Standard International Converter
This standard international size cartridge converter (made by Schmidt in Germany) turns a cartridge pen into a plunger fountain pen. This converter allows you to use bottled ink with most cartridge fountain pens (except Aurora, Cross, LAMY, Parker, Pilot, Platinum, Sailor, and Sheaffer, to name a few).
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Schmidt
- Type
- Converters
- Max Ink Capacity - Converter
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.
- 0.86ml
Customer Reviews
Tried this in 4 different Waterman pens, and none of them work. Also tried them in multiple custom pens which take international cartridges, and maybe one or two of them worked. The metal section was too wide for some pens, and the plunger **** was too long for almost all of them.
Nothing much to say. It works!
Same review new enhanced photo. Works well in different pen.
Does not fit Taylor Swift.
I purchased this converter to use with my new Taylor Swift pen.
It does not fit. The metal ring at the twist mechanism is too large to fit in the barrel.
But it was perfect for another pen I had that needed a new converter.
I get one of these for every new pen I buy that uses a Standard Cartridge and doesn’t have a specifically paired converter from the manufacturer. Haven’t had any issues yet, nor do I ever expect to.
FAQs about Converters
What is a converter?
A converter is a cartridge-shaped reservoir that allows you to use bottled fountain pen ink, when a cartridge would otherwise be your only option. Fountain pens that have this option are usually referred to as a cartridge/converter pen, or C/C for short.
What pens accept a converter?
These fountain pens all take a converter. Please check the individual product descriptions for if the pen needs a proprietary or standard converter.
You can also check out our Cartridge/Converter Compatibility Guide for general brand guidance.
How do I use a converter?
A converter goes in the place of where the ink cartridge would normally go.
Check out this video to see how to fill and use your converter:
How do I clean a converter pen?
You can clean a converter by flushing it out with water, the same way you would use it to fill your pen, but instead of ink you’re just using water or a Pen Flush.
Watch this video to see how to clean a cartridge/converter pen:
What's your return policy?
We accept returns for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.
To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.