Since Brad and Myke can’t talk Lamy into making an Orange Lamy 2000, maybe AI can? They give it a shot this week!

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Mark One — Enigma Stationery

Blackwing on Instagram: "Introducing Lab 04.18.23, the first notebook in our Labs series"

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KURUTOGA DIVE – Website Update

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Retro 51 Exclusive Phoenix Tornado Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

There were many recurring themes this episode, including one which sent Brad over the edge. So far over the edge that he has implemented a moratorium for the rest of the year.

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Lamy USA on Instagram: Bracket Winner

Listener Vote Results

Jony Ive Red Lamy 2000

Jony Ive Sotheby's Auction – Insider

Appelboom Bites Podcast Audio Feed

TWSBI Swipe Prussian Blue Fountain Pen | TWSBI

Studio Neat

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Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM

Sailor Pen North America on Instagram: Slim Solar Term Series

Pilot Decimo Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

BENU PEN on Instagram: 'Alluring Anime'

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The Pen Addict #332: The Big Little Pen Show - Relay FM

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The Lamy bracket final is upon us-who do you have taking down the title? The venerably Lamy 2000, or the upstart Lamy Safari? It’s a battle for the ages! Brad also recaps his visit to the Atlanta Pen Show, and then gets back to his vacation.

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Lamy USA on Instagram: "The final is here!"

Lamy Bracket Final - Who ya got?

Sailor pen on Instagram: Moonlight over the Ocean

Appelboom Bites #23: Brad Dowdy talks about his Pen Addiction with Anabelle and Joost - YouTube

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Carola: Floral Drawing & Watercolor Painting (@fromcarola) • Instagram

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Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "FINALLY SOME COOL DECIMOS TO CHOOSE FROM!!!"

Sinclair Model R - Rickshaw

If Lando Norris used a Lamy pen, which would it be? Maybe one that landed in the Final Four of the Lamy Bracket? Or maybe a Deelite Safari? Let’s find out!

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Lamy USA on Instagram: "Who's ready for the semi-finals?!"

Lando Norris on Instagram: "Beating jet lag, testing pens, getting .jpgs"

Hands-on With the 2023 LAMY safari Fountain Pens! - Goulet Pens - YouTube

Platinum 'Super Black Ink' – Instagram

Field Notes | Streetscapes

Writing at Large

Atlanta Pen Show

Meet Your Maker – Brad Owens, Mythic Pens — The Pen Addict

MZG Mosaico sea Anemone - Gold nib (New) – leonardopen

Leonardo Officina Italiana Momento Zero Grande Mosaico Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

What are we using? Why are we using them? How difficult will Brad make this? Find out this week on The Pen Addict!

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Spoke Pen / Model 2 – Spoke Design

Spoke Pen 2 / Lava Crush – Spoke Design

Aurora 88 Unica Nera Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

The Story Behind Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black « The Pelikan's Perch

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Edison Pen Co. x Stormwinds Palomino Waltz

Sailor Shikiori Chushu Ink (Mid-Fall Gray) - Izayoi-no-Yume - 20 ml Bottle | JetPens

Enigma Exclusive 'Brilliant Bunny' Nautilus Fountain Pen by Nahvalur — Enigma Stationery

Robert Oster Signature Bottled Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Collection by Narrow - PLOTTER USA

Pentel Orenz Nero Mechanical Pencil - 0.3 mm | JetPens

shop.lamy.com/en_us/digital-writing-lamy-safari-all-black-ncode-smartpen.html">Smartpen - LAMY safari all black ncode | LAMY Shop

Life Noble Book A5 Black – Vanness

Sidekick Notepad – Cortex Brand

Mark One – Studio Neat

Sailor King of Pen Royal Tangerine | Nibs

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

Penwell Craftsman Deluxe Brass – Kingfisher Blue | Good Made Better

G.F Smith Accent Recycled

Pilot Ink Cartridges with Eraser Stopper

Kuru Toga Dive

As the Pen Turns

Pairings Party: Onoto Scholar Highland, Ferris Wheel Press Central Park Greens — The Pen Addict

Octopus Fluids Petrol Buffalo Pigmented Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Leonardo Officiana Italiana Messenger Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Platinum Mixable Mix-Free Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Pen Tray Small | Toyooka Craft Co

Yoseka x Hachi Collections - Walnut Pen Tray – Yoseka Stationery

Pen Pillows – Rickshaw

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Pilot CON-40 Fountain Pen Converter | JetPens

Pilot Penmanship Fountain Pen - Clear - Extra Fine Nib | JetPens

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Brad is back from the Baltimore Pen Show, and has tales to tell. Also, Lamy has decided it is bracket season, and boy do we have thoughts.

