Empty Pilot Ink Cartridges To Refill ?

[Connly33]

All of my cart/converter pens are pilot, and recently I found that the design they use with the plastic disc that is pushed out of the way to open the cartage, makes it incredibly easy to refill, and re-seal the cartridges. Being a college student I really want to fill a few with my own inks to carry around with me. But when i used the cartridges that came with my pens, i threw the little discs away without even thinking about it.

 

 

I know my only solutions is probably just to buy a 4 or 12 pack of pilot cartridges and either use them or pour the ink out so that i can use my own. I just hate the idea of wasting ink, and i really dont want to wait to go through a few of them so that i can refill them, so I was just wondering if anyone knows where i can get a few empty pilot cart's with the plastic discs in them.

 

[Chrissy]

 

I know my only solutions is probably just to buy a 4 or 12 pack of pilot cartridges and either use them or pour the ink out so that i can use my own.

 

 

I think you're right. This is your only solution.

[rickap]

How about a converter(s)?

[Connly33]

I do use converters, I have a con 40 for my Vanishing Point, and the horrible squeeze one for my Metro. I just want to be able to take extra ink with me without having to fill from a sample vile or bottle for the days that i'm out longer, or the times that I won't be home for a few days. I'll probably just end up getting some black Pilot cartridges. I know i could just bring multiple pens with me.

[LizEF]

You could put the ink from the cartridges into a sample vial or two, then you don't waste it. And if you don't like any of their colors, you could always do a PIF or otherwise give the sample vial(s) away.

[Connly33]

You could put the ink from the cartridges into a sample vial or two, then you don't waste it. And if you don't like any of their colors, you could always do a PIF or otherwise give the sample vial(s) away.

I was considering after i had posted, that is what i will probably end up doing. I'm not a huge fan of the plane blue or black inks from Pilot, so i probably will end up doing a PIF.

[rafapa]

Pilot cartridges are quite easy to reseal.

I use a chop stick instead of the ballpoiint in the video

[eharriett]

Good tips. I have an open pack of cartridges for my VP which I'll never use -- some of the worst ink I've ever used is that Pilot Blue Black -- but I thought the idea of carrying around a cartridge as an emergency backup in my car would be a good idea. Maybe I should try dumping the ink and refilling. I wish Pilot would sell empties for that purpose. But I guess I can understand why they wouldn't.

[Chrissy]

Good tips. I have an open pack of cartridges for my VP which I'll never use -- some of the worst ink I've ever used is that Pilot Blue Black -- but I thought the idea of carrying around a cartridge as an emergency backup in my car would be a good idea. Maybe I should try dumping the ink and refilling. I wish Pilot would sell empties for that purpose. But I guess I can understand why they wouldn't.

 

This is exactly why you should keep your empties with their discs.

[grainweevil]

...i really dont want to wait to go through a few of them so that i can refill them...

 

In the spirit of enablement that is traditional on this forum, I suggest you buy a Pilot Parallel and you'll instantly be able empty a pack of cartridges in no time.

[Connly33]

 

In the spirit of enablement that is traditional on this forum, I suggest you buy a Pilot Parallel and you'll instantly be able empty a pack of cartridges in no time.

That's an option I certainly didn't think about. But I was thinking about getting a Parallel anyway.

[Miaxina]

Hot glue? I've never used a pilot cartridge so Im not speaking with experience.

[Inkling13]

Hot glue? I've never used a pilot cartridge so Im not speaking with experience.

Not at all. All of Pilot's cartridges are sealed with are a round plastic disk that gets spun/pushed aside to release the ink. All you need to do is fish out that disk, wash and dry your cartridge parts, fill with ink and reset it with something at the original depth, and you are all set.

[hinky]

Hot glue? I've never used a pilot cartridge so Im not speaking with experience.

I actually use hot glue to reseal standard international cartridges. I put a dab on some tin foil and wait for it to cool (so as not to damage the cartridge) but still be malleable enough to get into the hole and sufficiently cover the mouth. Then I just take the foil with the hot glue, press it into the cartridge, wait for it to harden, then peel off the foil. It's sort of like a wine cork and it keeps it sealed and leak-free. When I take off the hot glue, it keeps its shape and I can stick it (like a wine cork) into another cartridge I need to seal. Useful and reusable. 😊

Edited February 6, 2018 by hinky

[Inkling13]

I actually use hot glue to reseal standard international cartridges. I put a dab on some tin foil and wait for it to cool (so as not to damage the cartridge) but still be malleable enough to get into the hole and sufficiently cover the mouth. Then I just take the foil with the hot glue, press it into the cartridge, wait for it to harden, then peel off the foil. It's sort of like a wine cork and it keeps it sealed and leak-free. When I take off the hot glue, it keeps its shape and I can stick it (like a wine cork) into another cartridge I need to seal. Useful and reusable.

For Pilot carts, you don't need to go through all the troubles of making a makeshift cap for the cartridges though. They come with one. Every one of them comes with a cap. Just need to know how to use it.

[hinky]

For Pilot carts, you don't need to go through all the troubles of making a makeshift cap for the cartridges though. They come with one. Every one of them comes with a cap. Just need to know how to use it.

The tip for the Pilot cartridges is actually pretty cool. I just wanted to share a similar, albeit more complicated, trick with standard international ones. 😁

 

I find, though, that Pilot cartridges hold enough ink for me so I've never tried figuring out a way to reseal them. I might try it in the future though. Thanks for the tip! 😊

[dadoody]

Hello sirs and ladies:

For my Pilot Metro pens, I too find that I like refilling the nice long cartridges rather than using the squeeze sack.

I would like to give you two options I use, rather than carrying many cartridges and sealing them, I would like you to consider the squeeze bottle, and the small pipettes:

 

Option 1:
1.) I go to my local Art Supply warehouse store in Fullerton, CA. There is a section for bottles of all types and sizes. I like to get the 1oz squeeze bottle with tip. These cost you the low low price of .50 cents and you can carry large amounts of your favorite inks. The screw cap is sure to prevent leakage when tightly closed.

 

 

 

 

2.) Another option is to carry your ink bottles with you or in small plastic screw top jars, if you do not want applicator tips, and to also carry a small pipette, which can be cheaply purchased from your local Harbor Freight or Daiso.

 

 

[bluebellrose]

Platinum hello kitty preppy comes with a cap that fits on the nipple of the cartridge. It's supposed to be a decorative decor for inside the pen but the cap fits snugly enough that it works as a cap.

Edited February 13, 2018 by bluebellrose