How To Fill Your LAMY Fountain Pen With Cartridges and Bottled Ink

[@lafayette9410]

I would like to file a complaint, sir. Ever since I discovered the joy of fountain pens, I've become addicted. Not only have I found enjoyment in the writing experience, but I've re-learned how to appreciate the simpler elements of life and living. I'm very much looking forward to receiving my package next week and have no doubt it will satisfy my expectations. Thank you for the great information, products, and customer service from yourself and the team.

[@Gouletpens]

Haha, okay you got me there 🤣 I find myself often speaking a lot of “I’m sorry/you’re welcome” statements to good people who find our videos! I’m honored, and thrilled you are learning so much. This is an enriching hobby/lifestyle and I am glad to share that with you. -Brian G

[@perstephanies]

I too have experienced this and would also like to talk to a supervisor...

[@holistic7980]

By watching alot of pen videos your brain changes and you become addicted aka brainwashed next step is buying a pen for crazy money

[@afrog2666]

That`s an odd complaint, but I`m with you 😂

[@robertlundstrom8061]

@@Gouletpens lo

[@ashishhedau1097]

As the pandemic has destroyed businesses all around the world I kinda like Brian returning to the basics for the new Fountain pen users

[@Gouletpens]

Thankfully we were already an online retailer before the pandemic, so while we’ve had to adapt heavily (especially within our own office) we’ve been able to weather this so far. I’ve always loved making vids like this, so I’m glad you’re enjoying it too 😁 -Brian G

[@DemonZapan]

If you are using a converter: let out a drip or two back into the ink glass and then pull the converter back to add a little air into it. Prevents the pen from burping in the first sessions of using it. Especially if you face a pressure change after inking up. This will protect your shirt pocket :)

[@thomasmorrison675]

The fountain pen, ink, paper and accessories is a YojuTube rabbit hole so deep you may never see the light of day again, and I go deeper and deeper.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

You’re in good company, and there are many of us tumbling joyfully down that rabbit hole. 🐰 🐇

[@cristen9350]

Finally got myself my first LAMY after having bad experiences with TWSBI. I should have bought LAMY first! Super easy. No fuss. Works beautifully. And I absolutely love the sound it makes on the paper. Sounds and feels like it does to write with a pencil.

[@1lorett1]

Thank you!! As a COMPLETELY new person to fountain pens - this was so helpful. I didn’t know how to use the converter. Still waiting for my converter to arrive - but looking forward to using the pen for my sketches and ink and paint drawings. 🙏🏻

[@13ballom]

Been using a fountain pen all my life. Lamy safari is my Daily carry, i have no clue why I am watching this but it is fun.

[@arrogantpublisher]

Upgrade to a 2000 now.

[@Gouletpens]

Haha, you could be watching worse things, I guess? I’m honored you chose not only to watch but also comment 😁 -Brian G

[@13ballom]

@@arrogantpublisher i live in india bro. The lamy 2000 is like 20k INR here. Thats a lot of money. Also if I were going for mt first gold nib pen I would look at the pilot custom 823. That thing is an absolute beauty.

[@13ballom]

@@Gouletpens i did learn something though. i am very OCD about the lamy logo on the barrel lining up with the nib and everytime i re-ink my pen it takes me a couple of tries to get the logo just right. Your quarter-turn trick now helps me get it right everytime.

[@arrogantpublisher]

@@13ballom I live in India too. I have two Lamy 2000 EFs coming from Europe. You can have one for ₹12,000.

[@destroygaryfunky7053]

I'm an old guy and haven't used a fountain pen since third grade,.........I've already ordered four pens and do think I've found a new passion,.... whoopwhoopwhoop!

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Welcome to the Lamy club. I’m new to the brand and have gone absolutely bonkers over the Safaris and one Vista. I like them lined up like little soldiers in a leather pen keeper. Like they say, it’s a rabbit hole, and I’m still falling.

[@lanabk528]

Hey Brian and Goulet fam, I just found your page. I received my first LAMY for my birthday and wasn't a fan because I thought the nib was too small. After using this tutorial, I was able to fill my pen with a stunning aqua colour and the pen is filled nicely, which allows for a delightful inky and smooth writing. Thank you so much for sharing! I now love my pen and want to write on EVERYTHING!

