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title: "PILOT Metropolitan Collection Gel Roller Pen, Silver Barrel, Dots Design, Fine Point, Black Ink (91205)"
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# Includes refillable ink converter for eco-friendly use Durable brass barrel with stainless accents Fine 0.5mm nib for precise writing PILOT Metropolitan Collection Gel Roller Pen, Silver Barrel, Dots Design, Fine Point, Black Ink (91205)

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** ¥8137
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Elevate your everyday writing — because your ideas deserve a pen as sharp as you are.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PILOT Metropolitan Collection Gel Roller Pen, Silver Barrel, Dots Design, Fine Point, Black Ink (91205) by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** ¥8137 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- pilot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pilot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Flow:** Smooth gel ink glides seamlessly, making every word feel intentional and refined.
- • **Built to Impress:** Solid brass barrel with stainless steel accents offers a premium, weighty feel that commands attention.
- • **Eco-Chic Writing:** Comes with a refillable converter, reducing plastic waste while letting you customize your ink choice.
- • **Affordable Luxury:** Experience the prestige of a high-end pen without the extravagant price tag—perfect for your desk or gifting.
- • **Precision Meets Elegance:** Fine 0.5mm nib delivers crisp, professional lines for flawless note-taking and signing.

## Overview

The PILOT Metropolitan Collection Gel Roller Pen combines a sleek silver brass barrel with stainless steel accents and a fine 0.5mm gel ink tip, delivering smooth, precise writing. Designed for professionals who value style and substance, it includes a refillable ink converter for sustainable use and offers an affordable luxury writing experience that stands out in any office or meeting.

## Description

Product Description Fresh and modern, the Pilot MR Metropolitan Collection delivers refined style. Meticulously designed with a brass barrel and stainless accents and nib, Metropolitan is available in three sophisticated colors; black, burnished silver and champagne gold, with premium matte finishes. Elegant and refined, Pilot MR Metropolitan is the perfect gift of affordable luxury for yourself and others. From the Manufacturer Fresh and modern, the Pilot MR Metropolitan Collection delivers refined style. Meticulously designed with a brass barrel and stainless accents and nib, Metropolitan is available in three sophisticated colors; black, burnished silver and champagne gold, with premium matte finishes. Elegant and refined, Pilot MR Metropolitan is the perfect gift of affordable luxury for yourself and others.

