@Fire Smollett I don't quite agree that modern pens can't keep up with fast paced writing. On the other hand I don't have much experience with vintage pens. But all my fountain pens, from a 60's Sheaffer, Pilot MR, Lamy Vista and the most expensive one I got, a Lamy 2000, will happily put down ink all day as fast as I can move the nib across the page, until the ink runs out. :) My thought on penmanship is that a fountain pen feels lighter to write with than a ball point, making people focus some at their writing to start with, often with the outcome of them changing a few details of their writing, improving their penmanship.
@Fire Smollett "feels lighter to write with" not regarding the weight of the pen. My standard ballpoint is a Ballograf Epoca which is very common in Sweden, and they want a bit of pressure to write with. Never really liked them. I'd prefer a pencil any day over that, but lead isn't as legible and durable for notes that are used.
@Andro mache i use a caran d ache ball point and it is smoother than this shaefer i am using any tips help i am using it with a cartridge if that detail helps you asses better
Fountain pens are not meant to be "dogged" out like a ballpoint. I carry mine in my purse, and do not have any problems. If you drop your FP you will definitely experience ink leaking out into the pen cap. You are right that a $15 pen is the tip of the iceberg (LOL). I am an avid FP lady, and always enjoy writing with one or more of my pens.
I'm a fountain pen collector. Have (4) Pilot Metropolitan Retro Pops in my collection of 250 pens. Absolutely love writing with fountain pens. My handwriting is larger, and I tend to prefer a Medium & Broad nib. I also like a fine which writes like a fine/medium. Have quite a few stub nibs in my collection. The Pilot Metropolitan comes in red/orange/green/light blue/purple/gray. FPs should not be mishandled as one would do a ballpoint. The Pilot Metropolitan Animal print comes in: Silver python/white tiger/black crocodile/plum leopard/gold lizard. Pilots comes in: Fine nib, medium nib and 1.1 stub nibs. A nice fountain for the money and one I would recommend for someone who is looking to purchase their very first pen. As you begin to use a fountain pen you will discover what you like and dislike, which will aid in you making future fountain pen purchases. There is a community of fountain pen user around the world: Fountain Pen Network. You will learn everything you need to know about fountain pens, paper, calligraphy, vintage pens, etc. Check out the website.
I’m really glad there are people out there really into fountain pens. I imagine if I got into it I’d be forced to relax and think about what I was writing!
Great video but have a couple points. I carry pens to and from work in a backpack every day. They just happen to be in a pensleeve or pencil pouch. Preferably nib up so that the movement doesn't make it burp. A benefit of FPs is that if you do write a lot, it takes less pressure so it's gentler on people with RSI problems...especially if you have a death grip. I've been into the hobby for about 4 years now. I do have a few pens that are over $20 but most of my daily workhorse pens are under $5. Price != quality in the FP world. Refilling from a bottle of ink does get messy, less messy with practice but you still have inky fingers from time to time. Sticking with cartridges is totally fine.
@@SuperReview The Platinum Preppy is a "disposable" pen that goes for like $4 but you can buy refill ink cartridges for it. It is very reliable. It is a demonstrator/clear pen so if you care about looks it might not be your jam. You can pick it up after a month or more and it will write the first time (ink evaporating/drying in a concern in most FPs) The Jinhao 51A is another of my faves. It comes in a variety of finishes. It's my "professional" pen. It's $5 on eBay generally, $2 or so if you order on Aliexpress. The Jinhao 992 has performed for me as well. It's generally in the $2 range. Both Jinhaos come with a converter to refill from ink bottles. Many of the FP retailers like Goulet Pens, Birmingham Pens, and Anderson Pens sell ink samples to try an ink before committing to a bottle, 2m to 5ml of ink for $1-4. To fill a pen once, it's generally between 0.5mL and 1mL. Bottles of ink can be all over the place based on ink qualities, company, etc. One bottle of ink I have was $20. However it's a 50mL beatifully designed glass bottle, so it can fill 100 pens or I can give some away/trade etc. If you have a FP person nearby, 9/10 they will be cool to give you some sample vials of what they have.
James Williams If you want separate nib sizes use the jinhao x750 or X450. They use a #6 size nib and can be replaced with any other #6 nib in EF, F, M, B and so on
@@SuperReview the included cartridges don't last very long. For me, I could get about a week on one. Most heavy users switch to a converter cartridge and bottled ink.
@@SuperReview i was too, but here's a trick. If you want to try an ink bottle, before dipping your pen, put the bottle in a coffee mug. Most ink bottles will fit. Even if you spill a bit, the ink will stay in the bottle.