[@Gouletpens]

Yay! That's great to hear! - Drew

[@BielkaEstrella]

Watching this video while inking my new Safari Vista Black delivered today from Goulet Pens ❤

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for the support! - Drew

[@star_ags]

I just got mine and try for the first time and OMG I already love it. I don't know that pens can be that amazing

[@wegotthepower]

I just got my first ever fountain pen & I chose to get the LAMY Safari & this video really helps! I’m going to try it out for the first time now & your explanation here is so straightforward & pedagogical so I’m going to play & pause it when I’m installing the cartridge to get it right. So - thanks again! 🙏🏼

[@simpletongeek]

I've been doing it wrong. Thank you for showing this.

[@TheCreedBratton]

I just got a Lamy and am quite impressed with the quality at tgat price point and considering it is plastic it is super nice

[@miayashin8686]

Ashamed to say it, but my Lamy was sitting in a drawer unrefilled until I watched this video. Thank you!

[@chinohormann]

5:15 _"You're not going to get much in... you're mostly filling the feed."_ Oh! I was wondering why the first time I would try doing that it seemed like it wouldn't "suck" any up. Loving my new Savannah Green Safari I got from Goulet Pens ( _and the lollipop, lol_ )! Love how it matches with my brown traveler's notebook.

[@Gouletpens]

Yes, this will open up your world! This filling practice works in all converter and piston fountain pens, try it on others and you’ll get more ink in all your pens! -Brian G

[@OscarDelgadilloAntar]

I love the new Savannah Green with the converter to put Noodler's Eel, it's my EDC now.

[@greykitten7569]

Since i’m a newcomer on this, i have zero experience on using fountain pen. I accidentally bought lamy safari as my first pen (a fortunate accident, thankfully), so your video is really helpful for me. Thank you so much 🙏

[@Peidfl]

I have a Special Edition Cram Lamy Safari...my first Lamy. For the life of me I could not push and seat the cartridge that came with it. Then I played your You Tube video of i installing Lamy cartridge or converter. Wah La! I used the technique of inserting the cartridge an\d screwing on the barrel. Perfect. Thanks so much for all your informative and fun videos. During my 2nd order process I was curious to find your location, thinking it was mid west or west coast. Surprise, we're neighbors...almost. I live in M Midlothian, VA. One day hope to visit your store, but, probably leave my wallet home after 3 budget busting orders. You have e a wonderful company.

[@ehrikalord1340]

Baby wipes to clean the ink off afterward are gentle, and work magically for me and my finger tips 💚

[@nynaevealmeera]

Inked my very first Lamy using this guide. Thank you ❤️

[@dawnbahr8976]

Me too! Thank you.

[@mariondkruger]

Thanks for this! I've been using Lamy pens for a few years now but have been filling them incorrectly (just the z28 cartridge, not through the nib!) So I'm glad I can do it properly now.

[@ecksdog]

Brian will be a rock star now that Howard Stern is talking about him on his show today.

[@tracylevine296]

Lamy has been such a great brand for me. Always ready to write , very durable, great nibs, and I like the weight,and feel in my hand. My go to fp. Thanks for the video. I love your nerdy enthusiasm!

[@Renegade_2023]

Every one else that demoed how to use a converter had dirty fingers like me! You didn’t , kudos! 😊

[@aliciajipson8718]

I just got my Safari Savannah and is lovely!! Thanks Goulet for all the work you do and the great info you put out there for us. Warmest regards from AZ!!

[@ThemildmanneredgamerBlogspot]

Just ordered my converter from your site, when I bought my pen from another site it said it came with black ink. It came with blue. If only I had found this video earlier. Looking forward to getting my new converter soon. Very helpful video by the way, thank you.

[@TempMaze]

Omg THANK YOU for telling me about the pressure. I just got my fountain pen and I was so scared of breaking it because my hands are big and the fountain pen is quite small and I was so relieved when I realise I have to hear a pop to make sure

[@theDrewzy1]

Just bought my first Lamy Safari in green. also got the refill cartridge and some sample ink. This helps. Also, your team is great, shipping was timely and packaging was done so well it would allow the box to be punted without my pen being damaged. Thanks a lot for the sucker as well! God Bless!

[@houghwhite411]

How is the writing experience? Does your pen have that audible feedback?

[@ravenhawk3603]

Thanks! Just recieved my first fountain pen last night. I got the Lamy Al-Star with converter. I love it! Feels great. Using the cartridge it came with, but I am excited to switch to refillable converter.

[@SpikeTheWolf]

Thank you, didn't know what was I looking at. This really help.

