The Pen Addict

In this episode we discuss Myke's recent trip to Portland for the XOXO Fest and all of the Field Notes goodness that came along with it. Speaking of Field Notes, the Fall 2013 edition is out and in Brad's hands during this episode. The boys also discuss a booming pen project on Kickstarter and a very magical pen picture that showed up on Twitter. Links and Show Notes In this episode we discuss Myke's recent trip to Portland for the XOXO Fest and all of the Field Notes goodness that came along with it. Speaking of Field Notes, the Fall 2013 edition is out and in Brad's hands during this episode. The boys also discuss a booming pen project on Kickstarter and a very magical pen picture that showed up on Twitter. Links for this episode:Field Notes Collection — mykehurley.net Myke's Draplin T-Shirt Draplin Design Co.: Welcome To The DDC Merch Store! The Art of Molly Crabapple | The Art of Molly Crabapple Myke was wrong – it was Dillon – not Jason Myke and Dillon (not Jason) FIELD NOTES COLORS:“DRINK LOCAL” EDITION Rhodia R Premium Notepad Review — The Pen Addict Goldspot Pens Fine Writing Blog: Coming this Halloween - Montegrappa Skull Pens Montegrappa Batman Limited Edition Fountain Pen Pen/stylus made from MAGNETS. POLAR PEN - Modular Tool by Andrew Gardner — Kickstarter MOH Liquidating Trust A Year of Icons Archives » Sensible World Twitter / keithketover: Not a bad choice! @dowdyism ... TOPO designs + DP - Mountain Briefcase / doanepaper Nock Co. Nock Co. (NockCo) on Twitter Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO9 for a special 20% off) and Shutterstock (use code PENS9 for 25% off)

In this episode the boys are back together and discussing two pen reviews a long time coming: The Lamy 2000 and the Cult Pens Kaweco Mini Fountain Pen. Brad also talks about his role in a recent Wirecutter article on the best pen, and Myke goes gaga over a Field Notes spreadsheet to end all spreadsheets. Links and Show Notes In this episode the boys are back together and discussing two pen reviews a long time coming: The Lamy 2000 and the Cult Pens Kaweco Mini Fountain Pen. Brad also talks about his role in a recent Wirecutter article on the best pen, and Myke goes gaga over a Field Notes spreadsheet to end all spreadsheets. Links for this episode:The Well-Appointed Desk | For the love of paper, pens and office supplies 5by5 | The Pen Addict #71: Sharpening Rainbows The Best Pen | The Wirecutter What makes one pen superior to another? | Take Two | 89.3 KPCC Field Notes Ebay Spreadsheet Field Notes Ebay Data Lamy 2000 Review — The Pen Addict Mike It Work! - Home Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen - Cult Pens Home - London Writing Equipment Show Field Notes — The Pen Addict Cult Pens Mini Fountain Pen Cult Pens Mini Nib Comparison Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Review — The Pen Addict Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO9 for a special 20% off) and Shutterstock (use code PENS9 for 25% off)

In this episode Brad is joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk to discuss all things stationery. Topics include this rise in popularity of pencils, recent crowd-funded notebook projects, what to do when a product you love gets discontinued, and how to handle a faulty pen. Guest Starring: Ana Reinert Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad is joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk to discuss all things stationery. Topics include this rise in popularity of pencils, recent crowd-funded notebook projects, what to do when a product you love gets discontinued, and how to handle a faulty pen. Links for this episode:The Well-Appointed Desk | For the love of paper, pens and office supplies Pencil Revolution The World's Best Website About Pencils - Rebecca J. Rosen - The Atlantic Tombow Mono 100 Hexagonal Wooden Body Pencils - JetPens.com Faber-Castell - Graphite pencil GRIP 2001 with eraser HB pencil talk | pencil reviews and discussion » Faber-Castell Grip Sparkle pencils My Favorite Pencils: Tombow 8900, Faber-Castell Grip 2001 and Palomino Blackwing 602 | The Well-Appointed Desk Holy Cow! Monsieur Notebook Review | The Well-Appointed Desk Vertical Paper | Monsieur Fountain Notebook Review Baron Fig: Sketchbooks & Notebooks for Thinkers Rainbow Pencils by Duncan Shotton — Kickstarter Poppin 18-month Planner | The Well-Appointed Desk Paperblanks Weekly Planner 2013 Review | The Well-Appointed Desk Review: Pentel Graphgear 1000 Ballpoint 0.5mm — The Pen Addict Pilot Explorer Extra Fine Black Review — The Pen Addict Hobonichi Techo Kaweco Liliput Al Fountain Pens - JetPens.com Vintage Clothing, Cute Dresses, Indie & Retro Women's Clothing | ModCloth Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO9 for a special 20% off) and Shutterstock (use code PENS9 for 25% off)

