The Pen Addict
Episodes
309: Cool Your Boots Over There
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is back from Houston, and is heading to Raleigh! We catch up on his travels, new Kickstarter projects, and the latest from Retro 51.
308: Full Metal Body
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really want to hear how Brad packs for a pen shop visit? Apparently so, as he lays out his gear for a trip to Dromgoole’s in Houston. He and ...
307: Welcome To Two Months Ago
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks between recording gives the boys a lot to talk about! Everything from new product talk, to Sailors, Pelikans, Kanilea pens, and more. Join i...
306: Pen...cil
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in making your own fountain pens? We follow-up on our previous #asktpa with feedback from two just-getting-started pen makers. We also talk...
305: I Believe in Standards
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s new notebook day on the podcast, as Brad and Myke discuss a slew of new releases crossing our desks. Limited editions were also a hot topic, th...
304: I'm Out of Superlatives
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke are back from Atlanta and recap the best show ever. At least until the next one!
303: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2018
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are live! Thank you to all of our Kickstarter backers for making this live episode possible. Listen in as Ana, Brad, and Myke discuss the Atlanta P...
302: BradDowdy Brad-Dowdy Edition
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brad prepped for the Atlanta Pen Show by buying all of the things beforehand. Myke showed some responsibility by making a game plan for the show. It’...
301: Bingo!
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did you get your Bingo card before listening? If not, you know what to do for next time. Aside from filling squares, Brad and Myke discussed their cur...
300: A Podcast About Pens
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
300 episodes of a podcast about pens. Who would have thought it?
299: Mail Time with Brad
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke catch up on all of the #asktpa questions they have been hoarding for weeks. And Myke finally paid the piper for his Pink Love.
298: This Pen Show Has Character
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brad recaps his trip to the Baltimore Pen Show. Did it live up to the hype? Myke discusses his journaling talk on Cortex, and gives a full review of t...
297: Who's the Fool Now Steve?
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kickstarter updates abound, with the Pen Addict project wrapping up, the Wancher project getting delayed, and a new pen project that made Myke’s eye...
296: Drop the Pagoda on Us
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is back from the Los Angeles Pen Show with tales of what he did - and didn’t - buy. Myke has his eyes on a Sweet Love, and they also discuss a ...
295: Why is it Not Called Pen Pals?
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Toronto here we come! We are bringing The Pen Addict show on the road again this year that’s to your support. We also discuss two of our favorite br...
294: Not the Most Funded Anything
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All the Kickstarters that are fit to print! Including ours of course. The 2018 Pen Addict Podcast Kickstarter has launched, met its goal, and is well ...
293: Cut With a Hammer and Chisel
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is your Dream Pen? Wancher thinks they know with the release of their latest Kickstarter pen. We also discuss new goods from Retro 51, Baron Fig,...
292: Don't Learn Safety By Accident
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke are joined by our third co-host, the amazing Ana Reinert. We follow-up our office supply draft with Ana’s picks, take a dive into the ...
291: At Some Point a Pen Has to Get Involved
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Office supply draft! Brad and Myke draft the important office supplies everyone needs at their jobby-job. They also discuss orange pens, handwriting f...
290: Saskatchewan Has Always Been In My Heart
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pen Addict Kickstarter plans are well underway for 2018. We discuss a few of those details, the immediately sold out Retro 51 Mars, and Brad’s first...
289: The Cousin is the Big Brother
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke ring in the new year in the stationery world with talk of resolutions, buying restrictions, planning, and journaling. 2018 is going to b...
288: It's Called Chaos
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It was a chaotic episode in more ways than one this week, as Brad and Myke planted various flags in the ground for products old and new. And the Chaos...
287: Internal Sparkle
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Myke is back from Podcon, and Brad is swimming in an ocean of swirls. We also talk about backpacks, smelly copper, and all of your #asktpa.
286: A More Aggressive Swirl Pattern
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is the king of recency bias, so he fawns over the recent releases from TWSBI and Blackwing. We also discuss the Livescribe note taking system, th...
285: The Love Toaster
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks and no talk makes for a big episode. Brad and Myke catch up on all the things, including a slew of follow up, timing a pen delivery in Las V...
