Using coverters on FPs

[maia]

Hi.

I've just ordered a Rotring converter (universal style) and it is supposed to go for a Rotring Esprit F-Nib. Can it be used on it? If so, can any universal style nibs accept a converter as long as it fits the barrel of the pen? Basically, can any FP accept a converter provided they fit the pen perfectly? TY

 

BTW, for those who read I was searching for what inks my local pen store carry, I'm stuck with Parker/MontBlanc/Rotring/Waterman/Sheaffer/OMAS/Pelikan. Out of luck for Noodler's or Private Reserve then <_< . These manufacturers only have a few colors

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

Well, yes, most pens should accept a converter as long as it fits in the barrel. The exception should be pens with integrated filling systems, as they do not need a converter.

 

Shall I recommend Pelikan ink? I really like the colours and always have a little on hand.

 

Dillon

[maia]

So it seems they can suck the ink from the bottle, that's what I thought.

In terms of permanent black, I love Parker Quink's and Rotring (though the latter does not carry it in bottle). I need a black-blue ink (are these permanent?) and a more exotic orange/yellow tone (though this will be hard to find here).

I'll waiting for the converter to arrive and if it fits all my "standard" cartridge pens, I'll get a MontBlanc one and possibly a Pelikan one (possibly coz I think it might be a good idea to keep a pen running cartridges so that I can exchange them easily when at university). Then I'm just missing a Parker converter for my new Frontier.

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

Montblanc ones only fit Montblanc pens by the way. They screw in.

 

You might be able to find Montblanc Permanent Blue-black. It is a waterproof blue-black.

 

Dillon

Edited January 23, 2006 by Dillo

[maia]

Hi,

 

Montblanc ones only fit Montblanc pens by the way. They screw in.

 

You might be able to find Montblanc Permanent Blue-black. It is a waterproof blue-black.

 

Dillon

Then the lady who I talked to didn't knew this <_< . I looked at it and didn't see it screwed in. Anyway, I ordered the Rotring one to make sure it works with my Rotring. No harm there

Thank you for your support Dillo

Oh, and yes, I can get any colors from the brands I posted

[TheNobleSavage]

I agree with dillo on what he said. For example, I used an old Squeeze converter from a hero pen and ditched my reg converter in my Ancora. I installed the squeeze converter and now the Ancore holds 2 times as much ink as before. As long as it fits in the pens barrel and sucks ink, you should be fine. And yes, there are exceptions to the rules!!

 

TNS

[Goodwhiskers]

I need [...] a more exotic orange/yellow tone (though this will be hard to find here).

If European-produced orange and yellow inks are easier for you to order (through a shop, on the Web, by fax or by snail mail), the best non-commercial list with digital images, text descriptions and useful information is on the PENS'n'INKS website of FPN member Michael Richter. The only important European brand he doesn't mention is J. Herbin (offering several colors you might want to consider), which is easy to find information about.