Pilot Fountain Pen Purple Calligraphy Medium

I loved this pen initially. Now the ink isn't flowing, in spite of refilling it, which you must do often. There is a small squeeze filler. I can't see in it, it is black. Not even transparent black or not in a way you can hold it to the light to see if you have ink. So I don't know. I wet it, refilled it (I think!) and I got some good flow for a while, then bone dry. It became a pain in the arse so I don't use it. Too bad because when it worked I loved it. I think the music/italic nib is my favorite and I look for it now. But this pen will be a pretty decoration in my pen cup I think. Pity.

A nice classy pen in a fun color, and all for a small relative price. You even get a converter… even if it is that squeeze sack one.I have this inked up with Colorverse Redshift and it’s been great. The nib has been pretty good no issues other than the pen occasionally rotating in my hand causing the nib to not be flush to the page. That’s not entirely the pens fault though. The cap posts well, but it might be a little back heavy for some people.For the price you get a what I feel is a good deal. Metal body, ink cartridge, converter, and Pilot’s reliability.

Excellent piece of equipment here—Pilot hit the nail on the head once again. Not only is this pen a stunning matte red colour, but it is also an excellent writer. The medium italic nib is smooth and consistent, while allowing a bit more visual flair for cursive writing. Using the included converter (because i’m a cheapskate) I inked it with Diamine Claret ink, and the results were spectacular.My only complaint is that it only took a short drop onto a vinyl floor to dent the cap. My older turquoise Metro has fallen onto a concrete floor several times and not sustained any discernible damage. Either I got insanely lucky with the turquoise one, or a little unlucky with this one. With a bit of patience and a pair of needlenose pliers, however, the dent is almost ... MoreExcellent piece of equipment here—Pilot hit the nail on the head once again. Not only is this pen a stunning matte red colour, but it is also an excellent writer. The medium italic nib is smooth and consistent, while allowing a bit more visual flair for cursive writing. Using the included converter (because i’m a cheapskate) I inked it with Diamine Claret ink, and the results were spectacular.My only complaint is that it only took a short drop onto a vinyl floor to dent the cap. My older turquoise Metro has fallen onto a concrete floor several times and not sustained any discernible damage. Either I got insanely lucky with the turquoise one, or a little unlucky with this one. With a bit of patience and a pair of needlenose pliers, however, the dent is almost invisible now.

Beautiful writer for a beautiful price

My go-to pen for my carry-around notebook is a Papermate Inkjoy in the teal color. I had been looking for a fountain pen replacement so I could refill my ink instead of chucking a pen.I love this pen. I bought it because it was an affordable pen that I wouldn't be heartbroken if I dropped it and broke it. It has a smooth transition from the pen body and the cap so it slides into the elastic holder-ring easily in my notebook. The nib just glides across the page like kids in socks across a freshly swept floor. The color of the pen is actually darker than in the pictures, so keep that in mind.

Big Bang for the Pop!

The color of this pen is just eye-catching and gorgeous. The nib is a medium and just glides across the paper with no effort at all. The weight of the pen in the hand has a nice feel. This pen looks and feels more than the cost. This is in the top 3 of my 14 pens so far. I also love that the nib handles shimmering inks with no problems. I would mention two things to consider though. 1) Pilot fine nibs are super fine, and these pens can not switch nibs. 2) This pen comes with a vacuum ink converter. I personally don't love this part of the pen and will be purchasing a regular converter for this pen. The picture below was written on regular copy paper.

Cigar pen of the year!

