The Pen Addict

In this episode Brad and Myke discuss a recent article about the Kickstarter pen phenomenon and an interesting pen project that is currently in the funding stage. Brad also gets his first real Sailor and engages Myke in a conversation on how to improve the big box retail experience. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke discuss a recent article about the Kickstarter pen phenomenon and an interesting pen project that is currently in the funding stage. Brad also gets his first real Sailor and engages Myke in a conversation on how to improve the big box retail experience. Links for this episode:Why Pens Are Popular On Kickstarter And What It Means For Crowdfunders | TechCrunch Lernstift, the first pen that vibrates when u make a mistake by Lernstift (Falk & Daniel) — Kickstarter Sailor Sapporo Demonstrator Clear EF | eBay Sailor Sapporo Demonstrator Fountain Pens 5by5 | The Pen Addict #49: A Sailor Is At The Top Of My Wish List Staples: Doomed By Amazon Or By Young People? - Seeking Alpha Twitter / dowdyism: Would individual pen packaging ... Photo by penaddict • Instagram Jory Raphael (sensibleworld) on Twitter Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO for 10% off)

In this episode, Myke and Brad are joined by the always wonderful Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. We discuss the challenges left-handed writers have with pens and inks and make recommendations for products that can help. Guest Starring: Ana Reinert Links and Show Notes In this episode, Myke and Brad are joined by the always wonderful Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. We discuss the challenges left-handed writers have with pens and inks and make recommendations for products that can help. Links for this episode:5by5 | The Pen Addict #54: The Chair Of The Desk A Girl's Extensive Stationery Collection - The Pen Addict Intros Edison Pen Company: A New Pen Coming to the Production Line This Week! The Well-Appointed Desk | For the love of paper, pens and office supplies FIELD NOTES COLORS:“AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL” EDITION tuesday_next on Instagram Car numberplate game - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Counting Cows - and other Car Games - Moms Minivan.com 5by5 | The Pen Addict #45: Turning Japanese Lamy - LAMY safari TWSBI Diamond Mini Fountain Pens - Cult Pens TWSBI Diamond 540 ROC 100 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict The Society for Italic Handwriting - Articles NEW! Bernanke Inks – Noodler's Ink Pilot Iroshizuku Fountain Pen Bottled Inks - JetPens.com Review: Staedtler Ink Refill Cartridges | The Well-Appointed Desk The Goulet Pen Company Cutting Tools and Office Solutions | X-ACTO Review: Quo Vadis Habana Bright White Notebook | The Well-Appointed Desk Left handed leaders | Anything Left-Handed Sponsored by Squarespace (use code TALLYHO7 for 10% off)

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms to discuss their latest Kickstarter project, the RETRAKT. Dan gets into the origination of the pen, the challenges of the design, and other pen ideas that are rolling around in his brain. Guest Starring: Dan Bishop Links and Show Notes: In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms to discuss their latest Kickstarter project, the RETRAKT. Dan gets into the origination of the pen, the challenges of the design, and other pen ideas that are rolling around in his brain. Links for this episode:Karas Kustoms Tornado Poppers Tornado Deluxe The Clicky Post RETRAKT- A Custom Machined "Click" Pen by KarasKustoms — Kickstarter MAKE YOUR MARK : The Pen With A Twist by AJOTO — Kickstarter Schmidt 9000M EasyFlow Refill - Cult Pens Uni Kuru Toga Auto Lead Rotation Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm - Silver Body - JetPens.com Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Fine Nib - Black Matte Body - JetPens.com Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pen - Medium Nib - Black Body - JetPens.com 5by5 | The Frequency #132: The World is Trolling Me Too Sponsored by Squarespace Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by 5by5 founder Dan Benjamin in a rousing discussion about pens and paper, pronunciation, and grilled cheese. Guest Starring: Dan Benjamin Links and Show Notes: In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by 5by5 founder Dan Benjamin in a rousing discussion about pens and paper, pronunciation, and grilled cheese. Links for this episode:Twinkle, Twinkle, Bye, Bye Adam Savage's Field Notes Adam Savage's Everyday Carry (EDC) - YouTube 5by5 | Quit! #28: XOXO, A Love Story Dan with many XOXO Field Notes Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen Black - Cult Pens Pelikan M205 Traditional Fountain Pen - Piston Filler - Extra Fine Nib - Black Body - JetPens.com Ohto Graphic Liner Needle Point Drawing Pen - Pigment Ink - 0.3 mm - Black Ink - JetPens.com Lamy safari Fountain Pen Blue - Cult Pens J. Herbin Ink French Pronunciation Reference - YouTube Maruman Mnemosyne Special Memo Notepad - A4 (8.27" X 11.69") - 7 mm Rule - 70 Sheets - JetPens.com Twitter / danbenjamin: The way work is done ... 5by5 | The Pen Addict #1: Glossary Official Retro 1951 Website Dan Benjamin (danbenjamin) on Twitter Sponsored by Squarespace Support The Pen Addict with a Relay FM Membership

