The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict 55: I'm Officially Jealous

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:15:00 GMT

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

The Pen Addict 54: The Chair Of The Desk

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:15:00 GMT

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

The Pen Addict 53: AMA

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

"Ask Me Anything!" In this episode Brad and Myke field questions from listeners covering a wide range of topics. Pens and paper lead the discussion but we also touch on apps, music, and every day life. It was a fun episode.

The Pen Addict 52: It's A Gateway Pen So Be Careful

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad and Myke follow-up on the challenges of having too many fountain pen inks, Myke's new Doane Leather Pen Holster, and a rash of new TWSBI products. Brad also discusses ten pens under $10 that you cannot buy at an office supply retailer, and wraps up with one of his patented rants.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 51: The Things That People Love The Most Are Wrong

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad and Myke discuss the most desirable aspects of the Parker Vacumatic, and as Brad recently found out, ambering of the barrel is not it. Brad also discusses testing fountain pen inks in the latest Field Notes edition, and the boys get into the usage and management of their fountain pen collections.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 50: Investigative Pen Journalism

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad and Myke discuss Brad's recent trip to the Atlanta Pen Show. It was a highly successful and educational adventure, resulting in many new additions to Brad's pen arsenal.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 49: A Sailor Is At The Top Of My Wish List

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Myke and Brad discuss two recent purchases that may be heading to number one on their respective favorite pen lists. Myke also discusses a nice surprise from his recent JetPens order, and Brad goes over his shopping list for the upcoming Atlanta Pen Show.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 48: Ooh, You Said A Bad Word

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Myke and Brad run the gamut of topics, including a follow-up on the Retro 51 Snapper, the new Field Notes Colors Edition, and a big update to Brad's Top 5 Pens list.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 47: Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms. Dan is the designer and manufacturer behind successful Kickstarter pen projects such as the Render K and The BOLT. We have a great conversation on how the pens came to be and what goes on behind the scenes in the manufacturing process. Thank you Dan for joining us!

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 46: The Trifecta

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad and Myke discuss the trifecta of products spoken about more than any other on the podcast. This will naturally include—insane Field Notes pricing, Vanishing Point modifications, and a new Retro 51 product.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 45: Turning Japanese

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad and Myke discuss the weird and awesome world of Japanese pens. What Japanese pens should be brought to the US market? What Japanese pens are different from their US counterparts? And Japanese pen marketing? It is the best!

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 44: Pentervention

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode we discover that Myke has a problem, as if we didn't know this already. He goes through some of his travails hunting down Field Notes for his collection, and Brad discusses both his and Myke's new Field Notes pages on their respective websites. Myke also discusses the results of his search for a new, fast-drying fountain pen ink.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 43: Adding To Cart Now

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by esteemed guest Patrick Rhone from Minimal Mac. Patrick jumps in our quick drying ink conversation, discusses why paper is always "On", and school the fellas on vintage fountain pens.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 42: Short Attention Span Theatre

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Myke and Brad play catch-up after a lost week. Both of the boys have loads of new products in hand, including rare Field Notes editions, Myke's first TWSBI, and an old school Namiki Vanishing Point.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 41: I Liken It To Unicorn Poop

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad talks about his latest fountain pen purchase, and most importantly, the nib he went out of his comfort zone to buy. The guys also dig into some reader mail, and Brad talks about the roadblocks in getting his ink review series started.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 40: It Was Very Troubling To Me

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad recaps the video series "An Obsessive's Guide to Field Notes" and the boys also discuss their findings on how to best clean a fountain pen.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 39: We Are The Normal Ones

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Myke discusses an interesting pen he has carried for years that we refer to as the "MacGuyver of Pens" and I elaborate on my first successful Field Notes trade. This leads into our main discussion of our pen addiction and how the things we do and think about are very, very normal amongst other addicts like ourselves.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 38: Playing The Role Of My Mother

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad follows up on a recent PSA on The Pen Addict blog and then the boys dig into why they carry the pens they do every day and how they manage the herd.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 37: Off The Deep End

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Myke and I follow up on a few topics from recent episodes and then dive into the world of weird and interesting pens. The land of Amazon.com product reviews is a strange, strange place.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 36: Would You Like To Try A Sample?

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Myke and Brad discuss their stationery resolutions for the new year. Things are going to get inky in 2013!

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 35: Scratched Off The List

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode a special package from Brad has arrived on Myke's doorstep and he shares the contents with us all. Also, Myke discusses his trial run with the Parker 5th Ingenuity and Brad delves into the US release of the Pilot Acroball before losing his mind on US pen companies.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 34: I Like European Broads

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Myke and Brad discuss the recent Field Notes "Expedition" release as well as some of our top Wish List items. Who knew Brad would become such a fountain pen addict?

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 33: Field Notes Fascination

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad discusses all things Field Notes, including the fascination with collecting every limited release that Draplin, Coudal, and Co. come up with.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 32: Truly Disappointed

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode Myke and Brad discuss some of their most disappointing pen and paper purchases.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 31: Holiday Gift Guide

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke discuss some of their top picks for the holidays. Be it pens, pencils, paper, or accessories the boys have got you covered.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 30: Inks On A Plane

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke take opposing sides on a recent pen purchase, and Brad discusses the minimal writing kit he took on his recent travels.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 29: We Were On A Break!!!

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The boys get the band back together in this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast. Myke and Brad discuss the short hiatus of the podcast and also discuss what they have been using of late and what new products have caught their eye. It's great to be back!

