Is there a more underrated stationery item than the simple postcard? Probably, but for the sake of this discussion, let’s talk about how great postcards are, and how I use them. The BGM Encyclopedia of Plants Postcard Set is the latest addition to an ever-growing postcard stash. The design of these fit my aesthetic, but BGM has five other themed sets to choose from if you prefer a different style. Picking out cool designs for postcards is what it’s all about - even ahead of performance, which we will get to in a minute. All 16 cards in this set feature a different design on the outside, and ..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: — A triangular man (José Naranja) — Quick London Sketches (Writing at Large) — M1000 Renaissance Brown: The Return of a Classic Fountain Pen (The Pelikan's Perch) — What am I talking about when I talk about paper? (The Poor Penman) — Doodling With Fountain Pens: Starburst Pattern (Fountain Pen L ..read more

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 word of a portion of each sale going to the Sea Turtle Conservancy. How cool is that? I have one pen to give away this week, and the winner is: Congrats Gretchen! I’ve sent you an email to collect your shipping address ..read more

(Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many hobbies!.) One of the things I got to do when I visited the Vanness Pens shop last month, was play with an ink set that they just got in from Journalize, a Hong Kong-based stationery store. And after experiencing the eclipse last week, I knew this was what I was going to play with this week! The set, called Mirror of the Sky, comes in a beautiful blue and purple sky & horizon themed square bo ..read more

My best friend for the next 30 days. This was such a fun episode, as I got to discuss one of my favorite topics: why we like the things that we do. And, even more importantly, why differing opinions are fun in the stationery world. Show Notes & Download Links This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT24 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more ..read more

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