284: Weird and Wonderful Stuff - Holiday Gift Guide 2017
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ana reinert joins Brad and Myke for their annual gift guide episode. This time, we take listeners questions to help with all of your gift giving needs...
283: A Significant Business in Clever Pen Cases
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a new podcast in town, a new pen to buy, and a new Field Notes edition. We hit all of those things plus take a deep dive on product inspirat...
282: 100% Humidity Paper
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad reviews his new Moleskine notebook, and it doesn’t go well. We also discuss Unicorn Snot, $750 Sharpies, and spend some of Myke’s money on pu...
281: Supercaligraphicexpialidocious
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke tackle tons of new products, including the latest from Tactile Turn, Hippo Noto, Penwell, and more. And don’t forget to check out our ...
280: I Want Jim To Tell Me Bedtime Stories
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke have returned to their respective homes after a great trip to Chicago. They recap the Field Notes event, talk about Brad’s trip journa...
279: Live at Field Notes HQ
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke visit Field Notes HQ in Chicago and chat live with Jim Coudal and Bryan Bedell.
278: I Failed You, Myke
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a big shopping month at The Pen Addict household, with Brad receiving his latest purchases from Franklin-Christoph, Woodshed, and Schon DS...
277: A Low Chance of Succeeding
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Myke regales us with the tale of his visit to the London Pen Show, where he almost wasn’t allowed to enter. We also discuss Japanese stationery part...
276: I Bought Seven Nakayas
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Top 5 Pens update time! We discuss Brad’s annual update to the most popular page on his site. What new products made the cut? What old ones g...
275: Field Notes X
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The new Field Notes is out, and Brad and Myke play the guessing game of what each other think about the Fall 2017 edition. Spoiler alert: Duh.
274: Treasures of the Earth
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Analog tools are the true treasures of the earth, but the digital world is making inroads. We talk about new crossover products from Moleskine and Wac...
273: Myke Hurley Appreciation Day
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Myke is back from his world tour and we catch up on all the goings on in the pen, pencil, and Kickstarter world.
272: Waiting for an Intervention
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is back from the San Francisco Pen Show, and brought along Joey Feldman to recap one of the best pen shows of the year.
271: Anti-Myke
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is so ready to go to the San Francisco Pen Show he can’t stand it. Myke tries to reign him in, but it’s not possible.
270: I Am A Lefty Over-Hooker
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke tackle a backlog of great topics, including unpopular fountain pen opinions and where the Made in the USA tag ranks in our buying decisi...
269: We Sold Everything
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Another D.C. Pen Show is in the books, and we lived to tell the tale. After a rocky start, things came around as hoped. It was a success nearly all th...
268: Hot Breaking Footage
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke record live from a hotel room at the 2017 DC Pen Supershow.
267: Meet Me at the Bar
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The DC Pen Show is almost here! Brad and Myke discuss show and travel prep, plus what’s on their respective shopping lists. Brad also professes his ...
266: Sometimes Funny, Most of the Time Nonsense
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love the Paper Mate Ballpoint pen? Well, now there are two of you! We have fun with a Wired article Brad was part of, talk about left-handed Fi...
265: I Know It All And I Can't Tell You
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad has all the secrets this week and he can’t share. Not even with Myke!
264: Redacted
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We tackle a grab bag of topics in this week’s episode, including the new Write Pads Chesapeake Edition, the Namisu Ixion, Pelikan Hubs, and the weir...
263: Optimus Prime in My Pocket
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is your expectation of a flex nib? We discuss that, plus the new Edison Pearlette, Uni-ball Signo Needle, Field Notes Campfire edition, and the P...
262: Why Do I Have a Hulk Fist?
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It was a big pencil week at the Pen Addict household, with new Blackwing, Baron Fig, and CW Pencils loot landing in the mailbox. We also discuss Brad’...
261: Prolonged Writing Comfort
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke are back from their travels and in front of the mic once again to discuss all things stationery. We recap the Raleigh Pen Show and discu...
260: The Awakening
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Has it really been five years since we updated our Top 5 lists on the podcast? We review our lists from 2012 and give them a 2017 update.
