Parker Deluxe Fountain Pen Converter

Works well, does not stick like cheaper version

I spent ages on the Parker web site trying to find out about pen converters, as from the Amazon partner listings it seems there are several at different price points. In fact there are essentially two models, a basic plastic thing and one - this one - with metal bits, though a gold plated version of the metal-bitted one is also available for those who insist on burning money on never-seen shinyness. The Parker site was no help, as it's been designed by some spiv who confuses graphical gimmickry with information, so had to trawl forums and collector sites to get this fundamental info which should have been in a catalogue. SO - this seemed to be the best bang-for-buck deal and I invoked the credit card... The converter arrived extremely quickly. No packaging apart from jiffy bag which isn't a problem but surprised me. No instructions but took me all of a minute to figure out to twist the end bit, not the apparent ring further down. I didn't want to bust it by cavalierly wrenching it with gusto - always best to spend a minute thinking and a lifetime of owning than to presume, impatiently wrench and then sulk regretfully for countless years with a leaky gizmo... Ok,fitted to an IM, it works nicely. The gentle "twist to unscrew" piston action makes it clean to use, unlike the damn piston yanking direct-pull spurt monsters I was brought up on back in the day of my original Flighter. Infinitely better than cartridges, which are an invention of Ye Devylle, and much better than the gormless rubber bulb in a nutcracker nonsense that's fitted to an 70s Parker of unknown modellage. I will certainly fit more of these to the half dozen cartridge-only Parkers I have kicking around the house. Should come as standard, really. Delighted. Recommended. Maximum stars.

Why did you choose this product over others?: A lot cheaper than using ready filled cartridges.

Good quality works well

converts parker fountain pens to use bottled ink rather than expensive cartridges. Simple to use and saves you money and less waste. Makes pen easier to clean as well - use for flushing

Better than original rubber pump

Fits like a cartridge, Allows the user to refill by tipping the nib into the ink bottle & wind up the plunge, easy.

I recently took up writing with fountain pens. I use the Parker IM Black Gold Trim and I find this method of using a converter much more fun to be honest! As others have explained, I'm sure it will save small amounts on ink cartridge costs. At around £4.03 a bottle ( inc P+P from Amazon ), the ink seems a much better and lasting option. I recommend the Parker Quink Ink (Permanent Black). In terms of mess, I only manage to get a few ink stains on my hands which can be washed out with a good scrub. I use to fill it up directly through the nib but taking the converter out is allot less hassle in terms of cleaning things up with the nib and saves allot of time. It only takes 2-3 minutes to refill. A great piston converter overall, no problems whatsoever. If working it is troubling you, there's plenty of videos on YouTube to help. I'm also quite happy to help so leave me a comment. So, got a fountain pen? Buy this converter!

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I’ve been using mine for years now. Keeps going and keeps cutting down on my plastic waste.

Perfect fit for all Parker fountain pens-excellent product worth the money

Produto original, serve perfeitamente nas canetas Parker. Vem com uma ponteira em borracha que garante uma perfeita vedação, impedindo vazamentos internos.

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