Episode 15 - Casing the Joint

In this episode Brad talks about some of his favorite pen cases as well as a new competitor to the Pilot Hi-Tec-C. Myke gives a Vanishing Point update now that he has had some time to spend with it and professes his undying love for all things Retro 51.

Show Notes:

- Retro 51: What's New

- Enough 137

Pens:

- Monami Super Gel-Q

- Vanishing Point

- Sakura Pigma Micron

- Copic Multiliner SP

Cases:

- Nomadic PD-04 (DISCONTINUED)

- Kokuyo NeoCritz Transformer

- Lihit Lab Teffa Pen Case

- Levenger Carezza Double Pen Case

- Kaweco Classic Leather Pouch

- Kokuyo Actic Mini

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Episode 14 - Vanished in Customs

In this episode Myke finally gets his Pilot Vanishing Point through customs and to his house and Brad talks about a pen he loves on the complete opposite end of the pricing spectrum.

Show Notes:

- Retro 51: New Designs

- Brad's Vanishing Point Video

Pens:

- Vanishing Point

- Retro 51 Tornado Fit For A King

- Lamy Safari

- Monteverde Arista Crystal

- Uni Live Pigment Sign Pen

- Hi-Tecpoint V5 RT

Paper:

- Lego Moleskine

- Rhodia Webnotebook

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Episode 13 - The Back to Work Kit

In this episode Myke talks about his new Pilot Vanishing Point. Oh wait, he doesn't BECAUSE IT IS STILL STUCK IN CUSTOMS! Brad and Myke also discuss the pens they take to work and how to protect them from the non-pen addicts among us.

Show Notes:

- Brad's Vanishing Point Review

- Brad's Pen Case Picture

Pens:

- Vanishing Point

- Retro 1951 Tornado: Fit For A King

- Uni Ball 207

- Zebra 301

- Hi-Tec-C Cavalier

- Zebra Sharbo X

- Kokuyo Beetle Tip

- Rotring 600 Pencil

- Uni Ball Vision Elite

- Hi-Tec-C Coleto

- Pilot G2

Paper:

- Doane Idea Journal

- Levenger Index Cards

Ink:

- Diamine Wild Strawberry

- Rohrer & Klingner Königsblau

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Episode 12 - Houston, We Have A Fountain Pen Problem

In this episode Brad talks about his latest purchases - yes, two more fountain pens. The guys also answer reader questions around interesting barrel markings and Moleskine alternatives.

Show Notes:

- Pen Addict: The Marriots Red Line

Pens:

- TWSBI Diamond 540

- Pilot Vanishing Point

- Platinum Preppy

- Lamy Safari

- Sailor HighAce Neo

Paper:

- Field Notes National Crop

- Rhodia Webnotebook

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Episode 11 - Analog vs Digital

In this episode, Brad and Myke take a look at the digital applications that compliment their analog workflows. Can pen and paper be fully replaced by technology? Not for these pen addicts!

Show Notes:

- The 512 Podcast

- Cooking With Brett And Myke

- Home Work 005 - Equipment and Tools

Pens:

- Bamboo Stylus

- Adonit Jot Pro

- Cosmonaut

Apps:

- Paper By 53

- Penultimate

- Noteshelf

- Byword

- nvALT

- Simplenote

- Evernote

- Clear

- Pop

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