Can i use a different ink or will it not work with the pen. I really don't like the ink, it is hard to write with. Thank you in advance.
1090921
dar para portuguêsYou can use any ink, since the ink is installed in the pen Livescribe .
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ya, the ink is horrible and gives you tendinitis. I ordered some aftermarket refills from Germany that get some good reviews. I won't put a link because Amazon will probably block it. I tried buying refills from staples and cutting them, but it didn't work and just leaked a lot of ink!
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I know the pen must have the paper, but I don't know if the ink is special or not. When the ink is fresh it's nice. It's when it gets old that it's harder to use. Sorry I can't help you more.
1090924
The ink is encased in the cartridges so I don't know how you could use your own ink. Sorry. I haven't had a problem with the ink or tried other methods of ink before.
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I haven't had trouble with this ink. The pen i use it in isn't even a very high quality, but still no problems. It may vary from pen to pen so just make sure yours does not have any special ink restrictions by the manufacturer. Other than this I seriously doubt you will have any problems. The ink seems to be less likely to clog than traditional black ink.
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I have no problem in writing. Try washing the whole system with warm, may be soaking nib to clean up. I use inks for fountain pen with converter and not a cartridge.
664623
The ink I got was using a converter which, as I recall it came with the pen .( The ink I bought separately.) Also there were 4 or 5 cartridges with it too.
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I doubt if the ink has dried up. The reason it stops writing, is that the pen barrel is basically sealed inside the utensil and not allowed to vent. Just remove the pen barrel and blow into it. It'll start writing again until another vacuum occurs. Yeah I know it's a pain. I seriously doubted that the manufacturers only put in 1 mm of ink into a 2 1/2" barrel and ink that thick doesn't dry out that easily. I also think the reason that BIC pens have a little hole in its side is to avoid the vacuum problem.
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You can not replace the ink in this version of the pen, which is very disappointing. The refills only work in a single ink pen.
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Mine has worked well from the start and even if I do not use it for a week or more, it still starts up. I will tell you two things to do that will help your problem. I have used ink pens for 40 years, so: first clean the pen with cold water (the nib) and then buy a high quality ink. I use Edelstein from Pelikan and it is by far the best one made. it is expensive, but it goes a long way and you can get lots of colors. Pelikan also has cartridges, but I use a bladder with my ink pens. You can find Pelikan at Fahrney's or Colorado Pen. Good luck. I believe this will make the difference.
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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 have not tried this, but I would say no. The fountain pen part seems completely inseparable. You can replace the ink cartridges though and it is my favorite fountain pen because it doesn't seem to skip like others do until the very end of the ink. You might want to try searching for a rollerball version though, cause they make highlighters like this so they might also have a rollerball version?
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I have only used bottled ink in this pen. However, I think it can use cartridges. Check with their website or call them to be certain.
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I'm not sure. I guess the only way to find out is to try it. Be sure to have paper toweling handy. I can only say I love the pen.
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Not at all :). The pen comes with a single blue ink cartridge. But you can use it with any of the several color ink cartridges. There is also a refillable adapter available that you need to buy separately.
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I have one of these. You should also buy ink cartridges, and they come in different colors. The pen itself comes with an ink converter that allows you to draw ink from an ink bottle. Waterman also manufactures these ink cartridges and bottled ink.
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Sorry, all pen are packed at factory, we will not be able to switch to a fine point for you. But refill ink are available in all different tips.
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I have the same issue. I bought one at one of the "Office" supply stores. The diameter of the tip is slightly larger and would not allow the tip of the refill to fit the pen. There is a black covering near the tip that appears to be larger than the 08A refill. If anyone finds a refill to fit, please let me know the refill model. Thanks
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Yes, you can change the ink before it runs out. You will have to clean the nib first (this pen comes with a water cleaning kit). It's really simple.
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Nearly all cartridges are interchangeable. The Same. There is one type that is longer than the rest, but, it will still fit any standard fountain pen. This is one of my favorites. It comes with a converter that you can buy ink and refill over and over. It also comes with a small sample tube of ink. But cartridges are convenient and easy to carry with no mess. Just remove the converter, order cartridges in any imaginable color...they'll fit.