In general a FP can be tossed in a bag if you aren’t swinging it around much and if you have a pen pocket as many do then there is no problem. I carry mine around all the time and while occasionally it will get bumped and leak some ink it is minimal enough not to be a problem. Planning on putting together a note taking kit and getting one or two more of different sizes and adding different inks to each (I am an artist that likes weight and color variations in notes). I will also carry a G2 ballpoint for lending (my favorite ballpoint but still not as good as a FP lol) but my goal is to switch entirely to FPs for personal use. I am a person who really enjoys physically writing though, for those less comfortable I can understand how it would be less engaging.
the thing that is amazing with fountain pens is the choices of inks you can get, and the personalizations you can get with it. if you got a demonstrator pen made completely out of acrylic or resin, you can find yourself changing the colors of the pen based on the colors of the ink you have in the reservoir. some of it will stain sure, but just hit it up with some bleach and the ink stains will go away and bing bong presto, you are good to use lots of other inks to pop in the reservoir and change that color once more! take a look at the majohn (moonman) pens to see what i mean by demonstrator pens and see what i mean. i got my demonstrator coming in tomorrow and its a small fat beefy boi with a huge reservoir and its in a medium nib because of it's girthiness. it would be awkward using it in an extra fine when it really could glide across the paper like it's nobody's business. would i rebuy another fountain pen and try to get it in extra fine? sure, i would totally be down to find one that fits the aesthetic and would be great for note taking, doodling, and confidence training with writing stuff down (yes that is a thing).
I think fountain pens could help one improve their handwriting, if they really tried or wanted to. You write a little differently with them, and are more conscious of how you are writing.
Best pen ever. Get yourself a pot of ink and it’s the only pen you’ll need. Something goes wrong? No biggie, buy another. I love when things are a good price and work a treat. You don’t feel nervous using it and you can use it for a long time and use it well. I use this to draw, too, and I love the nib. It’s medium but it can write very fine.
“People interested in headphones are interested in foubtain pens” I concur.😆😆 I had a little chit chat with u in a video on a review on TRN V80..! This is good
15$ is truly just the tip of iceberg. I'm very much new to this whole FP hobby, and I made a mistake of doing too much research on this. And now I'm a little bit obsessed and is spending a little bit more than what I would've thought for a writing instrument 😆
Congratulations on starting an enjoyable (and maybe expensive:)) journey into fountain pens. you picked a perfect pen to begin with--the metro works so well and with little effort. writes right out of the box. This is also true of Sailor and Platinum, other major Japanese brands. My suggestion would be to write with this pen for several months so you get an idea of what you like and don't like before you try another. i've been an avid collector for 4 years now, so please let me know of you have any questions. cheers
What are the sorts of attributes that differentiate pens, and that pen enthusiasts seek out? I have a bunch of other hobbies that I've learned, fountain pens is pretty unknown to me.
@@SuperReview The primary attributes are how the nib writes f(ine? medium? broad?), and then the size, weight, and shape. Italian pens tend to be huge, while other companies offer pocket pens that are cute and easy to carry. Also, do you like a stiff nib (no, that's not obscene....;)), or do you like a nib with a bit of flex to give your writing a bit of style. Of course, some people like to collect pens that were made from the 1910s through the 1950s. many are absolute works of art. If you want some entertaining intros to pens, check out the channels gouletpens (a store in VA), sbrebrown (a pen enthusiast and neuro-psychologist), and the store jetpens.com Now, my question for you. I have very narrow ear canals, and most IEMS hurt for me. Do you know of any that are made for really small ears that still sound good? Comply tips are the only thing that make them work for me at all. Thanks
@@darensweeney5925 Hm, I will have to guess a bit, because I'm not actually sure what strategy is best for small ear canals: Better to prioritize earbuds with small-diameter stems, or better to go for shallow-fit? The smallest-diameter ones I have are Final E2000, which is a nice smooth-sounding headphone with good bass and not a lot of treble. For shallow fit, I have Whizzer Kylin, and they manage to stay quite secure. The headphones I use with Comply tips are Tin Hifi T2 Pro. When I use the Comply tips, I don't roll them up and stuff them in my ears -- I leave it expanded when I push it into my ear, so it doesn't fit very deep at all. But stays secure. So a few options there, depending on which fit sounds like it'd be best for your ears.
It's a squared off nib which has pilot cm Japan written on it. Makes your handwriting look sharp and cool. I have the green Retro Pop version which looks great.
If you live in America get the version with the cm stub nib. I have one and it's amazing. I got the con 40 converter for mine. I also have a Pilot Metropolitan with the medium nib which I use as an edc with cartridges.
