Pilot Metropolitan vs Pilot Metropolitan Fountain
Pilot Metropolitan ($22) vs Pilot Metropolitan Fountain ($20) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fountain pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Pilot Metropolitan | Pilot Metropolitan Fountain |
|---|
| Price | $22 | $20 |
| Weight | 22g | 25g |
| Nib | Steel (F, M, B) | Steel F or M |
| Fill | Squeeze converter + cartridge | — |
| Body | Brass + painted steel | Brass |
| Length | 136mm capped | — |
| Cap | Snap cap | — |
| Weight | ~22g | 25g |
| Filling | — | Converter/cartridge |
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 Metropolitan Fountain
- Under $25
- Brass body
- Reliable nib
- Nib basic
- Single converter only
Pilot Metropolitan Fountain is the better value at $20. 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.