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    Default Starwalker FP converter

    Hi guys,
    Just bought a Starwalker metal & rubber FP.
    I was wondering if there are any converters that would fit in it.
    MB says that it only takes short int. cartridges.
    There must be another option… Right ?
    Because I honestly can't see myself going back to cartridges. (Not that there's anything wrong with that…)

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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    I have read the Faber-Castell converter works perfectly http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00439V75Q

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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    Quote Originally Posted by jackwebb View Post
    I have read the Faber-Castell converter works perfectly http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00439V75Q
    Can anyone confirm this?
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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    Hi

    Does a standard international converter not fit, the Starwalker has quite a long barrel does it not have enough room for a standard converter.

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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    Here http://www.gouletpens.com/Standard_I...-converter.htm is one confirmation that a Schmidt converter works
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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    So from that can we take it that a standard international converter will fit the Starwalker, that's how it reads to me

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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    The standard converter is too long. Even though the barrel on the star walker is long , it is quite tapered.
    I read somewhere that the monteverde mini-converter would work… Fail.
    I guess I can always refill my cartridges with my ink of choice, but I would much rather get this to work somehow.

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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    Quote Originally Posted by PlasticFantastic View Post
    The standard converter is too long. Even though the barrel on the star walker is long , it is quite tapered.
    I read somewhere that the monteverde mini-converter would work… Fail.
    I guess I can always refill my cartridges with my ink of choice, but I would much rather get this to work somehow.
    I don't want to post a reference to another forum, but if you google it there are plenty of success stories from the converter I posted above.

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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    Faber Castell converter works fine. I've been using one in my Cool Blue Starwalker for about 3 years.

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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    Interesting,
    I have an Emotion with a FC converter.
    Fits into the section but unable to put the barrel on...
    Its too long

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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    I figured it out
    Someone had put a second cartridge in the barrel at some point and it got logged in there quite well.
    I had to use a pen light to see inside and forceps to pull it out.
    Now the FC converter fits just fine

    Thanks everyone !

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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    Been there, done that with a MB 144. :P
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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    Quote Originally Posted by kaisnowbird View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by jackwebb View Post
    I have read the Faber-Castell converter works perfectly http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00439V75Q
    Can anyone confirm this?
    I'm going to find out. Will let every one know, soon

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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul-H View Post
    Hi

    Does a standard international converter not fit, the Starwalker has quite a long barrel does it not have enough room for a standard converter.

    Paul
    Hi Paul

    No a standard converter won't fit as it's too long for a StarWalker. I have also heard that the Faber-Castell convertor fits, but I don't have a StarWalker so I've never tried it.

    You can also refill cartridges with syringes that are available from Goulets.

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    Default Re: Starwalker FP converter

    I have an original 2006 StarWalker and I have a Faber Castell converter for me to use bottled ink.

    Hopefully this helps.

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