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.

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#638: Spooky Episode

October 30th, 2024 · 55 minutes

It’s spooky season around these parts, and never has Brad reviewed a scarier pencil in his life. We discuss that, an artists look at mechanical pencils, and wrap up Ticonderoctober.

#637: The Caramel Zone

October 23rd, 2024 · 60 minutes

Ticonderoctober continues, as Brad builds out his pencil kit, and receives even more listener feedback about mechanical pencils. It’s not all graphite though, as brown fountain pen ink and daily driver fountain pens make an appearance.

#636: "Strictly Limited"

October 16th, 2024 · 51 minutes

If you were contracted to sign your name 100 times, and the pen you were given to sign with was not up to par, at what point would you stop signing? Also, if over 5000 units of a pen is made, is it a limited edition?

#635: Top 10 Mechanical Pencils

October 9th, 2024 · 62 minutes

In keeping with October’s pencil theme, Brad discusses his favorite wooden pencils he has been using. Then, he and Myke break down their top mechanical pencil choices.

#634: You're Not the Only Cool Guy in Town

October 2nd, 2024 · 65 minutes

Can Brad manage to use a pencil as his primary writing instrument every day this month? Given all of his new pens, it will be a challenge. Plus, Myke has a secret.

#633: Everyone Send Myke Stuff

September 25th, 2024 · 57 minutes

Well, that will teach Myke to take a week off to help raise money for St. Jude!

#632: Reaching Stationery Nirvana

September 18th, 2024 · 60 minutes

Have you ever wondered what planner is perfect for you? April Wu has tried more than most, and is looking at new options for 2025 herself. We discuss that, working pen shows with PLOTTER and Traveler’s Company, and how many glass pens is too many.

#631: Won't Somebody Do Something About These Notebooks?

September 11th, 2024 · 61 minutes

Brad has always been an active stationery user, but is feeling especially writer-ish this time of year. He shares his goals for the remainder of the year - what are yours?

#630: Lamitzy

September 4th, 2024 · 52 minutes

There is a lot of news in the stationery world this week. Hobonichi launch issues, new Pilot Iroshizuku inks taking their place in the lineup, and … LAMY Jetstreams? Brad and Myke catch you up on all the happenings!

#629: An Inexact Science

August 28th, 2024 · 52 minutes

Brad is back from San Francisco with a report on what he thinks is the best pen show in the land. Why is that? Who did he see? What did he buy? And there was no rest upon his return, with the launch of the Spoke Pen Model C.