Pilot Metropolitan Fountain vs Pilot Dr. Grip Center of Gravity Pink Ribbon
Pilot Metropolitan Fountain ($20) vs Pilot Dr. Grip Center of Gravity Pink Ribbon ($9.99) — 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 Center of Gravity Pink Ribbon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20 | $9.99 |
| Weight | 25g | 20g |
| Nib | Steel F or M | — |
| Body | Brass | — |
| Filling | Converter/cartridge | — |
| Weight | 25g | ~20g (approx, estimated from the shared wide barrel; JetPens lists 20 g for the Full Black and the Limited gel; Pilot publishes no weight) |
| Style | — | Dr. Grip Center of Gravity, Breast Cancer Awareness edition |
| Point | — | Medium, 1.0 mm |
| Ink | — | Black ink |
| Grip | — | Latex-free, wide double-layer comfort grip |
| Refill | — | Refillable |
| Certification | — | Certified for Ease of Use by the Arthritis Foundation |
| Pilot model | — | 36192 |
Pros & Cons
Pilot Metropolitan Fountain
- Under $25
- Brass body
- Reliable nib
- Nib basic
- Single converter only
Pilot Dr. Grip Center of Gravity Pink Ribbon
- The Center of Gravity balance and double-layer grip
- Pink ribbon imprint
- One of the cheapest Dr. Grips at $9.99
- Pilot's donation program on its page has ended
- A single color
Pilot Dr. Grip Center of Gravity Pink Ribbon is the better value at $9.99. Both are part of our curated pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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