Pen Addict

• The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 55 - I'm So Jealous May 22, 2013
  In Episode 55 of The Pen Addict Podcast Myke and I have fun catching up on new releases and purchases, including a killer new Retro 51 limited edition model, two new fountain pens I have on the way, and a possible new addiction entering my life in woodcase pencils. Myke also drops the hammer on me concerning two new pens that recently landed in his mailbox. […]
  Brad Dowdy
• Pen Addict + Huckberry Giveaway Winner May 21, 2013
  This has been one of the coolest giveaways I have done on The Pen Addict and it was all made possible by my friends at Huckberry.com. Huckberry sources some of the finest goods on the planet and keeps their inventory fresh by making those products available only for a limited time. And, if you shop at Huckberry using the link above, I get a small percentage […]
  Brad Dowdy
• Stabilo Sensor Fineliner Review May 20, 2013
  Not all drawing pens are created the same. In fact, there are more differences in these types of pens than you can imagine. Archival, water-proof, fade-proof, lightfast, pigmented, cushioned, metal encased, light, heavy, refillable - I think you get the picture. No one pen can cover all of those bases, but most of them can handle a few very well. From a feat […]
  Brad Dowdy
• How To Use PenAddict.com May 19, 2013
  There have been a lot of moving parts on the blog over the past few months so I thought a quick post was in order to catch you up on all of the details. RSS Feed - This is the biggest change. If you are still using the old Feedburner feed it is no longer redirecting and you are not seeing new content. Please update your feed to: http://penaddict.com/blog?for […]
  Brad Dowdy
• Ink Links May 18, 2013
  Don't forget to enter the big Pen Addict + Huckberry giveaway! -- All 85 pens in my collection (JustDaveyB) -- Lamy Turquoise Bottle Ink (Ink of Me Fondly) -- CIA Agent's Notebook (Notebook Stories) -- Pilot Custom 743 Fountain Pen Review (Write to Me Often) -- The Raden Pelikans (these beautiful pens) -- Palomino Blackwing Pearl Review (The Well-A […]
  Brad Dowdy
• Join Me On App.net - 100 Free Invites May 17, 2013
  I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience on App.net since joining in November of last year. The conversations are great (256 characters!), the community is fun, and the developers are active in improving the site every day. The team at App.net has provided 100 free invites for readers of The Pen Addict. Click here to sign up and join the conversation. You wil […]
  Brad Dowdy
• Noodler's Bernanke Blue Ink Review May 16, 2013
  Being a left-handed fountain pen user is tough. I don't know this because I am one, I know this because of the amount of emails and comments I get searching for quick-drying inks that will work for lefties. Noodler's Bernanke Blue is one of those inks. After receiving a sample vial from my friend @jjlsetter I loaded it up for testing in the TWSBI M […]
  Brad Dowdy
• The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 54 - The Chair of the Desk May 15, 2013
  In Episode 54 of The Pen Addict Podcast Myke and I welcomed Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk to the show. We discussed how she got her start in blogging, what some of her favorite pens and papers are, the writing challenges left-handers face, and why Post-It Notes suck so bad. Thanks Ana - it was a blast! Subscribe in iTunes (Please rate and review u […]
  Brad Dowdy
• Pen Addict + Huckberry Giveaway May 14, 2013
  I have been a customer of Huckberry.com since they opened their virtual doors in 2010 and am honored to partner with them on this giveaway for readers of The Pen Addict. Not familiar with Huckberry? I'll let them explain what they are all about: Huckberry is a bi-weekly web magazine and shop for guys with taste. Each week we bring our readers unique app […]
  Brad Dowdy
• Uni-ball Field Lead Holder Review May 13, 2013
  Do you ever see a pen or pencil that looks cool but you have no real use for it? You justify it in your mind - "I'll figure out a way!" - and into the cart it goes. How many times did that work out well for you? Yeah, never for me too. That is my situation with the Uni-ball Field Lead Holder. I don't own a lead holder but the bright red p […]
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