Pilot Metropolitan Fountain vs Pilot Dr. Grip 4+1
Pilot Metropolitan Fountain ($20) vs Pilot Dr. Grip 4+1 ($20.59) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Pilot Metropolitan Fountain | Pilot Dr. Grip 4+1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20 | $20.59 |
| Weight | 25g | 27g |
| Nib | Steel F or M | — |
| Body | Brass | — |
| Filling | Converter/cartridge | — |
| Weight | 25g | ~27g (approx, JetPens lists 27 g for the 4+1; Pilot publishes no weight) |
| Style | — | Dr. Grip 4+1, multi-function pen and pencil |
| Point | — | Fine |
| Inks | — | Black, blue, red and green advanced ink |
| Pencil | — | #2 HB lead, retracts at the clip |
| Grip | — | Wide barrel, latex-free cushioned grip |
| Pilot model | — | 36220 |
Pros & Cons
Pilot Metropolitan Fountain
- Under $25
- Brass body
- Reliable nib
- Nib basic
- Single converter only
Pilot Dr. Grip 4+1
- Four inks and a pencil in one pen
- Six barrel colors
- Same wide comfortable grip
- $20.59 at Staples, the dearest Dr. Grip
- Heavier and thicker than the single-ink pens
Pilot Metropolitan Fountain is the better value at $20. Both are part of our curated pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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