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Note On Hero 9296 Converter


chas0039

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Just something I noticed, and it has already been pointed out in a review last spring: http://www.larrydmarshall.com/hero-9296-fountain-pen-a-review/

 

but the converter for the Hero 9296 is thinner than the conventional converters so it will fit in the thin body. As I looked at this, I started checking, and realized that no other converter OR CARTRIDGE I can find will fit. This means the converter you get for it will have to last the life of the pen for most people.

 

While there are likely options in China, I cannot imagine trying to replace this item in a few years when model numbers have changed. This is not a big problem, especially on a pen that cost $2.55 delivered, but it is something to be aware of. I would not want this to be my daily use pen. This converter is not designed to last forever.

 

Otherwise, great pen, metal body, very good extra fine nib.

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I agree, but this is the perfect pen for a nice length letter or maybe some margin notes/mark up on a document. I also feel like the extra fine nib sort of makes up for the small converter because it writes a little dry especially with my J. Herbin Cacao Du Bresil. I'm giving it a shot at work today, I'll see how long it lasts in a few meetings! Results to follow...

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I think I tried that one as well and, again, too fat. I'll check again when I get home, but as I recall, nothing I had would be thin enough. even if the nipple matched up somehow. My recollection was that it was the factory converter or nothing at all, including any cartridge.

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If you write a ton at work this will not be an everyday writer, I took maybe 2 pages of notes plus some marginalia and used about half of my converter. Like I said it is a fine nib and the pen writes somewhat dry, so you don't go through the ink as fast as you would think, but it still would run out in a day of good use. I think it's way more suited for editing than anything else... Ink it up with something nice and bright for some margin notes and proof reading marks.

 

Another note, it is similar in size and line weight to a nicer ball point, so it could be a good transition pen if you are new to FPs. Hopefully this was helpful...

http://null.aleturo.com/Dumatborlon/Badges/5EH4/letter.png

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I checked again, every converter and cartridge I own, and nothing will fit, even other Hero converters. Take care of the converter it comes with or you will have to dip it.

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