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Just got an Estie Safari and was wondering about cartridge size. It comes with two, but I was thinking about giving as a gift and would want to give a pack of carts as well. Do any commonly found carts or converters fit?

 

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Just got an Estie Safari and was wondering about cartridge size. It comes with two, but I was thinking about giving as a gift and would want to give a pack of carts as well. Do any commonly found carts or converters fit?

 

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The Esterbrook cartridges are no longer available but you don't have a problem. Instead of a box of cartridges how about a bottle of ink and a syringe to refill the two that you have. I've been refilling Esterbrook cartridges for longer than I can remember and have never had a problem.

 

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Just got an Estie Safari and was wondering about cartridge size. It comes with two, but I was thinking about giving as a gift and would want to give a pack of carts as well. Do any commonly found carts or converters fit?

 

Thanks.

The Esterbrook cartridges are no longer available but you don't have a problem. Instead of a box of cartridges how about a bottle of ink and a syringe to refill the two that you have. I've been refilling Esterbrook cartridges for longer than I can remember and have never had a problem.

 

Todd

 

 

There are carts still around if you look - you might try Brian..... brian@esterbrook.net. I think he has boxes around here somewhere.....

 

But yes, a needle & refilling works great!!! and you can pick your own colors!

 

Lisa

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There are carts still around if you look - you might try Brian..... brian@esterbrook.net. I think he has boxes around here somewhere.....

 

But yes, a needle & refilling works great!!! and you can pick your own colors!

 

Lisa

Lisa,

 

I have heard about this Brian guy. I understand he sits around and pierces new Esterbrook cartridges just to hear the shoooooooooooowwwwwwwush as they suck in air.

 

I heard a rumor about what he does with pens that still the the cap tags on them but that is another story.

 

Todd

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I was planning on the syringe, for my own personal use, but was seeing if I could realistically use it to convert a friend (much easier to do one thing at a time: pen, cartridge, bottle, holding their hand).

 

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This doesn't really help you, but I've read that short international cartridges will fit if the opening is enlarged. They may be flexible enough to stretch when pressed into place, but then again, you'd be pressing fairly hard on a full cartridge, so the chances for inky mishaps are great.

 

A standard international converter is too long for the barrel, I believe, though it may fit with some trimming. The "bantam" style converters may work, but either would need the neck enlarged.

 

I don't have any to test, but I'd think a thin Sheaffer cartridge would fit, but they might be even rarer than new Esterbrook carts. Really, I think the blunt needled syringe and a bottle of ink would be the best solution. Maybe a custom mix of ink, so there's an excuse?

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There are carts still around if you look - you might try Brian..... brian@esterbrook.net. I think he has boxes around here somewhere.....

 

But yes, a needle & refilling works great!!! and you can pick your own colors!

 

Lisa

Lisa,

 

I have heard about this Brian guy. I understand he sits around and pierces new Esterbrook cartridges just to hear the shoooooooooooowwwwwwwush as they suck in air.

 

I heard a rumor about what he does with pens that still the the cap tags on them but that is another story.

 

Todd

 

Todd, it's all true. But don't tell anyone... except the cart story - he is far too much of a purist to pierce a NOS cartridge..... me, on the other hand - nothing is sacred lol

 

Lisa

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Isn't this the pen which will take a Sheaffer cartridge after the cartridge has been pierced on a Sheaffer pen?

 

William

These could be fighting words...

 

But for the record, I've never tried. It could work. Somewhere in here in Estie land I posted a picture of some cartridge pens and the instructions for the Esterbrook version of the "universal" cartridge along with the adapters for other pens.

 

Todd

San Francisco International Pen Show - The next “Funnest Pen Show” is on schedule for August 23-24-25, 2024.  Watch the show website for registration details. 
 

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There are carts still around if you look - you might try Brian..... brian@esterbrook.net. I think he has boxes around here somewhere.....

 

But yes, a needle & refilling works great!!! and you can pick your own colors!

 

Lisa

Lisa,

 

I have heard about this Brian guy. I understand he sits around and pierces new Esterbrook cartridges just to hear the shoooooooooooowwwwwwwush as they suck in air.

 

I heard a rumor about what he does with pens that still the the cap tags on them but that is another story.

 

Todd

 

Todd, it's all true. But don't tell anyone... except the cart story - he is far too much of a purist to pierce a NOS cartridge..... me, on the other hand - nothing is sacred lol

 

Lisa

Nothing is sacred - OK how about we skip the bachelor party and ink some NOS pens. I think I've got a few dollar pens with paper bands, a 300 that is still sealed and if that doesn't stir the master I've got a stash of unopened desk sets.

 

Todd

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Isn't this the pen which will take a Sheaffer cartridge after the cartridge has been pierced on a Sheaffer pen?

 

William

These could be fighting words...

 

But for the record, I've never tried. It could work. Somewhere in here in Estie land I posted a picture of some cartridge pens and the instructions for the Esterbrook version of the "universal" cartridge along with the adapters for other pens.

 

Todd

 

I've had mixed results with Sheaffer carts in Esterbrooks. They often work, but sometimes are just a bit too snug to get out of the barrel safely.

I refill with a syringe.

Regards, greg

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