Parker G2 Refill vs. Fountain Pen Cartridges
Comparing 2 standards across 13 specifications. 13 key differences identified.
The Parker-Style G2 Refill (standardized under ISO 12757-2 Doc G2) is one of the most widely adopted ballpoint and gel pen refill standards. Measuring 98.1 mm in length and 5.8 mm in body diameter with a stepped metal barrel and grooved plastic crown cog, it is used by hundreds of luxury pen brands and custom machined EDC pens.
Proprietary Fountain Pen Cartridges are brand-exclusive ink formats engineered with unique nozzle diameters and collar locking geometries that are incompatible with Standard International pens. Key proprietary systems include Pilot/Namiki (wide 5.5 mm bore), Lamy T10 (stepped collar), Sailor (flared collar), and Platinum (metal ball seal).
Specification Comparison Table
13 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Overall Length
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98.1 ± 0.3 mm (3.86 in) | — |
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Main Body Diameter
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5.8 ± 0.1 mm (0.228 in) | — |
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Stepped Tip Diameter
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2.5 mm extending 18.0 mm from barrel shoulder | — |
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ISO Standard Code
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ISO 12757-2 Type G2 (Documentary permanence proof) | — |
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Crown Cam Geometry
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Molded nylon cog crown with 4 radial guide splines for push-button advance mechanisms | — |
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Available Ink Formulations
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Oil-based ballpoint (Parker QuinkFlow, Schmidt P900), hybrid low-viscosity (Uni Jetstream SXR-600), gel ink (Schneider Gelion+, Itoya) | — |
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Pen Brand Compatibility
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Parker, Pelikan, Faber-Castell, Rotring (600/800), Retro 51 Tornado, Tactile Turn, Karas Kustoms | — |
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Pilot / Namiki Cartridge
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— | Length: 59.0 mm | Wide 5.5 mm bore | Capacity: ~0.90 ml (IC-50 / IC-100 / Parallel) |
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Lamy T10 Cartridge
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— | Length: 68.0 mm | Stepped friction collar | Capacity: ~1.15 ml (Lamy Safari, 2000, Studio) |
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Sailor Proprietary Cartridge
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— | Length: 48.0 mm | Flared ribbed collar | Capacity: ~1.00 ml (Sailor 1911, Pro Gear) |
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Platinum Proprietary Cartridge
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— | Length: 65.0 mm | Metal stainless steel sealing ball | Capacity: ~1.20 ml (Century #3776, Preppy) |
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Parker Quink Cartridge
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— | Length: 76.0 mm | Stepped friction plug with reserve tank | Capacity: ~1.20 ml |
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Cross Cartridge
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— | Length: 38.0 mm | Narrow tapered mouth (Classic Century vs Townsend / Peerless) |