@@SuperReview Stub nib is a flat-end tipped nib that, in simple, makes line variations just by writing with it. This pilot metropolitan you have has a rounded tip nib (the nib points forward with a small ball/tip at the end), a stub nib looks as if the nib got cut horizontally. When you google up stub nib you'll see the different line widths in just an alphabet, as if you're making a calligraphy style handwriting. It'll need sometimes to practice, but if you're willing to spend time it would be great.
Even as ballpoint pen, a good ballpoint is a lot more than $15. I bought my 1st fountain pen a week ago, used a converted and the process was pretty clean. Got a lil ink on my fingers but it came off. If your handwriting is bad, blame your teachers. There will be times when you need to write . Having good penmanship especially today sets you apart.
The pilot metropolitan is definitely the Tin T2 of the fountain pen world but you should definitely try the Fabre castle loom. Can't go wrong with the loom
Hahaha, I totally understand the "fear" of ink. I'm just starting to really get into fountain pens. Thing is though, that with inks, there are so many colored inks for your preference. You can even have a personalized one for special documents incase people try to commit forgery(which happens quite a bit where I'm from). Also, the ink doesn't stick to your hands as bad as you think it does, just as long as you wash.
Just got one of these pens, and don't worry about disgusting me with your handwriting, mine is pretty rubbish too, and I've seen worse than that of both you and I.
Super* Review I never thought anyone knew about that kid’s website. Just ordered this pen and made my way to TH-cam and this reference pops up? Amazing lol “Hello my future girlfriend. This is what I sound like. Please IM me if you are on Yahoo chat. Goodbye, thanks for stopping by!” My friends and I memorized it because it was so hilarious. That’s from like 15+ years ago!
This was also my first fountain pen. But like you, it will also be my last. What I disliked the most was the weight - too heavy vs classic ballpoint (e.g. Parker Jotter)
I thought it was interesting when you said people that are into headphones are also into fountain pens, because I am into both, but just to a small point on both. I have to admit that I am much more into fountain pens than headphones though. The Metropolitan was my first and forth fountain pens that I owned. Yeah, I broke the first one hahahaha, but oddly enough I still have it, thinking I might try to fix it someday LoL. But yeah, it seems like you are not the type of person that would enjoy the hobby. It is cool that you were willing to give it a try and see what it is all about though. It is probably best not to get into the hobby anyway. You don't need to many expensive hobbies and fountain pens can be a very expensive hobby. By the way, I have seen a lot of people that have started and using fountain pens that do not have nice handwriting, but most are wanting to improve their writing after they get into the hobby. Thanks for doing this review and sharing it. Enjoy the pen and cheers.
Oh yeah. These things are more addictive than needles. I have a rotring calligraphy pen, inherited Parker 51s, and a fine point Metropolitan. Love them all but lusting for a lefthander nib for my Metropolitan. That or... Another pen!! 😃
I got into FPs after watching some videos about the difference between the types of pens. I never actually understood why would people wanna use fountain pen when I was a kid. The first time I saw a fp in my life was a friend of mine using it. It was a mess since he liked to spill ink everywhere. That was also the last time I ever saw anyone using fountain pen in front of my eyes. As someone who writes alot, like really alot I prefer to use a pen that not gonna tire me pretty quick or bother me when using it. So I gave it a go, bought a Pilot Kakuno with fine nib. It felt normal and familiar since I had been using dip pens for calligraphy. The smoothness is what amazed me when I used it. Ever since then, I have been using fountain for most of my writing, only ballpoint or else when my fp isn't with me. I barely get tired using it and to be honest, the first time I got my Kakuno I ended up using the whole ink cartridge given just less than 30 hours after getting them in my hand. I can say that I was kind of obsessed with it lol. I also bought some other pilot fps later, inks and lots of paper because they can't really write on low quality paper...
Mm, I think you just (1) remove the cap, (2) unscrew the top and bottom halves of the pen, (3) push the ink cartridge into the top half, (4) screw the halves back together.
Fountain pens work great in backpacks and at school. Many countries still make fountain pens mandatory in school, and it's a good thing. I know technology has pushed many away from cursive, and it's a shame. Cursive uses your brain very differently than does a keyboard. We don't write letters and words and numbers, we draw them. Drawing must use the creative center of the brain, and it makes a big difference. This is another reason that cursive and touch screens are becoming more and more popular. Keyboards are fast, easy, convenient, and brain deadening for anything requiring creativity. There's no excuse for poor handwriting, even in 2020. It's an easy thing to correct, and one that will make your life much better. You would also be amazed by how many foreign business people I've know who hate working with Americans because cursive is become a dying art. They think such people are little children in their thinking, and either laugh at them behind their backs, or speak them with pity.
