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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#529: There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Paper
September 7th, 2022 · 55 minutes
There are always sacrifices when picking the perfect paper for yourself. Brad breaks down how he tests paper, what he looks for, and the pens and pencils he uses to make decisions on what’s good.
#528: 10:12 AM
August 31st, 2022 · 60 minutes
Brad is back from the San Francisco Pen Show and has all the tales to tell.
#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.
#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