Pentel TRFS Tradio Mini Fountain Pen Review
When someone says Pentel Tradio this is the pen I think of. Black barrel, windowed cap, and most importantly, angled felt tip. It has been around for years and seems to be the traditional model....
View ArticleSticktoitiveness
I wasn't sure if the resurrection of my Instagram account was going to stick or not, but I am having more fun than I imagined. If you need your Pen Addict fix between blog posts and podcasts be sure...
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-- Diamine Graphite (Inkdependence!) -- Hey Nineteen (Field Notes) -- What To Do With A Retro1951 Tornado Tube? (Gourmet Pens) -- Alter Manufacturing – Mod.02 Pen(cil) Case (Informal Scribble) --...
View ArticlePilot Prera Clear Body Fountain Pen - Calligraphy Medium Nib Review
Well, it looks like I am officially a stub man. When I first started using fountain pens I was content with European EF nibs like those found in the Lamy Safari. Then I discovered what the Japanese...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 63 - Electric Shock Treatment
In Episode 63 of The Pen Addict Podcast Myke and I discuss a recent TechCrunch article on the Kickstarter pen phenomenon and also look at a current Kickstarter project that may be a little bit...
View ArticleLamy Al-Star Fountain Pen Black Limited Edition Giveaway
The Lamy Al-Star Black Limited Edition fountain pen is now available at JetPens, and to mark the occasion, I am giving one away to a lucky reader. I try to make it as simple as possible for you to...
View ArticleDiamine Red Dragon Ink Review
Red fountain pen inks are tough for me. Red gel, red ballpoint, red roller ball inks - no problem. But red fountain pen inks can't seem to crack the rotation. Why is that? I think the obvious answer...
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-- On Fountain Pens (Pipe Redirect) -- Bobino Slim Pen – Black (No Pen Intended) -- Review: Omas Hong Kong Red (1997) Fountain Pen Ink (Gourmet Pens) -- Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen - Twin Tip - Black +...
View ArticleLamy Al-Star Fountain Pen Black Limited Edition Winner
I love giving away cool pens like the new Limited Edition Black Lamy Al-Star and want to say thank you to JetPens for allowing me to do so. And the winner is ...Congrats jakepolo! Please get in touch...
View ArticleMaxmadco Retractable Pen Review
One of the fun things about writing this blog is getting emails from readers talking about their favorite pens. As if you didn't know this already, people are passionate about their pens, and love to...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 64 - Johnny Anypen
Visionnaire, Visionnaire, Visionnaire. That's all anyone has wanted to talk about for the past week in my social media feeds. What do Myke and I think about this white-hot Kickstarter project? Listen...
View ArticlePentel Sign Pen Review
There are many pens with long and respected histories but not too many can compete with the history of the Pentel Sign Pen. What pen can claim they were left for dead shortly after introduction only...
View ArticleInk Links
-- First Impression of the Stillman & Birn papers (Lung Sketching Scrolls) -- A Palomino Blackwing Pearl review (Woodclinched) -- Franklin-Christoph Inks (The Well-Appointed Desk) -- Lamy Safari...
View ArticleMy Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Tow
I think I am a Pilot man. For some reason, their pen designs resonate with me, and I have never been disappointed with the quality. Their standard fountain pen inks are excellent, and their high-end...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 65 - CSI Pen-Town
In Episode 65 of The Pen Addict Podcast Myke and I are joined by my blogging compatriot Ed Jelley. Ed joins our follow up discussion on two Kickstarter projects - the Visionnaire and Ajoto - as well as...
View ArticleSailor Jentle Apricot Orange Ink Review
I mentioned my disdain for red fountain pen inks recently, but orange and I have a great relationship. I may not use it as frequently as my beloved blue black inks, but orange will always have a place...
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-- Conway Stewart 388 Oblique (Goodwriterspens's Blog) -- Restocking art supplies quick notes: Faber Castell Pitt Metallic pens, Tombow Mono Professional Drawing Pencils, Picadilly Sketchbook, and Bone...
View ArticlePilot Hi-Tec-C Slim Knock Review
(This is a guest post by Brian Draghi. You can follow Brian on Twitter @Sketchscape) I’m a big fan of everyday carry, or EDC for short. I find it interesting to see what people carry with them on a...
View ArticleHelp Wanted
Fall is my busy season at home, and in an effort to curtail any prolonged abscense like last year I am looking for some help with The Pen Addict. I have used, and will continue to use, guest posters,...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 66 - Epically Trolled
In Episode 66 of The Pen Addict Podcast Myke and I update the Visionnaire Kickstarter project yet again and I begin to wonder: Are we being trolled here? I also talk about my off the cuff Field Notes...
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