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    #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?

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    All in the Nib
    Price Increases – Goldspot – Instagram
    2026 Stationery Intentions — A Gathering of Curiosities
    Stationery Things I Learned In 2025 — The Pen Addict