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

#402: We Need More of This

March 18th, 2020 · 57 minutes

It’s a great time to catch up on all things Pen Addict, including an update to our Kickstarter campaign, new product releases, old product repairs, and one very interesting fish.

#401: Can I Touch the Pen?

March 11th, 2020 · 75 minutes

Following up on a wonderful episode 400, Brad and Myke have even more topics to discuss that get you up to speed on the history of the podcast.

#400: Pen Addict 101

March 4th, 2020 · 78 minutes

Did you look at the 399 previous episodes of The Pen Addict Podcast and wonder “Where should I start?” Right here. This is where you should start.

#399: Disassembleable

February 26th, 2020 · 59 minutes

Are you Frankenpen friendly? We are at The Pen Addict Podcast. We are also stationery friendly, digging into what - and how - we use some of our favorite goods.

#398: Plastered on a Card

February 19th, 2020 · 57 minutes

The Bungubox 4B fountain pen has arrived via ParcelForce! We discuss that - and the customs charges contained within - along with plaster art, Platinum notebooks, Emulsion ink, and Brad’s latest Top 5 Pen list updates.

#397: Why Did You Make This Decision?

February 12th, 2020 · 65 minutes

We talk a lot about unique pen designs in this episode, and are curious about some of the decisions made. And don’t worry, we talk about Retro 51 and Sailor as well.

#396: Full of Good Functions

February 5th, 2020 · 57 minutes

There is so much good stuff in this episode that Brad is going to have to have another pen sale. Also, the fastest pens in the world.

#395: We Have Unearthed a New Technology

January 29th, 2020 · 54 minutes

The Retro 51 announcement last week was a shocker, but we now have some clarity, and a plan to move forward. We also can’t get enough of the Platinum Curidas, and use our friend Google Translate to help us decipher some interesting charts.

#394: Who Better Than Us?

January 22nd, 2020 · 61 minutes

One of our favorite brands, Retro 51, is closing up shop. What does that mean to us, and to the pen industry?

#393: Pen Transportation Safety

January 15th, 2020 · 60 minutes

Brad and Myke are joined once again by Adina to discuss her further journey into the rabbit hole that is the stationery world. What has she been up to since the SF Pen Show? What new products have found their way home? How does she set up her journal?