Review: Classy Beginner Fountain Pen! - Ok, so first off, I know next-to-nothing about fountain pens, but I did a search on how they work and found that this one is a good "entry level" fountain pen. It looks and feels super classy, too! It comes with a converter and one ink cartridge, so you technically have everything you need to get started using it right away - but do read the instructions! Changing out the converter to the ink cartridge is a breeze, and then your pen is ready to use! A few things I've noted and learned in using it: * The medium nib is larger than I expected. (I bought a second one with a "fine" nib, and that seems closer to medium ball point pens that I normally use.) If you have smaller handwriting, you may want to size down to a fine or even smaller nib point. * The pen weight and feel is nothing short of awesome. The weight is perfect, and writing is utterly effortless. It's metal, too, so if you're looking to cut back on plastics, this is a great option. (There is plastic in the internal mechanism and in the replacement cartridges, though. You can reduce that buy buying ink in glass bottles and using the refillable converter.) * Some reviewers said that the included squeeze-type converter is harder to use, so I bought a secondary piston-style converter separately, as I want to be able to refill it (and don't trust myself not to get ink *everywhere* with the squeeze converter!). * The ink that comes with it is pretty great. It flows easily and is dark black - but it does smudge easily until it dries, and it is not waterproof, so using a highlighter over it will make the ink bleed (and ruin the tip of your liquid highlighter). There are waterproof inks out there that can be used with the converter, which is what I plan to do in the future. If you like the ink that comes with it, you can buy more on desertcart. * Fountain pens are meant to be stored ideally with the nib side up - never down! On their side is okay, but supposedly not the best method. To carry my pen with me, I got an elastic pen case that goes around my journal, and I just make sure the tips are up when I put them in my bag. I wouldn't recommend tossing these separately into a pocket or purse, but any container that's mostly liquid-proof will do the job of preventing stains in the event of an accidental spill / leak. * The ink flows beautifully, almost by magic! Writing is therefore just a tiny bit different because there is no "drag" like with ball point pens or felt point pens. (If you don't like the ink that comes with it, you can use the converter to use your preferred fountain pen ink!) Everything I write seems just *that* much more special while using my fountain pen - and it makes writing in cursive feel like signing the Declaration of Independence! * This is a fountain pen, so guess what? Sometimes ink gets on stuff - your hands, places on the paper you didn't intend, your table... When I use my pen now, I take care to wipe it, and to check my hands before touching anything else. It hasn't dripped at all for me, but when the ink gets on a part of the nib that I then accidentally touch, it's easy to transfer. * I haven't had the pen long enough to have learned these things, but apparently you need to clean the pen every so often, take out the ink cartridge if it won't be in use for a while, and take extra precautions if you want to bring it onto a plane with you. Read up on that stuff if you're interested.
Review: The ideal pen for beginner fountain pen users - I'm fairly new to the world of fountain pens. I own starter pens from Kaweco, Pelikan, Lamy, Platinum, and other companies, and for the dollar value, I've found the Pilot Metropolitan to be the best deal out there for any fountain pen aficionado. One of the first things you'll notice is the build quality of this pen. I own the Classic Design silver Metropolitan and it is a beautiful pen. The body is made of brass with a coated brushed silver finish, so the pen has some heft to it and the stainless steel accents and clip give it a premium look and feel. I've received compliments on this pen and I've had a couple people think this is a much more expensive writing instrument than it really is. The body is smooth and round, so if you remove the cap and leave the body sitting on a desk, it will roll. However, the cap, which snaps on with a nice *click*, has a clip, which prevents it from rolling if you have it capped or posted. Then, I also like how the Metropolitan comes with an ink cartridge AND an ink converter for people who want to use their own ink. I can't think of many (any?) pens in this price range with an included converter. I'm not a fan of the bladder-type converter (I prefer the Z24 piston converter on my Lamy Safari), but it works and that it even comes with one is great! I've just been using the Pilot Namiki IC100 Fountain Pen Ink Cartridge, Blue/Black, 12 Cartridges per Pack (69102) . Moving onto the real reason anyone would buy a fountain pen--the writing experience. Because of the pen's heft, the Metropolitan is wonderful to write with--posted (cap on back of pen) or unposted. I write with it unposted, as I fear the metal-on-metal will leave a scratch around the barrel of the body, but the few times I've written with the cap posted, it's felt nicely balanced, unlike my Lamy Safari, which feels uneven if posted. The nib is a Japanese Medium which I've found to be equivalent to the Fine nib on my Kaweco Sport Classic. It's a stainless steel nib, so it has little-to-no flex, but is an average writer (in terms of ink flow) with very little scratchiness and it wrote well right out of the box with no skipping. What's great about the Metropolitan, though, is that the nib also interchangeable with the Pilot Penmanship Fountain Pen with Ergo Grip - Extra Fine Nib - Black Body , which I bought from a third-party site for less than $10 and I now have a Metropolitan with an Extra-Fine nib that writes very smoothly! Now, I'm sure a few people read these reviews to see how this compares to other pens in this price range, and I can say that it's sort of in a class of its own. The Platinum Preppies are practically disposables that cost less than half the Metropolitan and the Kaweco Sport Classics and Lamy Safaris are at least $10 more. Still, for those who must know, I think the Metropolitans write about as well as the Preppy (but with a much nicer body, build, and finish), better than the Kaweco Sports, but not as well as the Safari. My favorite pen is the Safari, but I can't say that I feel it's worth $10-15 more, especially without a converter, which makes the Metropolitan a fine deal indeed! From its fit and finish to the little touches (swappable nibs, included converter) and how smoothly it writes, I couldn't be happier with the Pilot Metropolitan--it's a pen that definitely punches well above its weight. Most fountain pen users own several writing instruments and I highly recommend this as an addition to anyone who wants a fantastic everyday pen. Now if only they'd make

## Features

- Pilot's sleek Metropolitan Collection signature pens
- Finest quality at a mid-range price
- Fine point
- Brass barrel with stainless accents
- POWER TO THE PEN: Pilot makes exceptional writing instruments to suit all your needs. We have fountain, ballpoint, retractable, erasable & gel ink pens, whiteboard markers & more for every writing style.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B009M3PHGS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,074 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #114 in Fountain Pens |
| Brand | PILOT |
| Closure | Retractable |
| Color | Silver Barrel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,667) |
| Date First Available | October 25, 2012 |
| Ink Color | Black,Gold,Silver |
| Item Weight | 3.53 ounces |
| Item model number | 91205 |
| Line Size | 0_5mm |
| Manufacturer | Pilot Pen Corporation of America |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 91205 |
| Material Type | Brass |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 5.7 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** PILOT
- **Color:** Silver Barrel
- **Ink Color:** Black,Gold,Silver
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Ballpoint Pen