259: Another Thing in a Long Line of Things
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is a show of things, and we discuss all of them this week. There are new products, upcoming pen shows, and, our favorite, pen companies doing wei...
258: Kind of Not Interesting
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What makes stationery so interesting to all of us? Do you care about ink properties of the gel ink pen you are using? We do, and we talk about it. And...
257: I'm Not Gonna Do Homework
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke finally get to talk to each other this week! We do a proper follow-up of the Chicago Pen Show, talk new products from Baron Fig and Fiel...
256: Excellent Question
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Joey Cofone of Baron Fig to discuss, well, EVERYTHING!
255: Flipped My Toupee
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Bullet Journal has taken on a life of its own over the past year and we had its creator, Ryder Carroll, on to discuss how his life has changed sin...
254: I Nearly Passed out, and You Started Crying
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke are back to their normal podcasting setup after another amazing Atlanta Pen Show. The voices are creaky, but the stories are awesome. Th...
253: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2017
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's Atlanta Pen Show time! Brad, Myke, and Ana are live in front of a studio audience at the 2017 Atlanta Pen Show. The crew are joined by Vit...
252: We All Know the Pencil Is Superior to the Pen
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Caroline Weaver of CW Pencil Enterprise to talk about - what else - pencils! We cover her background and early l...
251: That's Not a Colour
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke dig into new product news, featuring a Tomoe River notebook Kickstarter, and a Bluetooth attached pen. And what would new product talk b...
250: The Cool Kids Room
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke are joined by guest emeritus Ana Reinert to commiserate over 250 episodes worth of podcasts. We also talk about Ana’s latest project a...
249: An Astronomical Wallet Event
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is back from the Arkansas Pen Show with tales to tell. It was a different experience, and perfect in all the right way. Plus, he bought stuff.
248: We're Extraordinarily Particular
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Matt Armstrong of The Pen Habit. In a long overdue conversation we discuss Matt’s start with fountain pens, pr...
247: My Optima Is in the Shoptima
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad’s interview with Aurora was posted this week and we discuss the details, as well as the million dollar pen floating around the hotel where the ...
246: Bursting at the Seams
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Field Notes Utility edition is in hand, and the internet has things to say. Brad reviews his copies, and also discusses vintage Kaweco pens, Lamy ...
245: The Entire Thing is Orange
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is back from the Los Angeles Pen Show with wonderful tales and an epic haul. The Field Notes Utility Edition dropped during the live recording as...
244: Club Safari
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You can pry our Safari’s from our cold dead hands! Brad and Myke double down on their love for one of Lamy’s flagship pens. But did you notice one...
243: I Don't Really Know How I Found You
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe it has been five years of a podcast about pens? Neither can Brad and Myke because it took a listener to remind them right before the s...
242: The Hype Man
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our Kickstarter project launched and funded since last episode, so we go in to the show and announce our stretch goal! It has a little something to do...
241: Art Makes People Mad
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We like it when companies give us topics to talk about, and boy are we covered today! The Baron Fig Askew takes center stage, and Brad and Myke are on...
240: A Mythical Colorful Bird
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke are joined by Tiff Arment to discuss the awesomeness that was the Philly Pen Show. How was the vibe? What did she buy? We also get into ...
239: Previously Inksploded
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We have a real grab bag of topics for you today, including new Akkerman Ink, Fantasy Vanishing Points, and Primary Manipulation.
238: P Goes to 80%
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke drop some maths and science knowledge on you this week, courtesy of our listeners. Confessions also continue, as Myke feels vindicated o...
237: Oh Myke! Noooo!
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a stationery confession to make? You are among friends. Brad and Myke share their deepest darkest secrets.
236: More Stuff Inside Your Stuff
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad stepped into the beehive with his talk about a product by This Is Ground called the Mod 3. He explains what is up with this case, and he and Myke...
235: Baby-Faced Assassin
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is joined by Mike Dudek of Clicky Post and Dudek Modern Goods fame. They discuss recent and past Kickstarter pens, vintage Rotring and Pilot coll...
