The Ultimate Guide to Schmidt Pen Refills

Are you unsure which Schmidt pen refill you need?

If you are unfamiliar with Schmidt refills, they are widely recognized as the best quality ones you can buy.

This guide covers every Schmidt pen refill, available sizes and colors, and which type of refill they are.

1. About Schmidt, the Specialist Pen Refill Manufacturer

Schmidt Technology is a German specialist manufacturer of pen refills. They have a reputation for innovation and making exceptional quality refills that are ultra-reliable.

As a result, many major pens and luxury brands use refills in the pens that Schmidt makes.

These refills are often “White Labelled,” meaning that Schmidt marks the refills with the pen brand’s name and branding instead of their own.

Luxury brands that use Schmidt refills include:

• 22 Studio
• 5820
• ACME
• Aurora
• Benu
• Bossert & Erhard
• Caran d’Ache
• Cartier
• Conklin
• Conway Stewart
• Diplomat Pens
• Delta
• Kaweco
• Retro 1951
• Montegrappa
• T. Dupont

2. Schmidt EasyFLOW Ink Refills

Schmidt EasyFLOW ink refills contain a hybrid ink that combines the fast-drying characteristics of the oil-based ink used in ballpoint pens with the smooth writing you get from a rollerball pen that uses water-based liquid ink refills.

EasyFLOW Refills are exceptionally smooth writing and are available in two standard sizes that comply with ISO 12757-1:2017. These are the Schmidt EasyFLOW 9000 (G2) and the Schmidt EasyFLOW 6000 (D1)

Schmidt Easy Flow refills have a long cap-off time which does what it says on the tin. They will not dry out if left with a cap off for a long time, which can be a problem with some gel and rollerball pens.

Schmidt EasyFLOW refills are ideal for replacing refills in pens with either a retractable or twist-action mechanism to advance and retract the nib.

2.1. Schmidt EasyFLOW 9000 G2 Parker Style Refill 1.0mm

The Schmidt EasyFLOW 9000 is a Parker-style G2 refill with a very smooth writing hybrid ink available in black or blue.

The refill has a long stainless-steel tip with a 1.0mm Tungsten Carbide ball that delivers bold, precise clean lines when writing.

EasyFLOW 9000 refills have a long cap-off time, meaning the ink does not dry quickly and starts to flow instantly as soon as you begin writing.

This refill is one of Schmidt’s most popular refills as it is a standard G2 size complying with ISO 12757-1:2017.

Many pen manufacturers use this size refill in their pens, and with its smooth writing properties, the EasyFLOW 9000 refill is an excellent alternative.

Check out The Ultimate Guide to Parker Style Refills for more information.

Schmidt EasyFLOW 9000 Vs. Fisher Refills

Some ask how the EasyFLOW 9000 compares against the Fisher Space pen refills, two completely different refills. The Fisher Space pen refills are a pressurized ballpoint pen refill, and the Schmidt EasyFLOW 9000 refill is a hybrid ink refill.

They are not compatible or interchangeable, but the Schmidt MegaLine P4889 is a pressurized refill that is the Schmidt equivalent of a Fisher PR4 refill and will fit all Fisher Space pens with a PR4 refill.

Schmidt EasyFLOW 9000 Vs Schmidt P900 Refills

Both the EasyFLOW 9000 and Schmidt P900 refills are Parker-style G2 refills. The difference is that the EasyFLOW 9000 has super smooth-flowing ink that glides across the paper.

The Schmidt P900 refill is a standard ballpoint pen refill that we cover in more detail later in this guide.

Note The Schmidt EasyFLOW 9000 refill is only available with a medium tip. They do not make a fine point or broad point EasyFLOW 9000 refill.

2.2. Schmidt EasyFLOW 6000 D1 Refill 1.0mm

The Schmidt EasyFLOW 6000 is a standard D1 refill measuring 67mm in length and 2.3mm in diameter. It is made from stainless steel with a 1.0mm tungsten carbide ballpoint tip and is available in black or blue ink.

