The Pen Addict is a weekly fix for all things stationery. Pens, pencils, paper, ink – you name it, and Brad Dowdy... more
Brad and Myke talk about several new products this week, including Pilot finally sending the Clear 823 out into the... more
Who knew that a single comment on a single ink review could send Brad off into deep stationery thought. It’s... more
Brad has returned from vacation, and the Atlanta Pen Show. He recaps one of those this week, but which? Listen... more
The Pin is the winning pen! Brad and Myke wrap the Uni-ball Bracket, discuss Brad’s upcoming trip to the Atlanta... more
Brad and Myke turn the piston on the new Kaweco Sport, and then turn the nib on the Sailor TUZU,... more
Does LAMY know what they are getting into with Uni-ball? Just this week, Uni has launched a new Jetstream ink... more
This episode is full of surprises, the biggest of which is Brad going back on everything he ever said about... more
Mitsubishi Pencil Co. buys Lamy. Dark Lilac lands in the New York Times. Memes are where you find the true... more
Can we finally put the Lamy Dark Lilac saga to rest? One can hope. Brad does have all of the... more
But is it really Dark Lilac? Brad and Myke try to sort out what Lamy is up to, which is... more
Myke and his face computer are back behind the mic this week, with travel updates from both he and Brad.... more
Brad is joined this week by David Parker, better known in the stationery world as Figboot on Pens. It’s been... more
You’ve made it this far, and it still feels like the beginning. That’s a good place to be! Brad and... more
Brad and Myke are filled with Orange Delight about AI in the analog space. We discuss that, plus take a... more
What are we using? What is Brad buying? Are you keeping up with your Burn Book? We answer all of... more
The new year brings new product teases, and we got hints about one of our favorites this week. Brad is... more
New year, new Theme! Myke and Brad discuss their themes for 2024, and it will come as no surprise that... more
Myke is back from … college? Yes, Myke was expanding his brainpower last week, but most importantly, he had to... more
Brad is joined this week by Arielle Fragassi, aka ToastyTreat to discuss her recent trip to Japan. There was food,... more
It’s the Battle of the Abs this week! No, not Brad and Myke, but between our good friends at Montegrappa... more
Brad is joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk to help out with all of your holiday stationery needs.... more
It’s Thanksgiving week in the US, and Brad wonders “What stationary are we thankful for?” He and Myke discuss that,... more
The Uni Kuru Toga Dive is launching a new color. Will you be able to get one? One can only... more
Brad is back from Fountain Pen Day at Atlas Stationers, and, to the shock of no one, has a lot... more
It’s Horror Story time! Did Brad have a nightmare with Platinum Chou Kuro? He goes over his latest review, and... more
How many different notebooks do you use in a single day? Brad dissects some interesting poll results, creates a business... more
The Business Boys are back at it this week, with updates from both Brad and Myke on what they are... more
The London Pen Show this past weekend was epic, and neither Brad or Myke were there to witness it. Myke... more
Every tube deserves a home. Brad welcomes Myke back to the show, only to be told where to put his... more
This week, Brad is joined by correctly-spelled Mike, the one and only Mike Matteson from Inkdependence. We discuss his recent... more
All of the ASK TPA! Ok, maybe not all of it, but Brad and Myke dig into the mailbag and... more
Brad is back from Orlando, but did he even go to the pen show? Apparently yes, but he returned with... more
The Raffle for St. Jude is now live on The Pen Addict, and wow, do we have the goods! Brad... more
The highly anticipated Pilot nib ranking finally happens on this episode, with Brad counting down from number 15 to his... more
It’s San Francisco Pen Show week, and Brad has all the FOMO. He goes through his “If he were there”... more
Brad and Myke break down a slew of new products this week, which include a classic notebook maker, and a... more
Brad is back from the Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SUPERSHOW, and has tales to tell.
It’s Washington D.C. Fountain Pen Supershow time, and Brad, for once, is prepared! He discusses his gameplan for what will... more
Brad is back from his Uni-ball talk and spills all the tea. Before that, he and Myke break down the... more
We recorded early this week because Brad is off to talk to BIG PEN. Listen in to find out where... more
The social media landscape is disarray … but who cares? Let’s talk pens! Ok, we talk about social media a... more
Brad and Myke are back behind the mic, and Brad goes behind the scenes to discuss how he gets out... more
Video games and stationery are a perfect match, and who better to discuss both topics than Miranda Sanchez. We discuss... more
Myke is back, and he and Brad catch up on his digital travels in our analog space. Brad also follows... more
This week, Brad is joined by Frank Pressentin of Elbwood to discuss his beautifully handcrafted work. From his late start... more
What would bring Brad to say this? Well, it’s an all ASK TPA episode of the podcast this week, and... more
In this episode, Brad and Myke ride a Balloon out over the Sea to get a beautiful view of the... more
Oh Uni-ball, what have you done? Brad and Myke discuss Uni’s way of “combatting resellers” by price gouging their loyal... more
Brad is joined this week by Bryce Gillett from Luxury Brands of America. Bryce breaks down the role distributors play... more
Brad is back from the Chicago Pen Show, with tales of deep dish pizza to tell. There were pens, too,... more
Many new pens crossed the desk of The Pen Addict this week. Which ones survived? Tune in to find out!
We tried to let the ChatGPT conversation be one episode and done, but Lamy had other ideas. We discuss their... more
Since Brad and Myke can’t talk Lamy into making an Orange Lamy 2000, maybe AI can? They give it a... more
There were many recurring themes this episode, including one which sent Brad over the edge. So far over the edge... more
The Lamy bracket final is upon us-who do you have taking down the title? The venerably Lamy 2000, or the... more
If Lando Norris used a Lamy pen, which would it be? Maybe one that landed in the Final Four of... more
What are we using? Why are we using them? How difficult will Brad make this? Find out this week on... more
Brad is back from the Baltimore Pen Show, and has tales to tell. Also, Lamy has decided it is bracket... more
Our recent signature and handwriting talk sparked some great feedback, which we dig into at the start of today’s episode.... more
When you have a product named Sweet Juice Milk, you know there is going to be follow up. Brad gets... more
What better feedback than Pilot FriXion feedback?! We get a list of use cases for everyone's favorite erasable gel ink... more
Brad’s review of the Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Zone has finally been published, so maybe this podcast topic can finally... more
Brad breaks down a huge range of new content at The Pen Addict this week, including the latest from Schon... more
There is a spy amongst us! Brad and Myke try to sort it out at the beginning of this week’s... more
Batman, Tutankhamen, and now this one? Montegrappa has done it again! Brad and Myke talk about their latest unbelievable pen... more
Sometimes the best laid plans get balled up and tossed right into the bin. That’s how this week’s show progressed,... more
The US Pen Show season kicks off this week, and Brad has begun booking travel for later in the year.... more
It’s Theme Season, and Brad brings his interesting take on a simple idea to the show today. How will stationary... more
Brad and Myke are back to wrap up 2022 in the only way they know how: talking about stationery! Brad... more
Over ten years ago, we had Mike Rohde as our first ever guest on the podcast. He is back with... more
Brad and Myke are back to wrap up 2022 in the only way they know how: talking about stationery! Brad catches Myke... more