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.

Navigation

Links

Latest Episodes

#628: Stuffed Out

August 21st, 2024 · 47 minutes

The final leg of Brad’s epic Summer adventure takes place this coming weekend at the San Francisco Pen Show. He discusses his plans for the event, and he and Myke break down two new products that have landed on Myke’s desk recently.

#627: Pen Addict Privilege

August 14th, 2024 · 65 minutes

Brad is back from Stationery Fest with all the stories. How did the event go? What went well, and poorly, from an organization standpoint. How awesome were the vendors, and what did he come home with? Listen in for a full event recap!

#626: TBD on Functionality

August 5th, 2024 · 65 minutes

It’s Yoseka Stationary Fest week, and Brad previews what is to come in Brooklyn a few days from now. He and Myke also discuss Nahvalur’s surprise retractable pen launch, and the next LAMY digital pen.

#625: I Will Have This Notebook Please

July 31st, 2024 · 52 minutes

Brad is back from London, so he and Myke break down what they were up to over the last week. That includes several stationery shop visits, which Brad breaks down in this episode.

#624: Brad Was Wrong the Entire Time

July 17th, 2024 · 74 minutes

One of us was on their game this week before our big London event, and it wasn’t Brad. How many times can one person be wrong in one episode? Spoiler alert: a lot.

#623: A Formal Vendetta

July 10th, 2024 · 65 minutes

Brad’s trip to London is near, will he finish shipping in time? Will the new TWSBI VAC be making the trip? Is there a new Sailor he wants to discuss? Find all of these answers, including answers to your AskTPA, in this week’s episode.

#622: Limited Edition Zip Ties

July 3rd, 2024 · 46 minutes

Brad went all Captain Capitalism on us this week, discussing all of the new product collaborations he has been working on this year. Also, where does the Caran d’Ache 849 rank in the list of popular Japanese pens?

#621: I Like Bananas

June 26th, 2024 · 55 minutes

Brad is on vacation this week, so what better time to answer your AskTPA!

#620: Beach-to-Ocean Ratio

June 19th, 2024 · 61 minutes

Brad is heading to the beach next week, so what better time to ask what he thinks about Pilot’s latest Vanishing Point Limited Edition, Seashore. Maybe he will be playing Scarabeo with his family, and can bring along the perfect scorekeeping pen.

#619: The First Penguin

June 12th, 2024 · 69 minutes

Brad is joined by long-time friend, and Japanese stationery connoisseur, Bruce Eimon. We discuss his unique background that led him to where he is today, which includes helping organize the Tokyo International Pen Show, and working at Bungubox.