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Because you have 20 of them around the house and don't care if you lose them?
Why would you use disposable refills at all if you care about the environment? A fountain pen can last for many years, the ink comes in glass containers, and it's far nicer for writing in most scenarios.
I love the feel of writing with a fountain pen but they tend to leak. Also it's hard not to smear the ink.
I always use the ones with the plastic capsules, not the real refillable ones. They're more expensive and I don't look after my pens well enough.
Easier again? A dip pen. Doesn't sound so easy, but you never get leaks on the paper or where you store your pen, can change ink on the fly, not limited to nib choice or handle choice by manufacturer of either.
Great fountain pen nib could cost you upward of $50 plus barrel it will go into, plus reservoir or facility for cartridges. Stellar dip nib could be $20, you can tape it to a twig, and just dip it in ink - no converter or pricey cartridges needed.