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