how fast does the ink run out if you have just filled the pen?
1865046
This is only my 2nd fountain pen but the ink reservoir seems to be pretty large and last a while compared to the cartridges on my Lamy Safari. Using EF nib and Noodler's black.
1865047
I don't have an exact figure in ounces or milliliters, but it holds a LOT of ink. With an extra fine nib, it uses very little when you write. But since you can see through the pen, you can see exactly how much ink is in the pen at any time. It couldn't be more convenient!
1865048
When I'm writing consistently, it takes a few days to run it dry. Probably at least 30 hours (with the ef nib) from full to needing filled
1865049
It has a relatively big tank, I've never had a problem with running out of ink before I empty it myself to change colors
1865050
I fill mine about once a month. But, I am not a high user and I don't wait for it to go completely empty.
408026
I am just now having to refill the cartridges for the first time - nearly 1 year - I'm not sure how much I've printed...this is for home use so not as much as at an office, but my family of 4 uses it fairly regularly.
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.
720997
I put 5-6 ml in, just to have the sponge absorb the ink. When the sponge absorbed that I put the ink port holder in place and filled it full. If you put any more in, as I did originally, ink leaks out the port pretty quickly. Let me know if you have any other questions!
1734409
I keep my cap on, so I can't directly answer the question. However, the ink flow stays steady throughout the life of the cartridge and doesn't run or gum up like some other pens.
1804387
No. Comes out ready to go. Also, goes beyond low ink indicator. Meaning you can still print quite a lot until you really run out.
1373292
I typically use it in a Montblanc fountain pen with a fine nib. This means there is less ink transferring to the paper than with a broad or thick line nib, reducing the potential for smearing before the ink can dry. I have never had a problem with it smearing. It drys fast. I have also never had a problem with the ink clogging the nib. I may fill it three or four times before perfromaing a very thorough cleaning of the nib. I like the ink very much.
1279779
Sorry, I should've got to you sooner. I poured tea on it and then rubbed it on dried ink and it didn't run. This experiment was interesting for me as well. Thank you very much for your question.mike
1729090
If you store it in the upright position, and make sure you have enough ink it should be ok. I've not used mine for a month before and it writes without issues. You might need to remove the ink and run the nib under water to clean it out. Let it dry and try again. I use the ink cartridges and they seem to work well.
70443
The ink dries almost immediately, as fast as any other pen I've used. As for the smear, again, about the same as any other pen of similar quality. To me, the writing looks, feels, and responds the same as any other pen-- it's just erasable.
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.
2016928
Very easily actually. What you do is you unscrew the body add the ink then seal it with silicone grease. I don't think I'll have to refill the pen for quite sometime.
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?
955608
I've only purchased the ink/paper packs, and the amount of ink is exactly enough for the sheets of paper that with that packet. For example, I purchased an ink/paper pack with 100 sheets. The printer started warning me that ink was low when I had about 10-15 sheets of paper left, and then when I printed the last 2 sheets, I could see that the ink was going to run out.
272833
My pen will work for 2-3 hours. No more. The battery seems to have a memory affect. When it shows ½ charged it will work for 30 extra minutes - max.
2212401
I have re-filled the black twice, that is what we use the most....the colors you should have enough ink to re-fill 3-4 times
2172199
I have not found that it runs out of ink quickly or easily. I love this pen. It is like a fine line marker and a pen. It writes like a pen. I have not had one run out of ink. But people keep taking it though - so I constantly have to replace it.