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