Pilot Metropolitan- Who's using one?

[manoeuver]

Check in if you've got one.

I've got the black plain banded one retrofitted with a plumix nib. I carry it daily and recommend it to people who show an interest in FPs.

I actually dig the small capacity of the converter, I get to try a lot of different inks in it that way. Been using Zhivago in it for quite a while now though.

It really is the silliest value pen I've come across.

[MarneM]

I have one, and absolutely love it. I have a gold one, as it is my work pen and has to match the trimmings on my uniform. I bought it because it was metal and I felt it would therefore be a little more durable. Plus, if I got in a fight or left it on a crime scene, I wouldn't be too put out. And, in fact, I did that about a month after I got the first one. So I'm on my second.

I definitely recommend it as a "starter" fountain pen for anyone, or as a good, durable workhorse for anyone who needs it for that purpose. I really like mine. The only downside was that it only came with a medium nib as a choice. I keep meaning to fit it with a fine nib from a Plumix, but I haven't gotten around to ordering one yet! There's a great video review of the pen on the Goulet's website too!

[Jon Szanto]

Pretty much the same here. I don't use it as often as other pens, but I *did* buy one for myself to see how it was, as I wanted a "go-to" pen for just the same reason: to recommend to new users. So far, it has worked out as a great choice for that, and it is also a slam-dunk as the knock-around pen to throw in my bag. Do Not Care if it gets lost or mucked up, but I'm surprised how well the body (mine's one of the silver ones) hasn't gotten scratched up or anything.

I agree: almost silly, the dollar-to-value ratio on these pens.

[KrazyIvan]

Not sure why I don't have one yet. Oh yeah, Goulet's kept on running out of the black version I wanted. Maybe I'll check again.

[matveik]

I think it's terrific and recommend them often to people starting out. I really liked its predecessor, the Knight, and that had a list of around $35. Not much distinguishes the two.

Although I am worried that Pilot has realized how good of a value it is. There seems to have already been about a 20% bump from $15 to $18.75. Still a great deal, but not the direction we'd like to see!

[caleath]

I have a black one, my first good pen. I keep it loaded with a red ink. If I could get a fine nib for it I might use it more.

[Honey Mustard]

I have four A plain black and silver where I replaced the medium nib with a Plumix CI and Penmanship EF respectively. I also picked up a black dot and silver dot pair from stationeryart.com that came with fine nibs. I intended to PIF them but...

[UK Mike]

I have an MR - the Metropolitan marketed in Europe to fit universal cartridges.

It is a nice writer and very well made made, but I tend to hold my pen further from the nib and this coincides with the sharp edge of the barrel which makes it uncomfortable to use for any length of time. I've gone back to the 78g for now.

[cwent2]

Not sure why I don't have one yet. Oh yeah, Goulet's kept on running out of the black version I wanted. Maybe I'll check again.

Yes - checked all black are in stock at goulet pen company

[writingrav]

I have one, in black, and keep it in my pocket for use at work for quick notes or signatures where the HOD ink works well. It is a terrific writer and fun pen for an unbelievable price. I've been buying them for kids as birthday gifts.

[GourmetPens]

I have a gold one with the zig-zag pattern. Amazed by the quality of the pen, especially for $15. I'd be over the moon if they made more colors (like the Prera series) and more nibs! Fabulous gifts, especially for new fountain pen users!

[manoeuver]

I didn't know about the Penmanship with the EF nib. I've got one on the way, along with a Silver Metro. If one is willing to have parts pens around, looks like we have EF, M and ~1.1 italic nibs available for the Metro- That's a wide enough selection for me!

[franzdimson]

I got the silver with dots pattern. It is actually a smooth writer. I also fitted it with the Plumix nib and that was fun. It's a pretty good pen to have.

There is only one issue for this pen for me. Because I hold my pen back a little farther, I tend to grab the step from the barrel to the section. No problem for quick notes but it becomes an issue for longer writing.

But nevertheless, it's still inked up with the Pilot Green cartridge and ready for use on my desk. =>

[fpquest]

I have a black one. I like it and agree with the positive comments. Yet, I don't reach for it very often, partly because I prefer fine or extra fine nibs. I also prefer bigger pens for more than quick notes.

[Sailor Kenshin]

They just hiked the price from fifteen to over 18 but I found a silver on Amazon for 17 and change, lol.

[JustinJ]

I gave one to my wife. I was impressed with the pen for the price. One of her friends actually purchased one after using it. Neither my wife or her friend are fountain pen users. I think this speaks a lot about the pen. The nib is very smooth with a nice wet flow.

I like them better than the Safari pens, which is what I've bought for people to try fountain pens. Now, I will purchase the Pilot instead of the Lamy, especially for the price.

[jar]

Never had a Pilot Metropolitan but I used to own and pilot a Nash Metropolitan. Does that count?

[caleath]

Never had a Pilot Metropolitan but I used to own and pilot a Nash Metropolitan. Does that count?

They are almost the same size.

[inky]

I've got a sliver zig-zag that comes up in the rotation often. It actually took the place of a pilot Prera for me. I just can't believe what I great value these little guys are.

[Cathy Johnson (Kate)]

Check in if you've got one.

I've got the black plain banded one retrofitted with a plumix nib. I carry it daily and recommend it to people who show an interest in FPs.

I actually dig the small capacity of the converter, I get to try a lot of different inks in it that way. Been using Zhivago in it for quite a while now though.

It really is the silliest value pen I've come across.

I have one too--it's very smooth-writing, which is nice, but I wish the nib were a HAIR finer. I hear the Cocoon is basically the same pen with a finer nib--have you tried it?