In this episode Brad and Myke react to the latest Field Notes release and discuss Myke's latest addition to his collection. Brad also discusses reactions to his Pilot Metropolitan review and dips his toes into fountain pen ink basics. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke react to the latest Field Notes release and discuss Myke's latest addition to his collection. Brad also discusses reactions to his Pilot Metropolitan review and dips his toes into fountain pen ink basics. Links for this episode:FIELD NOTES COLORS:“NIGHT SKY” EDITION Field Notes Night Sky Edition | The Well-Appointed Desk Field Notes Space Pens Monteverde Poquito Stylus Pen - Cult Pens Pilot G2 Pixie Gel Pens - Cult Pens Monteverde Poquito Ballpoint Pen + Stylus Review — The Pen Addict Pentel Slicci Techo Mini Gel Ink Pen - 0.3 mm - Orange Body - Black Ink - JetPens.com Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Pilot MR Fountain Pen Black - Cult Pens The Pilot MR is the UK name for the Metropolitan TWSBI Notebooks - Cult Pens TWSBI Pens and Mechanical Pencils - Inspired by Writing - Cult Pens Cult Pens Ink - Cult Pens Cult Pens Deep Dark Blue Ink Review — The Pen Addict Pentel Sign Pen - Cult Pens cultpens (cultpens) on Twitter Noodler's Apache Sunset Ink Review — The Pen Addict Ink Facts Fountain Pen Ink - Glenn's Pens Fountain pen ink - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia RichardsPens.com • Inks: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 5by5 | The Pen Addict #10: The Major Haul Sponsored by Squarespace and Cult Pens

In this episode Brad and Myke heap praise on our listenership - you guys are why we do this! Brad also discusses recent updates to his Top 5 Pens list and wraps up part two of the nib sizing conversation. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke heap praise on our listenership - you guys are why we do this! Brad also discusses recent updates to his Top 5 Pens list and wraps up part two of the nib sizing conversation. Links for this episode:Twitter / camuel: Catching up with the #PenAddict ... Sunbane — What sun will it be today? Camuel on Pens Brodick post office Brodick, Isle of Arran opening times and reviews Top 5 Pens — The Pen Addict Sponsored by Squarespace

In this episode the guys discuss Brad's new fascination with Tomoe River Paper and Myke's new TWSBI stub. Myke also talks about some new art supplies he received and they wrap it up with part one of a discussion about nib sizes. Links and Show Notes In this episode the guys discuss Brad's new fascination with Tomoe River Paper and Myke's new TWSBI stub. Myke also talks about some new art supplies he received and they wrap it up with part one of a discussion about nib sizes. Links for this episode:Tomoe River Paper Review — The Pen Addict Schmidt 9000M EasyFlow Refill - Cult Pens Schneider Express 735 Broad Refill - Cult Pens TWSBI Diamond Mini Fountain Pen Clear - Cult Pens ArtSnacks 5by5 | The Pen Addict #13: The Back to Work Kit Sponsored by Squarespace