In this episode, Brad and Myke are joined by Ryder Carroll from BulletJournal.com. We discuss how the idea for the Bullet Journal came to be, how to get started, and some tips and tricks to keep your journal flowing smoothly. Myke and I also do a bit of follow-up on the back end of the show on a few hot topics of the week. Guest Starring: Ryder Carroll Links and Show Notes In this episode, Brad and Myke are joined by Ryder Carroll from BulletJournal.com. We discuss how the idea for the Bullet Journal came to be, how to get started, and some tips and tricks to keep your journal flowing smoothly. Myke and I also do a bit of follow-up on the back end of the show on a few hot topics of the week. Links for this episode:Bullet Journal: An analog note-taking system for the digital age Ryder Carroll (rydercarroll) on Twitter Dot Grid Journal on Creatives Outfitter Rhodia Webnotebook - 5.5 x 8.25, Dot Grid Paper - Black MASTER NOTEBOOK – THE CLASSIC | Leuchtturm1917 Leuchtturm 1917 notebooks and diaries from Bureau Direct Whitelines from Bureau Direct Whitelines Pilot Super Petit Marker Review — The Pen Addict Nock Co. Nothing Rhymes With Orange — Nock Co. Kickstarter Video - In The Books! — Nock Co. Penultimate — The Magazine Cult Pens Cult Pens Mini Fountain Pen The Clicky "Trading" Post — The Clicky Post Myke's Groove Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO9 for a special 20% off) and Shutterstock (use code PENS9 for 30% off)

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Field Notes jack-of-all-trades Bryan Bedell. Bryan talks about the creative process behind their limited COLORS editions, the design choices they make around paper and cover styles, and the challenges of getting everything just right. We also have fun talking about the collectibility aspect of the brand and our favorite and least favorite editions. Guest Starring: Bryan Bedell Links and Show Notes: In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Field Notes jack-of-all-trades Bryan Bedell. Bryan talks about the creative process behind their limited COLORS editions, the design choices they make around paper and cover styles, and the challenges of getting everything just right. We also have fun talking about the collectibility aspect of the brand and our favorite and least favorite editions. Links for this episode:Field Notes — “I’m not writing it down to remember it later, I’m writing it down to remember it now.” Nock Co. Field Notes Notebook "Butcher Extra Blue" Original Seal Three Pack | eBay 5by5 | CMD+Space #57: Digital and Physical things, with Jim Coudal Visionnaire - Fine Writing Instruments by BHG Design — Kickstarter Field Notes Space Pens Bryan's Coin Tosses Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO8 for 10% off) Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

In this episode Brad and Myke regale you with wonderful words of poetry from our listeners. Once we are centered and in our happy place, we discuss the big price jumps in the secondary Field Notes market, pen conversation on other 5by5 podcasts, and unveil Brad's new pen case project with Nock Co. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke regale you with wonderful words of poetry from our listeners. Once we are centered and in our happy place, we discuss the big price jumps in the secondary Field Notes market, pen conversation on other 5by5 podcasts, and unveil Brad's new pen case project with Nock Co. Links for this episode:Introducing Nock Co. - Pen Cases Made In The USA — The Pen Addict Andy's Pen Collection Field Notes Notebook "Butcher Orange" Original Seal Three Pack | eBay The Reaction To The $300 Butcher Orange On The Field Notes Facebook Group 5by5 | CMD+Space #57: Digital and Physical things, with Jim Coudal 5by5 | Systematic #57: Digging in with Dr. Drang Nock Co. nockco on Instagram A Pile of Prototypes The 3+1 Prototype Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO8 for 10% off)

In this episode Brad and Myke cover loads of follow-up topics, including a Field Notes AMA, why Brad chose the specific five fountain pens in his load out, and a cool new collaboration from Cult Pens and Kaweco. We also go back in the archives and discuss how well we have stuck to our stationery resolutions for 2013. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke cover loads of follow-up topics, including a Field Notes AMA, why Brad chose the specific five fountain pens in his load out, and a cool new collaboration from Cult Pens and Kaweco. We also go back in the archives and discuss how well we have stuck to our stationery resolutions for 2013. Links for this episode:penaddict on Instagram Placket - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jim and Bryan's Q&A 5by5 | CMD+Space Cult Pens Cult Pens Mini Fountain Pen 5by5 | The Pen Addict #36: Would You Like To Try A Sample? Tony Giunta (ynot) on App.net A.G. Spalding & Bros BRFT220 Fountain Pen - Medium Nib - Maple Wood - Orange Body - JetPens.com Platignum Time Fountain Pen - Medium Nib - Khaki Body - JetPens.com Fountain Pens - TWSBI Inc. Help Wanted - Thank You All! — The Pen Addict Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO8 for 10% off)

