Does a converter come with this pen? or is it sold separately?
1428284
Mine came with a cartridge. There is a converter available to be sold separately.
1428285
No, it's got a replaceable cartridge in it. All it takes to convert is an O-ring and some silicone grease (cheap at the hardware store!) so that's what I'm planning on when mine runs dry. Here's a great how-to: http://www.jetpens.com/articles/Article:_How_to_Do_an_Eye_Dropper_Pen_Conversion
1428286
No, a converter does not come with this pen. You have to buy it separately.
745114
The converter nib is not included with the pen. You may find that separately on amazon. Thanks.
663549
Please tell me exactly what cartridges I need to refill this pen or converter refills.
1842917
No, it contained a piece of Parker Quink. If you do need a ink converter, you can buy "Parker Deluxe Fountain Pen Ink Converter (5638200)." I bought this ink converter and it works well with my this type of Parker pen.
1650024
I use the converter included in the pen, never had to use the cartrdges. I think that they are for EMERGENCY or SAFARI like events.
816954
Yes, it comes with converter, but my preference is to use the ink cartridges.
816957
I do not remember if it came with a converter, but yes, it works with a converter. That's how I am using it right now.
1378984
What is a converter vs cartridge?Do I just refill w/ a needle from an ink bottle ?
691971
Yes. It comes with the pen, an ink cartridge, and a converter to use any ink you want.
1164133
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.
1184179
No. You'll need to pick one up. I bought one convertor for drawing my own ink, but I wish I'd have snagged 2 or 3 just in case.Pen works great. I have the extra fine nib and the feel while writing is similar to a 0.5mm mechanical pencil, which I love (used to do drafting).Great pen for the money.
672731
Yes, our order included the z26 piston converter. My husband uses it to rinse and clean the pen.
1351372
I have used a Cross converter not specified for the Cross model I have. I have three different Cross fountain pens with converters and they all work far better tha Parkers and Sheaffers.If I were you I would give any of the many converters that resemble the one pictured--the same type as in my Cross pens.
283073
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/
394907
Basically...what the converter does is draw ink up into it's storage area and out of the ink bottle. When your converter is empty, remove from your pen and put the black tip, the end that draws the ink into the converter, into your ink bottle using one hand. Then gently turn the "red" plastic handle counter clockwise, with your other hand, until it's again full of ink. I draw and write every day with my pen and this converter saves me a lot of money! :)
1171834
It comes with a cartridge, but no converter. I did try and dry-fit a spare converter I had lying around, and it was a bit of a squeeze but it did seem to take. That said, did not ink it, so I can't promise the seal is good. However, the cartridge appears to be standard, and the barrel is definitely long enough to accommodate (the tight fit was circumferences rather than length), so I don't see why there would be any problems.
1655025
Hello. No it does not. It does come with refillable ink "converters", 1 for each pen. They can also use the standard universal ink cartridge but do not actually ship with any. (You can get them cheaply enough on Amazon separately, like I did, though.) In my opinion, the ink converters are more "fun". :-) You fill them with ordinary bottled calligraphy ink of the sort used with dip pens or filling equally old-fashioned ink wells. (Bottled ink is also cheap, like $6 for a bottle.)