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Hey Guys, i have a Lalex 1938 with a sterling silver cap like in the pictures below. Nice pen, in mint condition. I am struggling to start using it as i am not sure of:

1. which cartridges it takes? Does it take Pelikan (international) ones?

2. which converter should i use? I have read it international converters doesn't fit as the barrel is a bit too short. Monteverde's converter should fit, but i have a difficulty buying it here in Lithuania. Any other ideas which converter would fit, before i start searching for the Monteverde's one?

 

Thanks in advance for help!

 

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Dennis

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Hey Guys! Just tried to put inside the lalex 1938 a pelikan converter and i am confused! It doesnt fit. I have read numerous articles that Lalex pens use international cartridges, but then why the international converter (Pelikan made) doesnt fit? It looks like everything is ok with the feeder of the pen.

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Dennis

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Not all international convertors are built the same. You may have to find one that is smaller in either girth or length to fit in your pen. Or if you are really unlucky, you will not find one that fits at all.

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If you would have a look in our list of penreviews, you would see there is one for the Lalex 1938.

That review would give you all the information you need.

 

For your benefit: the reviewer stated that he was disappointed this pen was cartridge only (small international standard)

 

 

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Not all international convertors are built the same. You may have to find one that is smaller in either girth or length to fit in your pen. Or if you are really unlucky, you will not find one that fits at all.

Hm, strange, i thought international convertors are international for the reason they are built with the same criteria with the idea of standardization. Am i wrong?

 

Use short International cartridges.

Ah, cartridges..... after i have switched from cartridges to bottled ink, i prefer converters.

 

If you would have a look in our list of penreviews, you would see there is one for the Lalex 1938.

That review would give you all the information you need.

 

For your benefit: the reviewer stated that he was disappointed this pen was cartridge only (small international standard)

 

 

D.ick

D.ick i have checked the review of the Lalex pen you have mentioned, the problem is that that model is shorter than the one i have.

 

Guys, whilst trying the Pelikan international converter, i felt i could not even put the converter on the section. i even tried to do it with some force but that havent helped, i only damaged one the inner sides of the Pelikan converter.

Here is the picture of the feed inside the section. I even havent tried if the barrel will fit the standard size converter inside.

 

What other converters i would need to try? We actually have a limited access to some specific brands here in Lithuania.... we have only Waterman, Parker, Sheaffer, Lamy and Pelikan available. I also have a Diplomat or the Elysee converter, but i am afraid to damage one of these.

 

Which converter do you think is the best to try in this Lalex.

 

A big thanks to everybody for your replies.

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Dennis

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I have one Lalex a little diferent with a converter from a waterman and no problem with it.

Great, thats for the info. I will try to put a waterman converter then... I'll see what will happen. Cheers.

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Dennis

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Great, thats for the info. I will try to put a waterman converter then... I'll see what will happen. Cheers.

IIRC the Lalex 1938 is too short for any converter. It is cartridge only.

 

 

 

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IIRC the Lalex 1938 is too short for any converter. It is cartridge only.

Jar, i just have tried the waterman converter in lalex 1938 pen (pictures above) and..... [drums] ....... it fits perfectly inside. it holds nicely on the section and fits perfectly inside the barrel.

I have tried writing with it using the pelikan blue ink, the pen has a steel M nib, a bit flexible, and wet. I liked it a lot actually.

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Dennis

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