Shorter Length Standard Ink Converter

[FayeV]

I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a standard ink converter that is a little shorter in length.

 

I want to get an ink converter for a pen that uses standard/international ink cartridges.

(2 Montblanc-sized ink cartridges fit fine inside: one in use; one spare)

 

I pulled a standard ink converter out of a MB Noblesse and it fits into the nib section fine.

Looking at the 1st photo, it *looks* like the converter should fit inside the barrel.

 

My problem is screwing the barrel back on. I think the converter is a little too long (or fat?) to fit inside the barrel. I can almost screw it all the way. It becomes too tight a few turns short, as you can see from the gap in the 2nd photo.

 

 

[CharlieTurtle]

Monteverde makes a mini convertor

[vikrmbedi]

here are three options...1, 2, or 3 for your reference...

 

you can always use a syringe to re-fill you cartridges...

 

I haven't tried this trick but some member had suggested resealing used, refilled cartridges with candle wax.

Edited May 2, 2014 by vikrmbedi

[pompa]

Looks like you can take the converter apart...You could try removing the filler knob and see if it fits without it; if it does then perhaps you could do something like this?

[FayeV]

Thanks!!! I'll take a look at the two Monteverde converters, they sound perfect! I can add those to the Goulet shopping list I'm working on.

 

@pompa
That DIY project is interesting.

[kenshiro]

Richard Binder also sells a mini piston-style converter from Templar.

 

Be warned - I've found both the Monteverde and Templar c/c's don't fit every standard cartridge pen. The Monteverde I got, for instance, was too loose in a Visconti Van Gogh Mini and the Templar's body is too broad for several pens by about .2mm.

[ac12]

The Chinese ink converters are shorter than the standard international ink converters.

I've only seen them in multi-unit packs, not as a single item.

[Drone]

In a pinch I have cut the back off a long converter and sealed the end with a small blob of hot glue. After the hot glue is cool, trim the protruding bit of glue flat with a small sharp knife. Hot glue guns are dirt cheap and quite useful to have around.

[SteveE]

Looks like you can take the converter apart...You could try removing the filler knob and see if it fits without it; if it does then perhaps you could do something like this?

I've had good luck in trimming the piston knobs of miscellaneous converters. I don't even take them apart. I just turn the piston so that the rod is all the way down into the converter, then use a razor knife to trim off some of the top end of the hollow knob. If you trim off too much, the threaded part of the piston will extend through the knob, but you can still use it.

[KBeezie]

Monteverde makes a mini convertor

 

and it's only about 2.50

 

http://www.gouletpens.com/v/vspfiles/photos/MV31072-3.jpg

 

The Chinese ink converters are shorter than the standard international ink converters.

I've only seen them in multi-unit packs, not as a single item.

That really depends on whose converter, the "Chinese" make quite a variety of them, some are pretty long, some are skinny, some have a twist, some have a lever.

Edited May 4, 2014 by KBeezie

[FayeV]

I just placed an order for the Monteverde Mini Converter ... wish me luck!!!

 

This turned out to be an expensive mini converter ... the side effect was a few other stuff that fell into my shopping cart: standard ink converter, lamy z26 ink converter, syringe set, Rohrer & Klingner glass dip pen, a bottle of Damine, a bottle of J. Herbin, and some samples (2 Diamine, 3 Noodler's, 1 Herbin).

LOL

 

I can't wait to play with the glass dip pen.