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After receiving a recommendation here to try Sheaffer red ink cartridges, I ordered a Sheaffer VFM pen and a pack of 5 cartridges. After I open the pack of cartridges, I notice on the back of the package that it says, "For use with Sheaffer fountain pens except Sheaffer VFM." Does this VFM pen use short international cartridges?

What $50 or less Sheaffer medium-point pen should I buy to be able to use the Sheaffer red ink? (The primary mover here is the ink, not the pen.)

 

Now I have the pen but no ink.

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Which fountain pen do you currently use ? This 2-ounce bottle of Sheaffer red costs $11. It is the equivalent of 60 cartridges. Put the remaining $39 into your pocket, and save the cartridges for another day. Did your VFM come with a converter ? A cartridge ?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sheaffer-Skrip-50-ml-Bottle-Fountain-Pen-Ink-Red/391626151881?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3D081a5ab787e44b91b671dddb3833b8df%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D112193620071

 

Does the VFM , in fact , use the International Standard short cartridge ? Please confirm. If so, in which US location do you reside ? You last statement

" (The primary mover here is the ink, not the pen.) "

is most impractical. I might be able to offer an impractical remedy. (just for fun)

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Which fountain pen do you currently use ? This 2-ounce bottle of Sheaffer red costs $11. It is the equivalent of 60 cartridges. Put the remaining $39 into your pocket, and save the cartridges for another day. Did your VFM come with a converter ? A cartridge ?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sheaffer-Skrip-50-ml-Bottle-Fountain-Pen-Ink-Red/391626151881?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3D081a5ab787e44b91b671dddb3833b8df%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D112193620071

 

Does the VFM , in fact , use the International Standard short cartridge ? Please confirm. If so, in which US location do you reside ? You last statement

" (The primary mover here is the ink, not the pen.) "

is most impractical. I might be able to offer an impractical remedy. (just for fun)

 

The pen in question is a Sheaffer 9403-0 VFM Excessive Red Nickel Plate Trim Medium Nib (E0940353). That's all I know to describe it. I want to use Sheaffer Skrip red ink, which is why I ordered the cartridges. There is no converter for this pen, based on what I'm reading. (For what it's worth, I've never had a pen work well with a converter. I'll post about tonight's experience elsewhere.) So, hopefully I have some Private Reserve Dakota Red short international cartridges at the office. They're nowhere to be found a home. If they're there, I'll be able to write with the pen in the morning, but it will not be with the Sheaffer ink. It turns out that the Office Depot near my office has a Sheaffer 100 in stock for $43. I may go over and get it in the morning. This habit is getting quite expensive.

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This habit is getting quite expensive. - Oh man, just wait! lol

 

A 60's or 70's Sheaffer school pen would work also with the old cartridges and can be had well under $50

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A 60's or 70's Sheaffer school pen would work also with the old cartridges and can be had well under $50

 

The ones for which we paid $1?

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Yep, in a blister pack with 5 ink carts!

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I bought all my Sheaffer school pens from Judd on ebay, he usually has a nice selection, many NOS. Here's a sunny yellow 90s model with medium nib, $10 incl s/h:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Judds-NEW-Old-Stock-Sheaffer-Student-Yellow-Fountain-Pen-With-Medium-Nib-/141931669227?hash=item210bc966eb:g:t8wAAOSwZQxW6aoH

 

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$1.00 = 10 cans/bottles of Coke

20 big Nickle Snickers.

6 Spidie #1...7 of the other brand....back when Robin lived.

20 packs of baseball cards.

4 weeks allowance..........

 

Cartridges are and always were too expensive for a worker's kid.

No wonder I went to cheap ball points .... Parker Jotter refill's were and still are too expensive.

In reference to P. T. Barnum; to advise for free is foolish, ........busybodies are ill liked by both factions.

 

 

The cheapest lessons are from those who learned expensive lessons. Ignorance is best for learning expensive lessons.

 

 

 

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The ones for which we paid $1?

 

$1 ? You and I are of the same generation. Personal and private suggestion is coming to your PM.

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