Hi,

I am adding converter beads as an extension to the vial program. Just as with the vial program, I don't expect to make money off this (strictly not for profit), so the rules are the same.

5¢ for a converter bead
10¢ for a vial

As with the ink exchange vials, there is $1 Paypal fee since this is all at cost (waived if you buy other stuff from my shop or if you send check or money order), and a $1 handling fee (also waived if you buy other stuff from my shop)

These beads, like the vials, I purchase by the truckload (figuratively, but I buy in bulk), and I distribute them as a service to FPN members.



These beads are sold loose and are made of fiberoptic glass. They are 4mm in diameter. To install them, unscrew the metal ferrule on the body of the converter, pull the mechanisim out making note of the mechanism alignment notches (if any) and drop a single bead in. Then reassemble the converter. These beads keep ink from sticking to the sides of the converter by rolling around a breaking the tension of the ink.

Dillon

Do you have those little micro-springs that MB puts in their converters? They seem less likely to block ink flow during a writing session.

Hi,

These beads are less likely to corrode than a metal spring (when using certain corrosive inks). They have a hole going through and are not very likely to block ink flow because they don't sit directly above the feed stem opening when you are writing. These underwent a testing process, and no one has reported any problems.

Dillon

Excellent. From the first photo I was worried it would plug the hole at the converter|feed interface. Thanks for clearing that up.

The next time I get something from you, Dillon, I'll definitely go for some of these. Excellent addition!

Good for you in offering this service. For years, I have had some problems with my ink "sticking" in the tops of my converters. The beads would be a great help. I also had not even thought about the corrosion issue with the mini springs.

Does anyone know where I can get a product like this in the UK?