tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post6760156606737135417..comments2024-01-19T03:42:09.902-08:00Comments on A love for fountain pens, inks, and handwriting - Peninkcillin: Pilot Metropolitan fountain pen reviewPeninkcillinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848625062603548050noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-12235541347436967672015-02-05T18:49:07.839-08:002015-02-05T18:49:07.839-08:00It's the same one. I don't really mind bec...It's the same one. I don't really mind because I manually fill them with a syringe anyway...Snoopy - Your Friendly Neighbonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-56099076234404027842015-01-20T14:28:33.562-08:002015-01-20T14:28:33.562-08:00An actual converter or the pump one you see in my ...An actual converter or the pump one you see in my pictures? Mine didn't have the plastic smell...Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-12380954037913598722015-01-18T03:11:46.685-08:002015-01-18T03:11:46.685-08:00That's super fascinating, makes sense. Just go...That's super fascinating, makes sense. Just got it today...pretty solid pen that lays down great lines, but it writes like a fine medium. Had a plastic smell to it but it's so smooth, smoother than the Penmanship, which is scratchy. Overall, really happy I got this pen. The best part is it came with a converter! What a deal :DSnoopy - Your Friendly Neighbonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-86971112066549708402015-01-17T20:34:03.807-08:002015-01-17T20:34:03.807-08:00My personal opinion is that Japanese fine nibs sho...My personal opinion is that Japanese fine nibs should be what a "standard" fine nib is. In general, Asian nibs (Chinese, Japanese...) are finer than European ones because Asian characters are a lot more intricate than the Roman alphabet, requiring more precise instruments to render.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-34912008739004259692015-01-11T19:56:26.855-08:002015-01-11T19:56:26.855-08:00I just bought one of these. I'm excited becaus...I just bought one of these. I'm excited because I've read that Japanese fine nibs are finer than usual Fine nibs. I sketch a lot with fountain pens so hopefully I'll be getting major use out of this :BSnoopy - Your Friendly Neighbonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-80771505615537667742015-01-02T23:04:22.569-08:002015-01-02T23:04:22.569-08:00It's a amazing blog for a good information. It...It's a amazing blog for a good information. It's seem that many people reading your blog because you are sharing a wonderful post on your blog. Thanks for sharing useful information.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.makoba.com" rel="nofollow">online pen shop</a><br /><a href="http://www.makoba.com" rel="nofollow">purchase pens online</a>alex samuelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-39392428182368032222014-12-18T19:33:33.135-08:002014-12-18T19:33:33.135-08:00Glad I could get another addicted to fountain pens...Glad I could get another addicted to fountain pens!Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-86594658982118580262014-12-15T21:23:40.523-08:002014-12-15T21:23:40.523-08:00I had always wanted a fountain pen, but the once i...I had always wanted a fountain pen, but the once in muy country are so expensive, more than 100$ some, so i didnt had the opportunity to buy one, i say the metro m a few days ago and i loves the way it looked, thanks for the review it really helped me to take my final desision on buying this pen =)Haylingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-69866798199864560892014-10-02T09:05:37.982-07:002014-10-02T09:05:37.982-07:00I have Montblanc pen that's so attractive writ...I have Montblanc pen that's so attractive writing...Independent villas in Bangalornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-24558159684072721942014-07-27T09:46:05.997-07:002014-07-27T09:46:05.997-07:00Haha yeah, let's keep this to ourselves!Haha yeah, let's keep this to ourselves!Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-91730087646163124502014-07-27T09:44:03.738-07:002014-07-27T09:44:03.738-07:00Oh definitely. Japanese fine nibs are much thinner...Oh definitely. Japanese fine nibs are much thinner than European ones. The Metro F is waaaay thinner than my Lamy EF which is actually thicker than the Metro M!Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-52743304368324655862014-07-26T21:20:54.890-07:002014-07-26T21:20:54.890-07:00I have five Metros, two running medium nibs and th...I have five Metros, two running medium nibs and three running fine. They are a staple as I take extensive notes and I now use fountain pens to create visual notes for my students. Only my Prera is more fun to use, but hey, it is also $40 bucks more. As I mentioned once before, I worry that Pilot may realize what they have done and decide to raise the price.dothgrinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-59634539291845807652014-07-26T09:52:55.662-07:002014-07-26T09:52:55.662-07:00Thank you for the great review. I have two Metrop...Thank you for the great review. I have two Metropolitans, one medium and one fine. I love them both - great writers. I ended up buying one for a friend at work and he loves it as well.<br /><br /><br />As per most (I think) Japanese nibs: My Metropolitan fine point lays down a thinner line than my Lamy extra fine!Gordon Tillmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-24129169933652095572014-07-24T19:39:03.773-07:002014-07-24T19:39:03.773-07:00Thanks Christine!Thanks Christine!Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-54992407385901645492014-07-24T07:07:35.973-07:002014-07-24T07:07:35.973-07:00Great review...I love these pens, too. (Pentulant...Great review...I love these pens, too. (Pentulant)Christine Wittnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-17454950422077602042014-07-24T04:55:52.546-07:002014-07-24T04:55:52.546-07:00Thanks Bob! It's funny how popular this pen is...Thanks Bob! It's funny how popular this pen is and I only heard about it recently.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-82180124941847262014-07-24T04:13:24.524-07:002014-07-24T04:13:24.524-07:00Great review. I remain a huge Metro fan and it'...Great review. I remain a huge Metro fan and it's still my most gifted pen then initiate those wanting to jump into fountain pens.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-4059304591066420572014-07-23T20:23:21.035-07:002014-07-23T20:23:21.035-07:00Ooo, don't tell me yet what it is! Maybe it...Ooo, don't tell me yet what it is! Maybe it's the same thing I'm reviewing!Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-58070956658239854722014-07-23T19:06:43.705-07:002014-07-23T19:06:43.705-07:00Based on my fine nib, I have to agree with you tha...Based on my fine nib, I have to agree with you that the Metropolitan is an excellent value. Now, of course, I'm going to go nuts wondering what the third pen is. LOL. I purchased a third inexpensive Pilot (not from the Goulets, as they do not carry it) but haven't had a chance to ink it up, yet. I'm looking forward to that review of yours. :-)Freddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-55712896757646256532014-07-23T17:50:44.842-07:002014-07-23T17:50:44.842-07:00These two definitely write better than my Lamy AL-...These two definitely write better than my Lamy AL-Star EF.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-76884256210227399942014-07-23T10:05:56.129-07:002014-07-23T10:05:56.129-07:00PenInkcillin, this has to be your best review yet....PenInkcillin, this has to be your best review yet. You covered all of the bases nicely. Yet, we disagree completely on the medium vs. fine nib. My preference is definitely for fine/extra fine nibs compared to medium. That, however, is not why I disagree. Like you, I have both and both were purchased from The Goulet Pen Company. I purchased the medium soon after it came out, based on the excellent reviews. It was so bad that after one fill was used, I packed it away. For every reason you give for liking it, I had the opposite experience. It was not especially smooth writing, it skipped, and it was a hard starter. Recently, reviews started coming in for the fine nib iteration and, again, they were excellent. I was placing an order from the Goulets and because the pens are so inexpensive, I had them throw one into my package. I was not expecting very much but, wow, was I surprised. I filled my Metropolitan fine with Waterman Havana (now known as Waterman Absolute Brown) and was absolutely blown away. The nib writes more like an extra fine than a fine, which is a plus for me. The smoothness of the nib is definitely 10/10, especially considering its very fine nature. No skips, no drying out, and smooth writing on papers other than Clairefontaine 90g. Writing on the Clairefontaine 90g is just an amazing experience with the fine nib Metropolitan.<br /><br />As for posting, which I usually do, I find the pens (medium and fine both) very nicely balanced. They are just as nicely balanced unposted. Where I definitely agree with you is that posted, the cap should be placed quite firmly or it might not stay on.<br /><br />Other points we agree on are the build quality, presentation, and the inclusion of both a converter and a cartridge. All are wonderful and amazing additions to a $15.00 pen.<br /><br />While I would give the medium nib Metropolitain a 4 or 5 out of 10, the fine nib one is definitely a 10 out of 10 for me. Of course, fountain pens and the various accoutrements that accompany them are very much 'your mileage may vary' (YMMV) so we shall just have to agree to disagree on some aspects of this pen. ;-)<br /><br />Again, thank you for a very comprehensive review of this pen and the comparison of the fine vs. medium nibs (even though we're not on the same page there).Freddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-63704009042188096112014-07-23T06:44:44.287-07:002014-07-23T06:44:44.287-07:00I have 3 Metropolitans, one fine, one medium, and ...I have 3 Metropolitans, one fine, one medium, and one with a Pilot Plumix nib. They all write beautifully, much better than my Lamy Safaris. I love these pens!Jackie Parkinshttp://addictedtopensandpaper.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-85782930830328695672014-07-23T05:21:12.357-07:002014-07-23T05:21:12.357-07:00And I'm glad the excellent behavior in mine wa...And I'm glad the excellent behavior in mine was not a fluke :) But it seems Pilot has got these nibs down to a science.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-50394818819202716712014-07-22T22:44:35.783-07:002014-07-22T22:44:35.783-07:00I own two Pilot Metropolitans (gold zigzag and vio...I own two Pilot Metropolitans (gold zigzag and violet leopard), both M nibs, and I love them both. I too prefer medium wet nibs and these pens suit me to a T. They're very reliable smooth writers, start every time, have lovely wet flows, and are just generally pleasurable to write with. I heartedly second your recommendation of these pens.dietrichnoreply@blogger.com