The Pen Addict

It was a big pencil week at the Pen Addict household, with new Blackwing, Baron Fig, and CW Pencils loot landing in the mailbox. We also discuss Brad’s appearance in a Japanese stationery magazine, new flex nibs, and what our friends at Lamy are up to. 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. Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes Brad's Magazine Feature Shumibun Issue 42 Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens - The Goulet Pen Company Stationery Wiki Edison Pen Co – Edison Stock Flex Nibs! Franklin-Christoph 14K Flex Nib - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing Blackwing 73 - The Tahoe Pencil Prismatic • Baron Fig The Pencil Box Quarterly Subscription | CW Pencil Enterprise Brad's CW Pencil Box - Instagram HØVEL- Straight to the point by Brahman Design — Kickstarter Kickstarter Gold : Titanium Pen Type-B by cw&t — Kickstarter Kickstarter Gold Happy 2nd Birthday to The London Parchment | The London Parchment Fashionable Friday: Sevens Years and Counting …Sheep! – The Well-Appointed Desk murberdraws – one pen, ink, drawing and maybe a lipstick at a time Carry.fm | Discover your carry Anderson Pens Inkology Contestants Anderson Pens Inkology Contest Bracket Apple Pencil Wraps/Skins | Slickwraps iPad Pro 12.9" Skins, Wraps & Covers (2016, Gen 1) » dbrand AirPod Case Sticker — Relay FM Pininfarina - Forever - Pininfarina Cambiano - Special Black Edition Wing Sung 698 Vs Twsbi Eco - The Fountain Pen Network

Brad and Myke are back from their travels and in front of the mic once again to discuss all things stationery. We recap the Raleigh Pen Show and discuss Brad’s recent Kickstarter activity, plus the sadness of the new Star Wars Lamy pens. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Get $5 off any Harry’s Shave Set, including the Limited Edition Father’s Day Set. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Slickwraps Retro 1951 Play Ball Retro 1951 Popper "Play Ball" - Available Soon – Vanness Retro 51 Tornado Popper Play Ball Rollerball Pen – Goldspot Pens Franklin-Christoph 1901 Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Franklin-Christoph Wood Art 1901 Pencils — the weekly pencil. Tør Pen by Ketalon : Toughest, Smallest Tactical EDC Pen by Ketalon Gear — Kickstarter The Clip Pen by Schon DSGN - Write With Distinction by Ian Schon — Kickstarter Cracked Ice fountain pens by Mike Allen — Kickstarter Foldio3 - Take bigger ideas by orange monkie — Kickstarter Boundary Prima System: The Ultimate Modular Pack by Boundary — Kickstarter Daily Bag – Minaal Star Wars Lamy Pirates of the Caribbean Lamy Bleistift - Any old pencil won't do Anderson Pens Inkology Contest Anderson Pens (@andersonpens) • Instagram photos and videos Handmade American Metal Pens – Schon DSGN Pokka Pens Pokka Pen EDK Review — The Pen Addict Timber Twist Bullet Pencil – Metal Shop Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen EF Nib Review — The Pen Addict 849 Pens - Caran d'Ache Review: Tombow AirPress Ballpoint Pen — The Pen Addict Sinclair - Zip Three Pen and Notebook Case — Nock Co. Robert Oster Fire and Ice (50ml Bottled Ink) Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki - Deep Cerulean Blue (50ml Bottled Ink) Sailor Jentle Sky High Fountain Pen Ink (50ml Bottle) Robert Oster Blue Water Ice (50ml Bottled Ink) Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions - Official Game Trailer - Nintendo E3 2017 - YouTube

Has it really been five years since we updated our Top 5 lists on the podcast? We review our lists from 2012 and give them a 2017 update. 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. Storyworth: A new way to bring the family together. Links and Show Notes Kaweco King Fountain Pen – we love pens Kaweco Limited Edition Combimatic Celluloid Fountain Pen - JetPens.com Bexley Pocket Pro Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Bexley Sleeve Filler Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict The Pen Addict #19: Brad's Top 5 Pens - Relay FM The Pen Addict #20: Myke's Top 5 Pens - Relay FM Kaweco King - Stationery Wiki Aurora Optima Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Sailor Professional Gear Sky Fountain Pen - Pen Chalet Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict Nakaya Portable Cigar Ao-tamenuri Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Retro 1951 "Artist Series" Bioworkz Set – Vanness Maui Makai Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Carolina Pen Company Sailor Pro Gear Classic Orange | Classic Fountain Pens My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot M90 Limited Edition — The Pen Addict Pilot E95S Fountain Pens - The Goulet Pen Company LAMY dialog 3

This is a show of things, and we discuss all of them this week. There are new products, upcoming pen shows, and, our favorite, pen companies doing weird things. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Get $5 off any Harry’s Shave Set, including the Limited Edition Father’s Day Set. Links and Show Notes Raleigh Pen Show Brad's Shinobi Kyo-no-oto 01 Nureba-iro – Vanness DotDash Spiral Pad - 2 Pack — Nock Co. Brad's Setup Today Sailor Pro Gear Classic Orange | Classic Fountain Pens Namiki Iroshizuku Bottled Ink Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet Brad's Aurora 88 Minerali Aurora 88 Fountain Pen - Nebulosa - Goulet Pens Lamy Extra-Fine Nib Availability & Z28 Converters - Goulet Pens Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Ulysses Markdown - Wikipedia Daring Fireball: Markdown Members — The Pen Addict Marketing Automation - Sell More Stuff | MailChimp Memberful — Membership software. Simplified. Campaign Monitor VSCO - Create, discover, and connect Foldio 2

