Question 1

Does the cap snap on tight and secure? The cap for the pen I have now (Waterman Phileas) doesn't snap on tightly and has come off while in my pocket. I've ruined 2 shirts this way.

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I also have this pen and have the same problem. The cap has become loose and has come off and ruined some of my shirts as well. Don't know if Waterman would do anything about it as they may say it is normal wear but mine has not had that much use and has had excellent care. Love writing with it, just afraid to carry it in a shirt pocket.

Question 2

I want to purchase this Pen, however want to know what all things I need to purchase to refill this , is it only ink bottle or something else?

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Here's the deal, boiled down:  People vary in what they want.  You can make this simple or more complicated.  It us up to you.  Some find it simpler to buy cartridges, perhaps in several ink colors; others like to buy a bottle or two of ink and use the supplied converter.  I like the converter, myself.  I rarely buy cartridges, or only buy one box of blue-black ink cartridges for travel.  In the long run, bottled ink is cheaper, and offers far more selections.

Over time you may come to acquire a few bottles of ink, perhaps a black, blue-black, and blue.  Waterman makes nice inks, by the way, sold at very good prices.  The brown is surprisingly nice for correspondence, even in business.  Diamine is another sure bet with a very wide selection of inks to pick from.

You can make this as simple or complicated as YOU wish. If you travel frequently, cartridges are very convenient to have.  No need to worry then about refills!  A lot depends on whether you are a fountain pen hobbyist, or just a fountain pen user.  The former doesn't see numerous bottles of ink, pipettes, etc. as complications.  The latter, wants to streamline.

You will read a lot here posted by hobbyists, so beware -you sound more like a get-down-to-business user.  Keep it simple.  Buy the pen and a bottle of ink, and use the supplied converter.  Or, buy several boxes of cartridges.  Those are the real choices.

Question 3

someone said it comes with converter ,but some said no . What is the truth?

Accepted Answer

The Expert does not come with a converter; however, unlike some other Waterman models, most standard international converters will fit in this pen.

Question 4

Does this come with a converter?

Accepted Answer

It did not come with a converter.  I like the cartridges.

ASIN	B005NJOJNM
Additional Features	Lightweight
Age Range Description	Adult
Animal Theme	Cat
Best Sellers Rank	#44,803 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #162 in Fountain Pens
Body Shape	Round
Brand Name	Waterman
Closure Type	Click-Off Cap
Color	multicolor
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,434)
Drill Point	Fine
Global Trade Identification Number	03501170951644
Grip Type	Contoured
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Included Components	Gift Box
Ink Base	Water
Ink Color	Black
Item Dimensions	6.89 x 1.58 x 2.76 inches
Item Type Name	pen
Item Weight	1.12 ounces
Line Size	Fine
Manufacturer	Waterman
Material Type	Stainless Steel
Model Name	Waterman Expert GB fountain pen
Model Number	3501170951644
Pattern	Fountain Pen
Recommended Uses For Product	Writing
Style	Fine Nib
Subject Character	W
Theme	Classic Elegance
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	2 year warranty
Water Resistance Level	Waterproof
Writing Instrument Form	Fountain Pen
Writing Technique	fountain pen

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