Editing The Pen Addict 485/transcript (section)

== Kickstarter Update ==


'''Brad:''' So, the full-length gel refill, right? It requires a longer barrel, and they made it a bigger diameter. And it was, like, I think a lot of people liked it, but it was really, like, limiting in audience just because of the size of the pen. It was a big honking pen. Like, and it fit the clip, right? So, now they've modified it, kept the clip design the same, but kind of shrunk everything down into a more compact package. And I think it's just a killer design. Like, I totally ordered this with the clip. So, it's funny. They have two very distinct.

'''Myke:''' The compact pen, the clip is even more prominent, right? Because the clip didn't change, it seems like, using the same clip, right?

'''Brad:''' Yeah, it looks like it. It looks like it. And this clip is so fun to play with. It is heavy duty. Like, it's got a snap back to it, right? Like, it's not just an immovable clip, like a static clip, I should say, right? It's almost, like, spring-loaded. Like, it snaps back, which I love. It can attach to anything. But what's funny with this campaign, and they sent me the prototypes of these probably, like, a year ago. And I think they probably just got held up, you know, with COVID and things like that to launch the project. But there's two separate pens on this. They made a clipless pen for people who liked the design and didn't want the clip. And then they changed, like, the grip section a little bit. And both of these pens are, like, a twist mechanism that they go into the design about. But anyway, I just wanted to bring this up because I like this pen. I ordered this pen. And I like products that take a stand on, like, a certain feature, even if it's something as simple as a clip, right? Like, it's a good conversation to have. And then also, like, a really, really great pen on top of it. It's very, very cool. I like this one a lot.

'''Myke:''' I really recommend people go and watch the video for the Kickstarter because it's very cute and very well done. Nice. I think it's like a stop motion. And it's, like, the kind of stop motion where you can tell it's stop motion, which I enjoy. It's like an artistic decision. Or it could be an artistic decision. I don't know. But there's also, like, just some really good shots that they've done, like, very artistic shots that they're also still using stop motion for. And it's very funny, too. So it's a very, very cute little video. It's a cool comparison. I would say I'm more into the design of the slim one with the twisty.

'''Brad:''' Yeah. I would like to see. When we get to the end, like, it lists the number of backers. I would wager the slim gets more. But I don't know. I don't know if it will or not. I'm curious. Because, like, the original Rhyne backers, you only had the option of the big pin with the big clip, right? So if you're coming back, are you going to stick with that? Or are you going to change into, like, a different pin from what you are used to with your original Rhyne pin? So I'll be interested to see what the numbers are when it gets to the end of the campaign. So how it shakes out as far as what was the most popular. So there you go. Oh, also, the slim one comes in more colors and actually has a titanium barrel option, which that was actually tempting to me. But I think I'm going to go with all black, black on black clip, because I think my last one's black and silver. So there you go. If it was titanium, I'd probably buy it, but that would be, like, $200.

'''Brad:''' So, anyway. All right. Cool pin. I dig it.

'''Myke:''' All right. Let's take our second break talking about cool pins and tell you, again, about the wonderful collaboration between Estabrook and Accutron. They have joined forces to produce a new pin collection that commemorates both brands. It is the Accutron by Estabrook. These brands have such a rich history, and they have both successfully represented what's been beloved about the past, with great possibilities of the future as well. And so the Estee Accutron is a collaboration that is literally history in the making. The Estee is made from a proprietary diamond cast formula in Accutron green blended with gold and diamond dust. Gold-plated trims accentuate this limited edition collection, which delivers in luxury as much as it delivers in an exemplary writing experience. I mean, I can attest to this from my own Estee, which is a real just joy to use. I love the shape, the size, and the nib is fantastic as well. It really is awesome. And there is some special stuff here, too. 100 pieces of this collection are offered in the Estee Oversize with 18-karat gold nibs coveted for their exceptional performance. They're making their debut to Estabrook with this model with the Accutron tuning fork logo engraved on the nib. The Estee Accutron is also available in limited production traditional fountain pen size with a gold-plated nib, an engraved logo, and a full range of nib sizes. Every pen is equipped with a cushion cap closure to provide a secondary seal to ensure an easy start every time, which is also a really good feature. Plus, nibs are specially manufactured for Estabrook by German maker Yowo and can be inked with any international cartridge or a converter as well. The Estee Accutron is also offered as a limited production rollable, too, if you're more interested in that than a fountain pen. So, go now to accutronwatch.com slash collections and choose partnership items on the website there. You can check out the Estee Accutron. And use the code PENADDICT20 for 20% off. That's accutronwatch.com slash collections. Choose partnership items from the navigation or just click the link in the show notes. And don't forget to use the code PENADDICT20 for 20% off. Our thanks to Estabrook and Accutron for their support for this show and RelayFM.

'''Brad:''' You know, Myke, we were talking pre-show that we haven't bought any pens in a while, right? And, like, we're just saying, you know, am I in the market? Am I not in the market? What's interesting to me right now? And I think about this pen in that context because I started seeing some in-the-wild pictures of these. And I got to tell you, as great as these, you know, stock photos are of the really great photos of what the Estabrook Accutron collab looks like, some of the action shots of people having these pens made me, like, do a double take and say, like, wow. That is, it's even better than I thought. And these pictures are great, right? Sometimes just the context helps too, right? Yeah. Yeah. So I have enjoyed checking these out. So one to look at. All right, Myke, a little something different today. You ready?

'''Myke:''' Sure am.

'''Brad:''' I mean, you weren't because I just typed it all, like, right before we started.

'''Myke:''' You didn't allow me to be ready.

'''Brad:''' I didn't allow you to be ready. But I want to talk about NaNoWriMo, which we have discussed in the past. We talk about it on the Penac blog. But I want to talk about why this year. So if you're not familiar with NaNoWriMo, starting November 1st, it's National Novel Writing Month. I love watching what happens during NaNoWriMo in our community and with people I follow.