@@SuperReview well i dip my fountain pen in water then flush it via sqeezing or twisting ot pushing the converter then take the converter off then let it to dry and if i havent cleaned it i =n a while i will also remove the nib and feed then clean them seperatly and im planin on oderin a pilot metopolatin tommorrow (sry for bad english hope this brings you in the world of fountainpens)
When you are into Fountain Pens, you will probably be dragged into inks. I am waiting for Pilot Nakimi, Diamine, Noodler's, J. Herbin... Reviews as well. :))))). Pilot is with Japanese style so the Fine nib is equivalent with Extra Fine with other western brands. So I think Pilot Medium nib is better for your hand writing. And yes, people who are into headphones generally into Fountain Pens as well.
You assume that you're talking to people who, such as you, have never used a fountain pen. Do you realize how many times you say you know very little about them? You should note that the Metropolitan will only use Pilot's proprietary cartridges. A very good reason to use the included converter and to just go ahead, bight the bullet, and buy a bottle of ink. You don't realize it, but you are reviewing what is the best fountain pen in its price range.
FPs are like cigars - before you know about it, it may seem uninteresting or even strange or like a burden. But once you give it a chance, then you realize it’s legit! In the USA nowadays, men are ‘bad’, and there are fewer and fewer hobbies for men. Cigars and fountain pens are great for women, too! But it’s a whole world of fun and refinement and gentlemanly pleasure. You should smoke a good cigar while writing a headphone review using a fountain pen! You’ll be in heaven!
Join the Discord server to chat about headphones and, uhh, fountain pens: discord.gg/ZBpXZnp
There are some other versions of the pilot metropolitan, and they are a rollerball pen and a mechanical pencil
I’m a Fountain Pen guy, and the Metro is a great little pen. So good to get a ‘noobs’ perspective on it.
What's your favorite pen you have?
@Fire Smollett I don't quite agree that modern pens can't keep up with fast paced writing. On the other hand I don't have much experience with vintage pens. But all my fountain pens, from a 60's Sheaffer, Pilot MR, Lamy Vista and the most expensive one I got, a Lamy 2000, will happily put down ink all day as fast as I can move the nib across the page, until the ink runs out. :)
My thought on penmanship is that a fountain pen feels lighter to write with than a ball point, making people focus some at their writing to start with, often with the outcome of them changing a few details of their writing, improving their penmanship.
@Fire Smollett "feels lighter to write with" not regarding the weight of the pen. My standard ballpoint is a Ballograf Epoca which is very common in Sweden, and they want a bit of pressure to write with. Never really liked them. I'd prefer a pencil any day over that, but lead isn't as legible and durable for notes that are used.
Hey Mick, Can you plz help me decide that can I use this pen for workhorse intensity....does it feel scratchier?
@Andro mache i use a caran d ache ball point and it is smoother than this shaefer i am using any tips help i am using it with a cartridge if that detail helps you asses better
Fountain pens are not meant to be "dogged" out like a ballpoint. I carry mine in my purse, and do not
have any problems. If you drop your FP you will definitely experience ink leaking out into the
pen cap. You are right that a $15 pen is the tip of the iceberg (LOL). I am an avid FP lady, and always
enjoy writing with one or more of my pens.
I am one of those people who are into audio and calligraphy 😁
Damaygo I really don’t like people calling fountain pens calligraphy pens
Good noob perspective and review. I watched this because I’m thinking of getting the Pilot Metro as my first fountain pen. Good job.
I'm a fountain pen collector. Have (4) Pilot Metropolitan Retro Pops in my collection of 250 pens. Absolutely
love writing with fountain pens. My handwriting is larger, and I tend to prefer a Medium & Broad nib. I also like
a fine which writes like a fine/medium. Have quite a few stub nibs in my collection. The Pilot Metropolitan
comes in red/orange/green/light blue/purple/gray. FPs should not be mishandled as one would do a ballpoint.
The Pilot Metropolitan Animal print comes in: Silver python/white tiger/black crocodile/plum leopard/gold lizard.
Pilots comes in: Fine nib, medium nib and 1.1 stub nibs. A nice fountain for the money and one I would recommend
for someone who is looking to purchase their very first pen. As you begin to use a fountain pen you will discover
what you like and dislike, which will aid in you making future fountain pen purchases. There is a community of
fountain pen user around the world: Fountain Pen Network. You will learn everything you need to know about
fountain pens, paper, calligraphy, vintage pens, etc. Check out the website.
I’m really glad there are people out there really into fountain pens. I imagine if I got into it I’d be forced to relax and think about what I was writing!
