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katerchen
271
Jul 25, 2016
OK. According to FPN you want a Schmidt K2 derivative. The most important feature here is the metal collar (or lack of in this case) that some converters have for reinforcement, but which also prevents them to go into a narrow section opening.
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/310579-faber-castell-loom-converter/
titrisol
14
Aug 12, 2016
katerchenPen arrived yesterday, and I tested it with a chinese generic converter that came in a pen I bought form xfountain pens. It works like a charm! Pen is nice and solid, and it write great with Pelikan ink.
katerchen
271
Aug 17, 2016
titrisolWell, I know now what *not* to buy :( ... this was a waste of money:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P2T42G/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It got stuck in the barrel of the pen.
I'm still miffed that MD was unwilling to include a converter that's known to work if we paid extra for it. Because this way we have to go by trial and error.
-k
titrisol
14
Aug 18, 2016
katerchenI see what you mean! I tested initially the fit in the nib section and not on the body... didn't even cross my mind!! duh!
There are small differences (2-3mm) between the cheap converters I have; the taller ones I have don't work. It seems like a mini converter like the Monteverde mini or the Kaweco will be the best option Goulet pens and Pen Chalet have those for less than $5 http://www.gouletpens.com/mv31072/p/MV31072 https://www.penchalet.com/pen_accessories/fountain_pen_converters/monteverde_mini_ink_fountain_pen_converter.html?gclid=CK_tsMiLy84CFQMtaQod35cKpQ
titrisol
14
Aug 23, 2016
katerchenK, I started looking at the length of chinese converters I had. They are all over the place, with lengths between 64 and 73mm The shorter ones fit fine, and the ones above 68mm hit a spring at the top of the barrel Diameter-wise there is a few that are perfect, and some that are just too tight. It is a hit or miss