Does this pen come with ink / catridge for first time use? Should I buy the ink/refills when buying the pen? Essentially whats in the box which ships? Thanks -
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What is a converter vs cartridge?Do I just refill w/ a needle from an ink bottle ?
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I think the description of the product should say whether or not a pen comes with ink and/or converter. The user (customer) needs this information. If it doesn't come with a converter and the customer decides not to use cartridges, he/she could purchase the pen and the converter at the same time. For example, a review of the Phileas pen said it came with a converter; the sellers don't give you that information.
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A cartridge is a prefilled, disposable ink container that is proprietary to Lamy, and they tend to be more expensive in the long run because of the plastic casing.A converter is refilled from an ink bottle you buy, possibly in bulk. In the long run, this is much cheaper, and you'll usually get better results. I like using Noodle's bulletproof black.
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This pen comes stock with a cartridge. There is a small cardboard collar that you remove, which then allows the cartridge to seat. The converter is about five dollars. If you go that route, do not forget to buy ink (Mont Blanci is great, and you can refil the spiffy, very stable bottle when it is empty).
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The pen is shipped with a lamy t10 cartrige blue ink. The ink is NOT waterproof.You need to separately buy the Lamy's blue-black iron-gall ink a/o cartridge for a waterproof ink.
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I like the pen, it balances well, and writes smooth. Mine did NOT come with the ink converter. The space in the packaging was there, but no converter. I just ordered the converter separately (around $8)...
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The pen I purchased came with black ink, as do most pens. I changed it to blue as soon as I received it.
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You have to buy cartridges or a bottle of ink to fill the reservoir in the pen. Ink Cartridges are 5 for $1.59 oryou can get it on sale for $.99 plus free shipping. Ink Cartridges last a few weeks if you don't write too much.The refillable cartridge should have come with the pen.
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Ink is blue or black depending on which color you order. Pen and refill cartridge are silver. Nice pen!
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Elaine here again: just checked the item and it comes with a converter, cartridges, and a suede wrap; this is a lovely, light pen to use. Pen & Ink Sketch Fountain Pen Set X-fine
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I have not yet had to buy a refill but one of the sites I visited when shopping said that the pen took standard Papermate refills. I can't verify that is true but you might want to check it out. Good Luck.
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Mine came with a converter. I soaked, cleaned the pen throughly before I filled it with Noodlers' Bulletproof Black. It wrote without skipping but the flow wasn't great and nib itself is scratchy. I tried Noodlers' Eel Blue which has a lubricant in it and got much better results. If you use a cartridge, squeeze it a bit to start the ink flow and/or run the nib under a stream of running water and wick with a paper towel.My best advice is to use an ink (Pilot or Noodlers Eel ink) that's free flowing and has a lubricant, if you really like this pen.
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I received mine today and was very pleasantly surprised! I expected just the pen only, but received a brand new pen stand, 3 standard Black Pen Nibs (actually 4 - there was one in the pen already) and 3 Stroke Nibs (the ones with the springy thingy). Very happy indeed. Was hesitant to spend that kind of money just for the pen - but with the extras it was well worth the money.
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It came new but the pen did not work for long, bought an aftermarket pen that has worked so far. It was a gift to my daughter, she loves it for doing her artwork!
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The pen comes with a nib and converter installed. However, you will have to buy ink and fill the converter before you can write. I have Sheaffer Skrip and Private Reserve ink and love both.
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No ink..... it t requires cartridges.....or the pen comes with an adapter. ..to fill ....it is a great pen.....I still use mine now 2 years old
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The pen does come with black ink. You can buy a blue ink refill, Amazon offers them here:Caran D'ache Goliath Ballpoint Pen Refill Black Medium CA_8428.000 (8422.160)I do not know if you can buy them blue from the supplier though, you would have to contact them to find out.
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Generally, the Lamy Safari comes with one (1) blue refill, which is, of course not enough....so just get whatever color you want that Lamy sells and be done with it. They come, I think, about 5 or 6 cartridges to a box. Oh, yes....All of these pens come ....usually....with one convertor...which fits like a cartridge but has a turning knob/shaft on the back that lets you fill the pen like a fountain pen with any color you choose...a great way to go when having a bottle of ink handy is a possibility. Dow
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Hi Scott. The pen comes with a converter. To fill it, you submerge the nib into an ink bottle and twist the knob on the top of the converter. The pen is also cartridge compatible if you'd rather use cartridges instead. I like bottle ink because there are so many more choices available.
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The pens writing style is bold. You can use any bottled ink or buy cartridges as well. I believe you will get a sample ink bottle with your purchase. I got one with my purchase.