## Images

![PILOT Metropolitan Collection Gel Roller Pen, Silver Barrel, Dots Design, Fine Point, Black Ink (91205) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IbaKclQ6L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: This is my first fountain pen. Do I need to use the converter if I use an ink cartridge? and vice versa. Which option is cheaper?**
A: Hey FearUP - it's really about personal preference. I like using bottled ink, so I have the converter in most of my fountain pens. I have a couple of pen that I call my "travel pens." The Pilot Metropolitan is one of those. For my travel pens, I use cartridges. That way I don't have to worry about packing or traveling with a bottle of ink. I think you are going to enjoy this pen. I think this is the best pen without a gold nib I have ever written with. I like the Metro better than either the $30 Larmy All-Star or the $30 Cross Bailey. To me, this is the best fountain pen at the under $50 price-point.

**Q: How does this one differ from the newer model (91117)?**
A: Not sure if it's accurate but according to the Amazon listing, the newer version comes with the Pilot CON-50 piston converter. My pen (an older model) comes with the plate converter (rubber sac).

**Q: Is it refillable? And if so, what cartridge should i use?**
A: It is refillable, and I bought Pilot Namiki refills which have worked well:  http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Fountain-Cartridge-Cartridges-69100/dp/B002G4DHGM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1382587342&sr=8-5&keywords=fountain+pen+refills.  I also bought a bottle of Noodler's Heart of Darkness, which has also worked very well for me:  http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Fountain-Cartridge-Cartridges-69100/dp/B002G4DHGM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1382587342&sr=8-5&keywords=fountain+pen+refills.  In short, if this will be a pen strictly for your desk, use the bottled ink, if this is on the go, use the cartridges.

**Q: How do you remove the converter on the Pilot Metropolitan?  I can't get it out.**
A: Gently twist it while holding onto the section. The section is the part of the pen just above the metal nib. The converter attaches to the section via a snug fitting, threadless, socket. Since it is threadless you may twist clockwise or counterclockwise with no ill effects. Gently pull out while you are twisting the converter. Do not try to "bend" it out!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classy Beginner Fountain Pen!
*by C***Y on July 18, 2019*

Ok, so first off, I know next-to-nothing about fountain pens, but I did a search on how they work and found that this one is a good "entry level" fountain pen. It looks and feels super classy, too! It comes with a converter and one ink cartridge, so you technically have everything you need to get started using it right away - but do read the instructions! Changing out the converter to the ink cartridge is a breeze, and then your pen is ready to use! A few things I've noted and learned in using it: * The medium nib is larger than I expected. (I bought a second one with a "fine" nib, and that seems closer to medium ball point pens that I normally use.) If you have smaller handwriting, you may want to size down to a fine or even smaller nib point. * The pen weight and feel is nothing short of awesome. The weight is perfect, and writing is utterly effortless. It's metal, too, so if you're looking to cut back on plastics, this is a great option. (There is plastic in the internal mechanism and in the replacement cartridges, though. You can reduce that buy buying ink in glass bottles and using the refillable converter.) * Some reviewers said that the included squeeze-type converter is harder to use, so I bought a secondary piston-style converter separately, as I want to be able to refill it (and don't trust myself not to get ink *everywhere* with the squeeze converter!). * The ink that comes with it is pretty great. It flows easily and is dark black - but it does smudge easily until it dries, and it is not waterproof, so using a highlighter over it will make the ink bleed (and ruin the tip of your liquid highlighter). There are waterproof inks out there that can be used with the converter, which is what I plan to do in the future. If you like the ink that comes with it, you can buy more on Amazon. * Fountain pens are meant to be stored ideally with the nib side up - never down! On their side is okay, but supposedly not the best method. To carry my pen with me, I got an elastic pen case that goes around my journal, and I just make sure the tips are up when I put them in my bag. I wouldn't recommend tossing these separately into a pocket or purse, but any container that's mostly liquid-proof will do the job of preventing stains in the event of an accidental spill / leak. * The ink flows beautifully, almost by magic! Writing is therefore just a tiny bit different because there is no "drag" like with ball point pens or felt point pens. (If you don't like the ink that comes with it, you can use the converter to use your preferred fountain pen ink!) Everything I write seems just *that* much more special while using my fountain pen - and it makes writing in cursive feel like signing the Declaration of Independence! * This is a fountain pen, so guess what? Sometimes ink gets on stuff - your hands, places on the paper you didn't intend, your table... When I use my pen now, I take care to wipe it, and to check my hands before touching anything else. It hasn't dripped at all for me, but when the ink gets on a part of the nib that I then accidentally touch, it's easy to transfer. * I haven't had the pen long enough to have learned these things, but apparently you need to clean the pen every so often, take out the ink cartridge if it won't be in use for a while, and take extra precautions if you want to bring it onto a plane with you. Read up on that stuff if you're interested.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ideal pen for beginner fountain pen users
*by M***1 on July 29, 2013*

