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The Pen Addict
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The Pen Addict is a weekly fix for all things stationery. Pens, pencils, paper, ink – you name it, and Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley are into it. Join as they geek out over the analog tools they love so dearly. Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.
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728: Walking Around With the President of PEN
6d ago01:21:22Tap to summarizeBrad and Myke are back from Stationery Fest, and what an amazing event it was. They break it all down in this week’s episode, including the pros, cons, and stationery acquired. And then Myke causes Brad to lose it. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Kaleidocraft: Playful stationery and functional goods. Get 15% off and an exclusive Pen Addict washi insert with code penaddict. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Stationery Fest Stationery Fest – Instagram The Pen Addict – Instagram Myke Hurley – Instagram Going to Stationery Fest with Pen Addict! - Yoseka Stationery – YouTube The Pen Addict #268: Hot Breaking Footage - Relay The Pen Addict #269: We Sold Everything - Relay LAMY Lx Fountain Pen | LAMY Shop LAMY Lx Blue – Instagram PLOTTER USA whosming – Instagram Panty Cat – Instagram egguguma – Instagram oncemorewithlove – Instagram liliuhms – Instagram Stationery Cardigan – Instagram kyuseido – Instagram Special Edition Fountain Pen #10 - Fizzy Pink Lemonade | Enigma Stationery Landa Ruen Art - Book Stack Watercolor Kit | Enigma Stationery Kayou+ Aimvision Pro Mechanical Pencil The Superior Labor x Yoseka UNION Collection – Yoseka Stationery The Superior Labor x Yoseka UNION Sacoche – Yoseka Stationery Miho Nyanko OnceMoreWithLove Tamiko Sidore Uni Jetstream 4&1 Metal Multi Pen Review — The Pen Addict Uni-ball One P + ZENTO Refill Set — G Irogami Limited Edition
Transcribe →727: We’re Heading to Stationery Fest!
2w ago00:51:14Tap to summarizeBrooklyn, we are in your house! Brad and Myke are headed to Stationery Fest, and take you through their prep, schedule, and planned shenanigans at what they hope is an epic event. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Kaleidocraft: Playful stationery and functional goods. Get 15% off and an exclusive Pen Addict washi insert with code penaddict. Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Stationery Fest Stationery Fest – Instagram Pen Addict – Instagram Our Stationery Fest Panel Schedule – Instagram Stationery Fest 2026 | Marketplace and Courtyard Map — Stationery Fest Washi Wallet: Portable Washi Tape Holder & Organizer – Kaleidocraft Prints New York Travel Journal Tour 🗽 - Abbey Sy - YouTube Hachimonjiya Online Store Kobeha Keikaku The Superior Labor WHOSMiNG Shop Idea_Switch – Instagram Leonardo Officina Italiana x Wearingeul Pixie Box Set – Pen Chalet Delta DV Glow Up Oro – Pen Chalet Bluey's House at CAMP New York City | Camp
Transcribe →726: Blue Refill Hotdog
3w ago01:01:49Tap to summarizeTop 10 Pen, Part Deux! Not really, but some slight adjustments were made, plus new Top 10 lists were considered. Brad also has the new LAMY Safaris in hand, and Kaweco is getting prepped for a big Summer. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Kaleidocraft: Playful stationery and functional goods. Get 15% off and an exclusive Pen Addict washi insert with code penaddict. Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Stationery Fest If I Can Only Keep 10 Pens — Spin the Compass Washi Wallet: Portable Washi Tape Holder & Organizer – Kaleidocraft Prints Breakroom Chronicles – Instagram Uni-ball One P + ZENTO Refill Set — G Irogami Limited Edition Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet A Bizness Day Planner Sticker Sheet | Enigma Stationery Robot Dance Battle | Enigma Stationery Zento | Enigma Stationery Lunar Sport – Kaweco Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen Iridescent Pearl – Kaweco Collection Fountain Marble Ocean – Kaweco Kaweco Sport Collection Marble Ocean | Stilo&Stile Pilot Metropolitan Limited Edition – Instagram Dominant Industry Keyno Stay.tionery Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict
