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‎Pilot Pen Corporation of America

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Item Weight

‎3.52 ounces

Product Dimensions

‎5.8 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches

Item model number

‎91108

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Color

‎Black

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‎Retractable

Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness)

‎HB

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‎Brass

Number of Items

‎1

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‎1 Count (Pack of 1)

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‎Medium

Ink Color

‎Black

Manufacturer Part Number

‎91108

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B009X9Z0OA

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4.6 881 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

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#191 in Fountain Pens

Date First Available

October 25, 2012

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Extraordinary Pens For Everyday Use

Designed with writing performance and lasting quality in mind, Pilot MR writing instruments feature durable brass barrels, premium matte finishes, and polished accents that render pure sophistication. Pilot MR is available in two design families - the Metropolitan Collection and the Animal Collection. Each collection also features multiple writing instruments including fountain pens, gel rollers, ball points, and mechanical pencils. All Pilot MR writing instruments are refillable for continued use.

Pilot MR is available in two styles, the Metropolitan Collection & the Animal Collection.
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Designed precisely for those who appreciate an exceptional writing experience. From the point of the nib to the end of the barrel, Pilot Fountain pens are expertly crafted from premium materials for the utmost in writing performance, feel, and reliability. Use with the included pre-filled in cartridge or fill the converter with your favorite ink. Pilot recommends Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen ink.

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4.6 out of 5

881 global ratings

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Customers like the smoothness, quality, value, appearance and build quality of the pen. They mention that it writes very smooth, has all the style you'd expect from a Metropolitan pen and that it's the best budget fountain pen out there.

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173 customers mention160 positive13 negative

Customers find the writing instrument very smooth, nice, and easy to use. They say it forces better handwriting and is good for everyday use. Customers also mention that the medium nib is ideal for long periods of writing and that it's light but still steady.

"...It's a stainless steel nib, so it has little-to-no flex, but is an average writer (in terms of ink flow) with very little scratchiness and it wrote..." Read more

"...I could not be more happy with this pen. It writes so smoothly, much more so than the Pilot Varsity pens...." Read more

"...It's nice-looking without being ostentatious, and writes smoothly. I got silver and it's got a lovely satin finish...." Read more

"...This combination allows for a wider range of line width and maximizes writing smoothness. It maximizes the benefits of both pens...." Read more

167 customers mention130 positive37 negative

Customers like the quality of the pen. They say it's a fantastic starter fountain pen, with a decent, professional looking pen. Some customers mention that the ink is good, but nothing that they would buy. They also say that the medium nib is nicer for quality paper, such as journals and cards.

"...I love the way it feels in my hand, and the even flow of ink on the page. I like this pen so much that I have purchased 3 of them as Christmas gifts...." Read more

"...Then, I also like how the Metropolitan comes with an ink cartridge AND an ink converter for people who want to use their own ink...." Read more

"...I am currently using the cartridge and the ink is good but nothing that I would buy...." Read more

"...Perfect for a beginner to fountain pens or an experienced person." Read more

98 customers mention94 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the pen. They say it's the best budget fountain pen out there with a relatively smooth nib.

"...I strongly recommend this pen, and it is at a good price point." Read more

"Nice pen at a good price. I don’t write with it on a daily basis but sometimes I just like to use a fountain pen...." Read more

"...Good size, lightweight and inexpensive enough that you can buy multiple sizes if you want to try both nibs or have different colors loaded into each..." Read more

"...The price is well enough that if it does get misplaced (or stolen, based on the compliments I've gotten) I can put another one on my Wishlist." Read more

71 customers mention62 positive9 negative

Customers like the appearance of the pen. They say it has a sleek, modern, and minimalist design. They also say the accents and clip give it a premium look and feel. Customers also mention that the cap stays on and the simple color is understated. They appreciate the finish and the feel of the product.

"...heft to it and the stainless steel accents and clip give it a premium look and feel...." Read more

"...extremely well, but he gets a lot of compliments on it because it looks so sleek and professional...." Read more

"...It's nice-looking without being ostentatious, and writes smoothly. I got silver and it's got a lovely satin finish...." Read more

"...Whereas the Safari is modern and minimalist, the Metro is a business pen that you can bring to any board meeting without curious stares...." Read more

53 customers mention49 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the pen. They mention that it's well-made, solid, and durable. Some say that it feels like a quality pen and is reliable. Overall, most are happy with the quality and durability of the product.