I've somehow managed to make my handwriting as rushed and terrible as ever even with this pen :P
Great video but have a couple points. I carry pens to and from work in a backpack every day. They just happen to be in a pensleeve or pencil pouch. Preferably nib up so that the movement doesn't make it burp.
A benefit of FPs is that if you do write a lot, it takes less pressure so it's gentler on people with RSI problems...especially if you have a death grip.
I've been into the hobby for about 4 years now. I do have a few pens that are over $20 but most of my daily workhorse pens are under $5. Price != quality in the FP world. Refilling from a bottle of ink does get messy, less messy with practice but you still have inky fingers from time to time. Sticking with cartridges is totally fine.
Which $5 pens do you recommend?
@@SuperReview The Platinum Preppy is a "disposable" pen that goes for like $4 but you can buy refill ink cartridges for it. It is very reliable. It is a demonstrator/clear pen so if you care about looks it might not be your jam. You can pick it up after a month or more and it will write the first time (ink evaporating/drying in a concern in most FPs)
The Jinhao 51A is another of my faves. It comes in a variety of finishes. It's my "professional" pen. It's $5 on eBay generally, $2 or so if you order on Aliexpress.
The Jinhao 992 has performed for me as well. It's generally in the $2 range.
Both Jinhaos come with a converter to refill from ink bottles. Many of the FP retailers like Goulet Pens, Birmingham Pens, and Anderson Pens sell ink samples to try an ink before committing to a bottle, 2m to 5ml of ink for $1-4. To fill a pen once, it's generally between 0.5mL and 1mL.
Bottles of ink can be all over the place based on ink qualities, company, etc. One bottle of ink I have was $20. However it's a 50mL beatifully designed glass bottle, so it can fill 100 pens or I can give some away/trade etc. If you have a FP person nearby, 9/10 they will be cool to give you some sample vials of what they have.
I ended up getting some ink, Private Reserve I think.
James Williams If you want separate nib sizes use the jinhao x750 or X450. They use a #6 size nib and can be replaced with any other #6 nib in EF, F, M, B and so on
I've used these for years. They're really nice pens, I had one take me through my senior year of engineering school.
How long does ink last you?
@@SuperReview the included cartridges don't last very long. For me, I could get about a week on one. Most heavy users switch to a converter cartridge and bottled ink.
@@grantmiller6002 Great info, thank you! I think I'm afraid of ink bottles.
@@SuperReview i was too, but here's a trick. If you want to try an ink bottle, before dipping your pen, put the bottle in a coffee mug. Most ink bottles will fit. Even if you spill a bit, the ink will stay in the bottle.
Engineering school introduced me to Rotring rapidograph pens. It's the most precise writing instrument ever!
In general a FP can be tossed in a bag if you aren’t swinging it around much and if you have a pen pocket as many do then there is no problem. I carry mine around all the time and while occasionally it will get bumped and leak some ink it is minimal enough not to be a problem. Planning on putting together a note taking kit and getting one or two more of different sizes and adding different inks to each (I am an artist that likes weight and color variations in notes). I will also carry a G2 ballpoint for lending (my favorite ballpoint but still not as good as a FP lol) but my goal is to switch entirely to FPs for personal use. I am a person who really enjoys physically writing though, for those less comfortable I can understand how it would be less engaging.
the thing that is amazing with fountain pens is the choices of inks you can get, and the personalizations you can get with it. if you got a demonstrator pen made completely out of acrylic or resin, you can find yourself changing the colors of the pen based on the colors of the ink you have in the reservoir. some of it will stain sure, but just hit it up with some bleach and the ink stains will go away and bing bong presto, you are good to use lots of other inks to pop in the reservoir and change that color once more! take a look at the majohn (moonman) pens to see what i mean by demonstrator pens and see what i mean. i got my demonstrator coming in tomorrow and its a small fat beefy boi with a huge reservoir and its in a medium nib because of it's girthiness. it would be awkward using it in an extra fine when it really could glide across the paper like it's nobody's business. would i rebuy another fountain pen and try to get it in extra fine? sure, i would totally be down to find one that fits the aesthetic and would be great for note taking, doodling, and confidence training with writing stuff down (yes that is a thing).
I think fountain pens could help one improve their handwriting, if they really tried or wanted to. You write a little differently with them, and are more conscious of how you are writing.
Best pen ever. Get yourself a pot of ink and it’s the only pen you’ll need. Something goes wrong? No biggie, buy another. I love when things are a good price and work a treat. You don’t feel nervous using it and you can use it for a long time and use it well. I use this to draw, too, and I love the nib. It’s medium but it can write very fine.
