It appears that this pen might use regular plastic disposable cartridges. If so, how do you remove the converter that comes with the pen?
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Very simple...Open as you would any regular pen by twisting the Nib which opens it and allow you to remove the converter and replace it with the ink cartridges...
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If I remember correctly it simply turns out. I have been using the converter and have not installed the cartridge.
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Converters are just pressure fit over the nipple on the nib section, just like cartridges - just pull it off and push on the cartridge. Very simple. (Given all of the lovely colours available in bottled ink, not sure why you would want to somewhat limit yourself by using cartridges instead of a converter, but everyone has their own preferences!)
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A few suggestions for your problem, Warren. Firstly, I've found that cartridges just don't work as well as bottled ink. For cleaning, remove the cartridge, insert a converter, and fill the pen with plain (preferably filtered) luke warm water from a glass and empty it out. Do this a few times until the water coming out of the pen is clear. If you don't have a converter then unscrew the nib, drop the whole assembly in the glass and rinse it in the water, changing the water until clear. I suggest cleaning the nib in this way every time you fill it.
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Yes, the nib and the cartridge/converter come apart from each other and from the rest of the pen. It works like any old fashion fountain pen that has either cartridge or converter for ink reservoir.
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The Sheaffer universal cartridges are half the size of the converter. But will fit a pen that takes this converter. Making sure that the cartridges to which you refer are the international size, not standard Sheaffer.
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no. waterman has their own proprietary converters that only work in their pens.
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Basically...what the converter does is draw ink up into it's storage area and out of the ink bottle. When your converter is empty, remove from your pen and put the black tip, the end that draws the ink into the converter, into your ink bottle using one hand. Then gently turn the "red" plastic handle counter clockwise, with your other hand, until it's again full of ink. I draw and write every day with my pen and this converter saves me a lot of money! :)
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Uncap the pen and unscrew in the middle.... The cartridge should be pilot... The standard cartridge doesn't fit,....
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Agreed. You will need a converter to add your own ink to this pen. Lamy sells a converter cartridge.
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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.
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No, it's got a replaceable cartridge in it. All it takes to convert is an O-ring and some silicone grease (cheap at the hardware store!) so that's what I'm planning on when mine runs dry. Here's a great how-to: http://www.jetpens.com/articles/Article:_How_to_Do_an_Eye_Dropper_Pen_Conversion
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It came with a converter. Also it uses international standard cartridges, so if you already have one you can use it.
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Hi Danyou should be able to click on the cartridge when you change it. go to tools and you should see a button to accept the cartrige
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Go to jetpens.com. They have the converters (there are two i believe.... A plastic and metal one). Either is fine. You can buy them off amazon if they are cheaper here. Sorry( too lazy to look it up for ya) =p
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You don't; if the one you got is like the one I did, then it's glued in there and attempting to remove it will result in destroying the converter and rendering the pen useless.
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JohnThis, just the best writer I've ever had, was leaky with the converter and I had to switch to cartridges. I found a converter at http://www.coloradopen.com/product/waterford-kilbarry-edge-fountain-pen/graduation and may try with another so I can mix my ink again.
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This pen uses standard international size cartridges so the "Monteverde Ink Converter, Clear" should work fine. http://www.amazon.com/Monteverde-Ink-Converter-Clear-31076/dp/B004EDYT06
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The converter has to purchased separately. Please note, there are better fountain pens than Waterman in my opinion.