"...One of the first things you'll notice is the build quality of this pen. I own the Classic Design silver Metropolitan and it is a beautiful pen...." Read more

"...The build-quality is excellent with a metal body and a nice heft...." Read more

"...It is quickly become one of my favorite pens to use. It is reliable, comfortable to hold, and while kind of plain in its look, it does have a very..." Read more

"...The grip is small, hard plastic but with a good lip to keep fringers from sliding down and getting inked...." Read more

46 customers mention40 positive6 negative

Customers find the writing instrument easy to use. They say it's simple, understated, and professional looking. They also say the directions for set up are simple and easy to follow. Customers also say that the pen is an excellent beginner and everyday pen, with simple directions for installation and easy-to-load and prime cartridges. They mention that the process to fill the pen was painless.

"...included rubber squeeze-style converter is very fast, clean, and easy to use compared to twist-type converters..." Read more

"...so for 20 some dollars you’re getting a great pen that’s easy to use easy to fill and it just works so to me this is almost like the time is of a..." Read more

"...With that said, the nib is ok. It's a good beginner's nib...." Read more

"Writes smoothly, easy to load and prime cartridges, and a simple (if frustrating) bladder converter for bottled ink...." Read more

41 customers mention29 positive12 negative

Customers like the performance of the pen. For example, they say it works well, gets the job done, and is a great all-around product. Some mention that it works great right out of the box and that it's easy to use and great for beginners.

"...It performs very well with both the Iroshizuku ink and the Noodler's Apache Sunset inks, though I think the Iroshizuku inks edges the Noodler's out..." Read more

"...It gets the job done, writes nicely, and the issues I have with it aren't such a big deal so as to keep me away from buying several lol...." Read more

"...It only lasts about 8 months, and I did not even use it too much.I guess I would rather buy a Lamy Safari than getting a new converter." Read more

"...Fit feels nice and solid. I get excellent performance with Pelikan 4001 series inks (dark green and royal blue) and the Parker Quink blue-black...." Read more

39 customers mention36 positive3 negative

Customers find the writing instrument comfortable. They say it has a smooth nib and feels very good in their hand. They also appreciate the modern design and ergonomics. Customers also mention the cap posts are comfortable. The fit feels nice and solid, and the grip area is smooth.

"...I love the way it feels in my hand, and the even flow of ink on the page. I like this pen so much that I have purchased 3 of them as Christmas gifts...." Read more

"...It is reliable, comfortable to hold, and while kind of plain in its look, it does have a very classic shape, I know some people complain about the..." Read more

"...The pen weight and feel is nothing short of awesome. The weight is perfect, and writing is utterly effortless...." Read more

"...The grip is small, hard plastic but with a good lip to keep fringers from sliding down and getting inked...." Read more

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BayAreaShopper

Smooth writing, attractive fountain pen--makes a great gift!

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023

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I read many reviews of entry-level fountain pens and this particular pen was recommended on several pen afficionado sites. I bought one for myself (medium nib), and have been using it regularly for the past month. I love the way it feels in my hand, and the even flow of ink on the page. I like this pen so much that I have purchased 3 of them as Christmas gifts. I have already given one of them to my friend, who loves both the feel in the hand and the smooth writing.

I strongly recommend this pen, and it is at a good price point.

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maxmasa31

The ideal pen for beginner fountain pen users

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2013

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I'm fairly new to the world of fountain pens. I own starter pens from Kaweco, Pelikan, Lamy, Platinum, and other companies, and for the dollar value, I've found the Pilot Metropolitan to be the best deal out there for any fountain pen aficionado.

One of the first things you'll notice is the build quality of this pen. I own the Classic Design silver Metropolitan and it is a beautiful pen. The body is made of brass with a coated brushed silver finish, so the pen has some heft to it and the stainless steel accents and clip give it a premium look and feel. I've received compliments on this pen and I've had a couple people think this is a much more expensive writing instrument than it really is. The body is smooth and round, so if you remove the cap and leave the body sitting on a desk, it will roll. However, the cap, which snaps on with a nice *click*, has a clip, which prevents it from rolling if you have it capped or posted.

Then, I also like how the Metropolitan comes with an ink cartridge AND an ink converter for people who want to use their own ink. I can't think of many (any?) pens in this price range with an included converter. I'm not a fan of the bladder-type converter (I prefer the Z24 piston converter on my Lamy Safari), but it works and that it even comes with one is great! I've just been using the Pilot Namiki IC100 Fountain Pen Ink Cartridge, Blue/Black, 12 Cartridges per Pack (69102) .

