Waterman Kultur

[arunkumar5710]

Hello ht,

 

Ah so, now i understand. You did exactly as I did then. If the replacement Kultur assemblies don't work (I got three chances with three pens coming in), then a replacement Phileas section would be next to order.

 

I just like the Kultur better than the Phileas in the way it looks. The transparent grey Kultur is more like a smoke color and the transparent purple with the sparkles reminds me of the expensive Nakay Urushi Shobu, a dream pen for now.

 

Do you have contact information for Waterman parts by any chance?

 

Cheers, and thank you in advance.

 

Richard in TX

 

[arunkumar5710]

Hello ht,

 

Ah so, now i understand. You did exactly as I did then. If the replacement Kultur assemblies don't work (I got three chances with three pens coming in), then a replacement Phileas section would be next to order.

 

I just like the Kultur better than the Phileas in the way it looks. The transparent grey Kultur is more like a smoke color and the transparent purple with the sparkles reminds me of the expensive Nakay Urushi Shobu, a dream pen for now.

 

Do you have contact information for Waterman parts by any chance?

 

Cheers, and thank you in advance.

 

Richard in TX

 

The problem of drying up is there in the kultur but what all can one expect in such a cheap (moneywise) and well crafted pen.

The nib is a beauty.

Somehow I think waterman cartridge works best in kultur mine came with just one original and then I am using the commonly available shorter cartridges but the quality is dramatically different. Even while using a sheaffer I found the scrip works best and if the same is filled in say kultur the result is not that good .

There a lots of kulturs available on ebay and very cheap too so one can use them maybe for parts.

Best kultur is the blue one , I feel.

Unfortunately a converter is not available with kultur and if bought extra it cost almsot half as much as the pen.

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello Arun,

 

The standard Waterman converters fit the Kultur. I have several Waterman cartridges, all long, but I like using the converters because I can use many colors.

 

Most pen vendors sell Waterman converters. Pear Tree Pens has Waterman converters for US$6.25.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard in Texas

[obmike]

i had continuous problems with my kultur drying up and being a really dry writer. i put the pen away.

 

recently, i flossed the nib and flossed the nib/feed. much wetter writer. no drying up. i ended up giving the pen to someone who wanted to try a fountain pen. whole different pen.

[Jimmy James]

I'm glad it's not just me! I bought a blue and an orange Kultur (both fine) from the Netherlands seller it appears more than one of you used. I'm pretty sure it's a combination of the pens not being particularly wet writers and the cap being more than a bit drafty, but I have to draw a line with the pen with it at around a 10 degree angle with the paper to get the pens to start, even after 15 minutes. If I do that, they work like a champ and are smooth even if they do write fine and dry. If I get bold one day, I may floss.

[Jasper]

Hi everyone. I'm brand new to the FP Network...haven't even written anything in the 'New Member' forum yet. I just received my very first FP, and yes it's a Kultur. Overall i'm really happy with the way it writes, altho' i wish the fine nib wrote a bit finer. Anyway, i wanted to show this picture and ask if seeing the ink in the plastic housing (near the nib) is normal? And if this is making you laugh 'cause it's such a newbie question, that's OK.

 

~Jasper

 

[artaddict]

Hi everyone. I'm brand new to the FP Network...haven't even written anything in the 'New Member' forum yet. I just received my very first FP, and yes it's a Kultur. Overall i'm really happy with the way it writes, altho' i wish the fine nib wrote a bit finer. Anyway, i wanted to show this picture and ask if seeing the ink in the plastic housing (near the nib) is normal? And if this is making you laugh 'cause it's such a newbie question, that's OK.

 

~Jasper

 

Yes that's normal, it has a transparent section so you see the ink feeding into the nib - one of the charms of the Kultur. If you think the Kultur fine is not fine enough, I think you need EF(extra-fine) nibs though I don't think the Kultur comes in EF.

And it's a valid question.

Oh, very nice photo BTW. Compact camera? Nikon? Canon?

