New Additions to My Fountain Pen Collection
I recently ordered two Pilot Metropolitan fountain pens from the Retro Pop collection in Turquoise and Purple. Both pens feature fine point nibs and, aside from the color and design patterns on the cross section, they are identical to the Metropolitan Classic collection.
The Benefits of Multiple Pens
I’m glad I purchased additional Metropolitan fountain pens. Having several options to choose from makes life easier than relying on a single pen.
Packaging Contents
The pens come in the same standard packaging as other Pilot Metropolitan models, which includes a single black cartridge and a Con-20 style ink converter. This setup makes the Metropolitan one of the best starter pens, as it provides everything needed to begin writing.
Nib Performance
After their first inking with Iroshizuku ink, both pens felt a bit scratchy. I grabbed my Metropolitan Classic to compare and found it writes much smoother. I suspect the new pens just need some time to adjust and align the nibs. I vaguely recall the Classic was also very scratchy initially, which is why I set it aside in favor of the gold nib on my former 3776. Continued use seems to help mitigate this issue and improve the nib quality.
Update: 11/17/18
Over a year has passed, and I’ve grown quite fond of the Metropolitans. I keep all three inked and use them regularly in rotation. While I would prefer a thicker pen like the 3776 or Custom 74, the nib on the Metropolitan is phenomenal. The fact that I’ve drained more than half of a 50 mL bottle of Kon Peki ink speaks to how much I’ve been writing with these fountain pens.
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