How does the ink get into the pen?
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The pen comes with cartridges and an ink converter which is a device you fill from a bottle of ink and install similarly to a cartridge in the pen.
1669972
Actually, it is normal. The metal part will seat itself as you fill the pen with ink. They're all made like this. I think it provides a better seal.
1926209
Mine came with a converter which fits inside, and I fill it from bottled ink as per instructions. It has a twistable end which you screw in and out several times to draw ink up into the tank, with the pen tip inserted in the ink bottle. Fair warning, if you're new to fountain pens, the cartridges are less messy. I use bottled ink (Pelican) all the time. It's helpful to wear disposable plastic gloves (I get them by the boxfull from the drugstore). I fill, then rinse the pen nib under running cold water and dab dry with paper towels. Hope this helps!
600228
sometimes it can take a while for the ink to travel from the cartridge through the barrel and out the nib. the ink will flow through the nib once enough has collected in the tip. once you get it going there shouldn't be a stoppage even when changing cartridges since there will still be ink in the barrel.
709122
They have a Fountain Pen Ink Converter Refill - Twist Action inside. so you can refill it from an ink bottle.
715376
Check out the photos on the Amazon product page. Although the photos show a converter, this fits into the nib unit in exactly the same way as a cartridge. Simply, but gently, push the smallest end of the cartridge into the opening behind the threaded portion of the nib unit so that the nipple inside the unit pierces the membrane at the tip of the cartridge. You may have to wait a moment or two for the ink to get through - a couple of quick but gentle downward shakes usually does the trick (but don't bang the nib down on the paper to start the inkflow!), or you can even give the cartridge a slight squeeze if necessary. Sounds much harder than it actually is! Just check the photos for how the pen looks disassembled and have a play around. Easy.
1983368
The ink reservoir has a plunger that must first be descended by twisting the black endpiece slowly counter clockwise. Then place pen tip into the ink bottle while slowly turning the top piece clockwise. You can practice this with water to get the hang of it. Its less messy. Pelikan 4001 is an ink I've been happy with.
1959100
Have not had to refill it yet, I imagine the plug with the big hole is where you pour the new ink. Make sure the tiny hole is also open to allow air to escape when you pour the ink in the big hole.
1936733
The cap snaps on. It seems like a tight fit. I just took the uncapped pen and shook it hard (like I was shaking a ketchup bottle) 5 or 6 times and on the last shake a small drop of ink came out. Personally, I'm not worried about leaks.
1486500
Make sure that you store the pen with the tip up, if you store it lying down or with tip down the ink will run down and dry in the channel.
709121
No, the cartridge that is included in with each pen can be filled with out dip it in the ink. Only fill it with a syringe and wait the ink "get off" through the pen and begin to write.
2048153
take the lower part of the pen turn the lower part right above the tip turn to left you unscrew the the lower part and see the the ink tube and a black screw turn to the left intil you can turn anymore really for the ink put the tip of the pen inside the ink turn to right intil you fill the ink tube have a rag to clean the tip and really to use.
1206425
Make sure you put the ink holder in the right way...the pen has a special attachment that will break the seal to let the ink flow. If you did put it in the right way then wear your grungy clothes take the pen outside and, nib down, just shake the heck out of it. Those are the only suggestions I can give. Hope one of them works for you.
2096001
Hold the rubber part with your left hand and rotate the upper part counter-clockwise to unscrew the pen and then insert the refill. I hope this helps.
608569
Twist the bottom of the pen counter-clockwise holding the top part still in your hand until it fully retracts Or twist the top which is my favorite, counter clockwise holding bottom still to have pen retract, the opposite to have the ink cartridge to come out. No more marks on your shirt or anywhere else. I also use Fischer Space pen insert BOLD type, writes like a dream!! Have a great one!
1927868
I've has several of these pens and I don't recall have any play in the pen whether the ink cartridge was in or out. Maybe it's not screwed on tight enough?
998338
As in does it write? Yeah it does, it's got a ballpoint setup inside the grip. You just pull the tip to replace the ink if it runs out. Real simple