Pens are back on the menu in November, so what did Brad decide to use first? Definitely not the Kaweco Piston Sport, which was just announced yesterday. Will it be joining the rotation soon? Also, what stationary tattoo would Brad and Myke get?

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Platinum 3776 Century Chartres Blue Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

MD Notebook Cotton

Plotter Narrow Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

Spoke Pen / Model 2 – Spoke Design

Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand

Sailor Professional Gear Color Fountain Pen, Orange, Chrome trim - Iguana Sell UK

Sailor Professional Gear Transparent Orange Review — The Pen Addict

Pen Addict Fire On Fire Fountain Pen Ink, by Robert Oster — The Pen Addict

MrsGsCrafties - Twitch

StephG (@mrsgscrafties) – Instagram

Kaweco Sport Classic Piston Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Kaweco Sport Piston Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Kaweco AL Sport Special Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen - A Fresh Look — The Pen Addict

Pilot Custom 743 - Ranking the Nibs — The Pen Addict

Ranking 15 Pilot Fountain Pen Nibs — The Pen Addict

Stationery Tattoo – Notebook Historian – Instagram

The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper – Bookshop.org

Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook | The Paper Mind

Life Writing Paper - Bank Paper | JetPens

Franklin-Christoph Special Edition Model 20 Fountain Pen - Walnut - Wo – Wonder Pens

It’s spooky season around these parts, and never has Brad reviewed a scarier pencil in his life. We discuss that, an artists look at mechanical pencils, and wrap up Ticonderoctober.

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Color Schemes from Ben

Dolce & Gabbana X Stabilo

Set Dolce&Gabbana x STABILO in Multicolor | Dolce&Gabbana®

Mechanical Pencil Lead Posts – The Pen Addict

Pentel Super Hi-Polymer 0.5 mm 2B Lead Review — The Pen Addict

Staedtler Wopex Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Hardypenwrights – Instagram

Hardy Penwrights

Gregory L. Hardy - Baker Swan Funeral Home

Maker Post – Greg Hardy, Hardy Penwrights — The Pen Addict

The Pen of Jeopardy — The Pen Addict

Hardy Penwrights Model 10-R Retro Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Cabel Sasser, Panic - XOXO Festival (2024) - YouTube

“I very much disagree with your list.” An Artist’s Look at their Top 10 Mechanical Pencils. — The Pen Addict

Fountain Pen Day

B14 - (SNR) - (Erste) Jekyll and Hyde Show After Dark – Hinze Pen Company

Pen Show After Dark Collection – Hinze Pen Company

Ink Survey – Google Forms

Platinum 3776 Century Fountain Pens

Ticonderoctober continues, as Brad builds out his pencil kit, and receives even more listener feedback about mechanical pencils. It’s not all graphite though, as brown fountain pen ink and daily driver fountain pens make an appearance.

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Uni Style Fit: A Comprehensive Guide

5 Vintage Pentel 0.5mm Quicker Clicker Automatic Pencils | eBay

Paper Mate Non-Stop Mechanical Pencil (0.7mm) | Paper Mate UK

Boston Pencil Sharpeners | eBay

History of Boston Pencil Sharpeners, Sharpener Brands | BrandlandUSA

Scription: Death of a Brand - BOSTON Pencil Sharpener Company

Leonardo Officina Italiana x Wearingeul Dracula Set Ink & Fountain Pens

Brown: Anything But Nondescript — Dime Novel Raven

Sailor Tea Time Series Fika Coffee Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Pairings Party: Retro 51 Coffee House Tornado Fountain Pen and Kobe Kitano Antique Sepia — The Pen Addict

Jacques Herbin Shogun Ink Review — The Pen Addict

What Is In Your Perfect Pencil Kit? — The Pen Addict

Retro 51 Tornado Literary Collection Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

Refill – Members — The Pen Addict

Edison Beaumont Review — The Pen Addict

Sailor 1911 Standard Royal Tangerine Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

If you were contracted to sign your name 100 times, and the pen you were given to sign with was not up to par, at what point would you stop signing? Also, if over 5000 units of a pen is made, is it a limited edition?

