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Pilot Metropolitan vs Pilot Dr. Grip 4+1
Pilot Metropolitan ($22) vs Pilot Dr. Grip 4+1 ($20.59) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fountain pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Pilot Metropolitan | Pilot Dr. Grip 4+1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22 | $20.59 |
| Weight | 22g | 27g |
| Nib | Steel (F, M, B) | — |
| Fill | Squeeze converter + cartridge | — |
| Body | Brass + painted steel | — |
| Length | 136mm capped | — |
| Cap | Snap cap | — |
| Weight | ~22g | ~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
- $22 lowest-regret entry
- Brass body satisfying heft
- Smooth forgiving nib
- Wide color selection
- Reliable Pilot engineering
- Squeeze converter messy
- No piston fill
- Cap can crack over time
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 Dr. Grip 4+1 is the better value at $20.59. If weight matters most, Pilot Metropolitan carries lighter at 22g. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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