In this episode Brad and Myke discuss refill options for Myke's Render K, the arrival of the Retro 51 Vintage Surf, and some interesting new inks headed Brad's way. The guys also talk about fountain pen performance on Field Notes and Doane Paper, plus an interesting new pen from Cross. Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke discuss refill options for Myke's Render K, the arrival of the Retro 51 Vintage Surf, and some interesting new inks headed Brad's way. The guys also talk about fountain pen performance on Field Notes and Doane Paper, plus an interesting new pen from Cross. Links for this episode:Schmidt 9000M EasyFlow Refill - Cult Pens Schmidt P900 Ballpoint Refill Broad - Cult Pens Schneider Express 735 Broad Refill - Cult Pens TWSBI Diamond Mini Fountain Pen Clear - Cult Pens Noodler's Bernanke Blue Ink Review — The Pen Addict Pelikan 4001 Fountain Pen Ink 30ml Bottle - Cult Pens Cult Pens Ink - Cult Pens Schmidt P8126 Capless Rollerball Refill Fine - Cult Pens VintageSurf_Salesheet.jpg (825×1275) Twitter / mscollis: @bftsystems @imyke @wellapptdesk ... Field Notes and Doane Paper Fountain Pen Ink Testing — The Pen Addict Amazon.com: Cross Edge Capless Gel Ink Pen, Octane Green (AT0555-4): Office Products Pen Addict Patter Room Sponsored by Squarespace

In this episode Brad and Myke tackle a wide range of topics including a new limited Retro 51 pen, Brad's new fountain pen purchases, pending pencil addiction, and a fantastic new pen holder that one of our listeners sent us. Only after all of that did Myke drop the bombshell about the newest pen in his collection... Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke tackle a wide range of topics including a new limited Retro 51 pen, Brad's new fountain pen purchases, pending pencil addiction, and a fantastic new pen holder that one of our listeners sent us. Only after all of that did Myke drop the bombshell about the newest pen in his collection... Links for this episode:A Girl's Extensive Stationery Collection 5by5 | The Pen Addict #44: Pentervention New Retro 51 Photos What's New Retro 51 Vintage Surf Retro 51 Limited Edition Tornado Ace Rollerball Pen mscollis' Retro 51 PILOT NAMIKI - PILOT NAMIKI CUSTOM HERITAGE 91 Yamaguri Chesnut Brown Rhodium Accents 14K Gold Rhodium Plated Nib All Nib Sizes Fountain Pen BEST PRICE - Engeika Finest Store - The Best Japanese Stationery and Fountain Pen - Engeika Finest Shop My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Custom Heritage — The Pen Addict Pilot Prera Clear Body Fountain Pen - Calligraphy Medium Nib - Clear Blue Accent - JetPens.com 'Stabby' Photo by penaddict • Instagram Review of Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener. » PENCIL REVOLUTION The Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener | Woodclinched Classroom Friendly Supplies The Clicky Post Karas Kustoms - Render K White Delrin — The Clicky Post Mike Dudek's Wooden iPhone Radio 5by5 | The Pen Addict #47: Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms imyke on Instagram Karas Kustoms Sponsored by Squarespace

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Ana Reinert from the blog The Well-Appointed Desk. Our topics range from pen blogging to good paper for fountain pen use to why Post-It Notes suck so bad. Guest Starring: Ana Reinert Links and Show Notes In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Ana Reinert from the blog The Well-Appointed Desk. Our topics range from pen blogging to good paper for fountain pen use to why Post-It Notes suck so bad. Links for this episode:The Well-Appointed Desk Ana (wellapptdesk) on Twitter ana on App.net penaddiction.blogspot.co.uk PENCIL REVOLUTION House of Turquoise The Hallmark 3 x 5 Index Card — The Pen Addict Josh Scruggs (Jscruggs) on Twitter Home / The Well-Appointed Desk Shop Letter Writers Alliance Clairefontaine 1951 Vintage-style pocket exercise books from Bureau Direct Piccadilly » Essential Notebooks FPGeeks | Tomoe River Paper Review Nanami Paper | Notebooks, Paper Pads, Note Cards, Letter Sets, Envelopes, Pens and Pencils from Japan Gourmet Pens gourmetpens on Instagram The Pen Addict Gift Guide Rebuttal (with respect and jest) | The Well-Appointed Desk 70Decibels - The Pen Addict - Episode 31 - Holiday Gift Guide Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen Review | The Well-Appointed Desk Sponsored by Squarespace