Moving onto the real reason anyone would buy a fountain pen--the writing experience. Because of the pen's heft, the Metropolitan is wonderful to write with--posted (cap on back of pen) or unposted. I write with it unposted, as I fear the metal-on-metal will leave a scratch around the barrel of the body, but the few times I've written with the cap posted, it's felt nicely balanced, unlike my Lamy Safari, which feels uneven if posted.

The nib is a Japanese Medium which I've found to be equivalent to the Fine nib on my Kaweco Sport Classic. It's a stainless steel nib, so it has little-to-no flex, but is an average writer (in terms of ink flow) with very little scratchiness and it wrote well right out of the box with no skipping. What's great about the Metropolitan, though, is that the nib also interchangeable with the Pilot Penmanship Fountain Pen with Ergo Grip - Extra Fine Nib - Black Body , which I bought from a third-party site for less than $10 and I now have a Metropolitan with an Extra-Fine nib that writes very smoothly!

Now, I'm sure a few people read these reviews to see how this compares to other pens in this price range, and I can say that it's sort of in a class of its own. The Platinum Preppies are practically disposables that cost less than half the Metropolitan and the Kaweco Sport Classics and Lamy Safaris are at least $10 more. Still, for those who must know, I think the Metropolitans write about as well as the Preppy (but with a much nicer body, build, and finish), better than the Kaweco Sports, but not as well as the Safari. My favorite pen is the Safari, but I can't say that I feel it's worth $10-15 more, especially without a converter, which makes the Metropolitan a fine deal indeed!

From its fit and finish to the little touches (swappable nibs, included converter) and how smoothly it writes, I couldn't be happier with the Pilot Metropolitan--it's a pen that definitely punches well above its weight. Most fountain pen users own several writing instruments and I highly recommend this as an addition to anyone who wants a fantastic everyday pen. Now if only they'd make

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Cat

Best pen I've ever used!

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2015

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This is my favorite pen that I have ever owned and used!!! I wrote with a few fountain pens back in middle school. I have no idea what brand they were, or even if they were refillable (probably not). Just that they were the cheap ones my parents bought for me at office stores. I have always been very particular about my pens, and was upset when those pens became difficult to find in stores. Ever since then, I've been a huge fan of the Pilot Precision Point rollerballs. They worked well for me through high school, college, and beyond.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago when I was browsing my local office supply store. To my delight, I came across a pack of Pilot Varsity fountain pens. I immediately recognized them as similar to the pens I used to love in middle school, so I bought them. They were just as wonderful as I remembered, and out of curiosity I looked into other types of fountain pens. In my research, I happened upon some reviews of the Pilot Metropolitan. People seemed to really love it, and I liked the sleek look and its refill-ability. So I bought one for myself as well as for my husband, since his job requires him to sign a lot of paperwork and he is also particular about pens. I also bought bottles of Iroshizuku Yama-Budo and Noodler's Apache Sunset inks for myself and Noodler's Black for my husband.

I could not be more happy with this pen. It writes so smoothly, much more so than the Pilot Varsity pens. I do a lot of journaling, and I can write pages and pages in my journal without cramping up at all. It doesn't take much to get the ink flowing, and it works great on all types of paper - from the smooth high-quality paper in my journal, all the way down to cheap notebook filler paper. It does skip every now and then, and the other day I experienced a few hard starts, but overall the performance is very very good, especially for a pen at this price. It performs very well with both the Iroshizuku ink and the Noodler's Apache Sunset inks, though I think the Iroshizuku inks edges the Noodler's out slightly in performance (feels smoother overall). My husband also really likes his inked up with Noodler's Black and says that not only does it write extremely well, but he gets a lot of compliments on it because it looks so sleek and professional.

I have since also tried the more expensive Lamy Safari, and I have to say that this one surpasses that pen in every way. If you are torn between the two (as they are both recommended pens for beginners), I would pick this one any day! In fact, just today I went and ordered a second Metropolitan, this time in the Animal Prints series! It is such a good pen that I feel like I need more than one, so that I can have two different ink colors to choose from at any given time!

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Kelly

Nice pen at a bargain price

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023

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Unfortunately for me, I hold my pen closer to the nib than the ridge on the edge of the Pilot's pen grip will allow, and it digs into my finger. However, I won't hold it against Pilot that I have small hands (or maybe hold my pen funny). In every other respect, the pen feels much more expensive than it is. It's nice-looking without being ostentatious, and writes smoothly. I got silver and it's got a lovely satin finish. I would say that Pilot's version of a medium nib might be equivalent to the fine nib from other manufacturers.

