Pilot Metropolitan
E914754
The Pilot Metropolitan is a popular, entry-level Japanese fountain pen known for its smooth writing performance, solid build quality, and excellent value for the price.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fountain pen
ⓘ
writing instrument ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Pilot Cocoon
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Pilot MR (in some markets) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bodyMaterial |
brass (lacquered)
ⓘ
metal ⓘ |
| capPosting | designed to post securely on barrel ⓘ |
| capType | snap cap ⓘ |
| compatibleInkCartridges | Pilot proprietary cartridges ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| designStyle |
cigar-shaped
ⓘ
understated classic design ⓘ |
| fillingSystem |
cartridge
ⓘ
converter ⓘ |
| gripSectionMaterial | plastic ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
interchangeable Pilot steel nib units (with compatible models)
ⓘ
metal body with some weight ⓘ snap-on cap with inner cap seal ⓘ |
| hasVariants |
animal print band designs (early runs)
ⓘ
plain band designs ⓘ retro pop and other themed finishes ⓘ |
| includesConverter | Pilot squeeze converter (CON-20 or equivalent, depending on market and era) GENERATED ⓘ |
| inkCompatibility | water-based fountain pen ink ⓘ |
| introducedAs | entry-level option in Pilot’s fountain pen lineup ⓘ |
| knownFor |
excellent value for price
ⓘ
smooth writing performance ⓘ solid build quality ⓘ |
| maintenance | can be disassembled for cleaning (section, nib, feed) ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Pilot Corporation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketedAs | affordable everyday fountain pen ⓘ |
| marketSegment | entry-level fountain pen ⓘ |
| nibMaterial | stainless steel ⓘ |
| nibSizesAvailable |
fine
ⓘ
medium ⓘ |
| nibType | steel nib ⓘ |
| penType | fountain pen ⓘ |
| priceCategory | low-cost fountain pen ⓘ |
| seriesNameInJapan | Pilot Cocoon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
beginners
ⓘ
budget-conscious fountain pen users ⓘ students ⓘ |
| trimColorOptions | various finishes depending on model line ⓘ |
| typicalUse |
daily writing
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note-taking ⓘ school and office work ⓘ |
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