Converter/Cartridge Compatibility Guide
Converter Types
- Piston Converters - Utilizes a twisting motion to push air out and then pull the air/ink back when twisting it counter clockwise.
- Squeeze Converters - Utilizes a squeeze mechanism on the bladder to pull ink out from the bottle
Standard vs Proprietary Converters/Cartridges
- Standard International - Standard size that will fit most fountain pens that don't use a proprietary converter/cartridge (ex. Monteverde)
- Proprietary - a converter or cartridge that is brand specific to fit a specific model or brand (ex. Lamy)
Note: While a majority of fountain pens use the standard international converters or cartridges, some models may not. This fountain pen converter/cartridge guide is meant as a recommendation. Please refer to your specific pen’s instructions for acceptable converter/cartridge sizes, or feel free to contact us at support@penboutique.com or call us at (410) 992-3272 if you have any questions.
Brand | Converter | Cartridge |
Acme | Standard International | Standard International |
Aurora | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Caran d'Ache | Standard International | Standard International |
Conklin | Standard International | Standard International |
Cross | Proprietary | Proprietary |
David Oscarson | Standard International | Standard International |
Diplomat | Standard International | Standard International |
Edison | Standard International | Standard International |
Esterbrook | Standard International | Standard International |
Faber-Castell | Standard International | Standard International |
Graf Von Faber Castell | Proprietary | Standard International |
Kaweco | Standard International | Standard International |
Lamy | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Montblanc | Proprietary | Standard International |
Montegrappa | Standard International | Standard International |
Monteverde | Standard International | Standard International |
Parker | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Pelikan | Standard International | Standard International |
Pilot | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Pineider | Standard International | Standard International |
Platinum | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Retro 51 | Standard International | Standard International |
Sailor | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Sheaffer | Proprietary | Proprietary |
ST Dupont | Standard International | Standard International |
Stipula | Standard International | Standard International |
Taccia | Standard International | Standard International |
Traveler's | None | Standard International |
Visconti | Standard International | Standard International |
Waterman | Proprietary | Standard International |