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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#702: Still Sweet, Just With Edge
February 5th, 2026 · 57 minutes
It’s February, so that means it is LAMY Limited Edition season. They kick things off with everyone's favorite color combo in the AL-Star lineup, and we have thoughts. Brad also has the new Blackwing Pen in hand, and he and Myke debate which Bestie they ar
#701: I Like Froggo, So That's Good
January 30th, 2026 · 51 minutes
It’s a big catch-up episode this week, as Brad and Myke dive in to the new Hobonichi Journaling app, updated Platinum 3776 design, and Pilot Iroshizuku ink tier lists. They also learn the real reason why the Sakura Pigma Micron grip is the way it is.
#700: I’m Not Really Into Pens or Anything
January 22nd, 2026 · 57 minutes
What gets you excited about stationery in 2026? Brad and Myke share their thoughts, and hear from listeners as well. Thank you all for 700 amazing episodes!
#699: Millions, Hundreds, Dozens... Maybe One
January 15th, 2026 · 58 minutes
You know it’s getting rough in the stationery streets when the price of the Pilot FriXion is going up for the first time in 20 years! We discuss a recent interview with Pilot’s CEO discussing that, check in on what the Bullet Journal brand has been up to,
#698: RIP Pens
January 8th, 2026 · 66 minutes
The prices will continue to rise until morale improves! That is the subtitle for this episode, as Sailor dropped their upcoming price increases on us. Wow. The opportunity to change how we look at fountain pens in 2026 is here.
#697: Use What You Have
January 2nd, 2026 · 55 minutes
Brad and Myke are so excited to kick off the new year with everyone’s favorite topic - price increases! Now that we are seeing some of the new prices go live, what does that mean for the hobby as a whole?
#696: The Secret Menu of Nib Grinders
December 19th, 2025 · 73 minutes
There was lots of excellent feedback regarding artificial Gold this week, so look for our new Kickstarter in 2026 where we raise funds to build a nuclear reactor in the stars. There is also news of a new LAMY x uniball product which has Brad thrilled.
#695: There’s Scissors in Here, Myke!
December 11th, 2025 · 63 minutes
Who knew Brad liked pens so much? He and Myke dig into what they are currently using, and Brad could not be stopped! Seriously, somebody stop him.
#694: Orange Is the Worst
December 4th, 2025 · 56 minutes
Among the many seasons that we are currently in, none is less interesting than Incoming Price Increase Season. The big three Japanese brands have changes coming, so what does it all mean? Also, Brad slanders an orange pen.
#693: Get 'em, Ana - Holiday Gift Guide 2025
November 27th, 2025 · 61 minutes
Brad is joined by Ana Reinert to get you ready for this upcoming holiday season with a stack of stationery gifting suggestions.