The D1 refill size is widely used in many mini ballpoint pens and multi-function pens. Check out our Ultimate Guide to D1 Pen Refills for more information about this type of refill.

The super-smooth writing EasyFLOW ink technology and long cap-off times make Schmidt EasyFLOW 6000 refills an excellent alternative for your mini ballpoint or multi-function pen.

Schmidt EasyFLOW 6000 Vs Schmidt 635 M

Both are standard D1-size refills, the main difference being the type of ink. The EasyFLOW 6000 has hybrid ink that is smoother to write with than the oil-based ballpoint ink of the Schmidt 635 M.

The EasyFLOW 6000 is only available in black and blue ink, whereas the Schmidt Refill 635 M has four colors.

3. Schmidt Capless System Refills

The Schmidt Capless Refills are liquid ink rollerball refills, and as the name implies, they are used in retractable rollerball pens that do not need a cap.

The vital thing to know about the Capless refills is that the refills that are annotated with a P are 11.1mm shorter than a capless refill with the same number.

I.e., the Schmidt Capless 8127 measures 6.9mm in diameter and 108.6mm in length, and the Schmidt Capless P 8127 measures 6.9mm in diameter and 97.5mm in length.

The other thing to note is the last number of the refill indicates the size of the tip

• 6 – Fine 0.6mm Tip
• 7 – Medium 0.7mm Tip
• 0 Broad 1.0 mm Tip

Last but not least, even though Smidt Capless refills are liquid ink rollerball refills, they are not interchangeable with standard-size Euro Format refills that measure 6.3mm in diameter and 110mm in length.

3.1. Schmidt Capless System Mini 8126 Refill F (Fine) 0.6mm

The Schmidt Capless System Mini Refill is the smallest of their capless rollerball pen refills measuring just 76mm in length. Its barrel diameter is the same as the other capless refills and measures 6.9mm.

The refill has a very smooth-flowing liquid ink available in black and blue colors with a fine 0.6mm ceramic ball tip. Ceramic ball tips have a unique way of laying the ink on the paper as the ink fills the minute craters on the ball’s surface, making them very smooth writing with the ink ever-present.

The Japanese pen manufacturer Ohto invented the rollerball pen in 1964 and launched the world’s first roller pen with a ceramic ball in 1981.

Check out the Ohto History page for more information

3.2. Schmidt Capless System 8126 Refill F (Fine) 0.6mm

The Schmidt Capless 8126 refill is a smooth writing metal rollerball pen refill with a 0.6mm ceramic ball in its tip.

It measures 108.6mm in length and 6.9mm in diameter and is available in 4 ink colors which are black, blue, red, and green.

Most rollerball pens contain water-based liquid ink that dries out quickly, which is why the pens have a cap.

As its name suggests, the Capless 8126 refill can have its cap left off for a long time without the ink inside the refill drying out.

3.3. Schmidt Capless System 8127 Refill M (Medium) 0.7mm

The Schmidt Capless 8127 refill is a smooth writing metal rollerball pen refill with a 0.7mm ceramic ball in its tip.

It measures 108.6mm in length and 6.9mm in diameter and is available in 4 ink colors which are black, blue, red, and green.

Rollerball pens with either a push button or twist action retractable mechanism use Capless System refills as they do not dry out quickly.

3.4. Schmidt Capless System 8120 Refill 1.0mm

The Schmidt Capless 8120 refill is a smooth writing metal rollerball pen refill with a 1.0mm ceramic ball in its tip.

It measures 108.6mm in length and 6.9mm in diameter and is available in 2 ink colors which are black & blue.

Rollerball pens with either a push button or twist action retractable mechanism use Capless System refills as they do not dry out quickly.

3.5. Schmidt Capless System P 8126 Refill F (Fine) 0.6mm

The Schmidt Capless P8126 refill is a smooth writing metal rollerball pen refill with a 0.6mm ceramic ball in its tip.

It measures 97.5mm in length and 6.9mm in diameter and is available in 4 ink colors which are black, blue, red, and green.

