When I saw the Retro 51 Tornado Sea Turtle Rescue pop into my feed, I knew it was only a matter of time before I acquired one. I also knew my intent was to give it away, and spread the news that a portion of each sale goes to the Sea Turtle Conservancy. How cool is that? I have one pen to give away this week, so read the rules below and enter away! Retro 51 Tornado Sea Turtle Rescue Ballpoint Pen Giveaway ..read more

Does anyone else feel like they need to go back to school to understand current ink naming conventions? I do, and I am here for it. Wearingeul is the current leader of the “what does that ink name mean” game, and Heimdall, from their World Myth Series, sent me scurrying to the internet to find out more. In Norse Mythology, Heimdall is the god of light, and the son of one of the most prominent gods, Odin. Heimdall also had nine mothers … and that’s right about where my mythology lesson was done for the day. Light is something I can get behind, and this shade of Orange features a wide range of ..read more

After last week’s shenanigans I thought I would bring us back into reality by giving away one of the hottest products of the year so far. LAMY’s reintroduction of Dark Lilac Ink could have gone better, but in the end, we have a great ink added to the standard lineup. I picked up a bottle at last weekend’s Atlanta Pen Show, and the winner is: Congrats Kobe! I’ve sent you an email to collect your shipping address ..read more

(Caroline Foty's first fountain pen was a 1970s Sheaffer No Nonsense that still writes perfectly. Since she discovered pens by independent makers, she wants "one of each, please" and wants to meet all the makers. Maybe you do, too. She lives in Baltimore with pens, cats, and all kinds of fiber arts supplies.) Nathan Booth had never heard of individual people hand-making pens, until the day in late 2016 when he and his wife took his mother-in-law out for a birthday lunch. When they asked her half-jokingly what she’d gotten for her birthday, she pulled out a pen that had been mad ..read more

It’s Atlanta Pen Show Recap time! I had a blast at the show, and Myke and I discussed it all on this week’s podcast. Show Notes & Download Links This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT ..read more

(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 her latest book, Root Rot, is now available for pre-order!) The Public Library Association's conference was held in Columbus, Ohio last week and it was immediately followed, for me, by a Horror Writers Association Wisconsin Chapter writing retreat near Milwaukee. That meant packing stationery for educational, professional, and recreational purposes! It also meant stopping in to a Columbus stationery store, On Paper, which was conveniently/dangerously close to ..read more

(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.) This multi pen from Uni might not have the most catchy name, but it's still a fantastic pen. The Uni Jetstream 4&1 Metal 4-color 0.5mm ballpoint multi pen and 0.5mm pencil is a sleek package that packs 5 different writing implements. Unlike other Jetstream multi pens, this one also features a knurled metal grip section. The Uni Jetstream 4&1 Metal in the dark green colorway is a favorite of mine. I've always loved multi pens, and I'm a fan of the Jetstream ink f ..read more

After last week’s shenanigans I thought I would bring us back into reality by giving away one of the hottest products of the year so far. LAMY’s reintroduction of Dark Lilac Ink could have gone better, but in the end, we have a great ink added to the standard lineup. I picked up a bottle at last weekend’s Atlanta Pen Show, so read the rules below and enter to win it! 2024 LAMY Dark Lilac Ink Giveaway ..read more

Another Atlanta Pen Show is in the books, and it was exactly what I needed. The people and the pens refreshed me, and what I gained from this event is more than can be described in words. Thank you to everyone at the show! My hot mess of a schedule continues for the first part of the week, but I’ll be back on track for the podcast on Wednesday. Stay tuned, and talk soon ..read more

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 commentary on each, I'm left with many great items I want to share. Enter Misfill. Here are this weeks links: — Nebulous Raven // Esterbrook Estie Fountain Pen (Weirdoforest Pens) — Hot take: Van Dieman’s Prickly Pear is better than Lamy Dark Lilac (idipbananasintocoffee) — Bits and pieces of life (Ink Sync) — Lennon Tool Bar I-a-koo (Inkcredible Colours) — Inside My Collection – Vintage Metal Pencils ..read more