Description says uses the Cartridge or converter nib but is the converter included with the pen?
745112
No, the converter is not included with the pen All the pens like this which I have purchased, have not included a converter.
745113
The metal pens came with a cartridge and a converter. The plastic ones came with a cartridge only (blue ink). All made in India.
745114
The converter nib is not included with the pen. You may find that separately on amazon. Thanks.
1809759
I used a converter, but I've learn that this pen is not designed for converter, due to the complicated feed system at at the front of the pen, that ink will get trap in place that's not design to hold ink and thu might cause stain, I would recommend using a syringe to refill either your cartridge or converter.
1292694
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.
1698935
The Sheaffer pens take only cartridges. To my knowledge they don't accept plunger style converters. The Sheaffer cartridges are slightly larger than the standard size, but can be purchased online.
1378985
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.
727266
This pen uses standard international size cartridges so the "Monteverde Ink Converter, Clear" should work fine. http://www.amazon.com/Monteverde-Ink-Converter-Clear-31076/dp/B004EDYT06
1662416
The photograph shows an aerometric converter is included with the kit. This will allow you to attach the converter to the pen (where the cartridge would normally fit), and pressing on the converter allows ink to draw from a bottle.
2276541
As far as I know. I ordered extra cartridges when I bought the pen. I do like the pen though. Good for correspondence; not everyday use.
1926210
It comes with a converter for bottled ink. However, my pen would not maintain prime and I finally got frustrated with it and discarded it. I was going to send it back to the company for a refund but this particular company does not pay for return postage. I felt it was pretty stupid to pay $6.00 to return a $14.00 pen. I've read positive reviews but my experience was not good.
1223503
Cartridges that come with the pen are disposable but refillable converter cartridges are also available for sale separately
394049
Yes but the nib is actually one part and includes the part where you put the cartridge in. I think I looked at them a while back and they aren't cheap so look at the pricing.
1392778
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)...
1184178
The converter was NOT included with the one I bought. Instead, it did include one disposable ink cartridge.
1184176
You'll need to buy the piston converter separately. This is the one that I bought (Lamy Refills Converter for Safari, Joy, AL-Star Fountain Pen - LZ24) It is working great and is easy to operate. Good Luck!
727264
I am using the Faber-Castell Fountain Pen Converter 148785 and it is working great.
691971
Yes. It comes with the pen, an ink cartridge, and a converter to use any ink you want.
513549
The converter is for siphoning ink out of a bottle so you can use it in the pen instead of a cartridge. Don't know about archival. I think this is a great pen for the money--works better than several $100 pens I have owned! It did take my months to figure out that the calligraphy nib was inserted into the cap when the pen arrived--when I finally pulled that nib out I realized how beautifully the pen works--the cap posts nicely and clicks on satisfyingly. I prefer the medium nib to the calligraphy nib, but all in all a great pen and a phenomenal buy.