Rollerball pens with either a push button or twist action retractable mechanism use Capless System refills as they do not dry out quickly.

3.6. Schmidt Capless System P 8127 Refill M (Medium) 0.7mm

The Schmidt Capless P8127 refill is a smooth writing metal rollerball pen refill with a 0.7mm ceramic ball in its tip.

The refill is 10mm shorter than the Schmidt Capless 8127 refill and is the most commonly used refill size by pen manufacturers.

The refill is unlikely to be branded Schmidt, so the best way to check is to measure it and compare the shape with the original refill fitted to the pen.

It measures 97.5mm in length and 6.9mm in diameter and is available in 4 ink colors which are black, blue, red, and green.

Rollerball pens with either a push button or twist action retractable mechanism use Capless System refills as they do not dry out quickly.

3.7. Schmidt Capless System P 8120 Refill B (Broad) 1.0mm

The Schmidt Capless P8120 refill is a smooth writing metal rollerball pen refill with a 1.0mm ceramic ball in its tip.

It measures 97.5mm in length and 6.9mm in diameter and is available in 2 ink colors which are black & blue.

Rollerball pens with either a push button or twist action retractable mechanism use Capless System refills as they do not dry out quickly.

4. Schmidt Liquid Ink Refills

Schmidt Liquid Ink refills are very smooth writing refills for rollerball pens, measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.2mm in diameter.

This is the standard Euro Format Rollerball refill size, and the chances are that if you have a rollerball pen, it will be fitted with a Schmidt refill. Pen manufacturers from all over the world use Schmidt Liquid ink refills in their pens.

Check out our Ultimate Guide to Euro Format Rollerball Pen Refills for more information.

Usually, most rollerball pen refills have a metal barrel, but Schmidt offers refills that have plastic barrels which are more economical.

The other thing to note about Schmidt Liquid Ink refills is that they manufacture a “safety refill” that incorporates a unique ventilation system to prevent them from drying out.

4.1. Schmidt RollingSupersteel 6126 Refill F (Fine) 0.6mm

The Schmidt RollingSupereteel 6126 is a standard-size Euro Format liquid ink refill measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter.

The refill has a metal tube sealed with a plastic color-coded end cap that matches its ink color and a plastic adapter for the long that joins the barrel to its stainless steel tip that houses a 0.6mm ball.

Schmidt RollingSupereteel 6126 liquid ink refills are available in black or blue ink.

4.2. Schmidt RollingSupersteel 6124 Refill M (Medium) 0.7mm

The Schmidt RollingSupereteel 6124 is a standard-size Euro Format liquid ink refill measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter.

The refill has a metal tube sealed with a plastic color-coded end cap that matches its ink color and a plastic adapter for the long that joins the barrel to its stainless steel tip that houses a 0.7mm ball.

Schmidt RollingSupereteel 6124 liquid ink refills are available in black or blue ink.

4.3. Schmidt RollingBall 117M Refill M (Medium) 0.7mm

The Schmidt RollingBall 117M is a standard-size Euro Format liquid ink refill measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter.

The refill is manufactured from plastic and is an economy version of the RollingSupersteel refills. It has a medium 0.7mm tungsten carbide ball and a choice of black or blue ink.

4.4. Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 F (Fine) 0.6mm

The Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 F is a standard-size Euro Format liquid ink refill measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter.

The refill has a metal tube sealed with a plastic color-coded end cap that matches its ink color and a plastic adapter that joins the barrel to its stainless steel tip that houses a 0.6mm ball.

Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 F liquid ink refills are available in black, blue, red, or green ink.

Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 F incorporates a unique ventilation system to prevent the ink from drying out. This type of refill is fitted to retractable rollerball pens without a cap.

4.5. Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 M (Medium) 0.7mm

The Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 M is a standard-size Euro Format liquid ink refill measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter.

The refill has a metal tube sealed with a plastic color-coded end cap that matches its ink color and a plastic adapter that joins the barrel to its stainless steel tip that houses a 0.7mm ceramic ball.

Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 M liquid ink refills are available in black, blue, red, green, magenta, turquoise, violet, light-green, pink, and orange.

Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 M incorporates a unique ventilation system to prevent the ink from drying out. This type of refill is fitted to retractable rollerball pens without a cap.

4.6. Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 B (Broad) 1.0mm

The Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 B is a standard-size Euro Format liquid ink refill measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter.

The refill has a metal tube sealed with a plastic color-coded end cap that matches its ink color and a plastic adapter that joins the barrel to its stainless steel tip that houses a 1.0mm ball.

Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 B liquid ink refills are available in black or blue ink.

Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 B incorporates a unique ventilation system to prevent the ink from drying out. This type of refill is fitted to retractable rollerball pens without a cap.

4.7. Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 888 F (Fine) 0.6mm

The Schmidt 888 F Safety Ceramic Roller is a standard-size Euro Format liquid ink refill measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter.

The refills barrel is made from plastic and is their cheapest Euro Format refill. Like the other refills, it has a stainless steel tip that houses a 0.6mm ball.

Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 888 F liquid ink refills are available in black, blue, red, and green ink.

It incorporates a unique ventilation system to prevent the ink from drying out.

4.8. Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 888 M (Medium) 0.7mm

The Schmidt 888 M Safety Ceramic Roller is a standard-size Euro Format liquid ink refill measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter.

The refills barrel is made from plastic and is their cheapest Euro Format refill. Like the other refills, it has a stainless steel tip that houses a 0.7mm ball.

Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 888 M liquid ink refills are available in black, blue, red, green, magenta, turquoise, violet, light-green, pink, and orange.

It incorporates a unique ventilation system to prevent the ink from drying out.

4.9. Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 888 B (Broad) 1.0mm

The Schmidt 888 B Safety Ceramic Roller is a standard-size Euro Format liquid ink refill measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter.

The refills barrel is made from plastic and is their cheapest Euro Format refill. Like the other refills, it has a stainless steel tip that houses a 0.6mm ball.

Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 888 B liquid ink refills are available in black or blue ink.

It incorporates a unique ventilation system to prevent the ink from drying out.

4.10. Schmidt Safety Rolling Tube 5285 EF Refill Needlepoint 0.5mm

The Schmidt Safety Rolling Tube Refill is a Euro-Format refill with a needlepoint tip that houses a 0.5mm Tungsten Carbide Ball.

The refill has a metal barrel and measures 110.6 mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter, and there is a choice of black or blue ink.

It is unusual to find a Euro-Format liquid ink refill with a needlepoint tip and metal rolling ball, so this refill is an excellent option if you want a smooth writing needlepoint refill.

5. Schmidt Fineline Fibre Refills

Schmidt Fineliner refills are Euro Format Fineliner refill, sometimes referred to as a fibre refill, although this is not strictly true as they have a spring-loaded plastic nib.

Being a standard-size Schmidt Fineliner, refills will fit in any pen that uses this type of refill and offer a unique writing experience.

The refills contain a specially developed ink that gives them a long cap-off time, so they won’t dry out if you forget to fit the pen cap.

5.1. Schmid Fineliner Refill 6040 F (Fine) 0.8mm

The Schmidt 6040 F Fineliner refill is a standard Euro Format refill measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter.

The refill has a metal tube sealed with a plastic color-coded end cap that matches its ink color and a plastic adapter that joins the barrel to its stainless steel front section that houses a spring-loaded plastic 0.8mm (fine) tip.

Schmidt 6040 Fine tip Fineline rollerball refills are available in black, blue, red, green, magenta, turquoise, violet, light green, pink, and orange.

It incorporates a specially developed ink that helps prevent the refill from drying up.

5.2. Schmid Fineliner Refill 6040 M (Medium) 1.0mm

The Schmidt 6040 M Fineliner refill is a standard Euro Format refill measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter.

The refill has a metal tube sealed with a plastic color-coded end cap that matches its ink color and a plastic adapter that joins the barrel to its stainless steel front section that houses a spring-loaded plastic 1.0mm (medium) tip.

