The pen is available in a variety of patterns including animal prints, and colours including black, white, silver and gold . Released in 2012 by Pilot, The Metropolitan is considered a staple beginner fountain pen.
The metropolitan is available in two different nib sizes; a fine and a medium. They are Japanese nib sizes so they tend to be finer than western nib sizes.
Overall, the pen appears simple and minimalistic. A snap cap opens to reveal a small nib and a thin grip section. The pen can be posted comfortably but if you have smaller hands, it might be too heavy towards the back. The pen comes with a Pilot proprietary aerometric converter but can be swapped out for Pilot proprietary cartridges and converters.
Overall, the pen appears simple and minimalistic. A snap cap opens to reveal a small nib and a thin grip section. The pen can be posted comfortably but if you have smaller hands, it might be too heavy towards the back. The pen comes with a Pilot proprietary aerometric converter but can be swapped out for Pilot proprietary cartridges and converters.
The pen is a bargain for only 15 dollars, which is one of the reasons that makes it such a popular pen for beginners.
The nib is smooth and has a consistent flow. Depending on what pattern/colour you get, it can be very versatile and can be used in business or on vacation without drawing too much attention.
The nib is a little small for my preferences and the grip section is too thin for me to use it for anything more than a quick note. Keep this in mind if you prefer larger grip sections or have arthritis.
All in all, the Pilot Metropolitan is a great beginner fountain pen but it isn't something I can use comfortably for more than a few minutes.
The nib is smooth and has a consistent flow. Depending on what pattern/colour you get, it can be very versatile and can be used in business or on vacation without drawing too much attention.
The nib is a little small for my preferences and the grip section is too thin for me to use it for anything more than a quick note. Keep this in mind if you prefer larger grip sections or have arthritis.
All in all, the Pilot Metropolitan is a great beginner fountain pen but it isn't something I can use comfortably for more than a few minutes.