I would like to purchase a spare ink converter. Which waterman ink converter should I buy for this pen? Thanks in advance for your help.
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John This, just the best writer I've ever had, was leaky with the converter and I had to switch to cartridges. I found a converter at http://www.coloradopen.com/product/waterford-kilbarry-edge-fountain-pen/graduation and may try with another so I can mix my ink again.
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JohnThis, just the best writer I've ever had, was leaky with the converter and I had to switch to cartridges. I found a converter at http://www.coloradopen.com/product/waterford-kilbarry-edge-fountain-pen/graduation and may try with another so I can mix my ink again.
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Beautiful pen but less than ideal bottle ink converter (reservoir) provided by the company. One must finesse the draw, as the siphoning effect is weak. One must make multiple serial attempts to fill the reservoir. The final capacity is just OK. The old fashioned mechanisms were better. Mel
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No, a converter does not come with this pen. You have to buy it separately.
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Cross does not advertise which converter will work, but the comments to the following blog has some people saying that this threaded one works if you push it on hard (not threading it on), and others saying that the green push on converter works (although one person said that he had to remove a spring from the pen body?). The best advice on the blog is to email Cross and ask them. Reportedly they will answer but one person was told the green converter and another was told at a Cross Store that the orange one should be used. At least if you ask in email you have their recommendation in writing so if it doesn't work or it breaks the pen you have grounds for a warranty claim. http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/202266-cross-aventura-review/
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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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Thanks for you questions. I can't be sure as I don't have the pen to try it. The universal size fits most pens but I can't be sure about your pen. If the universal size fountain pen ink cartridges fit your pen the the universal size converter would fit. I could suggest buying one and if it doesn't fit you can return it. You can also purchase something from us and I would send you a free ink cartridge or two to try it out to see if the fit. Maybe you need a pen refill for another pen, if so you can buy a refill from us and I will send you a ink cartridge to see if they fit. Do let me know if you are ordering something so that I can add the items. Regards, Jim
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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.
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That pen has a "Removable ink converter included - Cartridge compatible." So you should not need this converter since it already comes with one. This converter can be used with most any Fountain Pen that uses cartridges, however. So, with the included converter, all you have to do is suck up the ink from a bottle or ink well and insert in the pen like a cartridge.
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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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Hi Cheryl, first you twist the "piston" part (the red end) till the end of the piston...inside the converter...is all the way down to the end of the converter, forcing all the air out of it. You'll see the whole piston in the length of the clear plastic tube of the converter. Then you dip the end of the converter into the ink bottle (you might get a little ink on your fingertips doing this...I always do) and twist the red part again in the other direction till the piston is drawn back up into the body of the converter. This "sucks" ink out of the bottle & into the converter. Dab any little bit of excess ink off the open end of the converter with a paper towel or something (ink won't spill out of the converter or anything, its kinda held inside by pressure or what have you) then stick that sucker into your fountain pen. :-) You may or may not have to twist the piston back down a tiny bit to "push" a little ink into your pen's nib to get the flow started. Hope this helps. --John Dunn, Harrison AR
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I have both pens and have not had any trouble with either. I would be very upset if that happened to me. Maybe Waterman can give you some relief from this situation.
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Ink converter should work but I never tried it myself. Do not know anything about warranty. -- The way my kids treat them, it would not apply.
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I recommend using the converter as sort of a "primer" give it a few quick back and forth twists--not so far that ink dribbles out, but just enough that you think it's probably going down into the nib. (If you're using cartridges, a couple quick but firm squeezes of the cartridge has the same effect.) If you're starting from a brand new or dry pen it might take a while and some tapping to get it flowing.
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You need to ensure that your Stratford is a push on type of cartridge. Because this is that type of converter. If yours is then this should work for you. Cross has manufactured both the push on and screw on type for the Stratford according to when it was made and also if it was one of the limited editions of the Stratford series. If you're not sure which it is then I suggest that you remove the barrel and shine a light and use a magnifying glass to inspect the pen and see if it has threads or not for the converter. One caution though. Not all converters are always manufactured to the exact same in tolerances so before you fill your converter with ink ensure that it has a very snug fit or you will have leakage. I personally have had the exact same converters arrive from the same manufacturers and they didn't fit properly and had to be returned. Also one more piece of advice. I find that filling the converter with a small pipette before inserting it into the pen makes no mess plus it keeps the pen tip nice and clean.
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To clarify, I did not receive the CON-50 converter that was in the description at the time with any of my pens. I am able to use bottled ink and cartridges but the ink doesn't come out as smoothly but it's still a really good pen.
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The converter is not included with the pen, only a Lamy ink cartridge. You can order the converter separately. I bought the pen from one vendor & the Z24 Converter from another vendor at the same time through Amazon. They arrived in the same shipping box. Hope that helps.
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I wouldn't and I don't think it's possible to use a converter with this pen. Using the Pelikan 4001 jar ink works very well. Be ready with a paper towel to clean the few small drips you get when refilling. The twist/plunger mechanism works beautifully. I use this pen every day at work and I love it.
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No, the Parker IM Fountain pen does not contain an ink converter. However, I recommend that you purchase one. Be sure to use Parker's Quink for you ink. It doesn't clog like other brands might.