The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 698 - RIP Pens

My answer to the mechanical pencil AskTPA, in picture form from my Drehgriffel review. (Left to Right: Rotring 600, Leuchtturm Drehgriffel, Pentel Sharp.)

Another week, another massive price increase from one of the biggest manufacturers in the business. This time, it’s Sailor’s turn, so Myke and I are contractually bound to discuss it. We received a lot of great feedback on why some of these huge pricing jumps may be taking place in the Japanese market. If you have any additional insight or info please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 697 - Use What You Have

2026 Year of the Kakuno who says no?

Using what you have is going to be a recurring theme this year, as already expensive fountain pens have been hit with the most aggressive price increases we have ever seen. No one knows how this is going to play out, but I do know that many of us will be looking at what we already own and making sure we get the most from it.

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The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 696 - The Secret Menu of Nib Grinders

MD Drawing Pen, coming soon from the newly rebranded MD Products.

It’s an exciting week for me, as news of the next LAMY X uniball collaboration hit the internet. I’m am extremely stoked to see this, and March can’t get here soon enough. We also got feedback on our artificial gold conversation, and let’s just say we are glad our listeners are smarter than we are.

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