacob (@fudefan) • Instagram

Pilot North America price increases

The Nibsmith – Fountain Pen Nib Repair and Customization

Lamy 2000 Makralon price increase

LAMY Japan on Instagram: Lamy Safari x itoya Copper 01

Spoke Pen / Model 2 – Spoke Design

The Theme System Journal

Ana is back, with stationery gift ideas in tow! She and Brad break down all of the fun stationery goods they hope to see this holiday season, and give you some ideas along the way.

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The Well-Appointed Desk - For the love of pens, paper, office supplies and a beautiful place to work

DEMDACO

The Pen - Bullet Journal

Caran d'Ache 849 Ballpoint Pen — The Gentleman Stationer

Retro 51 Rollerball Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

Caran d'Ache 849 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen in Very Peri 2022 Limited Edition - Goldspot Pens

Kaweco Fountain Pens Fine Pens – Pen Chalet

Kaweco Steel Sport Collection - Goldspot Pens

Edison Newark Fountain Pens - Goldspot Pens

Montegrappa - Tutankhamun

PLOTTER

Midori Multi Year Diaries | JetPens

5 Ink Chromatography Postcards - Etsy UK

Endless Regalia Daily Planner 2023 – Endless Stationery

Himekuri Sticky Calendar 2023 - Cat – Yoseka Stationery

TRAVELER'S COMPANY TRAVELER'S notebook Starter Kit - Regular Size - Camel Leather | JetPens

The Theme System Journal

Caran d'Ache 999 Bicolor Blue/Red Pencil | Pencils.com

Uni Mitsubishi Vermilion and Prussian Blue Pencil - 5:5 - Hexagonal Body - Pack of 12 | JetPens

Tombow Irojiten Color Dictionary Color Pencil - 36 Color Set | JetPens

Heritage Collection - Pencil Variety Pack – Musgrave Pencil Company

2022 Holiday Gift Set - Musgrave Pencil Company

12-pack Pencil King™ Pencils | Musgrave Pencil Company | USA Made

Rotring 600 Drafting Pencils & Replacement Tips | JetPens

Vinta Inks – Vanness

Wearingeul Inks – Vanness

Ink Preview: Colorverse First Horizon Set - The Well-Appointed Desk

Pilot Namiki Iroshizuku Bottled Ink (50ml) Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Raymay Clam Pen Cases | JetPens

Leather Zippered 3 Slots Pen Case - Crazy Horse Brown - Galen Leather

The Superior Labor – Yoseka Stationery

Sun-Star Delde Smand Pen Cases | JetPens

Sinclair Model R

Penwell Traveler | Good Made Better

VICTORINOX × TRAVELER'S FACTORY

Enigma Inkvent Set 2022 — Enigma Blanks

TramaiCeramics - Etsy UK

Ceramic Handmade Pencil Holder - Etsy UK

Col-o-ring Ink Testing Book (Standard Size) | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

skylabletterpress - Etsy UK

Home | The Well-Appointed Desk Shop

Brad and Myke answer all of your #ASKTPA questions this week.

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Ironsides, Mint, Model-C Fountain Pen – Birmingham Pen Company

Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

The Kasama Una isn't perfect, but it's certainly different | UK FOUNTAIN PENS

Review: NockCo Seed Case - The Well-Appointed Desk

Products - LOCHBY

Lihit Lab Notebook Covers | JetPens

My new companion: the Nock Burton | UK FOUNTAIN PENS

Uni-ball One Gel Pens | JetPens

Uni-ball Signo 307 Gel Pens: Smooth, Vibrant Gel Pens | JetPens

Pentel EnerGel RTX Gel Pens | JetPens

LAMY x NeoLAB

Midori MD Diary 2023 - A5 - 1 Day 1 Page | JetPens

Stalogy 365Days Notebooks | JetPens

Kokuyo Jibun Techo DAYs Diary | JetPens

Jinhao 993 Shark Fountain Pens

Monami Olika Fountain Pen - Black - Fine Nib | JetPens

The Theme System

Severance 1x07 - The Music Dance Experience - YouTube

It’s an old school podcast this week, with Field Notes and TWSBI discussion right from the start. Brad then breaks down the new Writewell launch from Good Made Better, plus explains his choices for the updated Top 5 Fountain Pens between $100 and $200.

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God of War: Ragnarök x Field Notes Full Collection | PlayStation Gear

Field Notes | Hatch Show Print

Field Notes "MxLxBxD" Edition Memo Books (3-pack) | Landland

TWSBI on Instagram: "New SWIPE Ice Blue"

TWSBI GO Smoke Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Writewell—The Portable Desk for Analog Readers & Writers – Kickstarter

Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Platinum 3776 CenturyFountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Leonardo Officina Italiana Momento Zero Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Diplomat Aero Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Hot Takes are the internet’s favorite currency, but are they a thing in the stationery world? Brad and Myke explore what is, and what isn’t, a hot take, and discover-gladly-that we reside in a more lukewarm territory.

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The Pen Addict Pen x Benu Pen 15th Anniversary Euphoria Fountain Pen — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict x Opus 88 Halo Fountain Pen — The Pen Addict

Spoke Design

Penwell Craftsman | Good Made Better

In an episode full of fun and surprises, Myke discovers the biggest one right near the end.

