Experience the versatility and luxury of the Pilot Falcon fountain pen, now available in four stunning colors with shiny rhodium trim and metal components. The 14 karat gold nib provides a soft touch, allowing for captivating line variation in your writing. Easily switch between using a Pilot CON 70 converter or convenient cartridges. Elevate your writing experience with the Pilot Falcon fountain pen.
Experience the versatility and luxury of the Pilot Falcon fountain pen, now available in four stunning colors with shiny rhodium trim and metal components. The 14 karat gold nib provides a soft touch, allowing for captivating line variation in your writing. Easily switch between using a Pilot CON 70 converter or convenient cartridges. Elevate your writing experience with the Pilot Falcon fountain pen.
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The lowest price we last saw for Pilot Metal Falcon Blue - Fountain [SF] was $385.30 at BigPen, compared across 3 retailers (last seen 14 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
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Prices last updated 14 May 2026.
Pilot Metal Falcon Blue - Fountain [SF]
Experience the versatility and luxury of the Pilot Falcon fountain pen, now available in four stunning colors with shiny rhodium trim and metal components. The 14 karat gold nib provides a soft touch, allowing for captivating line variation in your writing. Easily switch between using a Pilot CON 70 converter or convenient cartridges. Elevate your writing experience with the Pilot Falcon fountain pen.
Experience the versatility and luxury of the Pilot Falcon fountain pen, now available in four stunning colors with shiny rhodium trim and metal components. The 14 karat gold nib provides a soft touch, allowing for captivating line variation in your writing. Easily switch between using a Pilot CON 70 converter or convenient cartridges. Elevate your writing experience with the Pilot Falcon fountain pen.
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Pilot Metal Falcon Blue - Fountain [SF]
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Pilot Falcon fountain pen sapphire blue Fine (F)
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I have used the Pilot Falcon for a few weeks now as my everyday writing pen (day planning, work notes, etc.), and I have been very pleased with it so far. Extraordinarily soft and comfortable writing nib (I have the Fine), which was what I wanted. There is some pressure-dependent line variation but nothing extreme, and, to be honest, I don’t really need that for daily writing. It’s great for making bold, broad horizontal section division lines in my notebook, though! The Falcon is excellent at showcasing the shading and sheen of Iroshizuku Kon-peki ink on Tomoe River paper, even in normal writing. I appreciate the classic elegance of the black with rhodium accents and see myself using this pen for a long time to come. This pen was a significant jump up in price from ... MoreI have used the Pilot Falcon for a few weeks now as my everyday writing pen (day planning, work notes, etc.), and I have been very pleased with it so far. Extraordinarily soft and comfortable writing nib (I have the Fine), which was what I wanted. There is some pressure-dependent line variation but nothing extreme, and, to be honest, I don’t really need that for daily writing. It’s great for making bold, broad horizontal section division lines in my notebook, though! The Falcon is excellent at showcasing the shading and sheen of Iroshizuku Kon-peki ink on Tomoe River paper, even in normal writing. I appreciate the classic elegance of the black with rhodium accents and see myself using this pen for a long time to come. This pen was a significant jump up in price from the Pilot Prera I had been using, but I think it was worth every penny. Highly recommended!!!
