The Pen Addict

Buffeted by a balmy breeze, Brad and Myke discuss Platinum’s latest release, journaling skills - or lack thereof - and what 3-D printing can do for the pen community. 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. Harry's: Claim your trial set! Links and Show Notes Myke's Very Big Week Cortex #68: A Noble Profession - Relay FM St. Louis Pen Show St. Louis Pen Show Exhibitors List The Pen Addict on Twitch Playing for Fun on Twitch Platinum 3776 Kumpoo Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Platinum 3776 Shungyo Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Review: Tofty via Shapeways Pen Clip | Comfortable Shoes Studio Modernizing the Esterbrook FJ Ballpoint — The Pen Addict Retro 51 Paris Skyline Limited Edition – Goldspot Pens The Nib Section Investments | 1857 ROTERFADEN TASCHENBEGLEITER Taschenbegleiter WELEDA Hebammen | Roterfaden

Brad is joined by Mike Matteson of Inkdependence this week to recap the Triangle Pen Show, follow-up on the state of the stationery industry, and answer all of your #asktpa. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get 3 free meals, with FREE SHIPPING. 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. StoryWorth: A new way to bring the family together. Guest Starring: Mike Matteson Links and Show Notes Inkdependence Inkdependence YouTube Inkdependence Patreon Pen Addict Podcast previous appearance 2015 Parker Duofold Centennial Big Red GT Yard-O-Led Viceroy Grand Rotring 600 fountain pen, 18k nib Platinum Pen History EPA paid $1,560 for 12 fountain pens Rickshaw Bags Peak Design Jibun Techo Franklin-Christoph Vagabond Caran d’Ache Fixpencil Fisher Space Pen Karas Kustoms EDK Karas Kustoms Retrakt

What does the future hold for the stationery industry? Brad and Myke look into their crystal balls, and inevitably get things wrong. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘penaddict’. Links and Show Notes Triangle Pen Show Sailor 1911 Large Stormy Sea: A Review — The Pen Addict Chatoyancy - Wikipedia Retro 51 Argo Rollerball Pens - Pen Chalet BYOB EP - 28 - Not Just For Unspeakable Things Members — The Pen Addict Mont Blanc Miles Davis Pen

Brad is back from Houston, and is heading to Raleigh! We catch up on his travels, new Kickstarter projects, and the latest from Retro 51. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Claim your trial set! 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. Joe Pera Talks With You: Sundays at midnight on Adult Swim. Links and Show Notes Dromgooles Fine Writing Instruments 'The Jeff Pen' - Instagram Triangle Pen Show Chimneytop - Pen(cil)/Accessory Storage — Nock Co. Sapelo Penvelope — Nock Co. Kickstarter Enamel Pins - The Pen Addict Prometheus Writes: Alpha Bamboo Fountain Pen - Kickstarter The Minimalist Notebook - Kickstarter Kokuyo Sokuryo-Yacho: The original Japanese field notebook — The Pen Addict Kokuyo Field "Sketch" Notebook - 3 pack - Nanami Seven Seas Retro 1951 on Twitter: Lift Off Champion The System - Special Edition Retro 1951 Tornado — The Clicky Post New Retro Catalog (PDF) Zebra F-701 Stainless Steel Body Retractable Ballpoint Pen - Jetpens Jetstream Prime - Instagram Bungubox Ebisu/Yebis Gold – Vanness

Do you really want to hear how Brad packs for a pen shop visit? Apparently so, as he lays out his gear for a trip to Dromgoole’s in Houston. He and Myke also dig into new Kaweco and Pelikan special Editions, and answer all of your #asktpa questions. 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. Joe Pera Talks With You: Sundays at midnight on Adult Swim. Links and Show Notes Cross TrackR Ballpoint Review — The Pen Addict Dromgoole’s In-Store Appearance This Week! — The Pen Addict Everyday Backpack | Peak Design Kaweco Sunrise and Sunset Conid Monarch Minimalistica Bulkfiller fountain pen - Fontoplumo Time Since Launch by cw&t — Kickstarter Pelikan M815 Metal Striped Special Edition Fountain Pen - The Nibsmith Pelikan Numbering System - Pelikan - The Fountain Pen Network Cases — Nock Co. Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Alpha Gel Grip Series - Black Body - JetPens.com Pilot Ageless & Timeline Ballpoint Pens - JetPens.com

