How quickly do the cartridges run out? How long before the pen itself wears out?
1514864
I have the two refills. I have inked about 3 heavy black 11x17 illustrations, and quite a few 'sketches' and have still not really run out of the first insert. It's probably low, but I would have to say, running out of ink depends on how heavy handed you are, so far the brush rights itself nicely as long as it's wet with ink, straight and not curved, etc.. I'd hazard buying one and trying it out, as it is the lesser expensive alternative, and I've seen a lot of artists using them. :)
1473948
I really like these cartridges, but also find they don't last very long. Only a few weeks when I use them every day. Unfortunately, i think that's pretty normal for them.
381266
I've found the cartridges last significantly longer than when the printer indicates to replace them. Often a month or two depending on your printing style and volume.
1489712
I used them for about 10 hours total and the only one that ran out of ink quickly was the black one. 5 hours into their use the black one was half full. Also the tip wears down depending how hard you press so keep it light.
356441
The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per day on average.
173967
Yes. All nibs will wear out....eventually. you have to really put some miles on them before they "wear off" the end. But some pens have different sizes, fine, medium, calligraphic, etc. Just Google the procedure. But most modern pens like this one you just buy a different nib. They are not that expensive. This particular one has a kind of medium-bold line. I love it. It makes my cursive writing look waaaay better than it actually does!
642172
Well it's a pen/stylus, not that it degrades the quality of the product but it bothered me a bit that the ink ran out so fast and i don't know how to refill it.
208488
For the most part yes, they don't last as long as a normal pen. But they're not too bad given the price.
2137745
im sorry but i have used it n lasted for close to 500 pages and their are times it last for less than 300. not sure why. when im doing copies and/or printing to mail out to the members it seems as if at times it runs out quicker.. hope this helps..
1145333
I don't buy cartridges. I'd use the refillable cartridge that came with the pen. I use Noodler'd ink to refill mine. Writes very well. It's all in the ink.
2200111
I'm not sure of a specific answer, but I do know that when I try to use the pens, they do take a bit of effort to make them write (some don't even seem to work). However, lately I haven't even been using the holder provided.
1799740
It depends on when you buy it and from who. The ink usually lasts for 2 years. Most of the cartridges I buy don't expire at least 1 year from when I get them, sometimes 2 years! It might be problematic if you don't print a whole lot like me, but I never have to throw them away with old ink inside. Hope that helps!
2151904
I have had mine for overa year, I use it daily and have had to replace the ink refill once.I work in the aviation industry and everything is black ink,pencil or red ink/pencil.I have not had to refill the red cartridge nor have I had to refill the pencil lead.Not sure on the pencil lead capacity as I have had no need to refill. My biggest complaint is that its difficult to tell the different color inks so I am constantly doing a little test scribble off to the side before writing.They supply a little colored tic mark on the cartridge but it wears off pretty quick.
2226507
I bought 2 dozen, so I can put into my bag 4 or 5 pen, my boss amazed this pen, so I gave new one from bag. I thought 1mm pen use a lot of ink and will gone soon though, I never finished first one yet. I like refill concept though, this kind of pen paint will deteriorate after one or two years. So I would like to buy dozen which is greater price of 3 pens pack.
944917
Are you keep it closed all the time? Do you write a lot? When you change cartridge or fill in the ink converter push hard so there is no gap inside. Make sure when you use the converter you got full of ink, not 3/4 or so. Sometime we do not realize that the little things cause the problem. I write a lot, so I have to fill my converter about 3 to 4 times a week. This is very nice pen, and should not have dry out so quick .Try to write a little bit every day and see if this will keep it the ink longer?
1058147
I have not found that they run out quickly, but I have found that the smaller black ink does not empty as it should. It uses the larger 250 black ink. I'm about to remove this cartrige and replace it to see if it was a faulty cartrige. I have alot of photos I want to print, then I will see how quickly they run out, but so far, it's been worth the price of the item.
722238
These pens write very well...until they don't. While I'm satisfied with the smooth flow of ink, etc., I'm not happy with how quickly these pens run out of ink. It's when they start to get low on ink that you get the skipping of lines. I'm able to prolong the ink by thumping the pen point on a nearby pad, which shakes a bit more ink down the cartridge, but this only works for a short time, and then the pen is out. Still, these pens are much better than Uniball.