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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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721: A Pen of All Time
1w ago00:46:20Tap 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
2w ago00:56:37Tap 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
3w ago00:55:12Tap 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
Transcribe →718: A Guy With A Typewriter Walks Into A Bar
4w ago01:05:09Tap to summarizeBrad is joined this week by Derek DeWeese of the DWRDNET Stationery Feed to talk all things stationery. Derek is relatively new to the scene, but things have escalated quickly to say the least. Also, have you seen his Zento Signature? This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 25-28. Tickets on sale now! 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: Derek DeWeese Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback DWRDNET DWRDNET YouTube Derek on Instagram Derek's Typewriters The DWRDNET Stationery Feed 0211 With Michelle Geffken The Gentleman Stationer Olive Octopus The DWRDNET Stationery Feed 0207 With Richard Polt Author Of The Typewriter Revolution On The Paper Trail Pens by Pasquale
Transcribe →717: Is AirSteppy Pants?
May 2100:53:04Tap to summarizeMyke is back from vacation, and wow is there follow-up to be had. Our friend Air Steppy makes a triumphant return, Brad gets LAMY closure, and Sailor does what with the new Realo? Plus, is there a new Scribble pen out there? This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 25-28. Tickets on sale now! 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 The Pen Addict #716: Good Times - Relay Midori Carton Openers | JetPens AIRSTEP LAMY Safari neonpink – Instagram LAMY Safari neonyellow – Instagram Stylo Art – Instagram CL Finesse Capless Clipless Fountain Pen – Stylo Art – Instagram Scribe Tool Design - Design - Yamaha Corporation Scribble - Stationery Wiki Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Kyokuhaku Flap 4 Pen Carrying Cases – Pen Chalet The New Sailor 1911 Realo – Instagram Sailor 1911 Realo 18k Clear Black | Piston Filler Fountain Pen – Stilo & Style Visconti Mirage Mythos Persephone Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Visconti Mirage Mythos Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
Transcribe →716: Good Times
May 1401:12:56Tap to summarizeBrad is joined this week by April Wu from Designphil to discuss all things TRAVELER’S COMPANY USA, PLOTTER USA, MD PRODUCT USA, and of course her own writing over at The Penguin Post. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, so get comfy, grab a beverage This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 25-28. Tickets on sale now! 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: April Wu Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Designphil TRAVELER’S COMPANY USA PLOTTER USA MD PRODUCT USA The Penguins Post Midori History Midori Carton Opener Creative Refills S2E5: Using PLOTTER as a Tool with Brad Dowdy The Pen Addict #632: Reaching Stationery Nirvana
Transcribe →715: Aliens From Mechanical Pencil Land
May 700:53:27Tap to summarizeThis is a “Brad buys things episode,” with no item more important to the future of this podcast than the Pilot AIRSTEP. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off 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 The Pen Addict #632: Reaching Stationery Nirvana - Relay Lamy Safari 2026 Neon Pink and Neon Yellow • Robb Knight Boorum & Pease Record Book wander & write - YouTube Pairings Party: Fountain Telling Willow Fountain Pen, Sailor Manyo Uri — The Pen Addict Ungeniused #122: Dazzle Camouflage - Relay Zodiac Pens Pisces – Instagram Fountain Pens – D Squared Arts Baetylus | Den's Pens Delta DV Original Midsize Orange/Primary Manip. 4.5 Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Platinum Limited Special Preppy Black Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Laban 326 Midnight Mirage Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet ‘Shepherd’s warning’ – pensbycasey – Instagram Edison Newark Fountain Pen in Magellanic Clouds LE - Goldspot Pens Ink Review #1323: Sailor Manyo Yomogi — Mountain of Ink Pilot AIRSTEP Mechanical Pencils | JetPens Brad's Airstep Sticker – Instagram
