170: Mykeanical Pencils

Can you pronounce Murasaki-shikibu? How about Tsukushi? Do you like bunny rabbits and glitter inks? Do you think ballpoint pens killed cursive handwriting? This is The Pen Addict Podcast, and this is what we discuss.

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Links and Show Notes

Clicky Post: So you want to buy a Rotring

Dudek's post that shows off the Lava Rotring series.

Pen For Watch Fans: The Hermès Nautilus Pen By Marc Newson — HODINKEE

Brad's photo of the Skilcraft pen.

Iroshizuku ink Japanese pronunciation reference - YouTube

Goldspot Pens Fine Writing Blog: Diamine Shimmering Fountain Pen Inks Coming Soon

Pen Economics: The Field Notes Bubble

Fountain Pens Australia

Retro 51 Tornado Popper Flying Tiger LE | Inktronics

The Pen Haul - Fountain pens, inky goodness, and pen hauls from around the world

Althaven: How to buy a Nakaya in four simple steps

How the Ballpoint Pen Changed Handwriting - The Atlantic