Short International Standard Cartridges

Here you'll find just the shorter variation of International Standard Cartridges. Most pens that use these standard cartridges can use either type, but even then there's usually a good argument for using the shorter ones. If a pen can use the longer type, it can usually also take the shorter type and a spare. With most pens, pop one of these short cartridges into the barrel, with the narrow end up, then fit the other as normal. When you run out, you have a spare with you already!

Some pens, usually small pens, can only use these shorter cartridges, only holding one at a time. Fortunately, the majority of standard cartridges available are of the shorter variety, so you won't find your ink choices limited much if you have one of these compact pens.