The Pen Addict

It was a big week for pen news, including two new releases from Lamy, a big one from Montblanc, and a tease as usual from TWSBI. Brad and Myke also share their current writing setups. 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 Sailor Professional Gear Orange with Rhodium Trim Fountain Pen Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki Ink Review — The Pen Addict Byline | Field Notes Brad's setup Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint Pens - Pen Chalet Fodderstack XL - Pocket Notebook + Pen Case — Nock Co. Sailor Shiki-Oriori Pro Gear Four Seasons Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet The Random Show – New Favorite Books, Memory Training, and Bets On VR | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss Field Notes Colors: Arts & Sciences — Three Staples Platinum 3776 Gathered Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Appelboom Laren on Instagram: “Lamy will have their first LE ever! The Lamy 2000 in a beautiful metal (titanium?) finish. There will only be 5000 pieces available worldwide. Launch date: September.” Goulet Pens Blog: Sneak Peek: Lamy LX, Lamy 2000 LE Lamy 2000 M Black Amber 50th Anniversary Limited Edition - YouTube Fontoplumo - Lamy 2000 50th anniversary edition. LAMY 2000 Pen Set customized by Sir Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson Bamboo TWSBI Pelikan M205 Review — The Pen Addict #wtf Montblanc Ultra Black - Anderson Pens Montblanc Meisterstuck Ultra Black Writing Instruments - Anderson Pens Meisterstück Collection | Writing Instruments | Montblanc

Ed Jelley joins Brad and Myke this week to discuss blogging and burnout. It’s a wide ranging conversation and well worth your listen. We also follow up on the Field Notes Byline edition and the new J. Herbin 1670 ink. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Ed Jelley Links and Show Notes -30- Myke's sticker application Penultimate — The Magazine ystudio Brassing Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict Currently Inked #4 - 25 June 2016 - Pen Addict/NockCo - YouTube J. Herbin Caroube de Chypre Video Review | edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews Papermate Liquid Flair Porous Tip Pen Review | edjelley.com – Fountain Pen, Ink, and Stationery Reviews Why Do I Keep Making Things? - YouTube NovaTouch TKL EVE keycap set How to Take Better EDC Photos in 7 Easy Steps | Everyday Carry edjelley.com Everyday Carry Ed Jelley (@edjelley) • Instagram photos and videos edjelley photo | product and portrait photography – Long Island, NY

Myke is back from WWDC and he got gifts! We talk about the goods that were delivered, and especially the Nakaya he got to test out. We also dig into the new Field Notes Byline edition, and we now have an Akkerman soundboard! 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 Connected #95: RelayCon WWDC 2016 - Relay FM Noodlers Konrad Flex Nib Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet Nakaya Urushi Piccolo Long Writer Araishu Fountain Pen - Aesthetic Bay Mike It Work! Cary's Amazing Raden Custom Masuyama Makie Order - Google Docs Akkerman inkt Pronunciation Reference from Ralph - YouTube Akkerman Inkt Soundboard files - Dropbox Akkerman Inks Dutch Pronunciation Reference from Gerard - YouTube Iroshizuku ink Japanese pronunciation reference - YouTube Chuck's Akkerman Soundboard Byline | Field Notes Brad's Byline Members — The Pen Addict

Brad and Myke go behind the scenes in this episode and talk about about stress and burnout as it relates to blogging, podcasting, and keeping a good work/life balance. We also share details of an awesome new podcast from one of our friends, Nock news, and when there will be a Top 5 Pens update. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Art Supply Posse Ellina (@ellbrt) • Instagram photos and videos Nock Co. on Instagram: The Briefcase Prototype Hobonichi Alternatives from Michael Stalogy 365 Days Notebook Review – THE UNROYAL WARRANT Akkerman descriptions from Ralph J. Herbin Ink French Pronunciation Reference - YouTube Lamy Screen 2in1 from Bureau Direct TWSBI 580AL in Orange TWSBI 580AL in Pink Members — The Pen Addict

The British Invasion continues this week on The Pen Addict as Brad and Myke are joined by Adam Blaine from The Desk of Adam. We discuss his award-winning blog, amazing photography, and how many Nerds one can stuff into your mouth. 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: Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Adam Blaine Links and Show Notes The Desk of Adam Filofax Adam's Trophy I WON AN AWARD!!! May 2016 Update - YouTube My Fountain Pen Journey (So far...) - Part one — The Desk of Adam My Fountain Pen Journey (So far...) - Part two — The Desk of Adam My Fountain Pen Journey (So far...) - Part three — The Desk of Adam Adam Blaine (@deskofadam) • Instagram photos and videos Yard-O-Led Ink Review — The Desk of Adam Yard-O-Led Retro Fountain Pen (Gallery) — The Desk of Adam Lore Adam Blaine on Instagram: “👾” Adam Blaine on Instagram: “✅” The Desk of Adam - YouTube Sarah & Adam Eat American Candy - adamsfilo - YouTube AMERICAN CANDY TASTE TEST VOL. 2 w/ Bella Coco - YouTube rOtring 600 Mechanical Pencil Review — The Desk of Adam

Brad and Myke go through a long list of new products, including the Tom Bihn Field Journal Notebook, Baron Fig Vanguard, and the latest from Schon DSGN. We also discuss desert island pens, paper, and inks, and answer a boatload of user questions. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Sir Michael Hurley Tom Bihn Field Journal Notebook Review — The Pen Addict Tom Bihn Field Journal Notebook Giveaway — The Pen Addict Field Journal Notebook - Travel Accessories – TOM BIHN (Original) The Field Journal Notebook from Tom Bihn — The Pen Addict Aeronaut 45 - Best Carry On Luggage – TOM BIHN Ristretto - Messenger Bags – TOM BIHN Bookblock Custom Made Notebooks Book Block Customizable Notebooks — The Gentleman Stationer Vanguard – Baron Fig Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Baron Fig Vanguard" Handmade American Metal Pens – Schon DSGN Schon DSGN Pocket Pen - Stainless Steel Version — The Clicky Post Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Edison G10 - Black” Desert Island Desks Field Notes Colors: Sweet Tooth — Three Staples Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Top Sekrit.”

