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    #501: The AL-Star Sucks

    February 16th, 2022 · 51 minutes

    Is it #TeamAL-Star, or #TeamSafari in 2022? The decision is tougher than it seems. Brad and Myke also answer the 500th episode question posed to listeners, and go through a detailed breakdown of the data gathered.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Reconcilable Differences #25: Zarro Droogs - Relay FM
    My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict
    Myke's Urushi Lamy Safari
    Lamy Al-Star Special Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
    Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
    Platinum Limited Edition 3776 Shape of a Heart Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
    tokyostationpens on Twitter: "New Sailor Logo on the KOP nibs"
    Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Iridescent Pearl | Cult Pens
    Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Liliput Green | Cult Pens
    Novelties from Kaweco
    Muji Platinum Preppy