The Pen Addict for St. Jude - Let’s Do This!

The Relay for St. Jude Campaign has officially kicked off!

This year, I’m doing things differently here at The Pen Addict. Why? Because I will be in Memphis for a week in mid-September to participate in our 12-hour Podcastathon! I’m excited to be part of the on-site team this year, and can’t wait to see what is in store for me. Hilarity shall ensue!

Because of this I will not be doing the standard donation giveaways on the blog this year, but that’s not going to stop me from helping to raise funds for St. Jude on behalf of Relay. Nor is that going to stop me from giving away some pens. So here is the plan:

I have created my own Relay for St. Jude 2025 Fundraiser on Tiltify which is our long-time fundraising partner. Through this campaign, you can donate directly to St. Jude, and earn some cool incentives along the way. For example, I’m creating art on postcards, and inking some ponies at certain levels, plus there are cool Relay-specific rewards such as digital wallpapers and stickers. Click on the campaign to check all of it out, and help raise funds for St. Jude.

Ink Pony Club

In an effort to raise $5000 this year, I’ve added milestone incentives along the way. Once those levels are hit, I’ll publish free public giveaways on the blog for everyone to participate in. I have some great pens in hand from some great vendors, so stay tuned for those to drop. And if we blow past those levels, well, I’ll be stoked to figure out what else I can do!

Thank you again to everyone who has supported our fundraising efforts over the years, and here’s to another big year in 2025!

Posted on September 1, 2025 and filed under St. Jude.

Misfill, Relay for St. Jude 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:

Reading:

Relay for St. Jude - 2025 (Olive Octopus)

Ink Review #2813: Colorverse Massive Storm (Mountain of Ink)

Two Years of Curiosities, and May-August 2025 in Stationery (A Gathering of Curiosities)

A Tale of Two Mousses (The Well-Appointed Desk)

The unlikely story of how Banksy's artwork took root in New Orleans (Creative Boom)

“Cmd+z doesn’t exist on paper”: Pat Thomas’ drawings are unapologetic and filled with feeling (It’s Nice That)

AI doesn’t belong in journaling | The Verge (The Cramped)

Reader Question 10: Personal Productivity Analysis Paralysis (Analog Office)

30 Days With Japanese Watercolors Turned Me Into a Painter (Wirecutter)

Carry Scenario: Outdoor Summer Music Picnic (Everyday Commentary)

Home Front — August Notes #2 (Line Variation)

Fixative for Mixed Media (Comfortable Shoes Studio)

Watching:

I Spent A Week Using Only Starter Fountain Pens: Here Is What I Found (dwrdnet)

Drillog Dip Pen (Figboot on Pens)

Both of the 2025 Nahvalur Pride Pens! (Inkdependence)

Scopus Fountain Pens | Hand Made Pen with Nature Elements?! | Pen Maker Spotlight (Feed Your Creativity)

Want to catch the rest, plus extra articles, reviews, commentary, discounts, and more? Try out a Pen Addict Membership for only $5 per month!

Posted on August 31, 2025 and filed under Misfill.