Rohrer & Klingner Erka Rapid/ Filling Widgets

[Olya]

I would like to know if anyone of you has ever used Rohrer & Klingner's Erka Rapid, and which ink bottles does it fit, apart from the R&K ones it was originally designed for?

 

I love the filling widgets in Pilot and Sailor ink bottles and the Erka Rapid is a great and handy thingy to add to bottles which don't have any filling aid.

 

So, if you have measures of the Erka Rapid, or have tried to fit it into other brands' bottles, please share your success (and fail!) stories!

 

Also has anyone repurposed Pilot/ Sailor/ Platinum filling widgets un/succesfully to other brands' bottles?

 

For reference, if anyone doesn't know about the Erka Rapid, here's a link to the Writing Desk (no affiliation)

 

http://www.thewritingdesk.co.uk/showproduct.php?brand=Rohrer+and+Klingner&range=Erka-Rapid&cat=accessories

Edited May 26, 2016 by Olya

[catbert]

I received a pack yesterday. Based on one filling, I’d say it works well - quite similar to the Sailor widget.

A quick size test shows that it fits Hero, Omas and Pelikan bottles with varying degrees of snugness. I did not go so far as recapping and inverting said bottles, though.

[Noihvo]

I bought a pack a couple of months ago, though I have not yet had the opportunity to use them (soo many inks to go through…). But I can provide some accurate measurements of one:

 

Maximum width (over the lip): 26 mm.

Main width (the bit that goes into the bottle neck): 22 mm.

Height: 34 mm.

 

 

[Olya]

Thank you for the measurements and pictures! Most amazing!

 

If anyone else has any experience so far, please share!

 

You've been helpful, so thank you catbert and Noihvo for your posts

[MannyBA]

Bumping this thread cause I'd also like to find out more about this insert. I'm especially wondering if it would fit a Noodler's bottle.

I've seen the ink miser insert but it's $5 for one unit plus shipping.

The R&K is $11.95 for a pack of 3 with free shipping on Amazon.......................

[twdpens]

It works quite well with these ink bottles:

Pelikan 4001 30ml
Pelikan Edelstien
Noodler's
Sheaffer
Waterman

 

HTH,

 

Martin

[The Good Captain]

It works quite well with these ink bottles:

Pelikan 4001 30ml

Pelikan Edelstien

Noodler's

Sheaffer

Waterman

 

HTH,

 

Martin

Thanks Martin; they certainly do.

[twdpens]

Thanks for the feedback, Cap'n .

 

Martin

[senzen]

Interesting gizmo... Might save me from making a mess with Stipula verde muschiato.

[MannyBA]

It works quite well with these ink bottles:

Pelikan 4001 30ml

Pelikan Edelstien

Noodler's

Sheaffer

Waterman

 

HTH,

 

Martin

Thanks for the info Martin.

Appreciate it

[Joso]

It also works with the Omas and the Pelikan 4001 62.5 ml bottles.

[inkstainedruth]

Where are these for sale? And does anyone know how they compare with the Ink Miser (either style)?

Thanks in advance.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Noihvo]

Where are these for sale? And does anyone know how they compare with the Ink Miser (either style)?

Thanks in advance.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

[Tinjapan]

I find this thread interesting. I have read on other thread many saying that they throw out the ones from Sailor bottles. I usually do too. My Sailor pens are too big to fill from them.

[inkstainedruth]

Thanks Noviho. I think I'm on the mailing list for both those places.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Noihvo]

I find this thread interesting. I have read on other thread many saying that they throw out the ones from Sailor bottles. I usually do too. My Sailor pens are too big to fill from them.