Platinum International Converter

[Tom Traubert]

So, I just ordered a Platinum Plaisir - I was very attracted the coloured nibs and plumped for a green one. I'm easily pleased. I also ordered one of these - an adaptor that will allow me to use international standard cartridges. I have two questions and was wondering if anyone could answer them for me:

 

1: Has anyone used this adapter and, if so, is it any good?

2: Will it allow me to use an international standard converter?

 

Even if it's poop, I'm not bothered - there seems to be a decent range of Platinum cartridges on the Cult Pens site.

Edited July 29, 2014 by Tom Traubert

[migo984]

1. Yes - I have one in my Platinum Cool and it works really well. I use Diamine cartridges in particular

2. I haven't tried an international converter with it; I might try one later.

[KBeezie]

If you're in the US (ie: other's reading) you can get 3 of these for $10:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Platinum-Fountain-Pen-Cartridge-Adapters-Use-Int-Cartridges-Platinum-/351084750508

 

And one comes with a Platinum Pocket Pen he sells:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Platinum-PG-250-Black-Gold-BIG-CAP-Fountain-Pen-NEW-/350802942739

 

2. I haven't tried an international converter with it; I might try one later.

 

It wouldn't surprise me if the cartridges fit, but the converters are 'too loose' or too long to fit in the barrel.

Edited July 29, 2014 by KBeezie

[migo984]

Actually I was being a bit daft to suggest I'd try an international convertor in my Cool, as the Platinum convertor works in it (without the adapter fitted, of course). The Platinum converter doesn't fit the OP's Plaisir though.

[I.M.]

Now that's pretty cool. Other pen companies could try taking a note out of Platinum's book! I rarely use cartridges myself, but something like this would save having to buy extra a converter (providing the pen's long enough for the length of the converter + the adapter).

Edited July 29, 2014 by I.M.

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

They did say at one time that the Plaisir wasn't made to use converters due to the design of the feed unlike most other Platinum pens. Do note that in some cases, once you put in the adapter piece, it might be difficult to remove it again.

 

Dillon

[KBeezie]

Now that's pretty cool. Other pen companies could try taking a note out of Platinum's book! I rarely use cartridges myself, but something like this would save having to buy extra a converter (providing the pen's long enough for the length of the converter + the adapter).

 

Well to do so, the "other" companies would have to have an opening/format that is big enough to be adapted, and in some cases it's not really necessary, especially if you're already using a converter as opposed to cartridges. (the only real benefit to adapting Platinum or Pilot would be the availability of cartridges, it serves little practical use for converters).

[perrins57]

Word of warning about these converters!! - I used one in a Platinum PE-500 pocket pen. I nearly had to destroy the pen to get is out afterwards. It was easy to take the international cartridges out, but once I'd got a spare platinum cartridge converter for the pen it was VERY difficult to remove the international adapter first. If you are planning on only using international cartridges, fine go ahead; but if you think you might go back to Platinum cartridges or converter be aware getting the international adapter out may be very tricky.

[KBeezie]

Word of warning about these converters!! - I used one in a Platinum PE-500 pocket pen. I nearly had to destroy the pen to get is out afterwards. It was easy to take the international cartridges out, but once I'd got a spare platinum cartridge converter for the pen it was VERY difficult to remove the international adapter first. If you are planning on only using international cartridges, fine go ahead; but if you think you might go back to Platinum cartridges or converter be aware getting the international adapter out may be very tricky.

 

I think you mean adapter.

 

Was it a matter of getting ahold of the adapter, or just being very tight in there?

Edited July 29, 2014 by KBeezie

[Dillo]

There isn't an easy way to pull the adapter once you've put them in. Especially in pens with deeper grip sections, there isn't a handle or anything you can pull to remove them.

 

Dillon

[perrins57]

 

I think you mean adapter.

 

Was it a matter of getting ahold of the adapter, or just being very tight in there?

Yes, I did mean the adapter.

It was very tight (which is good if you want to leave it in there) and in the PE-500 it was very hard to access. In some other Platinum pens it may be easier to get at, but if the part of the section the adapter fits into is deep (like with the PE-500) I wouldn't recommend using one.