originally posted on gouletpens.com
Having previously owned a plastic Falcon, I knew that the nib style is really in tandem with my writing style. The weight of the metal in this pen was not as much as I expected it to be, but that extra bit of weight makes all the difference in the way the pen lays in my hand. It feels great, and just *feels* like a luxury pen somehow. Worth the extra dough to upgrade to the metal, IMO.The soft/flex nib style definitely isn't for everyone. For me, this one has just the right amount of give and resistance to provide variance in lettering with different strokes. The SEF for me is just about perfect. It doesn't feel too thin. There's a tiny bit of tooth to the SEF compared to the SF (I have both) but still produces a consistent line. I have the habit of pressing a bit ... MoreHaving previously owned a plastic Falcon, I knew that the nib style is really in tandem with my writing style. The weight of the metal in this pen was not as much as I expected it to be, but that extra bit of weight makes all the difference in the way the pen lays in my hand. It feels great, and just *feels* like a luxury pen somehow. Worth the extra dough to upgrade to the metal, IMO.The soft/flex nib style definitely isn't for everyone. For me, this one has just the right amount of give and resistance to provide variance in lettering with different strokes. The SEF for me is just about perfect. It doesn't feel too thin. There's a tiny bit of tooth to the SEF compared to the SF (I have both) but still produces a consistent line. I have the habit of pressing a bit harder than I need to, but the SEF won't tear the page and will only leave a slight impression if pushed to its limits. The SF is extremely smooth but obviously produces a slightly thicker line, but the difference is almost negligible.
originally posted on gouletpens.com
It's a great pen and the nib is pretty much all that it promised to be. While both "soft" and "extra fine" for a fountain pen are quite a ways from what they are for dip pens (just compare the Falcon SEF to e.g. the Brause 515), for a fountain pen, the nib performs beautifully. Also, I love the weight and form of the pen. It's weighty but not too heavy. And the stubby form fits well with my smaller hands (putting the cap over on the end for me produces something that is both too long and too heavy on the wrong end).Two things I'm not so fond of are the converter for one and the overall feed you get from the pen. The converter is very large, which is great, but filling it as it is meant to, even after looking at the instructions on this website, is a pain and prone ... MoreIt's a great pen and the nib is pretty much all that it promised to be. While both "soft" and "extra fine" for a fountain pen are quite a ways from what they are for dip pens (just compare the Falcon SEF to e.g. the Brause 515), for a fountain pen, the nib performs beautifully. Also, I love the weight and form of the pen. It's weighty but not too heavy. And the stubby form fits well with my smaller hands (putting the cap over on the end for me produces something that is both too long and too heavy on the wrong end).Two things I'm not so fond of are the converter for one and the overall feed you get from the pen. The converter is very large, which is great, but filling it as it is meant to, even after looking at the instructions on this website, is a pain and prone to putting more ink on your surroundings than in the converter. However, I'm now filling it with a pipette and that works just fine and gives a predictably good fill.The feed isn't great, though. Unlike the dip pens I'm using and even compared to some cheaper fountain pens, the feed easily ends up not being able to keep up with your strokes, producing strokes that fade out and in. And this isn't even when producing bolder strokes by bearing down on the nib. In fact, the opposite. Bold strokes feed just fine but somehow finer ones end up running dry easily. I've tried various inks but to some degree, get the effect with all of them. Something like de Atramentris archival ink performs worst whereas rather watery inks like Waterman perform a little better.Still, I'm happy with the pen and would pick it again.
Pilot Metal Falcon Blue - Fountain [SF]
Free delivery
Pilot Falcon fountain pen sapphire blue Fine (F)
Delivery $41.94
Pilot Falcon Fountain Pen Blue - Fine
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I have used the Pilot Falcon for a few weeks now as my everyday writing pen (day planning, work notes, etc.), and I have been very pleased with it so far. Extraordinarily soft and comfortable writing nib (I have the Fine), which was what I wanted. There is some pressure-dependent line variation but nothing extreme, and, to be honest, I don’t really need that for daily writing. It’s great for making bold, broad horizontal section division lines in my notebook, though! The Falcon is excellent at showcasing the shading and sheen of Iroshizuku Kon-peki ink on Tomoe River paper, even in normal writing. I appreciate the classic elegance of the black with rhodium accents and see myself using this pen for a long time to come. This pen was a significant jump up in price from ... MoreI have used the Pilot Falcon for a few weeks now as my everyday writing pen (day planning, work notes, etc.), and I have been very pleased with it so far. Extraordinarily soft and comfortable writing nib (I have the Fine), which was what I wanted. There is some pressure-dependent line variation but nothing extreme, and, to be honest, I don’t really need that for daily writing. It’s great for making bold, broad horizontal section division lines in my notebook, though! The Falcon is excellent at showcasing the shading and sheen of Iroshizuku Kon-peki ink on Tomoe River paper, even in normal writing. I appreciate the classic elegance of the black with rhodium accents and see myself using this pen for a long time to come. This pen was a significant jump up in price from the Pilot Prera I had been using, but I think it was worth every penny. Highly recommended!!!