Brad and Myke are joined this week by Tessa Sowry from All Things Stationery to discuss her start in blogging, her stationery world tour, and why the UK stationery scene is awesome. 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. Guest Starring: Tessa Sowry Links and Show Notes Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Name those boxes!” All Things Stationery | The pursuit of a perfectly furnished desk... New Year, New Blog! | All Things Stationery All Things Stationery on Instagram: Funfax Funfax Spy File Organiser (Spy File): Amazon Stationery Shops Map | All Things Stationery Shop Visits Archives | All Things Stationery Present & Correct National Stationery Week London Stationery Show 2017 AJOTO MARK+FOLD The Modern Stationer Mark + Fold | All Things Stationery ArtSnacks Moustache Stationery Subscription Box | All Things Stationery Ohh Deer, Ohh Deer! | All Things Stationery Slap! Stickers A Year In Stationery Blogging | All Things Stationery 2 Years in Stationery | All Things Stationery Stationery Organised Neatly | All Things Stationery Stationery at My Wedding | All Things Stationery Kaweco Skyline Sport Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Review: Kaweco Sport Skyline in Mint | All Things Stationery Kaweco Skyline Sport Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet doane paper Blackwing - Palomino Diamine Inks - Fountain pen inks All Things Stationery (@allthingsstationery) • Instagram photos and videos

Writing should be simple, but that’s not what Brad experienced when a digital pen gets involved. We break down the N2 Neo Smartpen, plus discuss new Retro 51’s, the Tactile Turn Gist, and Pretty Much Everything. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase. Vanness Pens: Exclusive inks and fantastic brands. Get free US shipping with any purchase of $40 or more! Links and Show Notes Carry On — Project of Seamster Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “The N2 Neo Smartpen.” iskn - the Slate Squire – Baron Fig A $341-million fountain pen market set to be bigger - Chinadaily Gist Fountain Pen — Tactile Turn Retro 51 Catalog Retro 1951 – Vanness The Pen Addict x Retro 51 Giveaway! Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Older titanium barrel @retro1951” Lihit Lab Teffa Bag In Bag Review — The Pen Addict Draplin Design Co.: Pretty Much Everything: Amazon.com Draplin Design Co.: DDC BOOK The ‘Everything Else Enhancement Kit’

Brad and Myke are joined by Tiffany Arment this week to discuss her recent deep dive into all things fountain pen. Zero to Nakaya in less than 12 parsecs! 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. Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Tiffany Arment Links and Show Notes B-Sides #20: Myke looks at Nakayas - Relay FM NAKAYA - Art model - Feathers Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Field Notes Guest Pass Pilot Capless Vanishing Point Original 1960's Fountain Pen | eBay FS: Green Faceted Namiki (Pilot) Vanishing Point - Historical Sales Forums - The Fountain Pen Network Render K v2 Launch and K_Series Barstock News Delta Dolcevita Skeleton Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet The Pen Addict #180: It Does Notebook Things - Relay FM Squire – Baron Fig Explorer Edition / Limited Edition Apprentice – Baron Fig Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Nice accidents” Akkerman 28 Hofkwartier Groen – Vanness PenShed - Quality Pens, Pencils and Refills Retro 51 Tornado Popper Surfin Rollerball Pen - Goldspot Pilot MR Metropolitan Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet TWSBI ECO Black Fountain Pen | TWSBI Tiff on Twitter: "😬 🖋 #penjokes" Newton Pens on Instagram: “Ahhh. Good to have this one back. Tiffany casein and purple web celluloid” Parker 41 Debutante Tiff Arment on Instagram: “Say No More Mon Amour” Tiff on Twitter: "I left anyway." Members — The Pen Addict My Top Three Favorite Pen Brands — The Gentleman Stationer Top Four #13: Bagel Flavors - Relay FM Turquoise Sailor Professional Gear - Aesthetic Bay | Pinterest

Brad is back from the Chicago Pen Show and Myke picks his brain about the event and how great of time it was. There was also a trip to Field Notes HQ that Brad and Ana took, making Myke forever jealous. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Harry's: An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code PENADDICT for $5 off your first purchase. Squarespace: Enter offer code INK at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes The Pen Addict on Spotify The Pen Addict on Google Play Freddie and Co: Issue #4: Writing a mission 📝 Myke Hurley on Instagram: “New addition from the Atlanta Pen Show, made by the amazing @brooks_803” murbers' Carolina Pen Company pens Pen Chalet on Instagram: “The new Pelikan M1000 Raden Sunrise Red fountain pen just announced." News: M1000 Raden Sunrise « The Pelikan's Perch Justin's Notebook and Case Brad Dowdy on Instagram: “Sweet @fieldnotesbrand Anime Loot Crate hookup from my man Seth at the Chicago Pen Show. Thanks buddy!” BradDowdy.com The Ring Post The Field Notes Display Case Ana Reinert on Instagram: Brad and Susan Model 45 XLV - Franklin-Christoph Fine Writing Bohème Bleu Fountain Pen - Montblanc Ana Reinert on Instagram: “Mr. I Hate Pencils. @penaddict”