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Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen — a smooth, weighty first fountain pen
Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen (Black, Classic, Medium Nib)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Longhand drafting
- First fountain pen
- Journaling
- Gift box included
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Why this gift works
The Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen (model 91107) has a black lacquered metal body with silver trim, a resin grip and a medium steel nib. It measures 138 mm capped and weighs 26 g, and it comes in a gift box with one black Pilot cartridge and a converter so it can also be filled from bottled ink, per Goulet Pens.
For a writer who drafts longhand, a fountain pen changes the feel of the page - smoother, slower, more deliberate. The Metropolitan is the classic affordable way in.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- Writers who draft by hand
- Journal keepers
- Anyone curious about fountain pens
Think twice if
- They want a fine nib
- They already own several fountain pens
The catch
It takes Pilot's own cartridges, not standard international ones; the converter holds a small amount of ink, so heavy writers refill often; this listing is the medium nib only; and just one cartridge is included.
Skip if they already have a fountain pen collection, or dislike refilling.
Key specs
| Body | Lacquered metal, silver trim, resin grip |
|---|---|
| Nib | Steel, medium |
| Length | 138 mm capped, 153 mm posted |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Filling | Pilot cartridge or included converter |
| In the box | Pen, 1 cartridge, converter, gift box |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Fine and stub nibs are separate listings.
- Pairs with bottled ink like Iroshizuku.
Why we like it
- Metal body with real heft
- Smooth steel nib
- Converter included
- Comes in a gift box
What to look for in a first fountain pen
- Nib. Medium is forgiving; fine suits small handwriting.
- Filling. A converter lets them use bottled ink.
- Weight. A metal body feels balanced for long sessions.
Questions people ask
Yes, with the included converter.
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