I'm fairly new to the world of fountain pens. I own starter pens from Kaweco, Pelikan, Lamy, Platinum, and other companies, and for the dollar value, I've found the Pilot Metropolitan to be the best deal out there for any fountain pen aficionado. One of the first things you'll notice is the build quality of this pen. I own the Classic Design silver Metropolitan and it is a beautiful pen. The body is made of brass with a coated brushed silver finish, so the pen has some heft to it and the stainless steel accents and clip give it a premium look and feel. I've received compliments on this pen and I've had a couple people think this is a much more expensive writing instrument than it really is. The body is smooth and round, so if you remove the cap and leave the body sitting on a desk, it will roll. However, the cap, which snaps on with a nice *click*, has a clip, which prevents it from rolling if you have it capped or posted. Then, I also like how the Metropolitan comes with an ink cartridge AND an ink converter for people who want to use their own ink. I can't think of many (any?) pens in this price range with an included converter. I'm not a fan of the bladder-type converter (I prefer the Z24 piston converter on my Lamy Safari), but it works and that it even comes with one is great! I've just been using the Pilot Namiki IC100 Fountain Pen Ink Cartridge, Blue/Black, 12 Cartridges per Pack (69102) . Moving onto the real reason anyone would buy a fountain pen--the writing experience. Because of the pen's heft, the Metropolitan is wonderful to write with--posted (cap on back of pen) or unposted. I write with it unposted, as I fear the metal-on-metal will leave a scratch around the barrel of the body, but the few times I've written with the cap posted, it's felt nicely balanced, unlike my Lamy Safari, which feels uneven if posted. The nib is a Japanese Medium which I've found to be equivalent to the Fine nib on my Kaweco Sport Classic. It's a stainless steel nib, so it has little-to-no flex, but is an average writer (in terms of ink flow) with very little scratchiness and it wrote well right out of the box with no skipping. What's great about the Metropolitan, though, is that the nib also interchangeable with the Pilot Penmanship Fountain Pen with Ergo Grip - Extra Fine Nib - Black Body , which I bought from a third-party site for less than $10 and I now have a Metropolitan with an Extra-Fine nib that writes very smoothly! Now, I'm sure a few people read these reviews to see how this compares to other pens in this price range, and I can say that it's sort of in a class of its own. The Platinum Preppies are practically disposables that cost less than half the Metropolitan and the Kaweco Sport Classics and Lamy Safaris are at least $10 more. Still, for those who must know, I think the Metropolitans write about as well as the Preppy (but with a much nicer body, build, and finish), better than the Kaweco Sports, but not as well as the Safari. My favorite pen is the Safari, but I can't say that I feel it's worth $10-15 more, especially without a converter, which makes the Metropolitan a fine deal indeed! From its fit and finish to the little touches (swappable nibs, included converter) and how smoothly it writes, I couldn't be happier with the Pilot Metropolitan--it's a pen that definitely punches well above its weight. Most fountain pen users own several writing instruments and I highly recommend this as an addition to anyone who wants a fantastic everyday pen. Now if only they'd make

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***C on September 28, 2019*

Very nice pen

## Frequently Bought Together

- PILOT Metropolitan Collection Gel Roller Pen, Silver Barrel, Dots Design, Fine Point, Black Ink (91205)
- Pilot, G2 Gel Ink Refills, Fine Point 0.7 mm, Black, Pack of 2

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