Do you have to use a Lamy brand converter, or will a standard international converter work?
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I bought the Lamy brand converter and haven't try other brands'. They look same, I think you can use standard international converter.
1364937
Probably both work but to be sure it is the right size and just in case any return it is present with the original one I think you got better luck.
1120330
No, you do not have to buy an ink converter. The ink filling system is built in to the pen.
1809759
I used a converter, but I've learn that this pen is not designed for converter, due to the complicated feed system at at the front of the pen, that ink will get trap in place that's not design to hold ink and thu might cause stain, I would recommend using a syringe to refill either your cartridge or converter.
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Let me know how it turns out!Chloe, I'm using this converter in the Parker Urban. Most of these are standard in size and shape. I've seen the Vector but I'm not familiar with it. It looks like it uses cartridges that are about 3" long and they are about the same length as the converter. I buy from Goulet Pens all the time and they are a Parker dealer with GREAT customer service. Try their question page or call them on the number shown. http://www.gouletpens.com/articles.asp?ID=83 - I just emailed Brian, the owner with your question and I'll let you know what he says, or try the link. Main page link: http://www.gouletpens.com/Default.asp Hope this helps! Bert Let me know how it turns out!Chloe, I'm using this converter in the Parker Urban. Most of these are standard in size and shape. I've seen the Vector but I'm not familiar with it. It looks like it uses cartridges that are about 3" long and they are about the same length as the converter. I buy from Goulet Pens all the time and they are a Parker dealer with GREAT customer service. Try their question page or call them on the number shown. http://www.gouletpens.com/articles.asp?ID=83 - I just emailed Brian, the owner with your question and I'll let you know what he says, or try... » Read More Let me know how it turns out!Chloe, I'm using this converter in the Parker Urban. Most of these are standard in size and shape. I've seen the Vector but I'm not familiar with it. It looks like it uses cartridges that are about 3" long and they are about the same length as the converter. I buy from Goulet Pens all the time and they are a Parker dealer with GREAT customer service. Try their question page or call them on the number shown. http://www.gouletpens.com/articles.asp?ID=83 - I just emailed Brian, the owner with your question and I'll let you know what he says, or try the link. Main page link: http://www.gouletpens.com/Default.asp Hope this helps! Bert « Show Less
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It uses the standard international cartridges, but the pen leaks like a sieve. I ended up tossing it away.
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Internal size generally fits every fp unless specified otherwise. I have a Faber-Castell Basic Metal Fountain Pen and they recommended a Graf Von Faber-Castell Fountain Pen Converter (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00439V75Q). Not sure if that means international size will not work but at least it's some info.
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Like most companies, the Lamy pens only use Lamy cartridges and/or Lamy converters for bottled ink. I tried some common cartridges from Schaefer and Parker that were loose around the office, but they do not exactly fit at the end where the ink comes out. By the way, I use the converter myself which is very inexpensive. The ink can be any kind of non permanent ink, and those range to as little ast 3 dollars for a bottle that lasts almost all year.
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The Lami Safari series uses a Z24 converter that is piston operated which will allow you to refill from an ink bottle. The Safari and Al Safaris can also use ink cartridges. Which ever you feel comfortable with. When you order your pen it should come with one ink cartridge. You may need to order the converter separately as an add on to your order. Hope this helps and enjoy your new fountain pen.
663549
Please tell me exactly what cartridges I need to refill this pen or converter refills.
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The converter has to purchased separately. Please note, there are better fountain pens than Waterman in my opinion.
450092
I found it easier to get ink from my local art supply store. Not all office supply stores carry a full line of fountain pen ink. You can refill the cartridge converter with a good fountain pen ink but I find the cartridge refills more convenient when I'm on the go. I think the art supply person said these take an international style. I hope this helps.
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Yes. As seen in the picture, this pen comes with a converter. It also takes standard international cartridges. As I believe I said in my review, this is an excellent fountain pen. I like fine nibs, and this one has a very nice nib. This was one of the best finds I have ever had while trolling for fountain pens on Amazon.
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Not sure, but it only one cartridge. You will need to buy a pack of cartridges of your color choice, or better yet, but the Lamy converter and bottle ink.
1237101
This pen takes any standard international size cartridge, such as any Waterman ink cartridge. However, it comes with a cartridge converter, which I use to fill my pen from a bottle. The cartridge converter that came with my pen is the slide type rather than the more common twist type. It works fine.
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Best is for you to drop Park website an email on this. I know from converter's description that it fits the basic IM fountain pen model and hence purchase this converter. If you don't find the answer in Amazon, best is to drop the Park folks an email to clarify.
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I only use the converter. The company should be able to tell you which ink cartridge to use.
513549
The converter is for siphoning ink out of a bottle so you can use it in the pen instead of a cartridge. Don't know about archival. I think this is a great pen for the money--works better than several $100 pens I have owned! It did take my months to figure out that the calligraphy nib was inserted into the cap when the pen arrived--when I finally pulled that nib out I realized how beautifully the pen works--the cap posts nicely and clicks on satisfyingly. I prefer the medium nib to the calligraphy nib, but all in all a great pen and a phenomenal buy.