[@alanpareis734]

Hey Brian thanks for the Quick Tip(s). Over the years not a big Safari fan, but I have one or two. Always like the way the converter locks in and doesn’t spin loose when filling and that compared to a lot of other brands a Lamy cartridge very likely not to come out by accident. Both of these advantages are for me out weighed by the incredible force needed to install either for one with arthritic hands and fingers. Duh, I never connected that the shipping cardboard ring to meant I could just screw the barrel to puncture the cartridge or seat the converter. My fingers say thanks for a pain free Safari inking future. Never checked the threading possibilities, so thanks for giving me something else to check and obsess about when screwing a Safari barrel back -Nib logo alignment! Ha, Ha I love this hobby always something to learn new. Best Wishes to you and the rest of the Family, don’t forget to get your vaccine as soon as it is available.

[@Gouletpens]

Haha, you’re welcome/I’m sorry? 🤣 I’m glad you’re gaining so much depth from these videos, there’s so much to learn and appreciate with these pens! -Brian G

[@SpiralBreeze]

I have Noodler’s BSAR in my extra fine nib safari now, but the Lamy carts smudge in my Travelers Notebook. It’s sucks cause it’s turquoise and such a pretty color.

[@unkemptplatypus1607]

Currently waiting for my Lamy Studio (my "next step" from the Safari) and the ink samples I ordered from you, these videos really are great help. First time using ink and not cartridges, so quite excited about that.

[@wompus_king]

I just spray the top with water from the sink until the ink starts flowing. Then I touch the nib to a paper towel to get rid of some of the water

[@arrogantpublisher]

Please make a detailed review about your experience carrying the Lamy 2000 as a daily writer. I'd like to know every aspect of your experience with the pen. It is still one of the hottest selling pens out there, and yet confuses new buyers.

[@amberm4181]

Thanks so much!! Just filled my Lamy for the first time. Yay

[@danieleraso1]

I fill my old cartridges with water with a syringe. Leave them for a week. Then clean them up. All old ink is usually gone. Then, with the syringe I feel the cartridge with whatever ink I want. The old cartridge is good for 4 or 5 refills. The converter has a poor capacity in my opinion

[@sheelachattopadhyay]

I will have to try this, especially with the Kaweco Sport a friend of mine handed me the other day that he didn't want.

[@kathyoh9713]

I do this also. After a few refills they do seem to leak, though. Seems a waste to throw away the plastic cartridges. I agree that the converters don’t seem to hold much ink. But other wise I really like Lamy fountain pens. Good reliable favorites that don’t break the bank.

[@wibblegorm]

Honestly I'm just sad that you guys are based in the States so I can't buy stuff from you. The videos are great and you've put out a real wealth of information. Kudos!

[@ymlives]

Thank you for such a quick informative video. Had to switch over to a water proof ink and this was super helpful 👌

[@tamzidmahmud5539]

great video, it was really helpful. thank you

[@sisyphushappy5941]

Thanks for this video. It came out shortly after I bought a Lamy AL Star and converter. Convenient.

[@Gouletpens]

Great timing! -Brian G

[@clairraybould5455]

Awesome, i was really struggling to get my refil to come through so doing from nib worked thanks

[@daffodils128]

Hey! First time converter+bottle ink user--- super helpful (and easy to navigate) video got me going in no time! Also just found out from my local stationery store (where I impulsively bought the white Lamy Safari and Amazonite bottle ink for this endeavor) that you guys are nearby in Midlo 😅 Glad to know it! Thank you!!!

[@LauraKnotek]

I would like to see a demonstration of how to fill the Lamy 2000. I'm not new to fountain pens and have used them for over 40 years. I have many other piston fill pens, including several Pelikan pens, so I know how to fill any piston filler. However, the Lamy 2000 comes with instructions that are visual only, with no written explanation. Not all users relate to visual printed instructions or even written instructions. I think it would be helpful to people who purchase a Lamy 2000 for the first time to see a video that shows how to fill the pen. Thanks so much for your great videos and awesome pens, inks and paper.

[@Gouletpens]

I got your back! Here’s a “classic” Goulet video, I show how to fill it at 5:30 - Brian Goulet kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3nNnpaLbruahLs

[@LauraJayne64]

I love that sound

[@Michael-lq5di]

Thank you very helpful 😊

[@ihavenobustomind]

Tysm that helped so so much

[@motorcyclepastor]

Fantastic! Informative, and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@sharonwallraff2226]

Thank you for this video, and the perfect timing! I just ordered the Safari and converter, so it's good to know how it works. 😁

[@Gouletpens]

Awesome! I’m glad I could help 😁 -Brian G

[@mariahsarona3712]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm going to order mine soon

[@MH-lr6ue]

I need to buy that refiller thing

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Get a four pack. That way you have different inks in different pens. They’re converter cartridges and handy as a shirt pocket. I have a handful.