Transcribe →714: Look
Apr 3000:51:54Tap to summarizeBrad and Myke attempt to put a bow on the pocket pen discussion this week. Were they successful? LAMY was successful in launching the two new Safari Limited Editions for 2026, or are they just a figment of our imagination? This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 25-28. Tickets on sale now! Penedex: The penultimate app to track and catalog your pens, inks, and what you've got ink'd up. Download now. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Schmidt 6040M Fineliner Pen Refill When promises are not delivered: The Parker 5th — The Pen Addict Spoke Roady / Model 2 – Spoke Design Nagahara Model #1 – Bungubox – Instagram Chicago Pen Show Dime Novel Raven Good Made Better Stationery Universe Santini Italia Modula Fountain Pens LAMY Safari 2026 Limited Edition – Fontoplumo LAMY Safari Limited Edition 2026 Video – Instagram LAMY Safari Yellow Pens Over the Years – Fontoplumo – Instagram Kokuyo Auxiliary Hardcover Notebook Fountain Pen Friendly Ledger – The Paper Mind
Transcribe →713: Pocket Bias
Apr 2301:06:16Tap to summarizeIs there such a thing as an unanswerable stationery question? Brad and Myke may have met their match this week. Myke also has Kuru Toga challenges, and Brad has pockets. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Kanilea Pen Co: Celebrate Kanilea's 10th Anniversary! 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 Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen - Hard - Black | JetPens Tom's Studio Wren - Goldspot Pens Kuretake ZIG COCOIRO Letter Pens with Ink | JetPens Kuretake Zig Cocoiro Extra Fine Letter Pen Review — The Pen Addict Traveler's Company Solid Brass Pencil Pentel Tradio Stylo Pen - Black Ink | JetPens Alaula Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Alaula Maile Lei Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Alaula Mau Loa Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co. Nagahara Model #1 – Bungubox – Instagram Pairings Party: Kakimori Frost Violet Fountain Pen, Taccia Aomurasaki — The Pen Addict My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict Analog Defaults — The Pen Addict Pelikan Souverän M600 Pelikan Art Collection Georg Tippel Fountain Pen – Pen Chalet Re-Review: Pilot Varsity – The Well-Appointed Desk Spoke Design Spoke Click Model C – Spoke Design
Transcribe →712: Three Barrel Flavors
Apr 1600:48:42Tap to summarizeBrad and Myke bust out all of the pen and paper in this week’s episode, including a huge amount of feedback on last week’s pocket fountain pen discussion. Brad also rambles about mechanical pencils for too long, but makes up for it with three flavors of S This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: 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 Monteverde Dakota Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Studio Pocket Fountain Pen 2.0 – Tom's Studio TWSBI Swipe - Over-Engineered or Welcome Innovation? — The Pen Addict Compact Fountain Pen | MUJI USA N2 Pocket – Namisu Bottle Ink for Fountain Pen Ink Workshop Dye 20ml | Sailor Fountain Pen Hero Arts + Spellbinders - Detail Tweezers | Enigma Stationery Kakimori Mini Nib Holder - Ocean | Enigma Stationery Eric Small Things Acrylic Stamp - Stained Glass | Enigma Stationery Wax Beads Melting Spoon - Blue | Enigma Stationery Wax Seals & Supplies | Enigma Stationery Bizness Frog Stamp Washi Tape | Enigma Stationery Eric Small Things Wax Seal - Fountain Pen | Enigma Stationery Meet Your Maker: Kristen Brooks, Fountain Telling — The Pen Addict Pentel Graph 1000 for Pro Drafting Pencil Review — The Pen Addict Visconti Mirage Mythos Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Van Dieman's Nightfall Dual Tone Ink – Vanness Yamamoto Canopus Note Notebook A5 – Vanness Yamamoto Bullet Paper - Canopus – Vanness Sakura Pigma Micron Pen - Size 03 - 0.35 mm - Black | JetPens Sakura Pigma Micron Pen - ESDK - Size 04 - Black | JetPens Sakura Pigma ECO Micron Pen - Size 03 - 0.35 mm - Black | JetPens Sidekick Pocket | Cotton Bureau Limited Edition – Studio Neat Drehgriffel Nr. 2 - the pencil - LEUCHTTURM1917 Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict Pen Addict Fire On Fire Fountain Pen Ink, by Robert Oster — The Pen Addict
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