“People interested in headphones are interested in foubtain pens” I concur.😆😆 I had a little chit chat with u in a video on a review on TRN V80..! This is good
15$ is truly just the tip of iceberg. I'm very much new to this whole FP hobby, and I made a mistake of doing too much research on this. And now I'm a little bit obsessed and is spending a little bit more than what I would've thought for a writing instrument 😆
This is how it starts.
Congratulations on starting an enjoyable (and maybe expensive:)) journey into fountain pens. you picked a perfect pen to begin with--the metro works so well and with little effort. writes right out of the box. This is also true of Sailor and Platinum, other major Japanese brands. My suggestion would be to write with this pen for several months so you get an idea of what you like and don't like before you try another. i've been an avid collector for 4 years now, so please let me know of you have any questions. cheers
What are the sorts of attributes that differentiate pens, and that pen enthusiasts seek out? I have a bunch of other hobbies that I've learned, fountain pens is pretty unknown to me.
@@SuperReview The primary attributes are how the nib writes f(ine? medium? broad?), and then the size, weight, and shape. Italian pens tend to be huge, while other companies offer pocket pens that are cute and easy to carry. Also, do you like a stiff nib (no, that's not obscene....;)), or do you like a nib with a bit of flex to give your writing a bit of style. Of course, some people like to collect pens that were made from the 1910s through the 1950s. many are absolute works of art.
If you want some entertaining intros to pens, check out the channels gouletpens (a store in VA), sbrebrown (a pen enthusiast and neuro-psychologist), and the store jetpens.com
Now, my question for you. I have very narrow ear canals, and most IEMS hurt for me. Do you know of any that are made for really small ears that still sound good? Comply tips are the only thing that make them work for me at all. Thanks
@@darensweeney5925 Hm, I will have to guess a bit, because I'm not actually sure what strategy is best for small ear canals: Better to prioritize earbuds with small-diameter stems, or better to go for shallow-fit? The smallest-diameter ones I have are Final E2000, which is a nice smooth-sounding headphone with good bass and not a lot of treble. For shallow fit, I have Whizzer Kylin, and they manage to stay quite secure. The headphones I use with Comply tips are Tin Hifi T2 Pro. When I use the Comply tips, I don't roll them up and stuff them in my ears -- I leave it expanded when I push it into my ear, so it doesn't fit very deep at all. But stays secure.
So a few options there, depending on which fit sounds like it'd be best for your ears.
It's a squared off nib which has pilot cm Japan written on it. Makes your handwriting look sharp and cool. I have the green Retro Pop version which looks great.
When i bought it it came in an aluminum case. Still using it
Pilot was able to make a cheap pen feel high end. Kudos to Pilot, that’s quite the accomplishment.
Excellent review. Thank you
If you live in America get the version with the cm stub nib. I have one and it's amazing.
I got the con 40 converter for mine. I also have a Pilot Metropolitan with the medium nib which I use as an edc with cartridges.
What's the cm stub nib?
@@SuperReview Stub nib is a flat-end tipped nib that, in simple, makes line variations just by writing with it. This pilot metropolitan you have has a rounded tip nib (the nib points forward with a small ball/tip at the end), a stub nib looks as if the nib got cut horizontally. When you google up stub nib you'll see the different line widths in just an alphabet, as if you're making a calligraphy style handwriting. It'll need sometimes to practice, but if you're willing to spend time it would be great.
Even as ballpoint pen, a good ballpoint is a lot more than $15.
I bought my 1st fountain pen a week ago, used a converted and the process was pretty clean. Got a lil ink on my fingers but it came off. If your handwriting is bad, blame your teachers. There will be times when you need to write . Having good penmanship especially today sets you apart.
The pilot metropolitan is definitely the Tin T2 of the fountain pen world but you should definitely try the Fabre castle loom. Can't go wrong with the loom
Hadn't heard of that one.
Super* Review It is basically the smoothest steel nib fountain pen. Also has a metal body. The Loom is my T2 of the pen world
Hahaha, I totally understand the "fear" of ink. I'm just starting to really get into fountain pens.
Thing is though, that with inks, there are so many colored inks for your preference. You can even have a personalized one for special documents incase people try to commit forgery(which happens quite a bit where I'm from). Also, the ink doesn't stick to your hands as bad as you think it does, just as long as you wash.
I imagine I'll ruin my desk, but maybe I could do it in the garage. 🤔
Super* Review it’s super easy to refill a pen without spilling ink all over the desk. If you don’t want to do that, you can use cartridges
There is no such thing as a "good" ballpoint pen. All ballpoint pens are "bad". Keep the Pilot and join us in the Fountain Pen Community.
