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Brad is back from Orlando, but did he even go to the pen show? Apparently yes, but he returned with an unexpected haul. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Enigma Stationery: Introducing the Palaisipan ink. Shop online with code PENADDICT for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $40 or more. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback The Pen Addict Raffle for St. Jude is Underway! — The Pen Addict Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today 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

On this episode, the hosts rank Pilot nibs, express disappointment with a pen design, explore the Pentel Smash mic and Y Studio's Ocean Rollerball Pen, discuss a new recommended pen, share their love for Retro 51 pens, and review different nibs, focusing on their top three favorites from Pilot.

The hosts discuss their positive atmosphere, friendship and promoting a live event. They talk about their new podcast, vacation plans, and upcoming activities. They express their FOMO for the San Francisco Pen Show and discuss must-see exhibitors. They discuss excitement for the pen makers and products at the show. They highlight an online store, Pen Shelly, that sells various pen-related products. They discuss the pronunciation and material composition of the pen called Ebonyt. They talk about the Yoseca Lab planner and Factor meal kits. They discuss filling vials with ink and personal writing preferences.

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. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Enigma Stationery: Introducing Special Edition #8: Fogged In. Available at the San Francisco Pen Show August 25-27. Shop online with code PENADDICT for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $40 or more. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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 The fog has cleared…Special Edition 8: Fogged In is available now. Limited online pre-sale is live. 10 pens available today with the rest… | Instagram 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. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Click the ‘podcast’ link at the top of the website and enter the password 'penaddict' for this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 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