What makes stationery so interesting to all of us? Do you care about ink properties of the gel ink pen you are using? We do, and we talk about it. And gosh darn, people like it! 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. Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes Brad's Chop Triangle Pen Show 50th Anniversary Space Pen Peerless Fonderie 47 Collector’s Edition New Retro 51 Pens Uni-ball Signo 307 Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen Replacement Core Cellulose Nanofiber Enhances Writing Experience - Nikkei Technology Online Move over carbon fiber, here comes cellulose nanofiber - Nikkei Asian Review The Poor Penman

Brad and Myke finally get to talk to each other this week! We do a proper follow-up of the Chicago Pen Show, talk new products from Baron Fig and Field Notes, and of course pay our respects to the amazing Susan Wirth. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Claim your free trial set! Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘PENADDICT’ Links and Show Notes In Memory of Susan Wirth – The Well-Appointed Desk Brad Dowdy & Susan Wirth at 2016 Chicago Pen Show - YouTube Stationery Wiki The Pen Addict 1 - Stationery Wiki Myke's Chop Outus Antique Sealing Wax Sticks Set without Wicks Retro Spoon and Candles for Retro Vintage Wax Seal Stamp: Amazon Experiment • Baron Fig Retro 1951 Bioworkz – Vanness Eureka Pen - Think outside of the box by Gašper Premože — Kickstarter Edison Pen Co – New From Edison! The Draw Filler! Field Notes Spring & Final Exams Email Field Notes + Bellroy Everyday Inspiration Review — The Pen Addict Pocket Staple - Edition 407 – Story Supply Co. The Pen Addict Subreddit

Brad and Myke are joined this week by Joey Cofone of Baron Fig to discuss, well, EVERYTHING! 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. Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘penaddict’. Guest Starring: Joey Cofone Links and Show Notes Baron Fig Baron Fig: Minimal Backpack, Messenger, and Tote by Baron Fig — Kickstarter Episode 74: The Empty Space is for Pasta | The Erasable Podcast Subscriptions • Baron Fig Mastermind • Baron Fig Nomad • Baron Fig Pen Sheath • Baron Fig Codex • Baron Fig RIP Susan Wirth Brad Dowdy & Susan Wirth at 2016 Chicago Pen Show - YouTube

The Bullet Journal has taken on a life of its own over the past year and we had its creator, Ryder Carroll, on to discuss how his life has changed since we last spoke to him. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: Claim your free trial set! Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code PENADDICT. Guest Starring: Ryder Carroll Links and Show Notes "Bioworkz" and Vanness Retro 51 Baron Fig: Minimal Backpack, Messenger, and Tote by Baron Fig — Kickstarter DC Fountain Pen Supershow Announcement Bullet Journal - The Analog System for the Digital Age The Pen Addict #70: Bullet Journal Time - Relay FM The Pen Addict #124: I Do Speak Fluent German - Relay FM The Bullet Journal Companion App

Brad and Myke are back to their normal podcasting setup after another amazing Atlanta Pen Show. The voices are creaky, but the stories are awesome. Thank you all for a wonderful weekend! 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. Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes Lamy Safari Petrol Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Lamy Petrol Bottled Ink(50ml) Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet Lamy Petrol Cartridge(5pk) Fountain Pen Ink - Pen Chalet Platinum 3776 Century Nice Lilas Review — The Pen Addict Kaweco Perkeo - Appelboom National Stationery Week & World Stationery Day Deals, Sale, Discounts and Giveaways - Pen Chalet Sailor - Sapporo Mini - Aesthetic Bay Sailor Chalana Collection Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet RKSpens on Instagram: “Ship in the Tempest Scrimshaw on a legend L 16” RKSpens on Instagram: “Legend L-14 -Ebony with tigers eye in the cap and barrel” Maui Makai Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Kanilea with Ink Retro 51 Tornado Pencil - Legal Pad Pocket Staple - Edition 407 – Story Supply Co. Mike Hawthorne Edition 001 – Story Supply Co. Pocket Staple - Pencil Pusher Edition – Story Supply Co. Pilot MR Metropolitan Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen - White with Turquoise Cap, Fine Nib - Anderson Pens J.B.'s Perfect Pen Flush (4oz Bottle) - Anderson Pens Pilot Namiki Purple Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges (6 Pack) - Anderson Pens The Brooks Urushi Pen The Brooks Nib Carolina Pen Company DotDash Petite Note Cards — Nock Co. DotDash Gigante Note Cards — Nock Co.

It's Atlanta Pen Show time! Brad, Myke, and Ana are live in front of a studio audience at the 2017 Atlanta Pen Show. The crew are joined by Vito Grippi from Story Supply Co and Jonathon Brooks from Carolina Pen Company to talk shop and tell them why they're so awesome. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Retro 51: Life’s too short to carry an ugly pen. Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code PENADDICT. Guest Starring: Jonathon Brooks, Ana Reinert, and Vito Grippi Links and Show Notes The Pen Addict Podcast Wiki Everyday Inspiration | Field Notes Pitch Black Note Book | Field Notes Colorbook: Pen Addicts Doug's horrifying artwork Maui Makai Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Story Supply Co. – Story Supply Co. Mike Hawthorne Edition 001 – Story Supply Co. 27: Explicitly Mike Hawthorne | Art Supply Posse Carolina Pen Company