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I'm asking if anyone has had any success with a converter in their StarWalker? I read these forums a week or so ago and purchased a Monteverde mini converter. It does not have a tight seal, and doesn't stay in place. I tried filing down the top of the converter, so it better matched the heightof the cartridges, but it still doesn't fit. A related question would be, what keeps a cartridge or converter in place? I think it is the internal diameter of the cartridge top?

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Graf von Faber Castell works fine also. Note, NOT the normal Faber Castell; it does not fit.

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I've used both Faber-Castell and Visconti Converters in mine for several years and they work perfectly.

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I use a Pelikcan C499 from Jetpens and it seems to work. What bugs me is that because the nib section is so short, the top of the converter sticks out a bit but the rubber section of the converter seems to hold itself in place without any leaks, so I guess that's okay.

 

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Not sure if any of the other converters suggested here have the same problem?

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This:

 

http://www.gouletpens.com/ed-converter/p/ED-Converter

 

This one has worked like a champ for me recently. No affiliation with the Goulet's. Just a very happy customer.

 

I'm using a Schmidt K5 as well. It's a nice, solid fit. Before that I used a Hero twist converter -- not quite as secure, but it worked.

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I have a first generation Starwalker and most of the converters listed here do not fit (unsurprising, as they're mostly Schmidt converters). They are either too wide to fit inside the section, or else unable to slot over the nipple. I've tried the converters from Faber-Castell, Graf von Faber-Castell, Cartier, and S.T. Dupont. So far the only converter that works is one that's not supposed to: Montblanc's own threaded converter for the Classique/Chopin. As far as I know it's the only converter that Montblanc sells, but the part number is 105181.

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I use a Pelikcan C499 from Jetpens and it seems to work. What bugs me is that because the nib section is so short, the top of the converter sticks out a bit but the rubber section of the converter seems to hold itself in place without any leaks, so I guess that's okay.

 

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Not sure if any of the other converters suggested here have the same problem?

The Schmidt converter's sleeve also shows, but the fit is quite secure.

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I have a first generation Starwalker and most of the converters listed here do not fit (unsurprising, as they're mostly Schmidt converters). They are either too wide to fit inside the section, or else unable to slot over the nipple. I've tried the converters from Faber-Castell, Graf von Faber-Castell, Cartier, and S.T. Dupont. So far the only converter that works is one that's not supposed to: Montblanc's own threaded converter for the Classique/Chopin. As far as I know it's the only converter that Montblanc sells, but the part number is 105181.

First generation? Mine is a cool blue, is this first gen?

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First generation? Mine is a cool blue, is this first gen?

 

The picture I posted is from my cool blue. I don't think the cool blue model was 1st generation starwalker though.

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Visconti, Visconti, and...more Visconti! (And some ST Duponts too). (Ok fine, getting on the Omas and Montblanc trains now too. Toot toot.) (And maybe on the Montegrappa one too, but only for the Miyas.)

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The picture I posted is from my cool blue. I don't think the cool blue model was 1st generation starwalker though.

No, the cool blue was not a first gen. I have what is now called the resin with platinum trim.

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No, the cool blue was not a first gen. I have what is now called the resin with platinum trim.

Thanks, not sure why it's such a pain then. Anyway, have ordered some cartridges in burgundy red and midnight blue, pen will become my traveller for a bit until I find a way ahead (like buying a 146!)

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I have been using a Visconti Converter that came out of a Rembrandt. Have used it like this for years with no issues or leakage.

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