Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen
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What reviewers say
- 4.8 / 5611 ratings
From The Goulet Pen Company
- Black lacquered metal body with glossy black accent band and silver trim
- Steel nib; a favorite first fountain pen and a fantastic value from Pilot
- Comes with a black Pilot ink cartridge and a converter for bottled ink
- Converter included is either a Con-B or a Con-40; specific requests can't be accommodated
- Snap-cap that posts on the back of the barrel
- Packaged in a gift box
- Sizes
- Fine, Medium, 1.0mm Stub
- Materials
- Lacquered metal body; resin grip; steel nib
- Fit
- Japanese nibs are usually ground finer than their Western counterparts
- Sizing
- Japanese nibs are usually ground finer than their Western counterparts; compare nib widths with the Nib Nook tool
- Care
- Flush the pen with water, and use pen flush if ink is really stuck; a good cleaning every 2 weeks and any time you change ink colors is recommended
- Returns
- Returns accepted for up to 30 days from purchase; submit a request at the Return Portal
- Shipping
- Free Standard Shipping on any US order over the stated threshold
- In the box
- Black Pilot ink cartridge, Converter (Con-B or Con-40), Gift box
About the Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen
A fantastic value from Pilot, the Metropolitan is a favorite first fountain pen. This black metal bodied pen has a glossy black accent band, silver trim, and a steel nib. It comes with a black Pilot ink cartridge and a converter to use with bottled ink. As Pilot continues to make rolling changes to the style of converter included, the converter will either be a Con-B or a Con-40. We are unable to accommodate requests for specific converters to be included.
Questions and answers
- What do buyers say about the Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen?
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 611 ratings. Buyers like: Writes well and is not expensive; worth buying; Well made with a smooth nib that has some feedback; Outwrites other fountain pens at a slightly higher price point. Common complaints: 1.0mm stub nib described as very scratchy out of the box; A burr on the nib was found on inspection and needed polishing.