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Caran d'Ache Fixpencil Review — The Pen Addict

rOtring 800 | rOtring

Jacob | Pilot's new Iroshizuku inks officially launched today | Instagram

Origami Ink - Hopping Frogs Rollerball

Fine Writing Artisan Desktop | Origami Ink | Asheville

Fundraiser for Jonathan and Cathie Robbins by Bryce Gillett : Help Restore Origami Ink in the Biltmore Village

Fundraiser by Jonathan and Cathie Robbins : Please Help Us Rebuild Asheville's Beloved Origami Ink

LAMY Global: LAMY 200 Pine Green – Instagram

Lamy 2000 Special Edition Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

A Unique LAMY 2000 Pen Set – Sotheby's

Pencil Sharpener Battle: Classroom Friendly vs. Uni KH-20 — The Pen Addict

Kum Masterpiece Pencil Sharpener Review — The Pen Addict

KUM Automatic Brake Long Point Pencil Sharpener - 2.0 mm or 3.2 mm + 2 Spare Blades - Blue | JetPens

Palomino KUM Blackwing Automatic Brake Long Point 2 Step Pencil Sharpener Review — The Pen Addict

Subtitle: All Pencils, All the Time

In keeping with October’s pencil theme, Brad discusses his favorite wooden pencils he has been using. Then, he and Myke break down their top mechanical pencil choices.

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Musgrave Pencil Co. Tennessee Red Review — The Pen Addict

Pencil Graphite Hardness Explained

Aggretsuko | Netflix

Tombow Mono KM-KKS 4B Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Blackwing Eras Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Gourmet Pens Club

Pentel GraphGear 1000 Drafting Pencils | JetPens

Draft/Matic Mechanical Pencil – ALVIN Drafting, LLC

Tombow Mono Graph Shaker Mechanical Pencils - Standard | JetPens

Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencils: Stylish & Dependable | JetPens

Uni Kuru Toga Roulette Mechanical Pencils | JetPens

Uni Shift Pipe Lock Drafting Pencils | JetPens

Pentel Smash Drafting Pencil - 0.5 mm | JetPens

Spoke Pencil Model 4 – Spoke Design

Pentel Sharp Drafting Pencils | JetPens

rOtring 600 Mechanical Pencil 1 | rOtring

Drehgriffel Nr. 2, Pencil - LEUCHTTURM1917

Mark Three – Studio Neat

Cortex Brand Prototype Stream - YouTube

Can Brad manage to use a pencil as his primary writing instrument every day this month? Given all of his new pens, it will be a challenge. Plus, Myke has a secret.

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Relay for St. Jude

The Pen Addict for St. Jude, Week Four! — The Pen Addict

Uni Kuru Toga Metal Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Blackwing Pearl | Blackwing602.com

Tennessee Red Cedar Pencils | Musgrave Pencil Company

Uni Kuru Toga Dive Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencils: Auto Rotating Leads | JetPens

Thinking Tools by LAMY | There are two kinds of companions we wouldn’t want to miss from our lives: The pens who keep our darkest secrets and the dogs who brighten… – LAMY Global – Instagram

The Ajoto Pocket Pen – Kickstarter

The Journeyman Pen by Wingback – Kickstarter

The Jester and the Muse – Kickstarter

River City Pen Company

Meet Your Maker: Rich Paul, River City Pen Company — The Pen Addict

Uni Alpha Gel Switch Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Well, that will teach Myke to take a week off to help raise money for St. Jude!

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Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2024 - YouTube

Brad Dowdy – I won an award! – Instagram

The Pen Addict for St. Jude, Week Four! — The Pen Addict

Brad's 🔥 post on Mastodon

Esterbrook Pen Company (@esterbrook_official) – Instagram

Plotter Leather Binder Collection by Mini 5 Size - Plotter USA

WalltownPens - Etsy

Meet Your Maker: Brett Arnold, Walltown Pens — The Pen Addict

MEGA Unboxing Day! - Brad Talking about Goulet - YouTube

The AJOTO Pocket Pen by AJOTO — Kickstarter

Have you ever wondered what planner is perfect for you? April Wu has tried more than most, and is looking at new options for 2025 herself. We discuss that, working pen shows with PLOTTER and Traveler’s Company, and how many glass pens is too many.