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 28: Nothing Rhymes With Orange

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad discusses his recent decision to change things up on The Pen Addict blog. Sometimes taking a step back is the best way to move forward. The guys also discuss a new version of one of the most popular Hi-Tec-C Kickstarter pens.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 27: I Need To Take A Shower

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad gives his first impressions of his new Lamy 2000 and Myke discusses his huge pen and paper haul from his vacation. Myke also drops a bombshell by anointing a new favorite pen.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 26: It's Got Little Curves To It

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Brad is joined by special gust host Stephen Hackett of 512Pixels.net. The gents discuss Stephen’s transition from barely being able to fill a page in his notebook to filling 10 of them in the span of a year. Stephen also talks about some of his favorite pens and why they work for him.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 25: The Pen Is Mightier Than The Club

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad and Myke discuss the lost art of handwriting and offer tips on how to improve yours. Brad also shares a few lesser known Pen Addict facts, and the boys talk about their current pen ordering withdrawals.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 24: Storage Wars

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad and Myke talk about pen storage, more specifically, how Brad keeps all of his wares organized at home. The gents also follow up on Brad's Lihit Lab Teffa pen case trial run, and talk about the stabbiness of the Pilot Vanishing Point EF nib unit.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 23: That's How An Addict Thinks

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Brad talks about a recent purchase and why he might have been happier waiting a couple of weeks to buy it. The guys also talk about the concept and pitfalls surrounding "gift pens, and also answer some listener mail.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 22: It's The Hole Up There

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:15:00 GMT

In this episode Myke puts Brad on the spot right out of the gate about his love for a certain paper product. Brad also gets his hands on a prototype of a popular Kickstarter pen and breaks it down for the listeners.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 21: The Pens That Shall Not be Named

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad and Myke talk about what pens are on their wish list and other pens need to be created. The guys are also challenged not to mention a couple of their favorite pens on this episode and Brad, for one, fails miserably.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 20: Myke's Top 5 Pens

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Myke shares his current Top 5 pens and why they work so well for him. We also discuss some listeners Top 5's and Myke also shows off his ninja-like Google skills.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 19: Brad's Top 5 Pens

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Brad discusses his recent Top 5 Pens blog post. Number one is no surprise, but the overall list is quite a departure and a changing of the guard for The Pen Addict.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 18: Breaking The Bank

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Myke goes off the deep end with his latest purchases, including not one, not two, but THREE new Retro 51 pens. Brad and Myke also follow up on a new pen case they both just bought, and Myke comes up with a great new notebook hack.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 17: Sketchnoting With Mike Rohde

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad and Myke talk with designer, illustrator, and sketchnoter Mike Rohde about how the idea of sketchnotes started and all of the great projects it has lead to. Mike also shares with us the pens and paper he uses to capture his ideas and talks about his upcoming book "The Sketchnote Handbook".

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 16: Kickstart My Heart

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad talks about the popularity of the Pilot Hi-Tec-C as a platform for Kickstarter projects. The Pen Type-A started it all - can its followers match its success?

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 15: Casing the Joint

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad talks about some of his favorite pen cases as well as a new competitor to the Pilot Hi-Tec-C. Myke gives a Vanishing Point update now that he has had some time to spend with it and professes his undying love for all things Retro 51.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 14: Vanished in Customs

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Myke finally gets his Pilot Vanishing Point through customs and to his house and Brad talks about a pen he loves on the complete opposite end of the pricing spectrum.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 13: The Back to Work Kit

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Myke talks about his new Pilot Vanishing Point. Oh wait, he doesn't BECAUSE IT IS STILL STUCK IN CUSTOMS! Brad and Myke also discuss the pens they take to work and how to protect them from the non-pen addicts among us.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 12: Houston, We Have A Fountain Pen Problem

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad talks about his latest purchases - yes, two more fountain pens. The guys also answer reader questions around interesting barrel markings and Moleskine alternatives.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 11: Analog vs Digital

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Brad and Myke take a look at the digital applications that compliment their analog workflows. Can pen and paper be fully replaced by technology? Not for these pen addicts!

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 10: The Major Haul

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad recaps his highly successful - if not bank breaking - trip to the Atlanta Pen Show and Myke elaborates on his newfound fascination with knockers.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 9: Get The Lead Out

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode Brad discusses his new fascination with one of the smallest fountain pens on the market and he and Myke discuss a few favorite mechanical pencils.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 8: Retro Style

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:30:00 GMT

In this episode Myke talks about his new favorite pen and why it has taken over the top spot in his arsenal. Brad also teases what his latest acquisition is and the guys chat about pen suppliers in the UK.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 7: Not Your Grandfather's Fountain Pen

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Pen Addict Brad and Myke discuss some of their favorite fountain pens and why a certain portable fountain pen has rocketed to the top of their respective charts.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 6: Multi-Pen, Multi-Tasking

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Pen Addict Brad and Myke dive into the world of multi pens. What they are, how they work, and if they are right for you. Brad also picks his current favorites.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 5: The Daily Carry

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Pen Addict, Brad and Myke discuss what pens and paper they take with them when they leave the house, and why German students grow up to dislike fountain pens.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 4: Paper Chase

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the The Pen Addict, Myke delves deeper into his habit with two new purchases, and Brad discusses what types of paper he enjoys the most.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 3: No Joy on the Pen Aisle

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

In Episode 3, Brad and Myke chat about Myke's latest addition to his pen arsenal and why Brad is bored every time he goes pen shopping at the store.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 2: My Favorite Pens

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Pen Addict, Brad and Myke discuss Brad's current favorite pens, elaborate on some of the Glossary terms from Episode 1, and answer reader mail.

Sponsored by Squarespace

The Pen Addict 1: Glossary

Brad Dowdy & Myke Hurley — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

On the first episode of The Pen Addict, Brad and Myke introduce who they are and give a little background in to how this show was concieved. They go on to give you some hints of what's to expect over the coming weeks before launching in to a Glossary of terms you will likely hear in future episodes.

Sponsored by Squarespace