Having previously owned a plastic Falcon, I knew that the nib style is really in tandem with my writing style. The weight of the metal in this pen was not as much as I expected it to be, but that extra bit of weight makes all the difference in the way the pen lays in my hand. It feels great, and just *feels* like a luxury pen somehow. Worth the extra dough to upgrade to the metal, IMO.The soft/flex nib style definitely isn't for everyone. For me, this one has just the right amount of give and resistance to provide variance in lettering with different strokes. The SEF for me is just about perfect. It doesn't feel too thin. There's a tiny bit of tooth to the SEF compared to the SF (I have both) but still produces a consistent line. I have the habit of pressing a bit ... MoreHaving previously owned a plastic Falcon, I knew that the nib style is really in tandem with my writing style. The weight of the metal in this pen was not as much as I expected it to be, but that extra bit of weight makes all the difference in the way the pen lays in my hand. It feels great, and just *feels* like a luxury pen somehow. Worth the extra dough to upgrade to the metal, IMO.The soft/flex nib style definitely isn't for everyone. For me, this one has just the right amount of give and resistance to provide variance in lettering with different strokes. The SEF for me is just about perfect. It doesn't feel too thin. There's a tiny bit of tooth to the SEF compared to the SF (I have both) but still produces a consistent line. I have the habit of pressing a bit harder than I need to, but the SEF won't tear the page and will only leave a slight impression if pushed to its limits. The SF is extremely smooth but obviously produces a slightly thicker line, but the difference is almost negligible.
It's a great pen and the nib is pretty much all that it promised to be. While both "soft" and "extra fine" for a fountain pen are quite a ways from what they are for dip pens (just compare the Falcon SEF to e.g. the Brause 515), for a fountain pen, the nib performs beautifully. Also, I love the weight and form of the pen. It's weighty but not too heavy. And the stubby form fits well with my smaller hands (putting the cap over on the end for me produces something that is both too long and too heavy on the wrong end).Two things I'm not so fond of are the converter for one and the overall feed you get from the pen. The converter is very large, which is great, but filling it as it is meant to, even after looking at the instructions on this website, is a pain and prone ... MoreIt's a great pen and the nib is pretty much all that it promised to be. While both "soft" and "extra fine" for a fountain pen are quite a ways from what they are for dip pens (just compare the Falcon SEF to e.g. the Brause 515), for a fountain pen, the nib performs beautifully. Also, I love the weight and form of the pen. It's weighty but not too heavy. And the stubby form fits well with my smaller hands (putting the cap over on the end for me produces something that is both too long and too heavy on the wrong end).Two things I'm not so fond of are the converter for one and the overall feed you get from the pen. The converter is very large, which is great, but filling it as it is meant to, even after looking at the instructions on this website, is a pain and prone to putting more ink on your surroundings than in the converter. However, I'm now filling it with a pipette and that works just fine and gives a predictably good fill.The feed isn't great, though. Unlike the dip pens I'm using and even compared to some cheaper fountain pens, the feed easily ends up not being able to keep up with your strokes, producing strokes that fade out and in. And this isn't even when producing bolder strokes by bearing down on the nib. In fact, the opposite. Bold strokes feed just fine but somehow finer ones end up running dry easily. I've tried various inks but to some degree, get the effect with all of them. Something like de Atramentris archival ink performs worst whereas rather watery inks like Waterman perform a little better.Still, I'm happy with the pen and would pick it again.
