The Pen Addict 703: I Sorted by Price
Feb 12, 2026
They riff on 2026 F1 car liveries and rank their favorites with playful banter. They share their current desk rotations, favorite fountain pens and pencils, and detailed kit breakdowns. Brad takes the Pentel Multi 8 for a spin, describing its design, coloring quirks, and best uses. They also dig into inks, limited-edition pen pricing, and recent gear releases from Tactile Turn and others.
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Livery Design Shapes Perception
- Brad and Myke rank 2026 F1 liveries and highlight how visual design heavily shapes perception of teams.
- They note most liveries sit in a B+ middle tier while a few (Audi) feel elite and polarizing.
Brad's At‑Hand Pen Kit
- Brad describes his daily kit: Plotter Narrow, Uniball 1F 0.38, Micron O3, and a fluorescent Pentel P205 pencil kept in a Superior Labor pen wallet.
- He treats those as 'at-hand' tools and keeps dozens of other pens stashed nearby for less frequent use.
Three Fountain Pens In Rotation
- Brad lists three fountain pens he kept inked: Franklin-Christoph Model 46 (olive), Pilot Custom 74 (teal), and Sailor Pro Gear Mouette with an extra-fine nib.
- He praises the Pilot Custom 74's durability and the Montblanc Polar Green ink's surprising legibility.