Brad Dowdy

Brad Dowdy

@penaddict.com

Blogger // Podcaster // Maker PenAddict.com Somebody please tell this machine I'm not a machine.

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#Introduction time! My name is Brad, and I talk about stationery. A lot. And in a lot of places: Blog: PenAddict.com Podcast: Relay.fm/penaddict Twitch: Twitch.tv/penaddict I also make pens at SpokeDesign.com. Music, Art, Books, Games, and yes, even Sporstball Skeets will be happening, too.

relay.fmThe Pen Addict - Relay FMThe Pen Addict is a weekly fix for all things stationery. Pens, pencils, paper, ink – you name it, and Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley are into it. Join as they geek out over the analog tools they love so ...

It’s About That Time! https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/26/its-about-that-time

Misfill, La La Land Edition https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/25/misfill-la-la-land-edition

penaddict.comMisfill, La La Land Edition — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

uniball One P uniball Zento 0.38 mm Rollerball Gel Ink Retractable Translucent Glitter Limited Edition Pen Giveaway Winner https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/24/uniball-one-p-uniball-zento-038-mm-rollerball-gel-ink-retractable-translucent-glitter-limited-edition-pen-giveaway-winner

2026 BunguLA - A Brief Sunday Visit https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/23/2026-bungula-a-brief-sunday-visit

October Sponsor Spotlight https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/22/october-sponsor-spotlight

penaddict.comOctober Sponsor Spotlight — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

Still No NaNo https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/22/still-no-nano

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The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 739 - Accidental Stationery https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/21/the-pen-addict-podcast-episode-739-accidental-stationery

penaddict.comThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 739 - Accidental Stationery — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

St. Jude Incentive Fulfillment Update https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/21/st-jude-incentive-fulfillment-update

penaddict.comSt. Jude Incentive Fulfillment Update — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

uniball One P uniball Zento 0.38 mm Rollerball Gel Ink Retractable Translucent Glitter Limited Edition Pen Giveaway https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/20/uniball-one-p-uniball-zento-038-mm-rollerball-gel-ink-retractable-translucent-glitter-limited-edition-pen-giveaway

penaddict.comuniball One P uniball Zento 0.38 mm Rollerball Gel Ink Retractable Translucent Glitter Limited Edition Pen Giveaway — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

Hype week! status.lol/penaddict/6a...

status.lol@penaddict’s statuslog@penaddict’s status: Content schedule, week of 10/19/2026: (all times Eastern)Tuesday, 10 a.m.: Stream at https://www.twitch.tv/PenAddict - Japan trip prepWednesday, 9 a.m.: Podcast at https://www.rel...

Sailor Pro Gear Regular Fountain Pen Review https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/19/sailor-pro-gear-regular-fountain-pen-review

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Misfill, London Pen Show Autumn 2026 Edition https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/18/misfill-london-pen-show-autumn-2026-edition

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Nahvalur Eclipse Fountain Pen Giveaway Winner https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/18/nahvalur-eclipse-fountain-pen-giveaway-winner

SPD: Sad Pen Day https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/16/spd-sad-pen-day

The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 738 - Technically Correct… Which Is One Kind of Correct https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/15/the-pen-addict-podcast-episode-738-technically-correct-which-is-one-kind-of-correct

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Esterbrook Niblet Fountain Pen Review https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/15/esterbrook-niblet-fountain-pen-review

penaddict.comEsterbrook Niblet Fountain Pen Review — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

Meet Your Maker: Jeff and Susan Haskett, Red Branch Crafts https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/14/meet-your-maker-jeff-and-susan-haskett-red-branch-crafts

penaddict.comMeet Your Maker: Jeff and Susan Haskett, Red Branch Crafts — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

Nahvalur Eclipse Fountain Pen Giveaway https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/13/nahvalur-eclipse-fountain-pen-giveaway

penaddict.comNahvalur Eclipse Fountain Pen Giveaway — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

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status.lol@penaddict’s statuslog@penaddict’s status: Content schedule, week of 10/12/2026: (all times Eastern)Tuesday, 10 a.m.: Stream at https://www.twitch.tv/PenAddict - Back at the desk!Wednesday, 2 p.m.: Stream at https://www.tw...

Leonardo Momento Zero Pausilya Fountain Pen Review https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/12/leonardo-momento-zero-pausilya-fountain-pen-review

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Misfill, L’il Dipper Edition https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/11/misfill-lil-dipper-edition

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2027 Hobonichi Techo A6 Planner and Ocean Blue Cover Giveaway Winner https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/10/2027-hobonichi-techo-a6-planner-and-ocean-blue-cover-giveaway-winner

penaddict.com2027 Hobonichi Techo A6 Planner and Ocean Blue Cover Giveaway Winner — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

2026 Dallas Pen Show Recap https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/2/2026-dallas-pen-show-rec

penaddict.com2026 Dallas Pen Show Recap — The Pen AddictJust when I think I’ve finally caught up on sleep from the 2026 San Francisco Pen Show, it’s time for another show - this time, it was the 2026 Dallas Pen Show. Dallas has traditionally been a reliable show from year-to-year with few things changing, see last year’s recap as an example. This year

The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 737 - That's a Good Pen https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/8/the-pen-addict-podcast-episode-737-thats-a-good-pen