[@shayron44]

very helpful, thanks!

[@michellecanfield8013]

A nifty trick for converters of any brand that have an uber smooth grip like this one on the twisty part. I find them very slippery and difficult to operate. Dry hands, maybe? At any rate, a very small rubberband around the converter's grip solves the problem. I use the type you might find in a drugstore for hair that are about a half-inch in diameter.

[@nehachalottra6024]

Thank you

[@kbrehmk]

thank you!

[@heteromodal]

Thank you for a great video!

[@kan-zee]

5:29 ....Very interesting ... I never seen this before..... In other videos, (my own experience) FP Scribbers, will detach their Converters , and stick only the converter in the ink well, fill it up fully, then reattach it to the nib section and put it all together. This saves the trouble of having to (5:38) ruin their Barrel section with a strong ink Stains. It is easier to clean a Converter than the Pen.

[@udaymarchattiwar4955]

very helpful... thank you

[@RaheemAman]

Thank you! 🇨🇦

[@cherylthomae-barnes7852]

I would love a video about trouble shooting leaks. My Conklin Duragraph Amber is leaking into the pen body, thinking it is a converter issue maybe? And my Kaweco mint green sport about every third filling pours all the ink into the cap, no idea how to fix since it doesn't happen every time...so I've just kinda stopped using them and I miss them😕. Thanks. Great to see you again. 🤓🌻

[@Gouletpens]

I’m sorry to hear that! Hmm...I’ll give that some thought. Leaks can come from so many different causes, which can vary from pen to pen. That’d be tough to cover in a general purpose video, but I’ll think on it. It’s usually the result of an imbalance of air/ink interchange...fountain pens allow air to come in (through the filler hole) at an equal rate to the ink that flows out, and if there’s a leaky converter, a bad converter fit, a crack in the converter or pen somewhere, those would all cause leaks. -Brian G

[@philipperostin]

For some strange reason with the cartridge (Lamy T10) the flow stops often. To get some flow back I have to turn the pen to its abnormal use (Nib facing up on paper), write a letter or two, then it comes back to normal use. I have cleaned it totally and still no luck.

[@rishabhsurana332]

Nice informative video

[@deayrs]

I’ve been filling my converter wrong for decades!

[@DrTmouth]

I bought my first fountain pen from Goulet Pens years ago. Brian spent a lot of time helping me to decide and I got a Lamy Safari. I still have it but it became extremely difficult to unscrew the barrel so I could refill the pen. I even used my teeth to get loose. I put EVO on it and it's kind of okay. What's the WD-40 of the fountain pen world?

[@pamgaylord2130]

I have my fair share of Lamy fountain pens (love them for drawing and note taking) but yesterday I purchased a Lamy Pico pocket ballpoint pen from an art store. They had a lovely display of Lamy pens serving as eye candy while I waited my turn at check out and I couldn't resist purchasing the Pico. Love the pen not a fan that it's a ballpoint. Do you, as a pen connoisseur, know if there any rollerball refills that would fit in the Lamy Pico? Would love this pen that much more if it were a rollerball.

[@SevScout]

So, yeah, I really like the crystal inks. They are so damn pretty, but I'm starting to run into a problem... The regular, non-crystal™ inks have that little groove/indentation at the bottom of the bottle and you can stick your pen tip in there pretty far, even when the ink levels inside the bottles are low. Ingenious design choice, but the crystal ink bottles don't have that! As pretty as they are from the outside, they fail to give us that easy refill after the ink levels go below half. You gotta tilt it in all sorts of unreasonable ways to get it to suck up any ink and you'll get marked EVERYWHERE! I realize, that I may need to use a different method, but it eludes me at the time. Any ideas would be much appreciated! (You know... other than throwing out the regular ink, so I can fill the crystal ink into the better bottle...)

[@Alf_4]

what about syringe filling a used cartridge? I was considering this just for the increased capacity

[@Gouletpens]

You can totally do that. The LAMy ink cartridges have great capacity, so if you’re up for syringe filling you can go longer than you would with just a converter. The cartridges are meant to be disposable of course, so they won’t refill forever (they’ll eventually break) but they should last you several fillings. -Brian G

[@sciencenate]

@@Gouletpens any reason this isn’t a better solution? I like the increased capacity and it will be much easier refilling with a needle opposed to the pen nib

[@teok7735]

could you fill the whole pen with ink if you use some silicon grease on the threads?

