Below you will find, in order from longest to shortest, the various fountain pen ink cartridge profiles (unique sizes and shapes) that can be found in our database.
Parker Quink Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 76.2 mm (3″)
The Parker Quink Ink Cartridge has a unique size and shape that only fits Parker and Aurora fountain pens. Aurora makes their own cartridge that matches the Parker profile. The Montegrappa long ink cartridge might also match this profile. If you can verify this, let us know!
Waterman Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 73 mm (2.875″)
Waterman fountain pens take this unique size and shape ink cartridge. Some pens from Wahl-Eversharp also use this cartridge. This cartridge is also known as the “long” Waterman cartridge. They offer a “short” cartridge that matches the international standard size.
Long Standard International Ink Cartridge
- Standard: Long International
- Length: 70 mm (2.75″)
Long International Standard ink cartridges are available from many pen and ink cartridge makers. There are a couple different shapes on the market, but all should fit any pen that takes the standard long profile.
Lamy LT10 Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 66.7 mm (2.625″)
The Lamy LT10 is a proprietary size and shape ink cartridge that will only fit certain Lamy fountain pens. Monteverde and Online Pen Company offer a replacement cartridge that matches this profile.
Parafernalia Lady Austria Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 66 mm (2.6″)
The Parafernalia Lady Austria ink cartridge has a unique size and shape that only fits certain Parafernalia pens.
Rotring Rapidograph Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 65 mm (2.55″)
The Rotring Rapidograph ink cartridge has a unique size and shape that only fits Rotring Rapidograph technical pens.
Sailor Chalana Slim Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 59.5 mm (2.34″)
The Sailor Chalana Slim ink cartridge has a unique size and shape that only fits some Sailor fountain pens.
Pilot / Namiki Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 58.8 mm (2.313″)
The Pilot / Namiki ink cartridge has a unique size and shape that only fits some Pilot and Namiki fountain pens.
Platinum Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 58.8 mm (2.313″)
The Platinum ink cartridge has a unique size and shape that only fits most Platinum fountain pens.
Platignum Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 52.4 mm (2.063″)
The Platignum ink cartridge has a unique size and shape that will only fit some Platignum fountain pens.
Sheaffer Skrip Classic Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 52.4 mm (2.063″)
The Sheaffer Skrip Classic ink cartridge has a unique size and shape that only fits some Sheaffer fountain pens.
Cartier Vendome Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 52 mm (2.05″)
The Cartier Vendome ink cartridge has a unique size and shape that will only fit some older Cartier fountain pens. This cartridge has an oval cross section. It is only available on auction sites such as eBay.
Zebra V301 Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 50.8 mm (2″)
The Zebra V301 ink cartridge has a unique size and shape that only fits some Zebra fountain pens.
Sailor Jentle Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 49.5 mm (1.95″)
The Sailor Jentle ink cartridge has a unique size and shape that only fits some Sailor fountain pens.
Cross Slim Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 48 mm (1.9″)
The Cross Slim ink cartridge has a unique size and shape that fits certain Cross fountain pens. Most of their pens take the Cross Standard ink cartridge, which is a bit shorter.
Cross Standard Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 41 mm (1.625″)
The Cross Standard ink cartridge fits most Cross fountain pens. Other pens take the Cross Slim ink cartridge above.
Parker Quink Mini Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: 38 mm (1.5″)
Parker offers a smaller version of their Quink Ink Cartridge. This cartridge will fit most Parker fountain pens, but it will hold less ink than their standard cartridge. This matches the length of the standard international cartridge with a different shape.
Standard International Ink Cartridge
- Standard: Standard International
- Length: 38 mm (1.5″)
Some fountain pens from most pen makers will take a Standard International ink cartridge. Most pen, refill, and ink makers offer cartridges that match this profile. Some will have a printed or molded logo from that brand. If the cartridge you seek is not listed above or below, then your fountain pen probably takes this cartridge.
Montegrappa Long Ink Cartridge
- Standard: None
- Length: Unknown
The Montegrappa Long ink cartridge has a unique size and shape. The length of this cartridge is unknown, but it appears to match the Parker and Aurora profile. Let us know if you can verify the length or compatibility of this cartridge.
