247: My Optima Is in the Shoptima

Brad’s interview with Aurora was posted this week and we discuss the details, as well as the million dollar pen floating around the hotel where the interview took place. We also cover an excellent new machined pen, pencil box subscriptions, and a big batch of reader mail.

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Links and Show Notes

Utility | Field Notes

Clic Pen 6-Pack | Field Notes

Band of Rubber 12-Pack | Field Notes

An Interview With Linda Di Fonzo Of Aurora Pens — The Pen Addict

Aurora Optima Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Aurora 88 Anniversary Fountain Pens - Flex Nib - Pen Chalet

Aurora Optima Rossa Red Fountain Pen - The Nibsmith

Aurora 88 Nebulosa Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet

Aurora 88 Satin Black Fountain Pen - The Nibsmith

Aurora 88 Satin Black Fountain Pen: A Review — The Pen Addict

Infinity • Baron Fig

Plain Soft Notebook - Large - Moleskine ®

Michael's Pens S-Model New York Edition Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Fountain Pen Hospital - Michaels Fatboy

Fountain Pen Hospital - Michaels Fatboy - High Voltage TeslaCoil Collection

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “@cwpencilenterprise first pencil subscription box is so cool!"

CW Pencils Pencil Box Subscription – the weekly pencil.

The Pencil Box Quarterly Subscription | CW Pencil Enterprise

Most Frequently Used Fountain Pen Survey

Pens – CountyComm

Episode 72: Tactical Pens and Bro Jewelry | Gear Geeks Live