Misfill, Ceramic Edition

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:

Amiee Byrne turns discarded everyday items into hyper-realistic ceramic artworks (It’s Nice That)

Fountain Pen Companion turns 8 today (April 17th) (Fountain Pen Companion)

Diagnosing and Adjusting a Poorly-Writing Fountain Pen Nib (SBREBrown)

Best Fountain Pen Stores in Europe (Figboot on Pens)

Five Years in the Making, a MiG-21 Fighter Jet Gets a Glow-Up from Tens of Millions of Glass Beads (Colossal)

Take Note! Chicago Stationery Shops Enjoying Revived Interest in Analog Communication, Fueled by Social Media and Celebrities (Chicago News - WTTW)

And Now For Something Completely Different (Rachel's Reflections)

This very fat pen will make all your dreams come true (Extra Fine Writing)

Which Sharpener is Best: It's a Sharpener Showdown! (Inkdependence)

Yes, Micarta for me! I finally got my hands on Some Micarta Pens, Plus My Own Special Edition (The Gentleman Stationer)

My New Blue Wallet (Inkcredible Colours)

Re-examining the Sebenza in 2025 (Everyday Commentary)

10 Thread-Bound Tomoe River Notebooks Worth Trying (Rediscover Analog)

My Spring Cherry Blossom Stories - Blooming (The Penguin Post)

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Posted on April 20, 2025 and filed under Misfill.

The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 661 - Breaking Through The Barrier

Fahrney's Cherry Blossom

It’s Drew time! Come listen to my conversation with the new President of Fahrney’s Pens, the one and only Drew Brown. Drew and I break it all down this week, and dig in to what the future of traditional brick and mortar can be in the stationery space.

Show Notes & Download Links

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Enigma Stationery: Join Enigma's support of LGBTQIA+ youth. Visit their fundraising page now.

Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the new Estie Coffee Monsterz Co pen. Click to buy now.

Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.

Posted on April 19, 2025 and filed under Podcast.