on saleSchmidt K5 Standard International Converter

Product Code MV31065

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on saleSchmidt K5 Standard International Converter

Product Code MV31065

In Stock

out of stock

$5.00

MSRP $8.00

This standard international size Schmidt K5 cartridge converter turns a cartridge pen into a plunger fountain pen. Made in Germany.

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

Based on 178 reviews
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GDW
Adds flexibility to your fountain pen.

This Schmidt K5 converter is well made and works great. If you use bottled inks and like to change colors from time to time then I think this is the way to go. Note that this large converter (and others) will not fit into the barrel of the new Pelikan Ineo pens.

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Phil R.
Perfect Converter

Perfect converter for my Diplomat Magnum pens. No leaks and always on point.

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David L.
Yeep

Would buy againp

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A.H.
Not for Waterman

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.

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Elise H.
Works as intended

Nothing much to say. It works!

FAQs about Converters

What is a converter? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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.