A Healthy Pen Addiction

Through his Pen Addict blog channels, Brad Dowdy is an influencer extraordinaire, and this summer promises a slew of exclusive Pen Addict product partnerships.

- AZIZAH ASGARALI

When someone in the pen world refers to themselves as a “pen addict,” they mean they are a passionate, possibly slightly obsessive writing instruments enthusiast. They're lovers of, more often than not, all things stationery, and frequently have a stationery-loving history that stretches back to their youth. While we may each identify as hardcore pen addicts, there is one person many of us in the pen community see as the official “Pen Addict,” and that is Brad Dowdy, owner and editor-in-chief of the renowned blog by the same name.

Brad has always been a leading voice and passionate advocate within the online fountain pen community. He is a well-known blogger, Twitch streamer, YouTuber, podcaster, and more. He has cultivated a significant following at The Pen Addict through his engaging reviews, accessible guides, and infectious enthusiasm for all things pens and stationery, both online and in person at pen shows. Known for his genuine love of the hobby and the hobbyists, Brad has made the world of fountain pens more approachable and enjoyable for enthusiasts of all levels, soli his place as a prominent figure in the little pen world niche.

On top of the blog and podcast, Brad has also been keeping busy this year at several pen shows: the Philadelphia Pen Show in January, the California Pen Show in February, and the Atlanta Pen Show in April. Confirmed in his upcoming schedule is the Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale in August, and he's considering attending some different shows from his usual alternation of the Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SuperShow in early August and the San Francisco International Pen Show at the end of August.