Schmidt 6040 Medium Tip Fineline rollerball refills are available in black, blue, red, green, magenta, turquoise, violet, light green, pink, and orange.

It incorporates a specially developed ink that helps prevent the refill from drying up.

5.3. Schmidt Fasermine 5020 M Refill 2.0mm

The Schmidt Fasermine 5020 M Refill is a standard Euro Format refill measuring 110.6mm in length and 6.3mm in diameter.

The refill has a metal tube sealed with a plastic color-coded end cap that matches its ink color and a plastic adapter that joins the barrel to its plastic front section that houses a spring-loaded 2.0mm plastic tip.

Schmidt Fasermine 5020 M Fineline rollerball refills are available in black or blue.

It incorporates a specially developed ink that helps prevent the refill from drying up.

6. Schmidt Megaline Pressurized Refills

Schmidt Megaline pressurized refills are their version of the Fisher Space pen refills, the original pressurized refill invented by Paul Fischer in the 1960s and used on Apollo 7.

Check out our Ultimate Guide to Fisher Space Refills for more details.

The refills have internal pressure and an air-tight seal giving them a very long shelf life.

They can also write upside down on greasy surfaces and wet paper like a space pen refill.

Schmidt makes four pressurized refills. The Megaline P950M is a parker Style G2 refill that will fit a great range of pens.

Their compatible version of the Fisher PR refill is the Megaline 4889M which fits directly into Fisher Space Pens.

They are also the only manufacturer making a pressurized D1 refill, the Megaline 620M refill.

Compact ballpoint pens and multi-function pens use D1 refills, making these a handy alternative if you want the benefits of a pressurized refill.

Diplomat uses Schmidt refills in their Spacetec pens with Diplomat branding on them.

6.1. Schmidt Megaline P950 M Pressurized G2 Refill M (Medium)

The Schmidt Megaline P 950M is a Parker-style G2 metal pressurized refill with a medium stainless steel tip. It has a specially developed ink sealed within the barrel’s air-tight chamber, giving it a long shelf life.

It is available in black or blue ink.

The Schmidt Megaline P 950M is the only G2 pressurized refill there is available to buy.

As it is a standard-size Parker-style G2 refill conforming to ISO 12757-1:2017, it will fit many different types of pens, making it one of the most popular G2 refills.

6.2. Schmidt Megaline 4889 M Pressurized (Fisher) Refill M (Medium)

The Schmidt Megaline 4889 M Pressurized Refill measures 89mm in length and is a direct replacement for Fisher Space pen refills as they have similar dimensions.

It is a metal refill with a stainless steel tip and is available in black or blue ink.

Diplomat Spacetec pens are an alternative to Fisher Space pens and have a Schmidt 4889 M refill.

6.3. Schmidt Megaline 4876M M Pressurized Refill M (Medium)

The Schmidt Megaline 4876 M is a pressurized metal refill with a stainless steel tip and black or blue ink.

Measuring 76mm in length, it is 13mm shorter than the Megaline 4889 M refill and may not be compatible with pens using Fisher Space Pen refills.

The Schmidt Megaline 4876 M refill is fitted to some Ohto Hutt pens, but you would need to check the length of your current refill before buying this one.

6.4. Schmidt Megaline 620 M Pressurized D1 Refill M (Medium)

The Schmidt Megaline 620 M is a Pressurized standard D1 metal refill with a stainless steel tip and blue ink.

It is the only pressurized D1 refill making it compatible with many compact and multi-function pens.

With this refill, you can turn your multi-pen or compact ballpoint pen into a space pen and have all the benefits of pressurized refills.

7. Schmidt Ballpoint Pen Refills

Schmidt was the first company in Germany to manufacture refills for ballpoint pens. With over 50 years of R&D experience, their refills have an unrivaled reputation for quality and performance.

Many top Pen manufacturers use Schmidt ballpoint pen refills when making their pens.

The refills utilize high-quality materials such as stainless steel for the tips and tungsten carbide for the ball a

Schmidt ballpoint pen refills contain oil-based ink, which is traditionally the type of ink used in ballpoint pens.

