I bought the resin version and loved it so much that I had to buy the Metal Falcon. Construction and design are fantastic. I like writing small. This works well for me. It reminds me of my old tech pen days. I was hoping that this nib (SEF) would have more flex to it. I'm getting educated slowly that words like "soft" are relative. One of the purposes that I'm using my pens for is my kind of "journaling-little facts & quotes along with some observations. This evening's example using the Metal Falcon is attached. Enjoy! [Hey, Anita. THANKS and a big e-hug!]

Fantastic pen. Came prompt and in excellent condition would buy again.

The pen writes well and is definitely soft and flexible. There is feedback but I am okay with it for now and will probably do some gentle smoothing in the future. Paper quality does make a difference in feedback and ink delivery. If you expect to write showy text with lots of line variation, larger script or drier ink work best. And lots of practice. If you like to write small (I do) Noodlers Black works well for me. Bad Belted Kingfisher is wetter and requires a much lighter touch. Interesting side-note: You can write with the nib upside down with the wetter ink and get a very fine line (like a posting nib maybe) . Don't flex though, the nib will push against the feed.

Nice writing feel and if you’re looking for a super thin and clean line then this one’s worth a look.

Very well-made pen that writes like a dream.

Writes beautifully. Soft controllable nib with relatively heavy ink flow. I've had many compliments on appearance.

Having previously owned a plastic Falcon, I knew that the nib style is really in tandem with my writing style. The weight of the metal in this pen was not as much as I expected it to be, but that extra bit of weight makes all the difference in the way the pen lays in my hand. It feels great, and just *feels* like a luxury pen somehow. Worth the extra dough to upgrade to the metal, IMO. The soft/flex nib style definitely isn't for everyone. For me, this one has just the right amount of give and resistance to provide variance in lettering with different strokes. The SEF for me is just about perfect. It doesn't feel too thin. There's a tiny bit of tooth to the SEF compared to the SF (I have both) but still produces a consistent line. I have the habit of pressing a bit harder than I need to, but the SEF won't tear the page and will only leave a slight impression if pushed to its limits. The SF is extremely smooth but obviously produces a slightly thicker line, but the difference is almost negligible.

I have a few fountain pens, to include some of the fancier brands and this pen / nib / feed is probably one of my favorite to write with. I have found that the FA nib on my 912 is a bit too soft but fun when you really want to flex, the montblanc flex nib is pretty nice but a bit too bold when not flexed (i have the 2018 / older broader flex nib from montblanc, i have heard that the newer ones are finer point), this is my every day writing pen because most of my notes are in a smaller notebook and i like to get as much as i can on each page. It also holds a ton of ink, i feel like i hardly ever have to refill it. THANK YOU GOULET PENS... i'll be back for more

This is my second pilot falcon! This is my first metal one. I mosty use this pen for drawing, and it is spectacular. It's super responsive, sleek, and soft. The weight of it feels amazing in my hand. It's the perfect drawing companion.

I use this pen mostly for sketching. It has a nice weight to it! The back of the nib is also fun to experiment with in creating interesting lines! High build quality! Excellent mid level fountain pen!

I haven't had much experience in flexible fountain pens. I'm normally use dip pens for drawing and I do enjoy sketching in pens but dip pens are not so portable. I've heard of the Pilot falcon and I wanted to give it a go. Its pricey but the quality is there the nib is fairly springy and smooth to write. I do think the extra fine nib can be sorta scratchy at times but it works very well.My only complaint is the clip at the cap isn't so sturdy as I would like, which isn't much of an issue I'm just being picky, and the converter while holds a lot of ink, seems to suck in ink and creates bubbles the pump action isn't as great as models that your twist and turn but it holds so much ink over other fountain pens I own. Overall a great pen to use.

I love this pen. I draw and used mostly pencil. The past year I've been switching over to fountain pens. This pen has a similar feel as pencil. I can function with this pen much like I can with pencil.

I already own Cross Century II and I was looking for something smoother and finer than CCII . I emailed Drew and he suggested I go for Pilot Falcon , and I did that. Well not exactly , I went for the Metal falcon cause of the larger ink convertor. It is so good that It makes the CCII feel like an ordinary pen. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to buy an entry level gold nib pen. I have using this pen nearly everyday since i bought, one thing I would recommend is to buy Namiki/Pilot ink. Somehow the ink also adds to the smoothness, I don't know how, but i can feel it. The flex on this nib is decent, remember that this isn't actually a flex nib pen. The flex is just a bonus, don't over do it.

