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    #666: Diametrically Opposed

    May 21st, 2025 · 59 minutes

    It’s a paper-centric episode this week, mostly following-up on last week’s discussion. Which products did Brad and Myke agree on, and which ones saw them take opposing sides?

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    Links and Show Notes

    The Paradox of Choice - Wikipedia
    New Product Testing Day! Opus 88 and Kolo Fountain Pens, iA Writer and Cortex Sidekick Notebooks - The Pen Addict - YouTube
    Notebook – iA
    ARAVEAL-FS｜Fine Papers｜TAKEO
    8 Years! — Mountain of Ink
    Ink Review #2771: Van Dieman's Standing Ovation — Mountain of Ink
    Notsu To-Do List Cards and Case Review — The Pen Addict
    Sidekick Pocket – Cortex Brand
    Who killed the Copic Marker?... - Jazza - YouTube
    Pilot Juice Up + Heralbony Multi Pen – Instagram
    Pilot Juice Up Multi Pens | JetPens
    Heralbony
    Field Notes | Is a River Alive?