{"title":"Fountain Pen Converters","description":"\u003cp\u003eFountain pen converters allow you to use \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pen-ink\" title=\"bottled ink\"\u003ebottled ink\u003c\/a\u003e with a cartridge-style \u003ca title=\"fountain pens\" href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pens\"\u003efountain pen\u003c\/a\u003e. Converters come in a variety of forms and sizes. Some converters click onto the fountain pen nib assembly, while others \u003ca href=\"\/products\/standard-international-converter-schmidt-k6\" title=\"schmidt screw on convertor\"\u003escrew on\u003c\/a\u003e. Fountain pen converters also pull ink in using various techniques, ranging from screw-type to piston or squeeze-type fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Fountain Pen Converter?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Ink Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse your favorite bottled inks without being limited to cartridges. Choose from hundreds of colors and specialty blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly Writing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReusable converters help reduce waste and are perfect for anyone looking to write more sustainably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoother Ink Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConverters often offer better ink flow and capacity than disposable cartridges, making your pen feel more responsive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypes of Converters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrew-Type Converters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecurely screw into the nib assembly for reliable ink filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnap-In Converters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimple to install by pushing into place. Ideal for fast, easy use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling Styles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiston Fillers twist to draw ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze Fillers use a flexible sac to load ink quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs about Fountain Pen Converters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a fountain pen converter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a refillable unit that allows you to use bottled ink in cartridge-style fountain pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill any converter fit my pen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot all converters are universal. There are differences in how they attach, so it's best to confirm compatibility with your pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I fill a converter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost are filled by inserting into a bottle of ink and twisting or squeezing to draw the ink up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a converter better than using cartridges?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConverters give you more color options, reduce waste, and often deliver better ink flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use specialty inks with a converter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Converters are ideal for inks from brands like KWZ, Dominant Industry, Troublemaker, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pens\" title=\"fountain pens\"\u003eFountain Pens\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pen-ink\" title=\"fountain pen ink\"\u003eInk\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/notebooks\" title=\"notebooks\"\u003eNotebooks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"converter-schmidt-k5","title":"Standard International Converter Schmidt K5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard International converter \u003c\/strong\u003efrom Schmidt. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eModel \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eK5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Standard International\" cartridges and converters are commonly used in most fountain pens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fountain pen converter is a cartridge-shaped reservoir. Most modern \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pens\" title=\"modern fountain pens\"\u003efountain pens\u003c\/a\u003e use a cartridge\/converter filling system (c\/c for short) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethat allows the writer to use \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pen-ink\" title=\"bottled fountain pen ink\"\u003ebottled pen ink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis converter is compatible with the below brands;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBenu, Bexley, Caran d'Ache, Conklin, Edison, Esterbrook, Gioia, Faber-Castell, Franklin-Christoph, Graf von Faber-Castell, Kaweco (big sizes only), Laban, Leonardo Officina Italiana, LOCLEN, Montegrappa, Monteverde, Pelikan, Pineider, Porsche Design, Retro 1951, rOtring, S.T. Dupont, Taccia, TWSBI, Visconti, Waterford, Waterman, Ystudio \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in screwed \u003ca href=\"\/products\/standard-international-converter-schmidt-k6\" title=\"schmidt k6 convertor\"\u003eK6 model here\u003c\/a\u003e (Which is commonly used in custom pens)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schmidt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42100144439528,"sku":"1195781","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/standard-international-converter-schmidt-k5.jpg?v=1683425248"},{"product_id":"standard-international-converter-schmidt-k6","title":"Standard International Converter Schmidt K6 (Screwed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eModel \u003cstrong\u003eK6\u003c\/strong\u003e from Schmidt. Screwed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schmidt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42100144537832,"sku":"1193703","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/standard-international-converter-schmidt-k6-screwed.jpg?v=1683425278"},{"product_id":"kaweco-mini-converter-sport","title":"Kaweco Mini Converter SPORT","description":"\u003cp\u003e* Suitable for all fountain pens of the Kaweco SPORT series.\u003cbr\u003e** AL SPORT and AC SPORT fountain pens only from year of construction 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaweco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42786136064232,"sku":"4250278611309","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/products\/Kaweco-Mini-Converter-SPORT.jpg?v=1655560931"},{"product_id":"kaweco-mini-converter-foldable","title":"Kaweco Mini Converter foldable","description":"\u003cp\u003e* Suitable for all fountain pens of the Kaweco SPORT series.\u003cbr\u003e** AL SPORT and AC SPORT fountain pens only from year of construction 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaweco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48064751567080,"sku":"4251734924964","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/Kaweco-Mini-Converter-foldable.jpg?v=1775662646"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/collections\/fountain-pen-converter.jpg?v=1753764674","url":"https:\/\/www.galenleather.live\/collections\/fountain-pen-converters.oembed","provider":"Galen Leather","version":"1.0","type":"link"}