Fountain Pen Trouble

[copenhagen1221]

I just received a Hero Black Narrow Nib Iridium Fountain Pen B22 off of eBay, but I can't find what kind of ink I need to buy to get it going. This is what the pen looks like, anyone have any ideas?

Picture #1 (http://s293.photobucket.com/albums/mm68/goligoli/Pen/?action=view&current=B22.jpg)

Picture #2 (http://s293.photobucket.com/albums/mm68/goligoli/Pen/?action=view&current=B22-1.jpg)

[Austin]

You need to find out if this pen takes cartidges or comes with a converter. If it takes cartridges you can find the standard cartridges at Office Depot, etc. If it comes with a converter, you can purchase ink at Pen Paradise or on the internet.

[norman931]

Something like this is probably what you need, as your Hero pen probably has an aerometric filling system, and doesn't take cartridges. . These are Waterman fountain pen inks, which are highly reputable. I really like the Florida Blue. Try ebay; that's where I got mine.

[MCsommerreid]

What Austin said.

But if it comes with a converter, I suggest Noodlers.

http://www.noodlersink.com/

Shades itself wonderfully and comes in every color imaginable.

[copenhagen1221]

Thanks guys. I'm almost positive it loads from an ink bottle, not a cartridge. I'm going to be looking for some ink bottles around town now :biggrin:

[galopede]

Thanks guys. I'm almost positive it loads from an ink bottle, not a cartridge. I'm going to be looking for some ink bottles around town now :biggrin:

As far as I know, most of the Hero pens have the Aeromatic type filler so you will need bottled ink. Personally I wouldn't use anything else. Not a fan of cartridges as there are so few colours.

I'd second Noodlers ink but I have several other makes and they are all very useable. Diamine make a nice ink in many colours too. It's a British make so I don't know if it's readily available over there.

You should be able to find a bottle of something useable at any reasonable stationers.

Good Luck!

Gareth

[tsmba]

Check out Glenn Marcus' web site:

http://www.marcuslink.com/pens/ink/index.htm

It has all you need to know (and more). As previously stated, Waterman's make excellent inks. My experience is that you must try them at your own desk as the online photos can't replicate the true colors.

[norman931]

Thanks guys. I'm almost positive it loads from an ink bottle, not a cartridge. I'm going to be looking for some ink bottles around town now :biggrin:

Just remember to beware of India ink and calligraphy ink, as these are NOT designed to work in a fountain pen.