The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 351 - Hardest Question of all the Questions
Y’all went complete HULK SMASH on this year’s Pen Addict Kickstarter campaign, and myself, Myke, and Ana all owe you a huge THANK YOU! We discuss the end of the campaign this episode before I break...
View ArticleMachine Era Field Pen | Twist
With 9 days left and $40,000 in funding already in the books, the Machine Era Field Pen | Twist has been a great success. The pen looks fantastic, and would make a great addition to any daily carry or...
View ArticleMontblanc Irish Green Ink Giveaway Winner
Would you be surprised if I told you Montblanc fountain pen inks are some of the best bang for your buck inks on the market? Yeah, me too. Their stock inks like Lavender Purple, Toffee Brown, and...
View ArticleMisfill, Moleskine Flow Edition
Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added...
View ArticleWoodshed Pen Co. Fountain Pen Review
I can’t believe it has been less than two years since I first heard of Woodeshed Pen Co.. I may not have heard of Mike Allen and his company back then either if it weren’t for a reader asking me about...
View ArticlePilot Acro 1000 Ballpoint Pen Giveaway
Image via JetPens Sometimes being second is ok, and when you’re up against the behemoth that is the Uni-ball Jetstream, next-best is pretty great. The Pilot Acroball may not get the press of the...
View ArticleTuesday Toolset, Daily Doodle Edition
My partner Brian at Spoke Design keeps a notebook for his dedicated daily sketch time. Rain or shine, home or away, he makes the time to brain dump a product idea or three. I’m now attempting this...
View ArticleLihit Lab Smart Fit A6 Carry Pouch Review
(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)You can never have too many bags. This is a dangerous motto to adopt, but it...
View ArticleE+M Peanpole Wood Pencil Extender Review
(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Twitter. And check out her first novel, The Bone Weaver’s Orchard, now...
View ArticleLaban Ocean Blue Fountain Pen: A Review
(Susan M. Pigott is a fountain pen collector, pen and paperholic, photographer, and professor. You can find more from Susan on her blog Scribalishess.)Laban Pen Company is a Taiwanese brand founded in...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 352 - Mandatory Cookout
Are you ready for Atlanta? Myke, Ana, and myself are. At least, that is what we are telling ourselves in this episode. We will see what the days leading up to bring us, but I think they will move...
View ArticlePilot Acro 1000 Ballpoint Pen Giveaway Winner
Anytime I can get an upgraded barrel for an already great pen I will. The Pilot Acro 100 fits the bill for what I’m looking for in an upgrade, and I’m glad to be able to give one away as well. And the...
View ArticleMisfill, Indiana Jones Edition
Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added...
View ArticleRobert Oster Blue Water Ice Ink Review
My most used ink color list looks something like this: Blue Black Orange Bright Blue Purple Bright Green Blue Black ink goes in any every day writing pen and nib combination. Stock Fine Japanese nibs...
View ArticleMarch Sponsor Spotlight
Image via Pen Chalet Sponsor support is very important to me here at The Pen Addict. My sidebar advertisers put their faith in me to deliver good value for them month in and month out, and I want to...
View ArticlePalomino Blackwing 602 Giveaway
Image via JetPens National Pencil Day was a few days ago, and to celebrate, I’m giving away a dozen of one of the best pencils on the market: The Blackwing 602. It is the perfect combination of smooth...
View ArticlePilot FriXion Fineliner Review
(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)It's been quite a while since I've tested out the Pilot FriXion pens. I'm...
View ArticleNew Orleans is a Pen Destination
(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Twitter. And check out her first novel, The Bone Weaver’s Orchard, now...
View ArticleOld but New to Me: 1970s Montblanc 149
(Susan M. Pigott is a fountain pen collector, pen and paperholic, photographer, and professor. You can find more from Susan on her blog Scribalishess.)Let me introduce you to Walter, my 1970s...
View ArticlePalomino Blackwing 602 Giveaway Winner
The Blackwing 602 is one of my favorite pencils. So much so, that I have given them away on multiple occasions. If you want to step up your pencil game, this is the perfect place to start. The winner...
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