Pen Chalet (Sponsor)

If you are a Pen Addict Podcast listener then you know how great Pen Chalet is. They carry all of the top pen brands such as Aurora, Delta, Kaweco, Lamy, Pilot, Pelikan - the list goes on and on. And the best part? They are an authorized dealer of all the brands they carry so you know you are getting quality goods backed by great customer service. Sailor manufactures some of my favorite fountain pens on the planet and Pen Chalet stocks the full lineup. Their latest release, the Pro Gear Sky, is a beautiful blue demonstrator with Rhodium trim, and comes in all three barrel sizes - Slim, Standard, and King of Pen. Everyone needs a Sailor in their life. A proud brand that has climbed back into prominence, Shaeffer is designing pens that make you pay attention. The Shaeffer Taranis features a sleek, modern design with a unique hooded nib. Also available in ballpoint and rollerball models, it is a striking pen that is sure to create envy among your friends. Pen Chalet stocks everything you need for a wonderful writing experience. From fountain pens and rollerballs, to paper, ink, refills, and accessories they have you covered. Pen Chalet has a page full of special offers exclusively for readers of the Pen Addict. Hit the link and see what you discover! This post is sponsored via Syndicate Ads.

Cult Pens (Sponsor)

If it is pen, pencil, and paper you are looking for - ANY pen, pencil, or paper - Cult Pens has you covered. I've long been a fan of the wide range of products they carry, but my favorites are some of the unique goods made just for them. Collaborations with big-time brands like Kaweco and Diamine highlight their offerings which give you an experience you can only get at Cult Pens. The special edition Kaweco Classic Sport in Dark Brown is a prime example. This barrel color is a US and UK exclusive to Cult Pens, and if you are a fan of Kaweco like I am, it is a must get. Ink it up with with one of Cult Pens' beautiful Diamine "Deep Dark" ink collaborations, which are available in short international cartridges and both 30ml and 80ml bottles. I'm partial to the Deep Dark Blue, and the full lineup contains red, green, brown, purple, and the recently added orange to fit any writing situation. Cult Pens has the widest range of pens on the planet, and is really worth checking out. As a special offer for Pen Addict readers, Cult Pens is offering a 10% discount off of your order through October 27th with the code "penaddict2014". Visit this dedicated landing page for all of the details. My thanks to Cult Pens for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.

Venturi One - Minimal Design (Sponsor)

Venturi Pen is a small collective of creative designers based in London, UK. Their initial offering via Kickstarter is the aptly named Venturi One, a sleek metal bodied beauty based on the cult icon Pilot Hi-Tec-C gel ink pen.

The Venturi One is an indulgent Apple-esque design which uses simplicity and quality craftsmanship to produce a beautiful pen with a real statement of intent from the Venturi design team. Options for the metal body of the Venturi One include stainless steel, sterling silver and 9ct gold, the entry level being priced around $30 with free worldwide shipping.

Get behind the project on Kickstarter and bag one of the Early Bird options which will be delivered in time for Santa's arrival!

My thanks to Venturi Pen for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.