Filling A Pilot Prera

[npmsax]

Hey All,

 

I love my Pilot Prera but the converter I have for it fills up not even half way. Has anyone else run into this and if so, what have you done to get more ink into the converter?

 

Also, any tips to not get dirty when filing a converter?

 

Thanks!

 

Noah

[dms525]

Hey All,

 

I love my Pilot Prera but the converter I have for it fills up not even half way. Has anyone else run into this and if so, what have you done to get more ink into the converter?

 

Also, any tips to not get dirty when filing a converter?

 

Thanks!

 

Noah

 

Assuming you are using a CON50 converter: I fill my Preras with the converter attached to the nib. Fill it and empty it 2-4 times with the nib and feed submerged in the ink. You will find the converter fills more each time.

 

David

[DaveBj]

^{Also, make sure that the ink level in the bottle is high enough to cover the nib and feed. As for not getting ink on your hands -- plastic gloves.}

 

^{(I eyedroppered my Prera -- no messing with converters.)}

[etaylor33]

I just refill my cartridges with a syringe and use my own inks. I haven't had a mess yet and I find the cartridges carry more ink than the converter that came with my Prera. Also I have the added advantage of actually being able to see how much ink I have left whenever I want to. I don't have any fancy converters so I just refill cartridges, works for me.

[Shaggy]

I've done both of the above (fill and empty the converter 2-3 times; and fill cartridges using syringes). I prefer the syringe method because it gets less ink on my hands and the cartridges hold more ink, but if you use a syringe the feed won't be primed. You can also refill the converter using the syringe, which keeps ink off your fingers.

[Oldtimer]

ED it and problem is solved. Use a syringe also.