And WELCOME to FPN!

Edited December 18, 2007 by artaddict

[penburg]

This is very helpful. I bought a Waterman Kultur a couple of years back and put it away for this very reason of dry start-up. Have some new ideas now on dealing with that. I also was not aware of all the colors available... this has rekindled my interest.

 

Too late to get them on the Christmas list?

 

[Jasper]

Thanks for the reply, Artaddict. The camera is not that compact...it's the Nikon Coolpix 990 with 3.34 megapixels. I got it in '99 or 2000. I love this camera for its Macro abilities...i can take a picture less than an inch from my subject. This is wonderful since i do miniature artwork (i even write small...thus my desire for a finer nib) and am always taking reference photos of my work.

 

~Jasper

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello Jasper,

 

Welcome to the neighborhood! Regrinding a Kultur steel nib to an XF would probably cost more than the pen is worth. As far as I know, Kulturs only came in F and M nibs, all one-tone steel.

 

I have several Kulturs FPs, maybe two dozen different colors. I put the nibs in one little box, the barrels and caps in another. I just grab a nib section, a barrel, a cap, and a cartridge or converter and put together a pen for the day. I usually change barrels and caps several times during the week just for variety.

 

The nibs can vary greatly in writing quality. I have found that if I floss each nib with a .001 brass shim and then floss it with a .002 shim, they write uniformly for the most part.

 

Also, if you buy a Kultur rollerball pen, Waterman rollerball refills and ballpoint refills will fit it. And the fountain pen nib section and converter or cartridge will fit in a Kultur rollerball barrel and cap. The rollerball model is the one with the snap on cap, not the ballpoint model which uses a twist cap. I prefer the ballpoints, so I use ballpoint refills in my rollerball Kulturs.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard in Texas

[artaddict]

Thanks for the reply, Artaddict. The camera is not that compact...it's the Nikon Coolpix 990 with 3.34 megapixels. I got it in '99 or 2000. I love this camera for its Macro abilities...i can take a picture less than an inch from my subject. This is wonderful since i do miniature artwork (i even write small...thus my desire for a finer nib) and am always taking reference photos of my work.

 

~Jasper

 

I've noticed that the Nikon digicams get high marks for macro in the reviews. Would love to see your work.

[Jasper]

Hello Jasper,

 

Welcome to the neighborhood! Regrinding a Kultur steel nib to an XF would probably cost more than the pen is worth. As far as I know, Kulturs only came in F and M nibs, all one-tone steel.

 

I have several Kulturs FPs, maybe two dozen different colors. I put the nibs in one little box, the barrels and caps in another. I just grab a nib section, a barrel, a cap, and a cartridge or converter and put together a pen for the day. I usually change barrels and caps several times during the week just for variety.

 

The nibs can vary greatly in writing quality. I have found that if I floss each nib with a .001 brass shim and then floss it with a .002 shim, they write uniformly for the most part.

 

Also, if you buy a Kultur rollerball pen, Waterman rollerball refills and ballpoint refills will fit it. And the fountain pen nib section and converter or cartridge will fit in a Kultur rollerball barrel and cap. The rollerball model is the one with the snap on cap, not the ballpoint model which uses a twist cap. I prefer the ballpoints, so I use ballpoint refills in my rollerball Kulturs.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard in Texas

Thanks for the info. and tips. I'm sure, at some point, i'll be getting another FP that's an XF...any suggestions? (under $100)

~Jasper

[Jasper]

Thanks for the reply, Artaddict. The camera is not that compact...it's the Nikon Coolpix 990 with 3.34 megapixels. I got it in '99 or 2000. I love this camera for its Macro abilities...i can take a picture less than an inch from my subject. This is wonderful since i do miniature artwork (i even write small...thus my desire for a finer nib) and am always taking reference photos of my work.

 

~Jasper

 

I've noticed that the Nikon digicams get high marks for macro in the reviews. Would love to see your work.