This is my first soft-flex nib as well as my first gold nib. This pens writes beautifully on good paper. It does give a little bit of feedback, but it not enough to complain about. I still am trying to perfect writing with a flex nib to get the varying line thickness so I can’t comment on how well the soft-fine nib does for that. Overall, this is a great pen to write with. It is not back heavy when the cap is posted, which make it easy to write with posted. The amount of ink the CON-70 converter holds is nice so you don’t have to fill the converter that often. It took a couple of time to learn how to get a full full from the converter, but with a little patience it it easy to completely fill. I would highly recommend this pen if if you are looking for a nicer higher ... MoreThis is my first soft-flex nib as well as my first gold nib. This pens writes beautifully on good paper. It does give a little bit of feedback, but it not enough to complain about. I still am trying to perfect writing with a flex nib to get the varying line thickness so I can’t comment on how well the soft-fine nib does for that. Overall, this is a great pen to write with. It is not back heavy when the cap is posted, which make it easy to write with posted. The amount of ink the CON-70 converter holds is nice so you don’t have to fill the converter that often. It took a couple of time to learn how to get a full full from the converter, but with a little patience it it easy to completely fill. I would highly recommend this pen if if you are looking for a nicer higher priced pen. I’m glad I purchased it. As an end note, the sapphire color is amazing. It is not too purple and would be a great pen for anybody.
Being an artist, I’ve been happily using more affordable fountain pens for heavy daily use. This is the first time for me to really invest in fountain pens. What a difference! This pen glides and writes without any pressure or skipping, like skating on ice! This unique nib allows me to draw variety lines, very very thin to bold. The pen is like holding a feather, one of the lightest fountain pens I have, which for some connoisseurs might not like the feature. But for someone like myself, who draws heavily everyday, carries it everywhere, this pen is ideal. If one is looking for a not-too-precious, daily use, but with highest quality, I highly recommend this pen.
The Falcon by Pilot is an attractive, understated pen of quality. I like the looks, but. I am left handed and we write over or under the line of contact in an attempt to not smear the just written. This position pushes the nib into the paper unlike drawing it across the paper for a right handed writer. The unique shape of the Falcon nib steepens the angle of contact and heightens the feedback drag on all but the smoothest of paper. The choice of ultra fine nib adds to the effect.On the positive, The nib wets well and uniformly to the paper, capillary action keeps the ink flowing at all writing speeds. And, flow is uniform even after a period of uncapped idleness.A suggestion to left handed writers, no matter the temptation to own a fine or finer nib pen, for ... MoreThe Falcon by Pilot is an attractive, understated pen of quality. I like the looks, but. I am left handed and we write over or under the line of contact in an attempt to not smear the just written. This position pushes the nib into the paper unlike drawing it across the paper for a right handed writer. The unique shape of the Falcon nib steepens the angle of contact and heightens the feedback drag on all but the smoothest of paper. The choice of ultra fine nib adds to the effect.On the positive, The nib wets well and uniformly to the paper, capillary action keeps the ink flowing at all writing speeds. And, flow is uniform even after a period of uncapped idleness.A suggestion to left handed writers, no matter the temptation to own a fine or finer nib pen, for smoothness, choose a medium or bold. Fountain pen users are an odd lot, and left handed pen users even odder.In all, it is a keeper.