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The Penguin Post | April Wu | Substack

PenguinsCreative - Twitch

April Wu (@penguinscreative) – Instagram

Designphil Inc.

Sterling Ink

TAKE A NOTE Official Store

Glassophy (@g_glassophy) – Instagram

Tokyo Inklings

Lin Pan (@pollypan) – Instagram

Glass Studio Aun (@glass_studio_aun_staff) – Instagram

Hanabi Glass

USA Road Trip with Traveler’s Company Caravan

Brad has always been an active stationery user, but is feeling especially writer-ish this time of year. He shares his goals for the remainder of the year - what are yours?

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Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2024 - YouTube

The Pen Addict for St. Jude is Underway! — The Pen Addict

Esterbrook Pen Company – Instagram

Spoke – Spoke Design

Dime Novel Raven

Stalogy A6: I finished one! — Dime Novel Raven

Sutenai Recycled Washi Paper Note Pad Review — The Pen Addict

Sutenai Washi Paper Note Pad - A5 (Ruled) – Cute Things from Japan

I’ve Become Absolutely Obsessed With Ralph Nader’s Pens. Join Me on My Continuing Investigation. | Reviews by Wirecutter

Ralph Nader Tested and Dismissed Our Favorite Pens | Reviews by Wirecutter

GT - Tactile Turn, Winter 2022

A Thoroughly Considered Ranking of the F1 Intro - YouTube

Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM

Austin Kleon (@austinkleon) – Instagram

There is a lot of news in the stationery world this week. Hobonichi launch issues, new Pilot Iroshizuku inks taking their place in the lineup, and … LAMY Jetstreams? Brad and Myke catch you up on all the happenings!

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The Pen Addict for St. Jude is Underway! — The Pen Addict

Hobonichi madness and strategic lessons to be learned – Ask a Planner Nerd

Hobonichi Techo 2025

Hobonichi Store Exclusives - Hobonichi Techo 2025

The Theme System Journal by Cortex Brand

Plotter Narrow Notebook Review — The Pen Addict

Hobonichi 5-Year Techo Special Page - Hobonichi Techo 2025

Penfount

What is precious resin? – Penfount

Pilot Iroshizuku Shakeup – Droplr

Pilot Namiki Iroshizuku Bottled Ink (50ml) Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

LAMY pens with Jetstream Ink – Yahoo Japan

Lamy USA | Goodbye summer, hello autumn! 🍁 – Instagram

Sailor Tea Time Series 2024 – Instagram

Brad is back from San Francisco with a report on what he thinks is the best pen show in the land. Why is that? Who did he see? What did he buy? And there was no rest upon his return, with the launch of the Spoke Pen Model C.

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Relay for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Relay for St. Jude 2024 – 512 Pixels

Yoseka Stationery - YouTube

SF Pen Show

Fog Cats

Opus Cineris

Brad Dowdy | I had the great honor of picking up my @opuscineris Harmonic nib from @stringsandpedals at the San Francisco Pen Show. I’m still all up in… | Instagram

River City Pen Company

Sunset Lavender OPAREX with Yellow Accents Modified (Slim) Westwood Mo – River City Pen Company

River City Pen Company | @oparex_opal ready for the @sfpenshow. We are counting the hours now…. Who’s going? | Instagram

River City Pen Company | This gear can only mean one thing… @oparex_opal is on the lathe. Coming to the @sfpenshow | Instagram

Tamenuri Studio

Tamenuri Studio - Michal Kulka (@tamenuri_studio) • Instagram

Brad Dowdy | Finally inked up my @tamenuri_studio fountain pen. Stunning work! I need to get the pen shape and finish specs from Michal - or find my… | Instagram

Musubi

Takegami Natural 120 | Musubi

Halus 90 | Musubi

Peru: Quechua; wool and alpaca | Musubi

Ink-a-Pet

Spoke Design