Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen - Medium Nib - Black Plain Body

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  This is only my 2nd type..., January 27, 2013

By dicobalt - See all my reviews

This is only my 2nd type of fountain pen but wow I am impressed. This is a wonderful pen even under heavy usage. I have been using Noodler's Blue Eel and Gruene Cactus Eel in both of my Metropolitans. So far I have written 46 pages of notes in the last 4 days with two of these pens (one green ink, one blue ink). I did have to dip the nibs in water once to clear them, that was probably because of the special lubricated Eel ink I guess? Otherwise they have been amazingly smooth and consistent compared to the Platinum Preppy pens I was using before. What's more amazing is that this pen did it on extremely cheap $1/notebook paper. The squeeze converter holds plenty of ink (even for me) and it works perfectly too. This pen sells for much more in Japan and Europe and I can see why. My only complaints are that the clip is too stiff and the cap doesn't easily post so it tends to fall off if you don't push it on there firmly. If those two things aren't a problem for you then this is definitely a pen you want to get.

  5+ rating. Thoroughly..., January 30, 2013

By sue... - See all my reviews

5+ rating. Thoroughly enjoy my new Pilot Metropolitan. As the previous reviewer said, it writes amazingly well on cheap paper. I have no problems with it at all - started with the enclosed cartridge and thinking about dumping it so I can try some the converter with other inks. It's comfortable to use - looked a little wide but isn't when I hold it. I am sure another will be added to my collection soon.