Two weeks between recording gives the boys a lot to talk about! Everything from new product talk, to Sailors, Pelikans, Kanilea pens, and more. Join in on the fun! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Claim your trial set! Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get 3 free meals, with FREE SHIPPING. 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 Everyday Backpack | Peak Design Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil | Cult Pens Metro date power reserve — NOMOS Glashütte Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM The System - Special Edition Retro 1951 Tornado — The Clicky Post Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Sailor 1911 Stormy Sea at Pen Chalet Sailor Pro Gear Ocean Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet The Pen Habit Tombow Irojiten Color Dictionary Color Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Coloring Books by Doodlers Anonymous | Doodlers Anonymous Galen Leather Writing Box Review — The Pen Addict Is this thing on? | From the Pen Cup Ravelry: Hats for Pen Nerds - patterns Find a reddit gift exchange perfect for you - redditgifts Myke's Custom Pen Blocks

Interested in making your own fountain pens? We follow-up on our previous #asktpa with feedback from two just-getting-started pen makers. We also talk about the challenges of good mechanical pencil design, and pick the perfect pen for a Park Ranger. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘PENADDICT’. Storyworth: A new way to bring the family together. Links and Show Notes Tokyo Metro 90th Anniversary Fountain Pen · Bungubox TSUYUHIKARI & Tsuru Hikari Ink Set - Bungubox ystudio Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Kaweco GRIP on the PR email Red Dragon Pen Company Platinum Plaisir Fountain Pens - JetPens.com Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pens - Standard - JetPens.com

It’s new notebook day on the podcast, as Brad and Myke discuss a slew of new releases crossing our desks. Limited editions were also a hot topic, this week hotter than most with the launch of the Retro 51 “The System” rollerball. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Claim your trial set! 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 "Sakura" Pocket Notebooks (3-pack) – Write Notepads & Co. "ITHACA" Limited Edition Release – Story Supply Co. Story Supply “ITHACA” Limited Edition Notebook Giveaway — The Pen Addict Yamamoto Ro-Biki Notebooks - JetPens.com National Stationery Week & World Stationery Day Deals, Sale, Discount - Pen Chalet TWSBI Precision Fountain Pens - JetPens.com Episode 0 - Introductions | Fountain Pen Companion Fountain Pen Companion The Future of The System Retro 51 Exclusive - Can you still get one? — The Clicky Post Seed A5 — Nock Co. Virtual Pen Show (@virtualpenshow) • Instagram photos and videos

Brad and Myke are back from Atlanta and recap the best show ever. At least until the next one! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get 3 free meals, with FREE SHIPPING. Simple Contacts: Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code PENADDICT for $30 off your contact lenses. Links and Show Notes Sailor Professional Gear Realo Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Dromgooles Fine Writing Instruments Mike Allen (@woodshedpenco) • Instagram photos and videos Bungubox Ebisu/Yebis Gold – Vanness Penwell - Make Any Pen A Desk Pen - Walnut | Good Made Better Faggionato - Fountain Pen - Translucent Orange Mark Bacas on Instagram: “Micro Architect” Mark One: A Minimal, Durable, Retractable Pen. by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter Retro51 - Extra Extra Inquisitive Quill on Instagram: “Pilot's 2018 shareholder gift set” mike dudek (@clickypost) • Instagram photos and videos Kenro Industries, Inc., Acquires the Iconic American Esterbrook Pen Brand - Kenro Inc. The Pen Addict #132: Happy Fun Time - Relay FM The Pen Addict #137: Notebook Emergency - Relay FM The Pen Addict #141: Shiny Happy People - Relay FM Hanauma Bay Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Hanauma Bay” Fountain Pens - Kanilea Pen Co.

We are live! Thank you to all of our Kickstarter backers for making this live episode possible. Listen in as Ana, Brad, and Myke discuss the Atlanta Pen Show and interview Jim Rouse from Franklin-Christoph and Lisa Vanness from Vanness Pens. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Claim your trial set! 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. Guest Starring: Jim Rouse, Lisa Vanness, and Ana Reinert Links and Show Notes Retro 51 Abbondanza Franklin-Christoph Vanness Pen Shop, Little Rock, AR Retro 1951 "Artist Series" 2018 Sets – Vanness The Engraved Retro 51