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Great Fountain Ink Cartridge Stopper - International Standard | The Hamilton Pen Company

Size 0000000 Rubber Stoppers | WidgetCo

Ink Cartridge Stopper | Great Fountain Italy

The Coolest Signature in Nascar | FOX Sports

Valtteri's Signature

Sailor 1911 Pen of the Year 2023 Golden Olive Large Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

The Pelikan's Perch

Lamy USA on Instagram: Bracket Breakdown

Introducing Mac Madness 2020 – 512 Pixels

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "Baltimore Pen Show peeps!"

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: Edison Beaumont Palomino Waltz at Sunset

Sugar Turtle (@sugarturtlestudio) • Instagram

Our recent signature and handwriting talk sparked some great feedback, which we dig into at the start of today’s episode. Brad then heaps praise on Sailor. That’s right. PRAISE! Brad will also be at the Baltimore Pen Show this upcoming weekend, and goes into all of the details.

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Baltimore Pen Show – BWIPS

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Idea Journal Large — doane paper

Sailor pen on Instagram: Jellyfish

Leonardo Supernova Star Light Blue Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

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LAMY joy - Product Information and Writing Systems

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Sailor Compass 1911 Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

BWIPS Vendors and Brands 2023

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Stormwind's Blanks and Scales

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When you have a product named Sweet Juice Milk, you know there is going to be follow up. Brad gets angsty over the latest Pilot Juice release, discusses his Nahvalur Original Plus review, and Myke decides if he needs a signature makeover.

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Pilot Juice Gel Pens - Limited Edition | JetPens

Totebook – Studio Neat

Nahvalur Original Plus Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Sailor Ink Studio Overview — Mountain of Ink

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MoneyGram Haas F1 Team on Twitter: "FINALLY, it’s…"

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What better feedback than Pilot FriXion feedback?! We get a list of use cases for everyone's favorite erasable gel ink pen, talk about Sailor doing Sailor things, and bring Blue Milk into the show lore.

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Sailor Pen North America on Instagram: "The new Cocktail Exclusive Set by Sailor is here to shake things up!"

Sailor Pro Gear Tequila Sunrise: A Review — The Pen Addict

INK HOUSE on Instagram: Lamy Safari Matt Green

INK HOUSE on Instagram: Sailor Snowy Flurry

Pilot Juice Sweet Milk

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Myke Drinks Blue Milk

Retro 51 A.A. Milne Winnie the Pooh Rollerball Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy Special Edition Xevo Ballpoint Pens – Pen Chalet

Lamy Xevo Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Narrow - PLOTTER USA

Hobonichi 5-Year Techo Lineup - Hobonichi Techo 2023

The Theme System Journal

Figboot on Pens - YouTube

Maruman Spiral Note Basic Notebooks | JetPens

Kokuyo Campus Notebooks: Perfect for School or the Office | JetPens

Robert Oster Signature Bottled Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

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Maruman Mnemosyne Series | JetPens

Sidekick Notepad - YouTube

Brad’s review of the Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Zone has finally been published, so maybe this podcast topic can finally be put to bed. One topic we never hope to put to bed are price decreases, which we saw last week from one of our favorite makers.

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Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Zone Erasable Gel Ink Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Brad Dowdy on Instagram: "If it doesn’t move, is it a clutch?"

Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Gel Pens | JetPens

A Price Reduction in the Production Line! - Edison Pen Co

The Production Line - Edison Pen Co

California Pen Show

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Ohto Flash Dry Gel Pen Refill Review — The Pen Addict

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