[@jenniferclark3411]

Can you recommend an ink well that has a reservoir in it so that it's possible to immerse the pen just the right distance - so that ink doesn't get on the grip?

[@Primenumber19]

This is literally a perfect video topic for me because I just got my studio lx and j herbin vert amazone from you yesterday. One thing you don’t cover that I’m curious about is it ok to fill a converter naked without the pen or should you always use the pen?

[@namope359]

I'm not entirely sure what you might be talking about, but... A lot of people clean out the cartridge and then refill it with a new ink of choice with a syringe. Either you let it dry out first and not let the stopper plug the opening or just refill it right away after getting out the dye and most of the water from the cleaning.

[@Primenumber19]

@@namope359 I mean taking the converter itself and dipping it into the ink and pulling the ink in that way. The syringe method sounds interesting though so thanks for that.

[@danieleraso1]

Its better to fill the capillary things on the feed to do it with the converter on. But I guess there is no issue. Also, when flushing converter helps a lot into cleaning the feed.

[@namope359]

@@Primenumber19 Ah, I see what you mean. I tend to almost always syringe fill since most of my set are cartridge only. Otherwise, I fill by the converter method, but only decanted containers (ink put in a smaller place from the actual bottle). I'll fill the same you're describing for brush pens.

[@silviaberladski909]

I almost always fill the converter naked directly from the bottle and then install it on the pen. It’s perfectly fine. You sometimes need to wait a bit for the ink to go down to the nib.

[@marlenyr7121]

I just ordered my first fountain pen -- Lamy Safari -- from Goulet and cannot wait for it to arrive. I also ordered the converter since I prefer the not-blue-ink it comes with. But I'm curious what bottled ink I can use that may come in a brown/sepia color that is ideally water-resistant and works well with the Lamy? Any thoughts? :) TIA!

[@nicesosij2862]

Does this pen feel smooth on paper or is it more scratchy?

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Lamys are smooth, there is no scratch. At least I’ve not experienced a scratchy feel through any of my Safaris.

[@HB-vr3vp]

You mention about cleaning pen before use. How would you suggest doing this?

[@davidwright8432]

Brian - I seem to remember ages (decades) back the greenish Safari was standard? Never seen the terra cotta one, tho. Make a nice pair! I always refit with Italic nibs - either 1.1, 1.5 or 1.9mm widths.

[@Gouletpens]

Both the Savannah and Terra were original Safari colors from the 80's. I don't know when they stopped offering each color though. -Brian G

[@BooksWithBrad]

Do people ever just put the converter into the ink and suck it up and then put it into the pen so it doesnt get ink on the grip?

[@joantonadamukath9660]

Is it possible for me to change the ink color of my pen? Like as I want to change my blue Lamy blue ink pen to black(without changing the pen)

[@takinom_fm]

Does ink brand matter? I like to buy ink sets with matching bottle styles (Montblanc being my favorite) I can’t find a video of you guys saying anything along those lines

[@Babyjohn8170]

Can you use permanent ink with a Lamy pen?

[@vedantgurav3189]

Looking for a smooth writing experience with preferably a medium sized nib Is Lamy Safari a good option? The pen in this video felt a bit scratchy I don't want that kind of feedback Want something that'll just glide underneath my fingertips onto the paper Any suggestions in the similar price bracket?

[@jackjstrange]

How is the Lamy Obsidian compared to Lamy Black which really like?

[@Kevinthewiseone]

Ok so I just did this with my converter and Lamy Safari and while it worked and it looks full. I see a lot of very small bubbles near the plunger I did this twice to make sure it wasn't me doing something wrong. But when I filled it with water yesterday outside of the nib I was able to get a very nice clean fill. Any suggestions.

[@kerrijohnstone7588]

Hey dude thanks for the video. My two questions are, firstly I’ve been told not to draw the income through the Nib Specially if you’re using a stainless steel because eventually it will be stained or rusted, how true is this? Secondly use a lot of blue, I purchased a bottle of blue ink and there was just so much feeling and refilling I decided to go back to the cartridge. But I’ve always found with the blue cartridges they’re very scratchy. Is there a way to make the blue cartridges flow a little bit more consistently? Cheers from Australia

[@channelsixtynine069]

Yes, I know there had to be an easy visual reference to tell the Z27 apart from the Z28, but why frigging red? I only like clear demonstrator pens, and to have the Z28 with its red top, is annoying. Clear would have been perfectly fine.

