What is a converter on a fountain pen?

What is the purpose of a fountain pen ink converter?

• Answer:

  Ink for a fountain pen can be either in a cartridge or a converter. Cartridges are generally easy to find at a local stationary or office supply store. Fountain pen converters allow for the use of specialized inks.ConvertersThere are some generic converters that can be used for a variety of pens. There are also some pen manufactures that make converters specifically for their fountain pens.PurposeWhile ink cartridges are convenient, some people prefer to use a fountain pen converter with more specialized ink.Quality of InkA fountain pen converter allows for the use of a variety of specialized ink. As one fountain pen aficionado writes "No matter the price of the pen the writing performance comes down to that of a nib flowing across the paper laying down a line of ink." Some believe that the selection of ink directly affects the proper use of the nib.Quality of PaperNot only is the nib affected by the quality of ink in a fountain pen, but also the way the paper absorbs the ink.Mixing OwnThe other benefit to having a fountain pen converter is that it allows the user to mix their own colors and quality of ink.Source:http://www.marcuslink.com/pens/ink/index.htmhttp://www.luttmanns.com/pens/intro.html