If you want more information on the different types of ink that pens use, check out our Ballpoint, Rollerball, or Gel Pens Guide.

7.1. Schmidt P900 F G2 Parker Style Refill (Fine)

The Schmidt P900 F refill is a standard Parker style G2 refill with a metal barrel, stainless steel tip, and tungsten carbide ball.

It is available in black or blue ink and has a fine tip.

Being a standard G2 refill, the Schmidt P900 F is compatible with many different pens.

7.2. Schmidt P900 M G2 Parker Style Refill (Medium)

The Schmidt P900 M refill is a standard Parker style G2 refill with a metal barrel, stainless steel tip, and tungsten carbide ball.

It is available in black, blue, red, green, magenta, turquoise, and violet ink and has a medium tip.

Being a standard G2 refill, the Schmidt P900 M is compatible with many different pens.

7.3. Schmidt P900 B G2 Parker Style Refill (Broad)

The Schmidt P900 M refill is a standard Parker style G2 refill with a metal barrel, stainless steel tip, and tungsten carbide ball.

It is available in black or blue ink and has a broad tip.

Being a standard G2 refill, the Schmidt P900 B is compatible with many different pens.

7.4. Schmidt 630 M D1 Ballpoint Pen Refill M (Medium)

The Schmidt 630 ballpoint pen refill is a standard D1 refill to ISO 12757-1:2017 standards, measuring 67mm in length and 2.3mm in diameter.

It is a high-quality refill with a stainless steel medium tip and tungsten carbide ball.

The Schmidt 630 M is available in four writing colors, which are black, blue, red, & green. At the tip end of the refill, there is color-coded plastic that denotes the color of the refill ink.

As this is a standard D1 refill, it is suitable for many compact and multi-function pens.

7.5. Schmidt 635 M D1 Ballpoint Pen Refill M (Medium)

The Schmidt 630 ballpoint pen refill is a standard D1 refill to ISO 12757-1:2017 standards, measuring 67mm in length and 2.3mm in diameter.

It is a high-quality refill with a stainless steel medium tip and tungsten carbide ball.

The Schmidt 630 M is available in four writing colors, which are black, blue, red, & green.

The only difference between the Schmidt 635 refill and the 630 refills is that it does not have the color-coded plastic that matches its ink color.

As this is a standard D1 refill, it is suitable for many compact and multi-function pens.

7.6. Schmidt 700 M A2 Ballpoint Pen Refill M (Medium)

The Schmidt 700 M refill is a standard size A2 refill measuring 106.8mm long and 3.2mm in diameter.

It is a metal refill with a brass-tipped end and a spring stop 34mm from its tip.

The Schmidt 700 refill has a medium tip and black or blue ink.

Few of the leading pen manufacturers make A2 refills, but many cheaper and older pens have an A2 refill, making the Schmidt 700 M a great option to refill your pen.

The only thing to remember is to measure your refill first to ensure the 700 M is compatible.

For more information on the 700 and all the other types of refills, check out our Ultimate Pen Refill Guide.

7.7. Schmidt 700 Silberweiss A2 Ballpoint Pen Refill M (Medium)

The Schmidt 700 Silberweiss refill is a standard A2 refill measuring 106.8mm long and 3.2mm in diameter.

It is a metal refill with a brass-tipped end and a spring stop 34mm from its tip.

The Schmidt 700 refill has a medium tip, and silver/white erasable ink is ideal for dark surfaces and writes on lighter surfaces.

8. Where Can I Buy Cheap Schmidt Refills?

Schmidt does not sell their refills to the public on the Schmidt Technologies website; a few online shops sell some of the more popular Schmidt refills. But if you are looking for the best prices and a more extensive range, then look for them on Amazon.

Buy Schmidt Refills on Amazon

Otherwise, you would need to look at one of the European pen sellers, such as the Online Pen Company or Cult Pens.

Bear in mind there will be additional shipping costs when buying from outside of the U.S