 

 

I've been to your website...you are an artist, too! Wonderful work!...i especially like the group of new paintings...a few of them remind me of the fields around here, now that it's winter...very nice. I've always been drawn to art that evokes feelings of solitude, and even melancholy. It counters, very nicely, all the hype of American culture. Oh, right...this is a fountain pen forum. I'd rather send some examples of my work to your email address...is that OK?

~Jasper

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Jasper,

 

I would recommend a Sailor Sapporo ($120) or Sailor Sapporo Mini ($108) with an XF nib from nibs.com.

 

Like many other forum members, I own a Sapporo. Mine is a Medium nib, which is like a Western fine, so the Sailor XF might be just what you are looking for in an inexpensive, but quality writing instrument.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard in TX

[artaddict]

I've been to your website...you are an artist, too! Wonderful work!...i especially like the group of new paintings...a few of them remind me of the fields around here, now that it's winter...very nice. I've always been drawn to art that evokes feelings of solitude, and even melancholy. It counters, very nicely, all the hype of American culture. Oh, right...this is a fountain pen forum. I'd rather send some examples of my work to your email address...is that OK?

~Jasper

Thanks, Jasper, will send PM.

Pep

[Jasper]

Jasper,

 

I would recommend a Sailor Sapporo ($120) or Sailor Sapporo Mini ($108) with an XF nib from nibs.com.

 

Like many other forum members, I own a Sapporo. Mine is a Medium nib, which is like a Western fine, so the Sailor XF might be just what you are looking for in an inexpensive, but quality writing instrument.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard in TX

 

That Nibs.com site is great!! Thanks for sharing. And yes, that Sailor is sweet. It didn't really specify whether cartridges are used...are they? (i'm not familiar with any other system...cartridges seem easiest).

~Jasper

 

[artaddict]

And yes, that Sailor is sweet. It didn't really specify whether cartridges are used...are they? (i'm not familiar with any other system...cartridges seem easiest).

~Jasper

 

The Sailor Sapporo is c/c (cartridge or converter). Usually comes with both.

[milo]

Hi Kultur fans

 

I've caught the bug after buying my Waterman Hemisphere and now lust after more beautful writers. I was wondering if anyone can tell me how a Kultur would comapre with the Hemisphere. I currently have a Medium steel nib using Waterman cartridges.

 

The crystal Kultur looks fabulous and I was considering a Fine nib. The other option is a Phileas since I've heard too many good things about these too. I love the tranparent nib section of the Kultur and I would love a cheap pen that can take a knock or two especially when travelling. Do these pens survive air-travel without leaks?

 

cheers,

Milo

[Garageboy]

How does the soft finish hold up? Also, what's the correct box/packaging for it? I've seen many blisterpacks with Waterman in weird font (looks like a 99 cents store package)

[KingJoe]

How does the soft finish hold up? Also, what's the correct box/packaging for it? I've seen many blisterpacks with Waterman in weird font (looks like a 99 cents store package)

 

My wife and I both have Kulturs as daily users. I have an older Kultur (dark blue, nearly puplish cast) in shiny finish with a black opaque section which holds up well. My wife's new Soft Blue holds up even better. I was thinking the soft finish would show nicks and marks (logically I thought they'd show up as shiny spots on the matte finish), but she keeps hers loose in her purse without a problem. A few months later, it still looks new.

 

Even the shiny finish on my older Kulter has held up fairly well. I do like the fact that the glossy-finished Kulturs can be polished with plastic polish (or even auto appearance products) to bring back the luster and get rid of posting marks. Mine was $5 on the forum, and it has a scratch on the face of the nib (causing ugly ink veining), and a wobbly spring clip. Still, I wouldn't sell it for $100. Easily the best fine nib of any pen I own.

 

They're fantastic pens for the money. Thanks to a little luck, and a lot of patience, I've never paid over $5 for a used Kultur, and never more than $10 for a NIB one. ()

 

~~King

Edited January 18, 2008 by KingJoe