Once you write with this pen, it makes you sad thinking how, for such long, you have missed out on an inexplicably pleasurable writing experience! Not being hyperbolic, it is just how I felt when I got this. This pen is NOT for flexing, please bear that in mind. It can do a little of that, but the primary function of the soft nib is to provide that bouncy/springy feel while writing, which as I said before, makes for a relaxing yet engrossing writing experience. I was enjoying it so much that I remember topping up the converter 4 times within the first week itself! This pen is practically designed as well, with the grip part being resin, which tends to provide much better grip than if it were metal. The nib does give a slight feedback and combined with the springy ... MoreOnce you write with this pen, it makes you sad thinking how, for such long, you have missed out on an inexplicably pleasurable writing experience! Not being hyperbolic, it is just how I felt when I got this. This pen is NOT for flexing, please bear that in mind. It can do a little of that, but the primary function of the soft nib is to provide that bouncy/springy feel while writing, which as I said before, makes for a relaxing yet engrossing writing experience. I was enjoying it so much that I remember topping up the converter 4 times within the first week itself! This pen is practically designed as well, with the grip part being resin, which tends to provide much better grip than if it were metal. The nib does give a slight feedback and combined with the springy nature and smooth flow of ink, this nib performs very well. The resin counterpart is cheaper but it can only fit the CON-50 converter due to its size limitation. This metal version however can fit and comes fitted with a CON-70 converter giving you that slightly extra volume of ink for long writing sessions. Previously, I had the Pilot VP as my EDC, not anymore.
If you're looking for a flex pen, look elsewhere. This will leave you disappointed if you try to scratch that itch with a Pilot Falcon. But if you're looking for a daily writer with a little bit of bounce that feels extremely good to write with, look no further. I typically write with a Japanese Fine / Western Extra Fine, and the nib is pretty much my ideal nib.There's the slightest hint of line variation, but if you didn't know to look for it in normal handwriting, you'd miss it. It adds just the right amount of character to make your writing look nicer.My only qualm with the pen is that I wish it felt a bit more substantial in the hand. But I guess that's what the metal falcon is for.
Hi friends. I love fine lines with my ink drawings. I also love a smooth writing experience. I found the Falcon SEF to be too dry and scratchy/catchy for my preferences. I tried it on about 5 different high quality papers and it never felt right to me. For ultra fine lines, I like the Pilot Kakuno EF and for the work I'm doing on my MFA thesis, I've chosen the humble Preppy EF. Unfortunately, I didn't have any Strathmore 500 Plate Bristol for my tests. Since that's the smoothest paper I know, I'm sure that would have helped some. In any case, pens are about YOUR experience writing/drawing. I know this pen has worked for many people. Just not me. It might work for you. I finally paid the money to try it and I'm glad now that I finally know. Goulet Pens is the perfect ... MoreHi friends. I love fine lines with my ink drawings. I also love a smooth writing experience. I found the Falcon SEF to be too dry and scratchy/catchy for my preferences. I tried it on about 5 different high quality papers and it never felt right to me. For ultra fine lines, I like the Pilot Kakuno EF and for the work I'm doing on my MFA thesis, I've chosen the humble Preppy EF. Unfortunately, I didn't have any Strathmore 500 Plate Bristol for my tests. Since that's the smoothest paper I know, I'm sure that would have helped some. In any case, pens are about YOUR experience writing/drawing. I know this pen has worked for many people. Just not me. It might work for you. I finally paid the money to try it and I'm glad now that I finally know. Goulet Pens is the perfect place for such a demo. Read their great return policy. Within 60 days, you can try a pen and return it (assuming it's in pristine, resellable condition) and they'll take it back less a small cleaning fee. This fee was worth it in the long run. 5 STARS FOR GOULET! Hip hip hooray. As for the Falcon SEF... not my jam, but it could be yours. PS If I did decide to keep it, I was going to return the resin model and get the metal body. The resin model is so light in the hand, as soon as I picked it up I knew: If I like this thing, I'm buying the metal version asap. The plastic body doesn't do the beautiful nib justice... even if it is scratchy. All the best to you and yours! Stephen
I was quite disappointed at first. The SEF nib was super scratchy, and did not have quite the line variation that I hoped for. $200 was a large amount for me to spend on a pen. I sanded it a little on 12000 grit sandpaper and that smoothed it out quite a bit. Then I found a different pen for the line variation I was looking for. However now I really like this pen for writing in my journal and for sketching. It can do cross-hatch shading better than any other pen I have. And for journaling it is a very fine line and writes super consistent.
