The Pen Addict 689: A Platypus Riding A Bicycle
Oct 30, 2025
Robb Knight, an artist and podcaster with a passion for all things stationery, shares his latest fountain pen adventures. He discusses his charity art initiatives for St. Jude, highlighting memorable commissions like Pikachu and a London bus. The duo dives into their top stationery picks, with Robb praising the Esterbrook Funky Town pen and Blackwing legal pads. They also explore the joys of journaling, drawing, and connecting through the stationery community, all while celebrating their shared love for writing tools.
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Rotate Pens To Learn Preferences
- Rotate pens weekly or biweekly to give each one regular use and discover different favorites.
- Note which pen and ink you use each week to track preferences and prevent any single pen from sitting unused.
Tools Unlock Unexpected Creativity
- Discovering a hobby tool can unlock adjacent creative activities like drawing or journaling.
- Small, cheap supplies remove barriers to trying new skills and can lead to unexpected, lasting interests.
Try Retractable Fountain Pens
- Try retractable fountain pens to combine portability and quick deployment without removing a cap.
- Test nib sizes (fine or extra-fine) since line control matters for small writing and legibility.