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Karatis A5 Soft Cover Notebook Review https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/8/karatis-a5-soft-cover-notebook-review

penaddict.comKaratis A5 Soft Cover Notebook Review — The Pen Addict(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Bluesky . And her latest book, The Atropine Tree , is now available!) I will always have a use for a minimalist A5 notebook that's full of Tomoe River pa

St. Jude Milestone Giveaways Wrap-Up https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/7/st-jude-milestone-giveaways-wrap-up

penaddict.comSt. Jude Milestone Giveaways Wrap-Up — The Pen AddictWe raised over $23,000 for my Relay for St. Jude 2026 Fundraiser , which is completely amazing. This is a huge thanks to you, the Pen Addict community, and also all of the makers and manufacturers that donated so many fantastic goods to help raise funds. A big shout-out to: Carolina Pen Compan

2027 Hobonichi Techo A6 Planner and Ocean Blue Cover Giveaw https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/6/2027-hobonichi-techo-a6-planner-and-ocean-blue-cover-giveaway

penaddict.com2027 Hobonichi Techo A6 Planner and Ocean Blue Cover Giveaw — The Pen AddictWhile I may not Hobonichi SZN myself, I always get excited to Hobonichi SZN for you! I have a planner and cover pairing for one winner this week, which includes the 2027 Hobonichi Techo A6 Planner and the A6 - Folio: Ocean Blue . Read the rules below and enter away!

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Thank You St. Jude, and Thank You! https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/5/thank-you-st-jude-and-thank-you

penaddict.comThank You St. Jude, and Thank You! — The Pen AddictIt has been another epic fundraising year for Relay???s September campaign for Childhood Cancer Awareness. I am just back from Memphis, where we hosted our 12-hour Podcastathon , live from the studio at St. Jude Children???s Research Hospital, which was amazing. This week is a busy one, so stay tune

The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 736 - I’ll Keep You All Knight https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/1/the-pen-addict-podcast-episode-736-ill-keep-you-all-knight

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Profolio Oasis Notebook Review https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/30/profolio-oasis-notebook-review

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St. Jude Milestone Giveaway - Maverick Pens Marauder Fountain Pen https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/30/st-jude-milestone-giveaway-maverick-pens-marauder-fountain-pen

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St. Jude Milestone Giveaway - River City Pen Co. Mini Nib Holder and Nib https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/30/st-jude-milestone-giveaway-river-city-pen-co-mini-nib-holder-and-nib

penaddict.comSt. Jude Milestone Giveaway - River City Pen Co. Mini Nib Holder and Nib — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

St. Jude Milestone Giveaway - Skogsy Pens Agave Fountain Pen https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/30/st-jude-milestone-giveaway-skogsy-pens-agave-fountain-pen

penaddict.comSt. Jude Milestone Giveaway - Skogsy Pens Agave Fountain Pen — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

St. Jude Milestone Giveaway - Esterbrook Estie Tortoise Noir Fountain Pen https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/30/st-jude-milestone-giveaway-esterbrook-estie-tortoise-noir-fountain-pen

penaddict.comSt. Jude Milestone Giveaway - Esterbrook Estie Tortoise Noir Fountain Pen — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

St. Jude Milestone Giveaway - Mike’s Pen Fun Casein Fountain Pen https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/30/st-jude-milestone-giveaway-mikes-pen-fun-casein-fountain-pen

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St. Jude Milestone Giveaway - Retro 51 Fruit Series Rollerball Pens https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/30/st-jude-milestone-giveaway-retro-51-fruit-series-rollerball-pens

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September Sponsor Spotlight https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/29/september-sponsor-spotlight

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Aura Estelle 2027 Weekly Horizontal B6 Magnet Planner Giveaway https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/29/aura-estelle-2027-weekly-horizontal-b6-magnet-planner-giveaway

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St. Jude Milestone Giveaway - Papa J Studio Wisteria Dusk Fountain Pen https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/28/st-jude-milestone-giveaway-papa-j-studio-wisteria-dusk-fountain-pen

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Pairings Party: Kaweco Sport Marble Ocean, Pennonia x SultilsAttila Stormy Meadow https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/28/pairings-party-kaweco-sport-marble-ocean-pennonia-x-sultilsattila-stormy-meadow

penaddict.comPairings Party: Kaweco Sport Marble Ocean, Pennonia x SultilsAttila Stormy Meadow — The Pen AddictThe best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!

Misfill, Urban Embroidery Edition https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/27/misfill-urban-embroidery-edition

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Kobe Ink Vanness Hummingbird Green Ink Giveaway Winner https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/26/kobe-ink-vanness-hummingbird-green-ink-giveaway-winner

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Apica Notebooks - A Quick Review https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/24/apica-notebooks-a-quick-review

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The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 735 - Dallas, as You Know, Is Based in Texas https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/24/the-pen-addict-podcast-episode-735-dallas-as-you-know-is-based-in-texas

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Opus 88 Mini Fountain Pen in Baby Beluga https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/24/opus-88-mini-fountain-pen-in-baby-beluga

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Meet Your Maker: David Broadwell, Broadwell Studios https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/23/meet-your-maker-david-broadwell-broadwell-studios

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Kobe Ink Vanness Hummingbird Green Ink Giveaway https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/22/kobe-ink-vanness-hummingbird-green-ink-giveaway

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St. Jude Milestone Giveaway - Carolina Pen Co. Downtown Fountain Pen https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/9/21/st-jude-milestone-giveaway-carolina-pen-co-downtown-fountain-pen

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