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    #692: Wham! Namiki!

    November 20th, 2025 · 65 minutes

    Brad kicks off this week’s episode with a curious question: Why can’t he kick his Platiunum Curidas habit? He and Myke then dig into the $200-$500 Fountain Pen recommendation bracket, and discuss the recent Spoke Pen(cil) launch.

    This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

    • Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
    • PLOTTER: Get a free set of PLOTTER letterpress paper coasters with your order using PENADDICTGIFT

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    Links and Show Notes

    Mora Stylos Theft – Instagram
    Platinum Curidas, I can’t quit you – Pen Addict – Instagram
    Mark Style Azabudai Hills LE Vanishing Point – Instagram
    MARK'S Inc.
    Yellow Vanishing Point – Instagram
    Diplomat Aero Funky Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
    Meet Your Maker: Jon and Abbie Lewis, Maverick Pens — The Pen Addict
    Model 7 Mechanical Pencil – Spoke Design
    Model 8 Mechanical Pencil – Spoke Design
    LeadStream – Spoke Design
    Ink Flow Adjustment – Instagram
    The Pencil – Instagram
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