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Ink and refills
Which refill or ink is suitable for my pen? A commonly asked and understandable
question, because not every refill or cartridge is suitable for your pen. On
this page you will find a clear explanation on refills and inks. Of course, you
can always
contact us,
we are happy to help you find the correct refill for your writing instrument.
Please click below on the writing instrument to go to the detailed information.
Fountain Pen
Ballpoint Pen
Rollerball Pen
Ink and refills for fountain pens
The most important factor is that you always use fountain pen ink for your
fountain pen; other inks may damage your pen. You also should determine whether
you would like to use cartridges or a converter. Cartridges are plastic
containers, which contain ink and can be thrown away once they are empty. A
converter replaces the cartridge and can be used over and over again: you can
fill a converter with ink from an ink bottle. Most pens use cartridges or a
converter, however, some pens have internal reservoirs. When a pen has an
internal reservoir you use a turning mechanism or a lever filling mechanism to
fill a fountain pen through the nib.
Ink cartridges
We often are asked if it is necessary to use the ink cartridges of the same
brand as the fountain pen. Our answer: often it is not necessary, but sometimes
it is. Most fountain pens use the standard international ink cartridges: this
way you can use Herbin ink in your Graf von Faber-Castell fountain pen. Because
of this international standard you can choose from a large range of inks, colors
and brands. A standard international cartridge looks as follows and has the
following measurements:
The standard international ink cartridges are used by a.o. ACME, Bexley, Conway Stewart, Delta, Diplomat, Ducati, Faber-Castell, Ferrari da
Varese, Graf von Faber-Castell, Jean Pierre Lépine, Marlen, Montblanc, Omas,
Signum, Stipula, Visconti and Waldmann.
Like we said, not every cartridges is suitable for every pen and vice versa. A
few brands use their own format instead of the standard cartridges. You are
bound to use these specific cartridges, because other types will not fit. The
following brands use their own cartridges:
Aurora
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
Cross
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
Lamy
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
Parker
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
Pilot
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
Sheaffer
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
Waterman
Waterman pens normally use the long Waterman cartridges. The fountains pens of
the Audace collection also accept the standard, international cartridges. The
Waterman Ici et La and Lady collections can only use the standard international
cartridges.
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web store.
Ballpoint refills
Do I need a rollerball or ballpoint refill? An important question, because
not only the ink is different, but most of the times a rollerball refill won't
fit a ballpoint pen and vice versa.
To start with the ink: rollerball ink is liquid, where ballpoint ink is somewhat
waxy and you have to push to get the ballpoint ink onto the paper.
Often, the easiest way to determine whether you need a ballpoint refill of
rollerball refill is by answering the following question:
- Does the pen have a twist/turn mechanism or a click mechanism? If the answer
is yes, you probably are holding a ballpoint pen.
Please note there are exceptions to this rule: some rollers also have a twist
action mechanism.
How to choose the correct refill for your ballpoint? Most ballpoint pens use the
standard "Parker" refill. This does not mean that you have to use a refill made
by Parker, but this is only a commonly accepted term for this standard size.
Some examples of this international standard can be found below:
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web store.
As you can see, these refills have the same size and appearance: these refills
can be used in all ballpoint pens, which use this international standard. In
short, you can use a Graf von Faber-Castell refill in your Parker pen, et cetera.
The following ballpoint refill type is used by a.o. Delta, Lamy,
Jean Pierre Lépine, Signum and is often used in multi pens or mini pens. Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific
product in our web store.
The following ballpoint refill type is used by a.o. Fisher, Mazzuoli and Sensa. Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific
product in our web store.
Schmidt produces standard refills for many brands around the world.
When your refill looks exactly the same as above with the same measurements, but
only the brand name is different, then you are probably using a Schmidt
refill.
Of course, we also sell standard refills from other brands like Parker and Graf
von Faber-Castell.
The standard sized "Parker" format is used by a.o. Aurora, Cartier, Conway Stewart,
Delta, Diplomat, Ducati, Faber-Castell, Graf von Faber-Castell, Jean Pierre
Lépine, Marlen, Omas, Parker, Retro 51, Signum, Smart, Stipula, USUS, Visconti
and Waldmann.
Please note: some collections by these brands may use other refills. Please
contact us
if you have any questions about the refill you should use.
Ballpoint refills with "different" sizes
Some brands use their own refill types. Below you'll find an overview of some
brands that use their own refill types. This is not a complete list, but it shows
the commonly used other refills.
Cross
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
Lamy
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
Sheaffer
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
Waterman
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
Rollerball refills
Do I need a rollerball or ballpoint refill? An important question, because
not only the ink is different, but most of the times a rollerball refill won't
fit a ballpoint pen and vice versa.
To start with the ink: rollerball ink is liquid, where ballpoint ink is somewhat
waxy and you have to push to get the ballpoint ink onto the paper.
Often, the easiest way to determine whether you need a ballpoint refill of
rollerball refill is by answering the following question:
- Does the pen have a separate cap? If the answer
is yes, you probably are holding a rollerball pen.
Please note there are exceptions to this rule: some ballpoint also have a cap.
How to choose the correct rollerball refill? Two things are important: the size
and appearance of the refill. Below you'll find some examples of roller refills. Please
contact us
if you have any questions about the refill you should use.
The following refill type is used by a.o. ACME, Aurora,
Bexley, Delta, Diplomat, Faber-Castell, Graf von Faber-Castell, Jean Pierre Lépine, Krone,
Marlen, Montegrappa, Porsche Design, Rotring, Signum, Stipula, Visconti and Waterman.
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web store.
The following refill type is used by a.o. Cartier,
Montegrappa, Omas, Pelikan, Retro 51 (Desk sets), Rotring and Sensa.
Please
click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web store.
The following refill type is used by a.o. Delta, Dunhill, Recife, Retro 51
and Stypen. Please click on the cartridge to go to
the specific product in our web store.
The following refill type is used by a.o. Aurora, Bexley, Delta, Jorg Hysek, Jean Pierre Lépine
and Montegrappa.
Please click
on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web store.
Rollerball refills with "different" sizes
Some brands use their own refill types. Below you'll find an overview of some
brands that use their own refill types. This is not a complete list, but it shows
the commonly used other refills.
Cross
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
Lamy
Parker
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
Sheaffer
Please click on the cartridge to go to the specific product in our web
store.
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