Transcribe →725: I Will Admit When I'm Wrong But I'm Not
4w ago01:07:13Tap to summarizeBrad and Myke took the 10 Fountain Pen Challenge this week, so tune in to hear what they would keep, and how difficult this proved to be! They also discuss ANOTHER LAMY Safari release, and stunning ne Field Notes. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Stationery Fest Brad's 🌭 – Instagram Lamy Meteorite and Meteora – Pen Chalet Maurice Moves - YouTube Field Notes | Paletas If I Could Only Keep 10 Fountain Pens… – Inky Imaginings My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict Gourmet Pens: Platinum #3776 Urushi Raden Galaxy Starlight Fountain Pen The Anatomy of a Stacked Nib – Tokyo Station Pens Lamy Safari White Red Clip Fountain Pen | eBay My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot M90 Limited Edition — The Pen Addict Namiki Yukari Milky Way Sailor King of Pen Royal Tangerine | Fountain Pen Quest Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Japan Blue Fountain Pen | Wancher Nakaya Portable Cigar Ao-tamenuri Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Haleakala Silhouette Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Kyoku haku | Pen Chalet Kyoku haku Pen Carrying Cases Accessories – Pen Chalet Diplomat Aero Rhomb Flame Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet NAKAYA Cigar Piccolo Kikyo Platinum 3776 Nice Lavende - Pen Chalet Pilot Custom 845 Urushi Fountain Pen Vermilion Red Ebonite Sailor Pro Gear - Orange — The Clicky Post Pilot Vanishing Point/Capless Fountain Pens - A Quick Comparison — The Pen Addict History of BUNGUBOX Original Fountain Pen Pen Review: Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with PO Nib — The Gentleman Stationer
Transcribe →724: Hotdog on a Ring
Jul 901:05:41Tap to summarizeBrad has many new products to discuss this week, including the uniball &knot pen that has him thoroughly confused. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Sailor Que Será Erasable Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict ISOT Award-Winning Products Maruman Spiral Note Refill Maker - CARL Sun-Star Stickyle Ballsign iD Single Sonic Digi-tox The Routine Time Locker This is the best fountain pen accessory AND it only costs $1 – Extra Fine Writing Uniball &knot Ballpoint Point uniball™ &knot with Jetstream SXR-80-05 Ink, Ballpoint Pen Perfect Travel Pen or Pricey Novelty? Uniball's new &knot - fudefan - YouTube The Most Hyped Pen in Japan Just Got a Multi-Pen Upgrade - fudefan - YouTube The Zento Signature Craze: First Look at Uniball's Highly Sought-After New Rollerball - fudefan - YouTube Matome Collection Ikimasho - Craft Indigo — Matome Collection Keyno Stay.tionery 001 Serenity Fountain Pens Journals & Diaries | Enigma Stationery LAMY M17 Jetstream Ballpoint Pen Refill - EF (0.5 mm) - Black | Enigma Stationery If I Could Only Keep 10 Fountain Pens… – Inky Imaginings If I Could Only Keep 10 Fountain Pens… – The Well-Appointed Desk If I could only keep 10 fountain pens – The Well-Appointed Desk
Transcribe →723: I Bet the Paper Is Terrible
Jul 200:48:36Tap to summarizeBrad is back from the St. Louis Pen Show with many tales to tell. Also pens, and quite the interesting notebook. And Myke joins the Zento club! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback St. Louis Pen Show 2026 King Brad – Instagram Pilot 2026 Limited Edition Vanishing Point Golden Journe Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Nahvalur (Narwhal) Fireworks Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Benu Hand Painted Talisman Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Keyno Stay.tionery 001 Serenity Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet D² Arts Tordre - Glow Stix Fountain Pens – D Squared Arts Nwt Gucci Red And Blue Geometric Notebook | Poshmark New York Stationery Fest The Stationer 2026 Dutch Pen Show Recap — The Pen Addict My ✨ Most Intentional ✨ Pen Show Haul Yet? • First Dutch Pen Show Experience - YouTube Sailor Que Será Ballpoint Pen - 0.8mm – Yoseka Stationery
Transcribe →722: St. Louis Pen Show Preview, Featuring Ana Reinert!