*Squints hard* Not sure if serious.
@@SuperReview My guess is you enjoy rollerball pens, and our friend Albino Slug is being pedantic about rollerball vs ballpoint.
Most pretentious comment on TH-cam
2 Words: Uni Jetstream
Or a better tip - enjoy fountain pens without interacting with the weirdos like this guy.
I love my jinhao x750 and the weight itself is heavy.
Just got one of these pens, and don't worry about disgusting me with your handwriting, mine is pretty rubbish too, and I've seen worse than that of both you and I.
"hello my future girlfriend" wrote the guy wearing a wedding band haha.
Good video though, I just ordered one of these based on your review.
Does anybody get that reference?
Super* Review I never thought anyone knew about that kid’s website. Just ordered this pen and made my way to TH-cam and this reference pops up? Amazing lol
“Hello my future girlfriend. This is what I sound like. Please IM me if you are on Yahoo chat. Goodbye, thanks for stopping by!” My friends and I memorized it because it was so hilarious. That’s from like 15+ years ago!
@@ffac789 that's a crazy story dude.
Damn I'm also really into headphones and fountain pens
Same here. I tried out my friend's fountain pen just a few weeks ago and I fell in love. I just bought a Twsbi as my first.
2:13 i liked that
One of my better moments.
Your hand writing is good
👀 It's kinda a mess.
Once you are into fountain pen and fountain pen inks, there is no going back
What do you write?
@@SuperReview Notes for work, studies and just random thoughts
Yes. It's a good looking pen. ;)
This was also my first fountain pen. But like you, it will also be my last. What I disliked the most was the weight - too heavy vs classic ballpoint (e.g. Parker Jotter)
Ooh, I like the weight, but I get it.
I thought it was interesting when you said people that are into headphones are also into fountain pens, because I am into both, but just to a small point on both. I have to admit that I am much more into fountain pens than headphones though. The Metropolitan was my first and forth fountain pens that I owned. Yeah, I broke the first one hahahaha, but oddly enough I still have it, thinking I might try to fix it someday LoL. But yeah, it seems like you are not the type of person that would enjoy the hobby. It is cool that you were willing to give it a try and see what it is all about though. It is probably best not to get into the hobby anyway. You don't need to many expensive hobbies and fountain pens can be a very expensive hobby. By the way, I have seen a lot of people that have started and using fountain pens that do not have nice handwriting, but most are wanting to improve their writing after they get into the hobby. Thanks for doing this review and sharing it. Enjoy the pen and cheers.
You are now one us and there is no escape ;)
😱
Oh yeah. These things are more addictive than needles. I have a rotring calligraphy pen, inherited Parker 51s, and a fine point Metropolitan. Love them all but lusting for a lefthander nib for my Metropolitan. That or... Another pen!! 😃
dude congrats with the production value, i really thought you were a million sub youtube channel, keep it up
Thanks Rodrigo 👍
Keep it in a case or a leather pen holder and you can throw it anywhere :)
Didn't know that's a thing 👀
@@SuperReview its a pretty cool thing. Amazon sells nice ones for around 10-14 dollars. Keep mine in my back pocket when I'm at work
I got into FPs after watching some videos about the difference between the types of pens.
I never actually understood why would people wanna use fountain pen when I was a kid. The first time I saw a fp in my life was a friend of mine using it. It was a mess since he liked to spill ink everywhere. That was also the last time I ever saw anyone using fountain pen in front of my eyes.
As someone who writes alot, like really alot I prefer to use a pen that not gonna tire me pretty quick or bother me when using it.
So I gave it a go, bought a Pilot Kakuno with fine nib. It felt normal and familiar since I had been using dip pens for calligraphy. The smoothness is what amazed me when I used it. Ever since then, I have been using fountain for most of my writing, only ballpoint or else when my fp isn't with me.
I barely get tired using it and to be honest, the first time I got my Kakuno I ended up using the whole ink cartridge given just less than 30 hours after getting them in my hand. I can say that I was kind of obsessed with it lol.
I also bought some other pilot fps later, inks and lots of paper because they can't really write on low quality paper...
As a NOOB myself, pretty disappointing to sit through this and not see you fill the pen, or even how to use the cartridge.
It's a bang for the buck 😎
Man you really need a schooling on fountain pens. It's just like the door you step into when you are directed exposed to hifi audio
Rude.
@@SuperReview Man I didn't mean it in a bad way. I was just being funny about it. Sorry.
@@aadityakiran_s Hard to convey tone in text, I'm being silly
@@SuperReview Haha... Easy to understand sarcasm... I'm serious.