In this episode Myke and Brad give the latest update on the Visionnaire Kickstarter project, which is aiming to become the most funded pen project ever. Brad also discusses his favorite Field Notes editions and gets into the difficulties he is having around his current fountain pen load out. Links and Show Notes In this episode Myke and Brad give the latest update on the Visionnaire Kickstarter project, which is aiming to become the most funded pen project ever. Brad also discusses his favorite Field Notes editions and gets into the difficulties he is having around his current fountain pen load out. Links for this episode:Visionnaire - Fine Writing Instruments by BHG Design » Update Videos - Thank you and how to refill — Kickstarter Welcome to Higgins Inks! RETRAKT- A Custom Machined "Click" Pen by KarasKustoms » Those Defenseless Pockets! — Kickstarter Brad's Field Notes Ranking Field Notes — The Pen Addict Field Notes Facebook Group Field Notes Levi's Limited Edition 3 Pack | eBay Help Wanted — The Pen Addict The Eastland Oil Company Ionsomnia Brad's Five Fountain Pens Brad's Five Inks Problematic Pens Photo Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO8 for 10% off)

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by special guest Ed Jelley. We follow up on two popular Kickstarter projects - the Visionnaire and the Ajoto - as well as a new resource for Field Notes trading. We then get into all things Ed, including how his blog came to be, the challenges of owning an expensive pen, his favorites, and some of the great resources available at his site. Guest Starring: Ed Jelley Links and Show Notes: In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by special guest Ed Jelley. We follow up on two popular Kickstarter projects - the Visionnaire and the Ajoto - as well as a new resource for Field Notes trading. We then get into all things Ed, including how his blog came to be, the challenges of owning an expensive pen, his favorites, and some of the great resources available at his site. Links for this episode:edjelley.com | Fountain Pen Reviews, Fountain Pen Ink Reviews and Stationery Reviews 5by5 | The Pen Addict #64: Johnny Anypen MAKE YOUR MARK : The Pen With A Twist by AJOTO — Kickstarter AJOTO / We create beautiful tools for everyday journeys, combining the precision of advanced manufacture with the soul of craft. PHX-1 : Design Tool Set by chadwick parker & joe huang — Kickstarter Pens Stock Photos, Pens Stock Photography, Pens Stock Images : Shutterstock.com Field Notes Facebook Group 2013 Japan - a set on Flickr Twitter / monochromatia: @dowdyism @imyke @FPGeeks the ... TWSBI 580 Colours The Clicky Post Karin Öberg Inks | edjelley.com Pelikan M605 Photo Post | edjelley.com Sailor 1911 Professional Gear Imperial Black Edition Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review | edjelley.com New Tattoo – Some Montblanc 149?s and a bottle of Sheaffer Peacock Blue | edjelley.com Weekly Loadout | edjelley.com Trading Post | edjelley.com Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO for 10% off) and Shutterstock (use code PENS7 for 30% off) Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

In this episode Brad and Myke get into the hot topic of the week in the pen community: The Visionnaire. This Kickstarter project has blown up while raising as many questions as it answers. It provided the backdrop for an excellent conversation. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke get into the hot topic of the week in the pen community: The Visionnaire. This Kickstarter project has blown up while raising as many questions as it answers. It provided the backdrop for an excellent conversation. Links for this episode:Tutorial: Filling a TWSBI with a syringe | The Well-Appointed Desk GOAT Pens: the Greatest Of All Time Fountain Pens - YouTube Visconti Opera Crystal Mosquito Review - YouTube New Visconti Pens, Filling System And Nib! - Italy: Penne Stilografiche della Bella Italia - The Fountain Pen Network Visionnaire - Fine Writing Instruments by BHG Design — Kickstarter App.net | chasemccoy: @dowdy @imyke https://www.kickstarter.com/projects... New Hero Pen 369 Silver Matte Chrome Steel Fine Fountain Pen | eBay Peninkcillin - A cure for pen and ink addiction is needed: Jinhao X750 fountain pen review BAOER Dreadnaught Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO for 10% off)