Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/11/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Attn: camera snobs - you can't put an onion in a martini
From: "Dave Richards" <dprichards@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 14:59:59 -0700
References: <ECC6F7B330A26C40B652962C47DEA2581843C5@ASC02.asc.upenn.edu>

In the rollerball world, depending on the model Pelikan refills may or may not work 
successfully in a MB.  For instance, to the the best of my knowledge only MB makes 
refills for the Meisterstucke LeGrande. But it's for certain that most refills of any kind 
except Pelikan won't work in a Pelikan.  And many companies don't make their own 
refills, preferring to simply have Schimdt in Germany make their refills with the pen 
manufacturer's branding.

In fountain pen terms, ink cartridges tend to be made specifically for one make of 
pen, although there is some overlap.  I believe MB cartridges are unique.

I can't comment on ball pens since I use only the cheapest, most disposable, and 
then only when forced into it.

The best cross-reference for refills across pen lines that I have found is in the 
"refills" section of the Fountain Pen Hospital catalog.

Dave Richards
Centennial, Colorado

> Montblanc refills suck, so your $3 pen would probably be worthless.  
> Pelikan makes much better ones.
> 
> On Sunday, August 25, 2002, at 03:55 PM, Kyle Cassidy wrote:
> 
> > If you put an onion in a martini, it's not a martini, it's a gibson.
> >
> >
> >
> > [But what happens if you put a montblanc refill in a $3 pen?]
> >
> > Kc
> >
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