234: Temperamental Little Beast
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke are joined this week by MIke Matteson from Inkdependence. It is a wide-ranging discussion, from ink reviews and favorite colors, to ethi...
233: Andrifolio Candrinople
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Who knew that the shower pen topic would have so much feedback? Our listeners apparently, which is why they are awesome. We also review the Field Note...
232: That's Standard Desk
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Myke is back from his house shenanigans and is just in time to talk new Field Notes! Black Ice is interesting, as is the Steel & Flint pen, new Montbl...
231: Myke Didn't Make It - Holiday Gift Guide 2016
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ana Reinert joins Brad this week for our annual gift guide episode. We cover it all, even Myke’s write-in votes, as we get you set for the holiday s...
230: The Cover Is Marbled
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a composition book a composition book? Brad has opinions. We also discuss new pens, moving notebooks, the death of handwriting, and station...
229: The Most Nervous Pen Repair of All Time
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and Lisa Anderson of Anderson Pens join us this week to talk about EVERYTHING! How they got their start, their first foray into selling pens onl...
228: Hashtag Snail Mail
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Big mail episode this week, all of the snail mail variety. We get through about half of your #asktpa letters, with more to come in future episodes. Th...
227: Myke Was Indeed Right
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We must admit, Myke is right a lot, but he has never been more excited to be as right as he was this week.
226: The Girl with the Glitter Pens
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Pen Friend Michelle Leung to talk about pens - what else! Michelle schools us on how amazing Toronto is for stat...
225: Field Notes Kremlinology
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Myke is back from the London Writing Equipment Palooza and has stories to share - and videos too! We also get into the Lunacy that is the latest Field...
224: My Ink Smells
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
UGH! Pen Pineapple Apple Pen! We bring you all of today’s hits on this episode, including a Lanier update, how and where to sell a pen, more death o...
223: You Need Top-Zip
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nock Co. launched a big Kickstarter for a big bag and Brad and Myke are here to discuss all of the details.
222: Keep the Dream Alive
13 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is joined by special guest Cary Yeager this week to discuss all things Fountain Pen Day. Cary shares how it all got started, the crazy growth ove...
221: Thank You?
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad almost got buried in an avalanche of stationery during a shelf reorg this weekend, but he escaped to tell the tale. One of our anti-handwriting n...
220: Not That I'm Rugged
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is back from the San Francisco Pen Show with his tales of wonder. It was a fantastic trip, and of course Brad bought stuff. We also talk about pa...
219: My Box of Goodies
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Myke went to the US and returned home with a box of goodies bigger than any pen show he’s ever been to. We talk about his haul, Brad’s new pen, an...
218: None of My Pens Have Suitable Ink
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It is #asktpa time here on the podcast as we catch up on all of the questions from the past several weeks. Myke also takes the Platinum Plaisir for a ...
217: Complete Systems Failure
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is back from DC and shares all the tales of wonder from the biggest pen show on the planet. He also bought stuff.
216: FIVE?!?!
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We got a little Cronzy this week on the podcast, and just just because our good friend Ana Reinert joins us once again. We talk about the resurrection...
215: Maximum Peak Weirdness
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We hit it this week gang - maximum peak weirdness! Pen shooting, pencils, and bamboo are just the appetizers of the main course of this episode.
214: The Garish Quota
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Myke hit on everything this week, from pencils and sharpeners, multi-cartridge fountain pens, and how Fuyu-gaki is the worst orange. They als...
213: The Myke Hurley Signature Pen
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ballpoint, gel, and rollerball pens make up the majority of the pens in use so Brad and Myke revisit some of the best of each style. We also get corre...
212: Captain Orange Beard
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It was a big week for pen news, including two new releases from Lamy, a big one from Montblanc, and a tease as usual from TWSBI. Brad and Myke also sh...
211: Running Out Of Coal
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Jelley joins Brad and Myke this week to discuss blogging and burnout. It’s a wide ranging conversation and well worth your listen. We also follow...
210: Tiny Tiny Pocket Tornado
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Myke is back from WWDC and he got gifts! We talk about the goods that were delivered, and especially the Nakaya he got to test out. We also dig into t...