Jun 2501:02:26Tap to summarizeIt’s St. Louis Pen Show time! Brad is on the way, and he brings on St. Louis Show expert Ana Reinert, from The Well-Appointed Desk, to discuss what to expect. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Guest Starring: Ana Reinert Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback The Well-Appointed Desk The Well-Appointed Desk Shop Top 5 Stationery Favorites For 2026 Soola pouch Pencil Review: LEUCHTTURM1917 Drehgriffel Mechanical Pencil (Dusty Rose) Notebook Review: Mark’s Inc. EDiT B7 Grid Notebook Pentel Multi 8 Visconti Mirage Mythos Persephone Colorverse Erebus Crater Midori Carton Opener St. Louis Pen Show Ana's Classes Vendor List
Transcribe →721: A Pen of All Time
Jun 1800:46:20Tap to summarizeIt has arrived, and it is glorious! What exactly? Brad’s new MD Product notebook for one, and a certain Delta fountain pen for two. All that, plus the only two fountain pens anyone needs! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback New York Stationery Fest The Pen Addict #720: Feeding Your Creativity - Relay St. Louis Pen Show Kokuyo Auxiliary Hardcover Notebook Fountain Pen Friendly Ledger – The Paper Mind MD Notebook B6 Slim Pen Addict Edition — The Pen Addict Shop In Real Life! – The Stationer The Stationer – Instagram Tiger King of Pen – Penaddict – Instagram Delta DV Original Midsize Orange/Primary Manip. 4.5 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Pentel Multi 8 Lead Holder Review — The Pen Addict Galen Leather Co. Legacy Collection Galen X Nock Co - Sinclair Pen Cas Galen Leather Co. Legacy Collection Galen X Nock Co - Lookout Pen Case
Transcribe →720: Feeding Your Creativity
Jun 1100:56:37Tap to summarizeBrad is joined this week by Toni Palumbo of Feed Your Creativity. Toni has been making the pen and stationery show rounds over the past few years, and has been documenting it all for her YouTube Channel. Listen in for fun adventures! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Guest Starring: Toni Palumbo Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Feed Your Creativity on YouTube Feed Your Creativity on Instagram Feed Your Creativity: Papier Plume Feed Your Creativity: DC SUPERSHOW 2025 Little Hollow Customs Monster Finger Tombow Mono Sand Eraser Kaleidocraft Washi Wallet The Crop Adopt a Pals beau Q Creations
Transcribe →719: The Parker Jotter Was an Explosive
Jun 400:55:12Tap to summarizeLAMY did the thing! Brad and Myke break down the AL-Star Disco release, revisit the new Sailor Realo through Fudefan’s video, and pay respects to the Platinum Curidas. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Lamy AL-Star Special Edition – Pen Chalet LAMY AL-Star Disco – Instagram Disco Photoshoot BTS – Instagram Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Visconti Homo Sapiens Nebula Fountain Pen – Limited Edition (Only 388 Made) – Pen Chalet Designed in California – Kickstarter Campaign Sailor Finally Fixed the Realo (But Made It Weird) - Fudefan - YouTube Pilot Capless/Vanishing Point Digital Tech – Instagram In Memoriam: Platinum Curidas, 2020-2026 — The Pen Addict Midori Carton Opener - Khaki | JetPens rOtring 600 Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict Rotring 600 3-in-1 Multi Pen Review — The Pen Addict Makar Tools Tactile Turn Parker Jotter | Bond Lifestyle Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen - A Fresh Look — The Pen Addict Pelikan Fountain Pens - Pen Chalet
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