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Schon Dsgn Peek

Rohrer & Klingner Bottled Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Matthew's Nibworks

Plotter USA

Trailhead - Tactile Turn, Summer 2022

Inquisitive Quill on Instagram: "Bungbox 8th anniversary 4B"

Ink Review: Sailor Studio 162 - The Well-Appointed Desk

Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Ink Review #570: Robert Oster Pen Addict Fire On Fire — Mountain of Ink

Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball - Vegas Skyline Limited Edition - Goldspot Pens

NaNoWriMo

Fountain Pen Day

Diamine 2022 Inkvent Calendar, Green Edition Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

SNS Collective Fountain Pen Auction and Raffle — The Pen Addict

Jeremy's Pen

Dave's Carpet

Pilot V-Pen Erasable Ink Fountain Pen | Cult Pens

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "The new Kaweco Original is amaz … wait, what? You see it, right?"

Montegrappa - Tutankhamun

Lamy released pictures of their best collaboration yet, so why is Brad upset? He explains, and also discusses new Kaweco builds and collaborations, and the return of Conid. Finally, he breaks down the Top 5 “Next” Fountain Pens list update, recently published on the blog.

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INK HOUSE: LAMY x Pokémon Safari Limited Edition – Instagram

Lamy x Pokémon Safari – Ink House

Pokémon Artisan Keycaps - Dwarf Factory | Pokémon artisan keycap

Kaweco x Tokyobike – Instagram

Kaweco Choice

We are back - Conid Pen

AntwerPPen Made in Antwerp for Antwerp by Conid | Penworld

TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy Studio Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

TWSBI Vac700R Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

It’s Horror Story season! Brad and Myke kick things off with two great stories, and an accidental third that needed to be discussed. Then, Brad breaks down his updated Top 5 Beginner Fountain Pens list.

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Ben's Test - [NSFW - Beware of language]

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We discussed the launch of the OKB48 vote last week, and this week, Brad cast his ballot. Brad then attempts to explain a traditional eyedropper mechanism to Myke, with varying levels of success.

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The 12th OKB48 general election

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The most important election of the year is underway, and that is the pen vote at OKB48! Brad breaks down last years list, updates his Top 5 Pen In The Store list, and digs into his first experiences with a group of freshly inked fountain pens.

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OKB48 Voting

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New Sailor releases! Paper discontinuations! Weird products! Planner changes! It’s an all the great things episode of The Pen Addict Podcast this week.

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IRIS – Makers Cabinet

Cosmo Air Light is being discontinued. | Musubi

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Plotter

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Myke is back, and boy do he and Brad have some catching up to do! From all the King’s Pens, to an oddly-placed Naruto experience, they cover it all in this week’s episode.

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Limited Mark One – Studio Neat

Kaweco Original at Pen Chalet

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Miranda's Stationery (@havokrosewrites) • Instagram

Stationery Brew Team – Twitch

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Brad is joined this week by C.Y. from Tokyo Station Pens and the Tokyo Inklings Podcast. They met in person at the San Francisco Pen Show for the first time a few weeks ago, but it took until C.Y. returned to Japan for Brad to record their conversation. Way to go!

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Wearingul at Pen Chalet

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There are always sacrifices when picking the perfect paper for yourself. Brad breaks down how he tests paper, what he looks for, and the pens and pencils he uses to make decisions on what’s good.

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Brad is back from the San Francisco Pen Show and has all the tales to tell.

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BUNGUBOX on Instagram: The Cinderella Slipper

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Toyooka Craft Before > 2 hours later > The next day."

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Skogsy Pens – Instagram

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BUNGUBOX 10th Anniversary Fountain pen "Mikkaibii Mandarin Orange"

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Enigma Blanks

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Inkyconverters - Etsy UK

Yamamoto Paper

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Sinclair Model R - Rickshaw

Before Brad heads to the San Francisco Pen Show, we have some important things to discuss. Mainly, Hobonichi’s plan to phase in the new Tomoe River paper in time for 2024 planners. Brad also pen show preps, and then gets help from Myke on how to sort his loose fountain pen nibs.

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Brad is on a pen show bender-when will it end? Not for several weeks, at least! Brad has signed up for classes in San Francisco, started updating his Top 5 Pens list, and rails on ink bottle design thanks to an #ASKTPA question. Myke is here, too.

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Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict

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Brad auditioned for not one, but two new jobs this week. What are they, and will he be leaving Myke in the dust? Tune in to find out!

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2022 D.C. Pen Show Recap: Is "The Big Show" Still "The Big Show"? — The Gentleman Stationer

San Francisco International Pen Show

Orlando Pen Show

Pilot Custom 912 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Nahvalur on Instagram: "Meet Nahvalur!"

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Sinclair Model R - Rickshaw Bagworks

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Rickshaw Bagworks on Instagram: Sinclair Model R Features

It’s DC Pen Show week-will you be there? Brad and Myke won’t, but that doesn’t stop Brad from being the unofficial hype man for the “Supershow.” What will you find there? Maybe some of the new products we discuss on this episode.

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Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow

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Mark Two – Studio Neat

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Sailor Pro Gear Winter Sky -- Instagram

Kaweco Original Fountain Pen - Black Chrome

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Kaweco Original Image

What is the P.A.R.? Brad breaks down the stationery grading system he shares with Pen Addict Members each week, and gives out grades for a few popular products. The show also makes a guest appearance on the most recent Office Ladies podcast, which is the highlight of a lifetime for Brad and Myke.

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Semicool Ceramics

Semicool Ceramics on Instagram: "Pen cups pen cups pen cups!"

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The Cover-Up — Office Ladies — Overcast

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P.A.R Description

P.A.R Scale

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P.A.R Wopex

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