Changing cartridge before empty?

[elsmooth]

Hey all,

I've recently bought a Lamy Safari. Along with it, I picked up a converter and some black ink. I started using the pen with the blue cartidge with which it came, but would like to switch to the black. (once I figure out how to load the converter )

Question...do I have to finish the blue ink cartridge before it's safe to remove?

 

[Telecaster52]

pretty sure you're ok to swap it out, if you plan on saving the converter, i'd stick a piece of tape over the opening and store it in a baggie

here's a how-to on loading the converter http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/f...hand-now-what/page__view__findpost__p__318062

 

[13ALPHA]

Good info, I am in the same boat, the blue cartridge is about to run out on me and I also want to get a converter.

 

[mmack66]

It is okay to remove the cartridge, just hold it upright and don't squeeze it. If you don't clean out the blue ink, it might take a bit for the black ink to come through.

 

[elsmooth]

Excellent feedback from the B&B community, as always!

I've officially removed the blue, and am now writing black. Thanks all!

 

[jakko]

just remember to flush the pen clean before putting in the new color.

 

[andrew98]

just remember to flush the pen clean before putting in the new color.

+1. Mixing inks is a big no, no. Flush the pen with luke warm/cool water (never hot) before switching ink, even if it's the same brand.

-Andy

 

[mckolit]

You can even load the converter before you put it in the pen if you want. I have a hard time completely flushing out a pen and having to stick the whole nib in the bottle is sometimes a sloppy process for me. It'll come in handy when you're down to the bottom of the bottle too.