This may be a stupid question, but can you dip nibs into ink for writing as well or just use the cartridges?
135599
No these are not "real nibs". It already has the ink in it. I bought these for my kids for less mess, and more ease.
600226
Should be not, if you are using an ink cartridge, it can write instantly. If you are using some refills, probably you could try swing the pen smoothly to make the ink to coming to the nib.
709119
If you mean to fill it, yes. Or you could use a cartridge. It is not a dip pen.
946130
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.
211984
Yes, you can. We have extra nibs in stock ready for purchase in both black nibs and steel (chrome) nibs. Black comes in EF, Fine, Medium and Broad. Steel comes in EF, Fine, Medium, Broad, 1.1 Caligraphy and 1.5 Caligraphy sizes. Regards, Pen Chalet
292442
Yes, the nib and the cartridge/converter come apart from each other and from the rest of the pen. It works like any old fashion fountain pen that has either cartridge or converter for ink reservoir.
241886
I only use the converter. The company should be able to tell you which ink cartridge to use.
1967697
I use a platinum fountain pen converter instead of the normal cartridges; they only hold about half as much ink, but they let one easily use any ink that can flow through the brush.
41468
Hello, you can use the ink cartridges. Please search B00H5IEDQW or B00JXFP9OU to buy the ink cartridges fit this pen. You can also use the bottle ink for it. Thanks.
1529397
Cartridges come with ink in them and simply snap in the pen. Once it is empty, you could either refill by usage of a syringe or snap another cartridge in. Converters replace cartridges and in the long run, save you money as they are reusable...not disposable. To refill, draw the piston of the converter down by twisting counterclockwise on the converter. Then, dip the entire nib into your ink and slowly fill up the converter by twisting clockwise. Once filled, draw out a drop of ink to remove any possible air bubbles that might cause skipping during writing.
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.
848945
yes, the ink can be used for fountain pens. I recommend you have a dropper to transfer the ink.
1274492
Agreed. You will need a converter to add your own ink to this pen. Lamy sells a converter cartridge.
1059290
Yes, it comes with a converter and also a cartridge, you can use either. I have had this pen since Feb/Mar, 2013, and I wanted to use it immediately so I used the cartridge. That cartridge is still in the pen. I don't use the pen everyday, but at least once a week. It has not dried out and still writes like a dream. The gold nib just glides across the page. Great pen!
1373244
yes, they can also be filled with bottle ink when the cartridge is empty, if you don't like the ink converter.
458544
That seems to be the only way to do it. It come with a refillable cartridge. Be sure to get good ink. I was using Private Reserve and it was beginning to clog my pens because of the amount of dye material. Herbst and Chesterfield are very good. I write exclusively in brown.
709120
No. These pens have the option of a pre filled cartridge or a manually filled cartridge.