Pilot Con-W or short double cartridge source?

[pen_addict]

Hi folks,

 

i just picked up a vintage Pilot E full size pen. From what I can tell it’s from late 1960’s - comes with the cartridge protector but sadly no cartridge or converter (looks like the funky CON-W).

 

would anyone happen to know where I might be able to source one of these? More than willing to refill empty cartridges if that’s the only option - I’ve had little to no luck so far.

 

many thanks! 

[AceNinja]

11 hours ago, pen_addict said:

More than willing to refill empty cartridges if that’s the only option - I’ve had little to no luck so far.

You meant you've had little to no luck on refilling cartridge?

 

Btw are you The Pen Addict, or you are a pen addict?

[pen_addict]

Oops - I meant no luck on finding a short cartridge or con-w converter!

 

Just a humble pen addict over here…

[Number99]

12 hours ago, pen_addict said:

Hi folks,

 

i just picked up a vintage Pilot E full size pen. From what I can tell it’s from late 1960’s - comes with the cartridge protector but sadly no cartridge or converter (looks like the funky CON-W).

 

would anyone happen to know where I might be able to source one of these? More than willing to refill empty cartridges if that’s the only option - I’ve had little to no luck so far.

 

CON-W can be installed with repair support. You have to send the pen to the Pilot service department in Japan, but it is available. 

I have a double spare cartridge, but the shipping cost is much higher from here.

Considering that, it would be better to send the pen and have a converter installed.

Try contacting your local Pilot customer receptionist. From what I have heard so far, you only have to pay the domestic shipping costs in your country.(Regarding shipping costs.)

I think the cost of installing the converter was 2200JPY and the cost of parts(CON-W).

https://www.pilot.co.jp/support/fountain/1122817727431.html

 

 

Edited November 17 by Number99