Being a little shorter, does an an SJ take the same size sac as a J - a #16?

thanks,

The sac size refers to the diameter in 64ths of an inch - so the same size applies, but you have to cut to length.

Most Esterbrooks take a #16. The transitional pens, pens without a sac stabilizer and the Dollar pens take a #18. A #16 can be used, but the pen won't hold as much ink.

How do I gauge the length? I guess this question now applies to any of the pens as I thought the sac just went in.

thanks,

Oh, I thought this was a thread about -- never mind.

There are two basic methods, 1) cut to length - 1-15/16", and 2) measure. Place an untrimmed sac in the barrel, and note where the edge of the barrel reaches. Then subtract the distance that the section will push into the barrel + a little bit for insurance.

That should do it.

Gerry

Richard Binder has a good tutorial on his web site.