Pilot G2 Gel vs Pilot Metropolitan Fountain
Pilot G2 Gel ($4) vs Pilot Metropolitan Fountain ($20) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Pilot G2 Gel | Pilot Metropolitan Fountain |
|---|
| Price | $4 | $20 |
| Weight | 15g | 25g |
| Tip | 0.5mm | — |
| Refillable | Yes | — |
| Ink | Gel | — |
| Colors | 10+ | — |
| Nib | — | Steel F or M |
| Body | — | Brass |
| Filling | — | Converter/cartridge |
| Weight | — | 25g |
Pros & Cons
Pilot G2 Gel
- Universally loved
- Refillable
- Several tip sizes
- Plastic body
- Ink dries if left uncapped
Pilot Metropolitan Fountain
- Under $25
- Brass body
- Reliable nib
- Nib basic
- Single converter only
Pilot G2 Gel is the better value at $4. Both are part of our curated pen index — tap through to check current pricing.