{"title":"Fountain Pen Converters","description":"\u003cp\u003eA converter? It's a little device that fits into most \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pens\"\u003efountain pens\u003c\/a\u003e that normally use \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pen-cartridges\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, enabling them to use \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pen-ink\"\u003ebottled ink\u003c\/a\u003e. Converting them from a cartridge pen to a bottle-fed pen. Why eschew the convenience of the cartridge? Choice! There are so many more inks available in bottles, including all sorts of sparkly inks, inks with sheen, washable or permanent, and even fully permanent pigmented inks that can be used in fountain pens with a little extra care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main thing to be aware of is that not all converters fit all pens. Matching your pen's brand is the safest option, or find your pen on our site and check the 'Refills \u0026amp; Spares' section for the recommended converter. Many brands use \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/international-standard-cartridges\"\u003estandard 'international' cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, though, and most of those can use any \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/international-standard-converters\"\u003estandard 'international' converter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany fountain pens, especially at higher prices, are supplied with a converter, so check the description if you're buying a pen - you might not need the converter separately. Sadly, this is becoming gradually less common these days.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"faber-castell-converter","title":"Faber-Castell Converter","description":"\u003cp\u003eInk converter suitable for all Faber-Castell fountain pens.  Allows you to use bottled ink with these pens instead of cartridges.  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