Sheaffer Targa Slim - Cartridges? Piston Fillers?

[seegod1]

Hey everyone! I'm just enjoying my "new" NOS Slim Targa pen. Although it did come with the piston filler, I'm wondering, do standard "european" cartridges (you know, those little ones that are less than two inches long and are usually capped with a little plastic ball that we used to collect when were kids... ) work in that pen?

 

And if not, does anyone know where I could buy some more similar "piston filler" cartridges that would fit? The reason I ask is because I use several ink colours and don't want to corrupt, among others, my blue ink, which is erasable, by having different colours in the same filler...

 

THANKS!

 

Carmen

[jar]

No, the international cartridges will not fit.

[ticoun]

No, the international cartridges will not fit.

 

yes, they do, but it's far from being the best option.

[Ron Z]

Sheaffer was supplying unmarked Monteverde mini converters as replacements for the slim converters before the service center closed. That means that you can buy some of the marked ones from Yafa. They do work, though the nipple on the converter may split after a while. But they are about the only option. If you find the slim cartridges, hang onto them and refill with a syringe.

[GHigley]

Waterman's short cartridges fit my Slim Targa, but sit on the nippe slightly loosely. No leakage, but that may change over time as I plan to reuse the carts..

 

I bought a couple of the Monteverdi mini converters, but at first look they didn't seem to fit. I'll give them a try between fills and see what I find.

[RMN]

Waterman's short cartridges fit my Slim Targa, but sit on the nippe slightly loosely. No leakage, but that may change over time as I plan to reuse the carts..

 

I bought a couple of the Monteverdi mini converters, but at first look they didn't seem to fit. I'll give them a try between fills and see what I find.

I remember this subject came up a short while ago. Perhaps the following link will give you more information.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/269789-sheaffer-targa-slim-help-converter-and-cartridge-alternatives/

 

D.ick

[GHigley]

I remember this subject came up a short while ago. Perhaps the following link will give you more information.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/269789-sheaffer-targa-slim-help-converter-and-cartridge-alternatives/

 

D.ick

Thanks, I'm following that thread too.

[Ernst Bitterman]

There is also this (which I haven't tried in any pen myself, yet, so it may be a false lead): https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/270251-diy-mini-converter-tutorial/

[Ron Z]

It works quite well. I recommend using a #41 drill to open up the hole on the end of the syringe though (or a #42 maybe) to make sure it isn't too tight on the piercing tube. I would expect it to last longer as the wall thickness at the opening on the syringe is much thicker than the nipple on the mini converter.

[Joso]

Check my post in the TRZ forum:

http://www.fountainp...pic/245460-trz/