Pilot Metropolitan vs Pilot G2 Gel
Pilot Metropolitan ($22) vs Pilot G2 Gel ($4) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fountain pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Pilot Metropolitan | Pilot G2 Gel |
|---|
| Price | $22 | $4 |
| Weight | 22g | 15g |
| Nib | Steel (F, M, B) | — |
| Fill | Squeeze converter + cartridge | — |
| Body | Brass + painted steel | — |
| Length | 136mm capped | — |
| Cap | Snap cap | — |
| Weight | ~22g | — |
| Tip | — | 0.5mm |
| Refillable | — | Yes |
| Ink | — | Gel |
| Colors | — | 10+ |
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 G2 Gel
- Universally loved
- Refillable
- Several tip sizes
- Plastic body
- Ink dries if left uncapped
Pilot G2 Gel is the better value at $4. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.