Brad and Myke are so excited to kick off the new year with everyone’s favorite topic - price increases! Now that we are seeing some of the new prices go live, what does that mean for the hobby as a whole?

There was lots of excellent feedback regarding artificial Gold this week, so look for our new Kickstarter in 2026 where we raise funds to build a nuclear reactor in the stars. There is also news of a new LAMY x uniball product which has Brad thrilled.

Who knew Brad liked pens so much? He and Myke dig into what they are currently using, and Brad could not be stopped! Seriously, somebody stop him.

Among the many seasons that we are currently in, none is less interesting than Incoming Price Increase Season. The big three Japanese brands have changes coming, so what does it all mean? Also, Brad slanders an orange pen.

Brad is joined by Ana Reinert to get you ready for this upcoming holiday season with a stack of stationery gifting suggestions.

Brad kicks off this week’s episode with a curious question: Why can’t he kick his Platiunum Curidas habit? He and Myke then dig into the $200-$500 Fountain Pen recommendation bracket, and discuss the recent Spoke Pen(cil) launch.

This is not the Gift Guide episode, which is coming soon, but wow are stationary companies releasing the goods as we head into the end of the year. This one is going to cost us.

Traditional media was all about ye olde fountain pen this past week, weren’t they. To no one’s surprise, Brad and Myke have thoughts. Brad also keeps the Top 5 updates coming, wraps up his iA Notebook review, and welcomes a new Pilot fountain pen contende

Brad is joined this by Robb Knight this week to follow-up on his stationery adventures. They catch up on Robb's latest fountain pen acquisitions, discuss making art to raise money for St. Jude, and each wrap up Toptober with a Top 5 of their own.

Toptober continues with what turned out to be difficult discussions on ranking notebooks and inks. Brad also discovered some interesting Field Notes when cleaning out his stash.

We have TITAN follow-up this week! We also have Brad’s new Top 5 Fountain Pen for Beginners list, and Myke’s early review of the ReMarkable Paper Pro Move.

It’s time to get ultrasonic, baby! Who knew how great our listener feedback would be this week? Wait, we knew, because our listeners are the best!

How many ways can you describe the categories on a Top 5 Pens page? Brad is working on updating his lists for Toptober, and talks himself into circles. Also, Pilot is finally giving the Decimo its due!

Brad and Myke are back from Memphis and recap all things Podcastathon. They also attempt to decipher whatever Montblanc Digital Paper is, and break down a new “favorites” list from The Strategist.

Brad has the pleasure of being joined by Ana Reinert this week. The Chair of The Well-Appointed Desk has had a busy year, including starting to work for herself. They talk about that, pen shows, and 2026 Planner Season.

Brad talks filling notebooks today, but not before he and Myke issue a follow-up mea culpa, and praise Sailor for what they have been cooking on.

Well hello, Thursday! Brad and Myke kick off their new recording schedule with a banger of an episode. Who doesn’t love Tariff Talk™! Brad gets his first experience with paying more for stationary, but still can’t wait for the awesome new pen he acquired

Brad wants to talk about what he is currently using. Can he finish before the episode ends? Tune in to find out!

Brad is back from the Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale, and shares his experience there, and around the city of Chicago. Also, what are you doing LAMY? #HireMe

Brad is hitting the road post-show to the Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale, but not before catching up on a few new products, and writing a letter to his old friend Constantine.