Where's the discord? When is it live? I am into fountain pens, headphones and a lot of other things I want to know if there are strangers like me
Join here: discord.gg/ZBpXZnp
What is the model of the watch?
Pebble 2
How do you put it together
Mm, I think you just (1) remove the cap, (2) unscrew the top and bottom halves of the pen, (3) push the ink cartridge into the top half, (4) screw the halves back together.
Hello, what is the name of the notebook?
It's a small Moleskine.
Thanks very much!
Don't throw it in a backpack, etc. That's what the case is for.
Is this medium nib or fine?
Fine
Do you still use it? I'm wondering if I should get one.
I was still using it, but it stopped writing smoothly, and not sure what I did wrong.
@@SuperReview Rinse off the nib. That should smooth it out. Sometimes dried ink messes things up.
On this super review,
We will be talking about myself personally because I am handsome AF.
6:27 you need to change that ballpoint pen. that's a broken ballpoint pen :p
That's every ballpoint pen in my life, probably my handwriting is broken.
Thanks for a great review. You're very handsome.
Cool guy.....
Where?
I was angered when your stars looked more like don'ts.
Oh no.
@@SuperReview don't worry man. the hair is human. 😊
欲しい…
Mechanicalheadpens
I'm getting too many hobbies
I'm in that club too.
Fountain pens work great in backpacks and at school. Many countries still make fountain pens mandatory in school, and it's a good thing.
I know technology has pushed many away from cursive, and it's a shame. Cursive uses your brain very differently than does a keyboard. We don't write letters and words and numbers, we draw them. Drawing must use the creative center of the brain, and it makes a big difference.
This is another reason that cursive and touch screens are becoming more and more popular. Keyboards are fast, easy, convenient, and brain deadening for anything requiring creativity.
There's no excuse for poor handwriting, even in 2020. It's an easy thing to correct, and one that will make your life much better.
You would also be amazed by how many foreign business people I've know who hate working with Americans because cursive is become a dying art. They think such people are little children in their thinking, and either laugh at them behind their backs, or speak them with pity.
Seems like a pointless reason to hate working with someone.
Make DAMN Sure to clean it
What's your process?
@@SuperReview well i dip my fountain pen in water then flush it via sqeezing or twisting ot pushing the converter then take the converter off then let it to dry and if i havent cleaned it i =n a while i will also remove the nib and feed then clean them seperatly and im planin on oderin a pilot metopolatin tommorrow (sry for bad english hope this brings you in the world of fountainpens)
and joined your discord
When you are into Fountain Pens, you will probably be dragged into inks. I am waiting for Pilot Nakimi, Diamine, Noodler's, J. Herbin... Reviews as well. :))))). Pilot is with Japanese style so the Fine nib is equivalent with Extra Fine with other western brands. So I think Pilot Medium nib is better for your hand writing.
And yes, people who are into headphones generally into Fountain Pens as well.
If I get a second one, I'll get medium nib to see the difference 👍
Really? I've not seen many people like me who are into fountain pens and audio gears, it's hard to manage 2 expensive hobbies :p
@@hetul784 2? I'm into pens, headphones, computers, guns, knives, phones and more. Really hard to keep up with that.
Super* Review Here is a tip. If you buy anything made in Japan buy it from Japan. It will cost so much less. A $150 goes down to $90
Anyone else get triggered when he sad a fountian pen is just a pen
1:01
2:15
You assume that you're talking to people who, such as you, have never used a fountain pen. Do you realize how many times you say you know very little about them? You should note that the Metropolitan will only use Pilot's proprietary cartridges. A very good reason to use the included converter and to just go ahead, bight the bullet, and buy a bottle of ink. You don't realize it, but you are reviewing what is the best fountain pen in its price range.
I make very few assumptions about others.
Chill, he’s new
FPs are like cigars - before you know about it, it may seem uninteresting or even strange or like a burden. But once you give it a chance, then you realize it’s legit! In the USA nowadays, men are ‘bad’, and there are fewer and fewer hobbies for men. Cigars and fountain pens are great for women, too! But it’s a whole world of fun and refinement and gentlemanly pleasure.
You should smoke a good cigar while writing a headphone review using a fountain pen! You’ll be in heaven!
I always liked the smell of pipe tobacco. But probably not gonna start smoking now.
Don't use cartridges. Grow up and Use bottled ink.
Rude.
@@SuperReview Hey again, I was being funny about it. Fountain pen people always look after our own. -The Parker pen company
To annoying 🙄 😒 😑
And Beyond!
Bro, you talk a lot. Just show us the damn pen, how you refill it and how it writes...
Search for "how to refill pilot metropolitan"
Or how to refill a fountain pen. Or just watch another metro review