One of the fun surprises when you work with Retro 51 on a pen design is getting a few extra Artist Proof models to test with. I have an unopened “P” model of my latest release, the The Pen Addict X Retro 51 2025 “PEN”, to give away this week, which is a fun addition to any collection. To enter, read the rules below, and I’ll announce the winner this weekend.
Our Relay x St. Jude Campaign is a Wrap!
Thank you EVERYONE!
My September was different in 2025, in that I was much more active in fundraising and participating in Relay’s efforts to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. My campaign raised over $26,000, which was part of the over $750,000 raised by Relay. Wow!
During October, I’ll be working on fulfilling all of the incentives which were part of my campaign. That means I have a bunch of postcards to draw, Ink Ponies to paint, YouTube reviews to make, and Zoom calls to schedule. Look for things to begin rolling in all of these areas this week.
All of the winners of the giveaways have been selected and contacted, and I’ll begin shipping those goods today, and throughout the week. A huge shoutout to all of the makers and brands who donated to help me shine a light on the campaign:
Ok, time to get to work. Thank you all once again!
Misfill, Orange 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:
Read:
— Orange (Lexikaliker)
— Ralph Nader Has a Pencil Eraser Problem. We Investigated. (Wirecutter)
— Blackwing at 15: Why Analog Still Matters to Me (Scription Studio)
— Gourmet Pens Club - Episode 69 - Our Third Anniversary! (Gourmet Pens)
— #12PenPersonQuestions (Line Variation)
— Pen Review: Writech Needle Tip Gel Pen 0.5 mm (Pack of 4 – Black Ink) (The Well-Appointed Desk)
— Angela Kirkwood illustrates a reissue of Magical Athlete – the zany Japanese board game that’s absurd and fun in equal measure (It’s Nice That)
— NOLA RAIN: the definitive chronicle of Banksy's New Orleans legacy (Creative Boom)
— Grateful for Octobers Ink Palettes (Mountain of Ink)
— Rupert answers the #12PenPersonQuestions List (Fountain pen blog)
— Weirdoforest Travels 2025 – Banff (Weirdoforest Pens)
Watch:
— Unboxing and First Impression of the New Asvine Vacuum Filler Fountain Pen (dwrdnet)
— Artisanal Stacked Steel Nibs - YouTube (Fudefan)
— A Long-Term Review AND an Unboxing? Yep! Monteverde's MP1 & Mercury Orange from Goldspot! (Inkdependence)
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