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    #681: A Great, Great Pen… Well, I Don’t Have It Yet

    September 4th, 2025 · 60 minutes

    Well hello, Thursday! Brad and Myke kick off their new recording schedule with a banger of an episode. Who doesn’t love Tariff Talk™! Brad gets his first experience with paying more for stationary, but still can’t wait for the awesome new pen he acquired

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    Links and Show Notes

    Relay for St. Jude
    Brad's Relay for St. Jude 2025 Fundraiser
    Pentel Calme 0.5 mm Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict
    Matthew's Nibworks
    Matthew Chen (@pactagon) – Instagram
    LAMY balloon fountain pen – Fontoplumo
    Lamy Balloon Rollerball Review — The Pen Addict
    Stationery Fest 2026 Official Date and Venue Announcement!
    Stationery Fest Event Space – Instagram
    Yoseka Hobonichi Info – Instagram
    Octopus Ink – Vanness
    Pelican Hub Record – Instagram
    Ryan Krusac Studios
    Parchment & Hide
    Pen Chalet Brass Shims Cleaning & Tuning Supplies – Pen Chalet