The Pen Addict

Have you heard? Brad LOVES the Pilot Custom 74. So much so, that he reviewed it this week, and elaborated further on its awesomeness this week. Brad and Myke also tier-rank fountain pen filling systems, and answer what features separate premium pens from standard pens. 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. Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership 2019 SF Pen Show Pro Gear – BUNGUBOX on Instagram Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict Tuduriya “Moonlit” Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Fountain pen "moonlit" Made in Japan by Takayuki Suzuki — Kickstarter The Pen Addict #350: Superbacker - Relay FM Kurutoga Dive – Fudefan on Instagram In Praise of Ink Cartridges - The Well-Appointed Desk Sailor Pro Gear Fountain Pen – Stellar Black Hole Limited Edition – The Nibsmith

Is it #TeamAL-Star, or #TeamSafari in 2022? The decision is tougher than it seems. Brad and Myke also answer the 500th episode question posed to listeners, and go through a detailed breakdown of the data gathered. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Reconcilable Differences #25: Zarro Droogs - Relay FM My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict Myke's Urushi Lamy Safari Lamy Al-Star Special Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Platinum Limited Edition 3776 Shape of a Heart Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet tokyostationpens on Twitter: "New Sailor Logo on the KOP nibs" Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Iridescent Pearl | Cult Pens Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Liliput Green | Cult Pens Novelties from Kaweco Muji Platinum Preppy

We did it! 500 episodes of a podcast about pens. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price. 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

I mean, if you are going to put coffee in your ink name, what else am I supposed to do? Myke talks Brad out of drinking ink this week, but not out of buying a celebration pen for next week’s 500th episode. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership The Pen Addict Episode 500 Questionnaire ELBWOOD - The Hanseatic Penmaker Elbwood Pocketmaster: an uncompromising pocket fountain pen | UK fountain pens POCKETMASTER – Stainless steel (303) – ELBWOOD - The Hanseatic Penmaker POCKETMASTER, Special Edition pocket fountain pen - Solid Silver & Ebonite – ELBWOOD - The Hanseatic Penmaker Elbwood Ebonite – Instagram Pentel EnerGel Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Black Colors - 6 Color Set - Limited Edition | JetPens Sailor Tea Time Series FIKA Coffee Ink – Yoseka Stationery Visconti Homo Sapiens Demo Stones Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Brad and Myke have an idea for Episode 500, and we need your participation. Listen in to find out how to contribute! We also discuss TWSBI’s continued product creation, an exclusive ink library, and a very fast pen. 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. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership The Pen Addict Episode 500 Questionnaire The Pen Addict #400: Pen Addict 101 - Relay FM Nock Co. Leonardo Officina Italiana Momento Zero Brooks Exclusive Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet TWSBI SWIPE Salmon – Instagram TWSBI Pipe – Instagram Dominant Industry Ink Library – Instagram Caran D’ache Varius

Stuff happens this episode, all of it fueled by the mighty coffee bean. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Miranda's Tweet HavokRose - Twitch Stationery Stream Tags – Twitch UserVoice TWSBI on Instagram: "TWSBI BALL" TWSBI Ball | TWSBI Platinum Desk Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Brad and Myke go behind the scenes this week and talk about talking with brands, distributors, and retailers. What are the pros and cons of digging deeper into the stationery industry? 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 Sailor Pro Gear Cocktail II SET of five pens - Fontoplumo Elmo from Sesame Street is right to hate Rocco the rock - Polygon Sailor Pro Gear Limited Edition Tea Time Series Slim Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Can You Trust MKBHD? - YouTube MKBHD's Tweet This Journal Keeps Me Productive (and Maybe You Too) - CGP Grey - YouTube

It’s a new year, so it is time for new themes. And new stationery. And new brand names that Brad makes up on the fly. Happy 2022! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Quality shaving and grooming products, at a fair price. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Cortex #123: 2022 Yearly Themes - Relay FM The Theme System Myke's Yearly Theme – Cortex Brand on Instagram Hobonichi Techo Cousin & Cover - A5 Japanese - Colors: Lemon Squash - 2022 Jan Start | JetPens Iridescent indigo; Bank Paper | Musubi Peacock/Violet Special Edition A5 Seed — Nock Co. SAILOR Bespoke SAILOR Bespoke Builder SAILOR Bespoke (Web Archive) MZG MOSAICO – leonardopen Maiora Alpha K – Nino Marino on Instagram Jotter Originals Pens Collection | Parker Animal Crossing / New Horizons A6 Size (fits Planner and Original) - Techo Lineup - Hobonichi Techo 2022 Hobonichi Pencil Board (Animal Crossing: New Horizons) Original Techo Size (A6) - Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments Choosing Keeping The Stationer Cult Pens Present & Correct

Myke unboxes the Drillog live on the show this week. It goes … well? We break it all down, plus discuss early planning for the new year, and an interesting notebook format to check out. 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. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership Epidemic Sound Pentel EnerGel RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pen Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "We must protect the pens!" Chronodex Weekly Planner Jan - Jun 2022 Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Today, we Hobonichi." Cousin / Summary - Hobonichi Techo Book Buying Guide Hobonichi Techo Book Buying Guide The Theme System Journal – Cortex Merch The Theme System Cortex #123: 2022 Yearly Themes - Relay FM Nearly ten years of The Pen Addict Podcast - Bleistift Craig Mod on Twitter: "An intriguing Christmas present from @iA” iANotebook (@iANotebook) / Twitter iA Writer Finding an idea and creativity space with PLOTTER – Brad Dowdy [Interview No.003] - Plotter The Pen Addict #477: This Notebook Has Rules - Relay FM DRILLOG - The drill tipped dip pen "Made in Japan" by Shion

The results of the 2021 Pen Addict Census are in! Myke and I have breaking it all down in this week’s episode. 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 Delta Pen Company Returns - Bertram's Inkwell Dominant Industry Lake Ink Review — The Pen Addict Dominant Industry – Yoseka Stationery Pen Addict Slack Survey PDF The Pen Addict Census 2021 Results - YouTube