1. The cigar type band is the reason I bought this pen and the main reason I like it.2. I bought the medium nib and found many inks from my starter kids are wetter and bleed through. However, using these inks, many worked well, so it it just a matter of trial and error.3. the ink capacity is 5-7 days, or 5-6 A5 notebook pages (Lechtrum or Moleskin) regular notebooks. This was great for getting use to inks that I liked and enjoyed using. With that being said I might have wanted to get the more fine tip as it may add more options for inks than what I am experiencing. In addition, this might expand the time needed between inking up. My solution is to use my parker pen when I run out of ink and I am somewhere. If you will be out for some time then refilling may be ... More1. The cigar type band is the reason I bought this pen and the main reason I like it.2. I bought the medium nib and found many inks from my starter kids are wetter and bleed through. However, using these inks, many worked well, so it it just a matter of trial and error.3. the ink capacity is 5-7 days, or 5-6 A5 notebook pages (Lechtrum or Moleskin) regular notebooks. This was great for getting use to inks that I liked and enjoyed using. With that being said I might have wanted to get the more fine tip as it may add more options for inks than what I am experiencing. In addition, this might expand the time needed between inking up. My solution is to use my parker pen when I run out of ink and I am somewhere. If you will be out for some time then refilling may be more difficult; but all you need is a cup and a sink to empty it and a towel and ink to fill it up. To be honest it is easy to refill (5 minutes).

I've found my bestie

Thanks to some helpful videos from Goulet Pens, I got interested in stub nibs. I've tried several and landed on the Pilot Metropolitan with the 1.0 mm stub nib as the right choice for me. The Parallel did not work at all for me; but, I tend to struggle to hold the pen in a consistent position relative to the page. Also, because I tend to write with a heavier hand, the broader stubs tend to produce a result that is more extreme, in terms of the variation of line width, than I am looking for.Will probably buy more depending on how many inks I fall in love with.

Pilot Metropolitan Review

In general, I feel that the Pilot medium nibs were toothy - not happy with the writing feel. It's good for rougher paper, but I personally prefer smoother-writing nibs. One nib out of the 5 I received was offset/twisted at a slight angle to the top surface of the feed - it was visible from a 10x loupe. I didn't think it could be fixed and Goulet replaced the pen, thx! Overall, I do not recommend the Pilot Metropolitan pens in general. I also ordered Kaweco Sport Pens from Goulet and I preferred them over the Pilot Metropolitans for smooth writing.

Recent convert quickly becoming a zealot!

I am brand new to fountain pens. I bought my first Pilot Metropolitan a few weeks ago from the usual online suspect. Then, I learned how to use it by watching Goulet Pen videos on YouTube. Out of appreciation for all of the fantastic free advice from the videos, I ordered my next pen from Goulet Pens. I was a loyal customer before my first order, so you didn't need to do much to keep me happy.When I received my order, I was moved by the obvious care that went into filling and packing my pen, ink and converter. I am not at all embarrassed to admit that even though I am a full grown, 63 year old man, the Mini Tootsie Pop included in the box was the final straw. I simply cannot order my pens from anyone else now.I'm sure that your level care and service is ... MoreI am brand new to fountain pens. I bought my first Pilot Metropolitan a few weeks ago from the usual online suspect. Then, I learned how to use it by watching Goulet Pen videos on YouTube. Out of appreciation for all of the fantastic free advice from the videos, I ordered my next pen from Goulet Pens. I was a loyal customer before my first order, so you didn't need to do much to keep me happy.When I received my order, I was moved by the obvious care that went into filling and packing my pen, ink and converter. I am not at all embarrassed to admit that even though I am a full grown, 63 year old man, the Mini Tootsie Pop included in the box was the final straw. I simply cannot order my pens from anyone else now.I'm sure that your level care and service is considered an unfair business practice by company A, as they will never be able to compete on your level.Thank you for your guidance and fantastic service as I travel my new found fountain pen path.

Retro Pop Rocks!!

It's my red pen. That is to say, it's married to red ink. Specifically, Noodler's Widow Maker ink. It's a fantastic "red." Combined with Pilot's 1.0 mm Stub nib, the BEST stub nib going, this pen has done more to improve the appearance of my handwriting than any other. The line variation is, at once, beautiful and effortless. I'm finding more and more that my less expensive pens often outperform my more expensive ones. How much of that is based on expectations I can't say, but I do know that the Pilot Metroplitan Retro Pop is one of my most reached for pens. Like I said, it Rocks!!