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Great fountain pen.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2017

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Great fountain pen.
i've just started to get into fountain pens and from what i've seen around this was the best beginner's pen you could buy. and i'm not disappointed.
the nib is quite smooth and easy to write on, the construction feels solid overall but i do have a problem with the section being loose, meaning that several times i had to screw back the section in the middle of the writing.
another minor problem i've faces is that unless you put pressure on to the cap, the cap will slide off when you post the pen. but this is very minor problem i've faced.
overall, i can't really complain about this pen. for it's price point, i think it's really good deal.

Nyxie

Absolutely love my new fountain pen

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2017

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I've been trying to find a fountain pen that fits well into my hand and this is it. Absolutely love my new fountain pen! It flows fluidly over the paper and it's so easy to write with.
It doesn't weigh that much and very comfortable, easy grip/in the hand :)

Alberto Cruz

Solida, confiable y de batalla

Reviewed in Mexico on February 4, 2023

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Excelente pluma de uso diario. La estructura exterior es completamente de metal, al tomarla pesa, y tiene una leyenda en letras pequeñas “JAPAN”, lo cual le da una impresion de total y completa solidez… Hasta quitarle la tapa y sentir que el punto donde se toma es de plastico, que le deja solo solidez a secas. Bueno, si tomamos en cuenta que la estructura externa es lo que normalmente absorbe caidas, esta soportando presion, etc pues tiene sentido que sea de este material, aunque la impresion es notable la primera vez.

Incluye un cartucho y un “convertidor” de vacio, una membrana de caucho con una pequeña lamina de metal retractil que permite cargarla de una botella. Es compatible tambien con convertidores CON40, CON50 y CON70 tambien de Pilot (aunque estos dos ultimos son un poco mas complicados de conseguir).

Si no tiene la tapa puesta puede rodar una distancia considerable, no tiene tope ademas de su forma un poco conica, por lo que habria que tener cuidado para que no se caiga de alguna mesa.

Con los cuidados adecuados normales a cualquier otra pluma fuente, o incluso aguantando un uso diario, esta pluma facilmente la veo durandome años. Para el precio que cuesta vale y desquita muy bien cada centavo. Sin esperar ningun lujo, es una excelente pluma duradera y confiable que ademas incluye una caja ideal para regalo.

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Zara Garcia-Alvarez

Perfect fountain pen!

Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2021

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The Pilot Metropolitan is an affordable fountain pen with great quality. The weight of the pen is substantial for its price and it writes smoothly. You also have the option of choosing medium or fine point for your nib, which is great. I am now collecting many different colours and styles of the Pilot Metropolitan and love them all. It's a great and affordable purchase for the novice fountain pen writer!

S.F.

Es la mejor opción de su categoría

Reviewed in Mexico on August 22, 2020

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Para encontrar una opción que supere a esta estilografica, necesitaras pagar por lo menos el doble y muy probablemente el triple de su precio, ya que el desempeño del plumin de acero de la Metropolitan de Pilot es en verdad sobresaliente, comenzando por su soberbia construcción casi enteramente en metal y manufactura Japonesa. Creo que en su versión de punto fino tiene un mejor desempeño que en esta de punto mediano, el cúal uno de sus unicos puntos flacos, es el hecho de que en ocaciones puede resultar un tanto caprichozo y deberas cuidar en extremo el angulo del mismo para evitar impresiciones, pero esto ni es siempre ni implica algo más allá de acostumbrarse,el segundo punto en contra y tal vez más importante es el tema del convertidor, esta pluma tiene dos opciones de alimentación de tinta, la primera es el uso de cartuchos(de formato propietario) y la segunda el uso de un convertidor de tinta para utilizar la que a ti te plazca, si bien a todos los entusiastas nos encanta la opción de tener un conversor de tinta, el incluido es de un diseño francamente malo, es tipo vejiga, un saco de hule que oprimes para generar un vacío y de esa forma al sumergirlo en la tinta la misma será absorvida por dicho contenedor, pero el diseño e implementacíon son malos y poco elegantes, sugiero sustituirlo por el conversor Con-40 de Pilot, que si bien no resuelve el detalle de la poca capacidad del primero, lo compensa en el hecho de que al resultar más practico y sencillo el llenado, no molestara el hacerlo con frecuencia, otro detalle a considerar es que el punto mediano, parece más un punto fino si estas acostumbrado a las medidas de otras marcas como Pelikan o Montblanc. De verdad si quieres adentrarte en el maravilloso mundo de la caligrafía y las estilográficas, esta es una opción que difícilmente te decepcionará.