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#527: 1-800-FIX-NIBS

August 24th, 2022 · 56 minutes

Before Brad heads to the San Francisco Pen Show, we have some important things to discuss. Mainly, Hobonichi’s plan to phase in the new Tomoe River paper in time for 2024 planners.

#526: All of the Fruit Combinations

August 17th, 2022 · 49 minutes

Brad is on a pen show bender-when will it end? Not for several weeks, at least! Brad has signed up for classes in San Francisco, started updating his Top 5 Pens list, and rails on ink bottle design thanks to an #ASKTPA question. Myke is here, too.

#525: Don’t Leave Me

August 10th, 2022 · 52 minutes

Brad auditioned for not one, but two new jobs this week. What are they, and will he be leaving Myke in the dust? Tune in to find out!

#524: So?!

August 3rd, 2022 · 57 minutes

It’s DC Pen Show week-will you be there? Brad and Myke won’t, but that doesn’t stop Brad from being the unofficial hype man for the “Supershow.” What will you find there? Maybe some of the new products we discuss on this episode.

#523: Average is Good

July 27th, 2022 · 62 minutes

What is the P.A.R.? Brad breaks down the stationery grading system he shares with Pen Addict Members each week, and gives out grades for a few popular products.

#522: Your Pen Type

July 20th, 2022 · 61 minutes

Do you have a pen type? Can you define it? Is there a single pen that encapsulates your pen type perfectly? Brad explores what he looks for when buying and selling pens in an effort to make the best decision possible.

#521: Un, Deux, Trois, Quatre, BAG

July 13th, 2022 · 55 minutes

International. Paper. Standards.

#520: National Guacamole Day

July 6th, 2022 · 55 minutes

How much Ultem is too much? We aren’t there yet, according to Brad. In fact, he wants more Ultem in his pens and pencils. He and Myke discuss that, plus and interesting Sailor North America release, National Mechanical Pencil Day, and a hopeful conclusion

#519: We Tried Harder With This One

June 29th, 2022 · 53 minutes

What is the ultimate EDC? Could it be the ULTEMate EDC? Brad and Myke discuss a new product from Tactile Turn featuring everybody’s favorite plastic alternative, a wild release from Franklin-Christoph, and Brad’s thoughts on the Kaweco Premium nib

#518: Just Spell it Lewis

June 16th, 2022 · 68 minutes

Myke is back! Or is he? Brad talks to some person on the other end of the line about all things stationary, including Lamy making some Vista moves, skulls on a stick, and a decade of greatness that culminates in … something else.