[@janetpinhorn803]

I just purchased my first Lamy pen and I'm wondering...can you use other inks, besides LAMY ink, in a Lamy Safari pen?

[@ck_journals]

Can I only partially fill a converter? If I wanted to use just a little ink so I can change them out often, could I? And what's the best way to do it?

[@brandonbrittle1482]

What is the name of that blue Safari with orange clip at the beginning and where do I get it? Sheesh.

[@kathrynschmidt3579]

Hi. Does anyone have a link to a company that sells white ink in cartridges? I use a black paper bujo and just don't want to keep refilling my Lamy.

[@jgvalera5309]

Can you help me with a blotty or blotchy nib

[@nonemud4982]

What kind of black ink did he use??

[@paulmason7510]

I got the red and yellow al star and got mango ink with it not the blue, so there’s one different there lol

[@AmjadKhan-vb9do]

Thanks for the video. I wish this message was written in fountain pen. The fountain pen has been resurrected. Time to outlaw rollerballs for improving pupils’ handwriting.

[@NGMonocrom]

Love all of my LAMY pens, but hate the converters. Just annoying filling them from an ink bottle. The top of the converters, *way* too smooth. There's a reason why nearly every other brand has traction grooves on that portion of their converters.

[@michellecanfield8013]

NGMonocrom totally agree. Please see the tip I just wrote in a comment above!

[@ethantidwell897]

So I’m new to the whole fountain pen thing and I just ordered this pen , and I also ordered the converter and was going to use it in class for notes am I able to just carry extra converters that are filled with ink to class with me instead of bringing a whole ink well ?

[@erikw3105]

Not converters. They have an open end and would leak everywhere. Cartridges would work better - they are sealed. I use a Lamy Safari in school and have used cartridges and converters with success - just be aware of how full the converter is and you'll be fine. When it's low and you have a moment (outside of class), either refill or change colors

[@Anomalocaris738]

Shoot. I wish I had watched this before I mistakenly put the disposable blue cartridge into my pen. Oh well. I'll just use it all.

[@AngadVirk]

I am a person with disability and can only use my right hand. Can the cartridges be filled with one hand only?

[@Gouletpens]

Yes, I think that'd work. - Drew

[@eileenvalachovic9435]

I don't understand why you attach the convertor to the nib when you fill it. I have several Lamy Safari pens as well as some Platinum pens with convertors I don't use any cartridges. I fill the convertor directly from my ink bottles. I have many Noodlers inks, several Platinum inks, and a few other brands. I have been filling my convertor this way for over a year. I did fill a convertor once with the nib attached. It was so much more messy so haven't done that again. I use a tissue to clean the convertor off before I attach it to the nib. Other than that, thank you for your useful information.

[@aliciajipson8718]

I do the same thing! I tough it was the right way since is easier and less messy ..... for me. :)

[@Gouletpens]

You can totally fill the converter direct from the bottle too! That’s a great way to keep things clean, like you said. There are two reasons why I like doing it the way I show in this video with the converter attached to the grip: 1) you get more ink in the pen. When you fill through the nib/feed, you are not only getting ink into the converter, but into the whole feed, as well, so you get more time before it needs to be refilled, plus the feed is primed and ready to write. 2) attaching the converter gives you more length, so when you need to fill from a partially empty bottle (especially a taller one like Noodler’s, Robert Oster, or Diamine) it’s easier with the grip attached. -Brian G

[@brianbeckman4982]

I do likewise, but for a different reason: when the ink gets low in the bottle, it's impossible to completely submerge the nib and feeder in the ink. I admit that I also use blunt-needle syringes to fill converters, to flush and refill cartridges, and to prime feeders. I'm so cheap I can't even stand myself sometimes :)

[@marriannadougherty7408]

Do you or any of the other commenters know if I can fill converters with a variety of inks and save the converters and use interchangeably in the LAMY fountain pen?

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Converter cartridges for Lamys don’t have a stop seal, so your inks would just dry out. Possibility is maybe to seal them wrapped in Saran Wrap, but you still have to flush out the different color from your pen or it will retain the previous ink which would come out with a different color you pop in. Someone else might have a better suggestion, but what I do is buy another Lamy so they can all be inked, and I pick up whatever color I inked my pens with.

[@canerbaykara2639]

Say I want to refill my cartridge with ink. Would that be possible?

[@steffymuze]

With an ink filling syringe, yes

[@dunc9116]

what do you mean by "clean your pen"?

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Flush the ink from the nib and the feed, and make sure the point of your nib is free from any particles in between.