Which ink cartridges fit the Bulow pen. My converter will only fill half way. Is this an issue others have>
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I only use the converter. The company should be able to tell you which ink cartridge to use.
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I'm no expert, but I noticed on my converter that the actual ink compartment is deeper than just the opaque area. Mine fills to about 2/3 of that and holds sufficient ink for several long winded letters. I have not used ink cartridges, so I would contact the company for proper fit. Best of luck!
241888
Im not sure which one you need to buy, it might be a defect with this pen. My advice would be to spend the extra cash on a much nicer one
1681080
Hello, yes it will. It doesn't have much ink in it so if you do a lot of writing the cartridge won't last long. But it will fit. I bought these for my own Bulow pens before I realized that piston-operated ink converters were much better.
2048151
Easiest way is to use an ink cartridge. They are pretty generic and available on Amazon. You just unscrew the pen, take out the converter and pop in the small cylindrical ink cartridge. There is a small pin that will puncture the cartridge when you push it all the way in. There are also a lot of YouTube videos that will show you how to insert the cartridge or how to fill the pen from a bottle of ink.
970644
If you don't want that ink converter, then go and look at the ink called Jinhao. I refill my own to.
283970
Mine came with a converter. I soaked, cleaned the pen throughly before I filled it with Noodlers' Bulletproof Black. It wrote without skipping but the flow wasn't great and nib itself is scratchy. I tried Noodlers' Eel Blue which has a lubricant in it and got much better results. If you use a cartridge, squeeze it a bit to start the ink flow and/or run the nib under a stream of running water and wick with a paper towel.My best advice is to use an ink (Pilot or Noodlers Eel ink) that's free flowing and has a lubricant, if you really like this pen.
1643637
I am still using my first cartridge, so I cannot be of any help, but can you contact the seller to inquire about your problem? I see someone else had a problem, so I will be on alert when I change to the new one. Sorry I cannot be of more help. bummer...
173968
I believe this is a #6 size nib, which is widely available from a number of manufacturers, although the nibs often cost more than this pen. In any case, you can buy a Bulow replacement nib quite inexpensively from xfountainpens (dot) com. You can probably get advice from them on how to replace it, too.
601146
Besides ink, I bought a Waterman Fountain Pen Ink Converter which I can refill. In fact, I bought multiple of them so I can keep them filled with different color ink. Very convenient for me as I don't have to buy refill cartridges all the time.
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All of the cartridges should fit correctly. If it isn't for some reason, then I would try removing the cartridge. Try putting it back in. Be sure to apply gentle pressure to the upper part of the cartridge. You should hear a slight click if it goes in correctly. Otherwise, there is a possibility that you don't have the proper size or that the cartridge is defective. If you think it's defective, I would contact the seller about a possible replacement.
1809759
I used a converter, but I've learn that this pen is not designed for converter, due to the complicated feed system at at the front of the pen, that ink will get trap in place that's not design to hold ink and thu might cause stain, I would recommend using a syringe to refill either your cartridge or converter.
283967
Melanie, I would google or you tube how to get a better ink flow.. I haven't used a cartridge for mine. Sorry I wasn't more of help. :-) good luck.
960502
This pen comes stock with a cartridge. There is a small cardboard collar that you remove, which then allows the cartridge to seat. The converter is about five dollars. If you go that route, do not forget to buy ink (Mont Blanci is great, and you can refil the spiffy, very stable bottle when it is empty).
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I don't use the in cartridges for the very reason stated. I agree with Enrique A. I only use Pelican or Mont Blanc ink in any of my fountain pens, never had a issue. Clean with some warm water including the adapter, let dry and try fresh ink.
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Hi Cheryl, first you twist the "piston" part (the red end) till the end of the piston...inside the converter...is all the way down to the end of the converter, forcing all the air out of it. You'll see the whole piston in the length of the clear plastic tube of the converter. Then you dip the end of the converter into the ink bottle (you might get a little ink on your fingertips doing this...I always do) and twist the red part again in the other direction till the piston is drawn back up into the body of the converter. This "sucks" ink out of the bottle & into the converter. Dab any little bit of excess ink off the open end of the converter with a paper towel or something (ink won't spill out of the converter or anything, its kinda held inside by pressure or what have you) then stick that sucker into your fountain pen. :-) You may or may not have to twist the piston back down a tiny bit to "push" a little ink into your pen's nib to get the flow started. Hope this helps. --John Dunn, Harrison AR
816954
Yes, it comes with converter, but my preference is to use the ink cartridges.
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To fill the converter: First hold the bottom of the converter and turn the top of the converter until the piston is at the very bottom. 2ND Insert the bottom of the converter into the ink and then twist the top in the opposite direction which will bring the piston up and fill the barrel of the converter. 3RD Invert the converter and clean off any ink on the outside of the barrel. 4TH hold the bottom half of the pen with the nib up and insert the filled converter into the pen. Make sure that the two protrusions on the converter are in the deepest seat in the pen. 5TH Reassemble the top of the pen. It is now ready for use. To fill the converter: First hold the bottom of the converter and turn the top of the converter until the piston is at the very bottom. 2ND Insert the bottom of the converter into the ink and then twist the top in the opposite direction which will bring the piston up and fill the barrel of the converter. 3RD Invert the converter and clean off any ink on the outside of the barrel. 4TH hold the bottom half of the pen with the nib up and insert the filled converter into the pen. Make sure that the two protrusions on the converter are in the deepest seat in the pen. 5TH Reassemble the top of... » Read More To fill the converter: First hold the bottom of the converter and turn the top of the converter until the piston is at the very bottom. 2ND Insert the bottom of the converter into the ink and then twist the top in the opposite direction which will bring the piston up and fill the barrel of the converter. 3RD Invert the converter and clean off any ink on the outside of the barrel. 4TH hold the bottom half of the pen with the nib up and insert the filled converter into the pen. Make sure that the two protrusions on the converter are in the deepest seat in the pen. 5TH Reassemble the top of the pen. It is now ready for use. « Show Less
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The converter is much easier to use than the disposable refills,. You need to buy a bottle of ink if you get this pen.. The converter sucks up the ink then you put it in the pen and your ready to go! Whenever you run out of ink, just suck up some more with the converter and continue to write on.... You'll never want to write with a regular pen again once you use this one!