Any Consensus On Platignum Converters?

[fireskink]

I've seen the topic come up a couple of times, but haven't managed to find a definitive answer. I have a perfectly functional cheapo Platignum No 1 knocking about, and for all that it's low end it's a nice metal pen to write with. I'd like to be able to stick a converter in it and use it as an on-the-go pen, but I can't seem to find for sure which one would fit, and being rather strapped for cash I can't afford to try a bunch of different ones! Has anyone found one which fits in this pen?

[Sasha Royale]

I believe that Platignum fountain pens use a proprietary ink cartridge, NOT the Standard International Size. Some earlier cartridge fountain pens do not accept a compatible converter. Do you have an aversion to refilling the cartridges ?

[fireskink]

I haven't managed to find any Platignum cartridges, to be honest! I was under the impression they hadn't made any cartridges of their own, and think I've previously used standard international shorts in it - I'll have to double check. I'm currently waiting for a new syringe to arrive so that I *can* refill cartridges, but prefer to use a converter because it means less frequent and less fiddly topping up of ink. Cult Pens suggested the the Faber-Castell converter, but since I have very little money, I'm loathe to buy one if it's not going to work :S I'll look into the cartridges more, thanks!

[mallymal1]

Hi heavyhorses. I once bought some Platignum cartridges off ebay, so they definitely exist. Maybe try a search.

[fireskink]

Thanks all! I experimented on the off-chance, having been told by Cult Pens that this model is an old one and having heard elsewhere that some of the older Platignums take standard internationals - and it did! Success. Currently got Diamine Jet Black in there. Hope this helps someone else down the line! - it's a nice little cheap pen.

[tarbyonline]

Platignum do make a converter, though to be honest it doesn't feel as secure in my Platignum (no 5) studio's as the monteverde mini does. It seems to wedge in place at the top of the screw thread, rather than directly into the feed itself. Cartridges for platignum's are available, cult pens now have them https://www.cultpens.com/i/q/PG29453/platignum-fountain-pen-ink-cartridges .