Brad and Myke discuss what makes a Tier 1 pen in this weeks episode. Is it performance, style, the story behind the pen, or all of the above? They also catch up on #asktpa, and discuss the upcoming DC pen show.

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Links and Show Notes

Work/Play - Limited Edition Confidant – Baron Fig

The Clicky Post

Candyspotting - Home page

Brad's Block

Pilot Vanishing Point - Architect Nib Grind by The Nibsmith — The Clicky Post

Pennaquod : Pen Blog Searcher

Never Mind the Bleedthrough | The Cramped

2 Many Inks

The Guidelines — 2 Many Inks

Choosing My Tier 1 Pens — The Pen Addict

Edison Menlo Pump Filler Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

The Pilot Murex — The Pen Addict

Nakaya Portable Cigar Ao-tamenuri Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Pelikan M405 0.2 mm Masuyama Nib — The Pen Addict

Shinobi, Orange and Gray | Newton Pens

Pilot Vanishing Point Black Faceted

My Fountain Pen Education: The Pilot Custom Heritage — The Pen Addict

Sailor Professional Gear Color Series Fountain Pens

Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Intrinsic Fountain Pen and Rollerball

Edison Pen Co – Menlo Main Page

Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens

The Writing Desk: Pelikan Traditional Series M205

Karas Kustoms Ink Fountain Pen

Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil | Cult Pens

rotring 600 Drafting Pencil Black | Cult Pens

Retro 51 Fountain, Rollerball, and Ballpoint Pens