what brand of ink converter will this pen take?
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it only takes one http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Pocket-Brush-Refills-FP10BP6A/dp/B00579OG36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406739776&sr=8-1&keywords=pentel+brush+pen+refills everything else will ruin the pen
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No, you do not have to buy an ink converter. The ink filling system is built in to the pen.
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Please tell me exactly what cartridges I need to refill this pen or converter refills.
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This is a Parker brand fountain pen ink converter and should fit all Parker fountain pens. Joseph C. Ptasinski/Passion4Pens
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Agreed. You will need a converter to add your own ink to this pen. Lamy sells a converter cartridge.
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Recommend the Parker Deluxe Ink Converter (5638200) instead of the cheaper converters that come with some if their pens. Have this converter and no problems in my "Urban" to date. Best of luck!
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I see someone answered the question of how to use the converter. But you can also use disposable cartridges. First, make sure you have the right cartridges. This uses short international cartridges. Pelikan is a brand that comes to mind that will fit. Montblanc, Monteverde, Schneider, Diamine, et. al. There are dozens of brands out there. Someone at Staples or another office supply store should direct you to some that will fill the bill. Proprietary cartridges such as Parker, Shaffer, or Lamy won't fit. Once you have the right cartridge, you'll see that one end is flat and the other end is tapered with a nipple like shape. Take out the plastic converter from the black section which holds the nib. Inside the section you will see a small tube like piece. Line up the nipple with the tube. Press the cartridge until that tube pierces the nipple. Keep pressing until the cartridge is seated at the bottom of the tube. If you get a lot of resistance, you probably don't have the nipple and the tube lined up properly. Here's the address of a YouTube video which covers both cartridges and converters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPAa607ApcQ Just paste the above address into your browser and you're set. PS: I had a similar experience when I started using fountain pens. I bought the wrong cartridges for the pen I had just bought.
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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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As long as it is a Lamy fountain pen it will fit. Nib size has nothing to do with the converter. I hope this has helped you.
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No, the converter is not included with the pen All the pens like this which I have purchased, have not included a converter.
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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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You can use a CON-20 converter and fill it with your own ink and it should fit these pens.
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Hi! All fountain pen Cross use the same ink catridge. The converter is the same. Good decision, buy Cross ink, the best!!! Regards. Gustavo
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Yes, it comes with converter, but my preference is to use the ink cartridges.
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If you dont have the CIS system, just look at the model number of the ink cart. See if they make a CIS system for that model number.
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The pen comes with blue ink. You can buy all sorts of ink cartridges and converters
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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 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:... » Read More 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