Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.
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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#315: This Orange Doesn't Exist
July 4th, 2018 · 50 minutes
We are troublemakers at heart, and we can’t help but wonder: Did we cause a problem with Lamy Orange ink? Not likely, but it was a fun discussion regardless. That wasn’t the only orange ink discussed, but it was the least sparkly.
#314: Everyone’s Favorite Game
June 27th, 2018 · 56 minutes
Field Notes released a new quarterly edition, and Brad and Myke try to guess what each other think about the edition. They also discuss more new Sailor pens, and what to do about that, plus, fight over Lamy Orange ink.
#313: The Ocean is in My Hand
June 20th, 2018 · 59 minutes
Brad has the Sailor Pro Gear Ocean in hand, and is it as fabulous as he expected? Tune in to find out!
#312: Squidgy Marshmallow
June 13th, 2018 · 63 minutes
Buffeted by a balmy breeze, Brad and Myke discuss Platinum’s latest release, journaling skills - or lack thereof - and what 3-D printing can do for the pen community.
#311: The Worst Possible Paper
June 6th, 2018 · 75 minutes
Brad is joined by Mike Matteson of Inkdependence this week to recap the Triangle Pen Show, follow-up on the state of the stationery industry, and answer all of your #asktpa.
#310: A Mini Reckoning
May 30th, 2018 · 57 minutes
What does the future hold for the stationery industry? Brad and Myke look into their crystal balls, and inevitably get things wrong.
#309: Cool Your Boots Over There
May 23rd, 2018 · 66 minutes
Brad is back from Houston, and is heading to Raleigh! We catch up on his travels, new Kickstarter projects, and the latest from Retro 51.
#308: Full Metal Body
May 16th, 2018 · 60 minutes
Do you really want to hear how Brad packs for a pen shop visit? Apparently so, as he lays out his gear for a trip to Dromgoole’s in Houston. He and Myke also dig into new Kaweco and Pelikan special Editions, and answer all of your #asktpa questions.
#307: Welcome To Two Months Ago
May 9th, 2018 · 66 minutes
Two weeks between recording gives the boys a lot to talk about! Everything from new product talk, to Sailors, Pelikans, Kanilea pens, and more. Join in on the fun!
#306: Pen...cil
May 2nd, 2018 · 57 minutes
Interested in making your own fountain pens? We follow-up on our previous #asktpa with feedback from two just-getting-started pen makers. We also talk about the challenges of good mechanical pencil design, and pick the perfect pen for a Park Ranger.