Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Black, 1.0mm Stub nib

I love this pen. Quality feels sturdy and the weight is very comfortable in hand, especially with the cap seated. It seems to balance the feel of the pen when writing. The cap does not stay on firmly however that’s not a negative in my opinion, just something I’m aware of. I tend to prefer the more bold line of this nib to the fine lines of some of the other nib styles. It is a joy to write cursive with this pen is high-quality, especially for the price and I like the feel the barrel in my hand. It’s easy to hold and comfortable to write with for long periods of time. It is durable and I have used it on high-quality paper as well as standard lined college rule paper in it flows well. It allows a good speed to my handwriting. There seems to be something about the balance this pen offers that just makes me have better writing days as far as penmanship goes. I would like to own more of them and just have them in different desks in my house. I love this bed.

I simply love this pen, especially because of the stub nib that gives a little flair to my writing. I've just tested it with the iroshizuku ink in the color kon-peki, which is gorgeous!

love the pen. After 3 or 4 months of using it, it's still a daily writer. It writes smooth and flows nicely. Doesn't clog often at all. It's lightweight but it feels high quality. Made of plastic but doesn't feel cheap. It's easy to use and the grip is ergonomic. Some pens when you post the cap they feel too long but this one doesn't feel long or heavy with a posted cap. It works as it's supposed to. the nib writes nicely.

This is a great all around pen. Some claim it’s a beginner’s pen. But I have a few of them and love them. They are great all around every day writers. Perfect for all levels. Comfortable to write all day with perfect in design and durability functions perfectly and won’t fail or leak

Pen Feel: The pen feels solid, and a bit heavy which is good thing Nib: The nib is a bit scratchy, I would say that due to being untipped, howeverthe nib is forgiving, and can be used for everyday writing - however the nib is a bit on the drier side. I have had no hard star tissues. (Paired with a Con-40 Convertor). Writing Experience: The stub nib adds a nice touch to your handwriting, and the pens is very fun to write with. Definitely recommended for beginners and everyday writing Overall, great pen a wetter and smoother nib would've given it another star.

Great experience in purchasing this Pilot Metropolitan, Calligraphy nib. Comes with a little converter which is great if you like to use bottled ink. Shipping was good and the entire purchase experience was good.

My old Pilot Metropolitan did a swan dive off the backyard table, so I went and got another one. Fountain pen users know that the Pilot Metropolitan is a workhorse. It has good weight and is, besides the nib, almost indestructible. I like the feel of the pen in my hand - it is heavy and the grip is not too small. If you want a pen that is reliable and yet replaceable without mortgaging your house or selling your firstborn child, this is your pen.

I have well over 100 fountain pens, most in the $80-90 range, a few $300+, and several in between. The Metro was my first re-entry pen after a lengthy hiatus. This is the 7th that I have bought in 3 years. Why? Well, the stub nib is just glorious. One of my absolute favorites. All of my Metros now have stubs. But wait, that's not all. It is a solid pen, with a lovely finish, that is comfortable, well-balanced, and not oversized. Even though it's metal, it's not heavy like some well-known inexpensive Chinese brands, so your hand won't tire during long writing sessions. And because I like to change ink often, the converter doesn't hold too much ink like some piston fillers. And one of my favorite aspects of this pen is the ease in cleaning. The nib/feed assembly easily twists/slides out and fits back in with no doubt about it's placement. Because Pilot's nibs are proprietary, they only seat one way on the feed, and are easily reinserted. The Metro is quite simply one of the best values on the market.