I love my new falcon and the Extra fine nib is perfect for journaling.

This pen and the nib are amazing. It has become one of my daily use pens along with the TWSBI Precision Gun Metal fountain pen. It brings a little joy everytime I take notes, I highly recommend it!

I love this pen and use it daily at work. I purchased the soft-fine after debating between that and the soft-extra fine and I am very pleased with my decision. I write with it mostly on a Mnemosyne notebook and for me the experience is perfect - relatively smooth with just a slight amount of feedback. I love the spring of the nib and subtle line variation I can achieve when I want to. This pen has definitely moved into the top spot for the one I go to the most.

My fountainpen-path might be a little unusual - We learned to write in elementary school using a fountain pen but since then I have only used ballpoint.A couple of years ago I started ink calligraphy as a hobby, meinly using dip pens with broad nibs. Recently I decided to also go with a fountainpen for 'everyday writing' - so I purchased the Pilot Metal Falcon. I wanted to start out with a nice pen, not somethin cheap - but didn't want to spend a fortune on it. The Pilot Metal Falcon was the perfect choice - a bit heavier than the cheap ones, a good-sized converter and smooth ink flow. I now use it every day and am absolutely loving it - If anyone ever asks which pen they should buy I will never hesitiate to recommend the Pilot Metal Falcon.

I have only been using this pen for a few days now, but so far it is looking and feeling like the pen I have been looking for for years.Writing an extremely delicate and thin line with only a little bit of feedback (using Pelikan Edelstein Aventurine ink). It is easy to set some accents by applying light pressure, although I would not treat it like a flex pen. The cap comes off after 1 and one quarter turn, so it is fast enough for my daily use at the office.

Very good. I don't do anything fancy. I just write small and light. This pen is a perfect fit for me.

After a couple bad experiences with lesser quality flex-style nibs, this has been a pleasant change of pace. The metal Falcon feels great in the hand�sturdy and well-balanced in the hand (posted). Very nice line variation.

This is one of my favorite fountain pens. The soft extra fine nib i excellent!

I had my eye on this pen for a while. Shortly before my birthday, I visited a brick and mortar store, tried one out, and decided to treat myself. I opted for the metal over the resin model for the additional heft and the ability to use the larger Con-70 converter. Cleaning issues aside, the Con-70 is more pleasant to use, and thanks to my prolific penmanship practice, I run through ink in short order. Whether these things make it worth the hefty markup over the resin model is a personal decision, but for me it was worth it. The pen extremely well put together. The metal and resin components fit together perfectly, and the threads are smooth and unobtrusive. The cap unscrews in approximately one full turn, which is within tolerable limits for me. I prefer a snap cap, but alas. The cap is fine, sturdy yet flexible. I've seen better, but I've also seen far worse. I don't use them much, so it doesn't bother me. The styling is, like so many of Pilot's pens, rather bland. It's not a problem, but based on looks alone, this pen is hardly a conversation piece.So, we come to the writing experience, which is where this pen shines and why I purchased it. The soft gold nib is beautiful, unique, and a pleasure. I opted for an extra-fine which would which would do little to cover up mistakes in my letterforms and allow me to finesse my penmanship. For some this may be too toothy, but with much practice, a light touch, and smooth paper it's little bother. I often practice on cheap paper, which provides a lot of feedback but rarely bleeds or feathers with such a fine line. This pen is popular as something of a stopgap flex. With an average writer's pressure, a downstroke might produce a line of about double width, but with such a thin stroke to begin with, it's a subtle effect. In my normal writing, there is no discernible line variation, and I do not personally flex the nib beyond that. However, even with a light touch, the cushion of the gold nib is appreciable, especially upon returning to a steel-nibbed pen. This pen is a joy to write with and I would replace it immediately if it were ever lost or stolen. It's not much to look at, but as the primary workhorse of my budding collection, I appreciate that, and it has thus far handled the abuse with grace.

I have a couple of other fountain pens (pilot vanishing point, Lamy 2000, pilot custom heritage 92 and a couple of Jinhao that i put the zebra g dip nibs in) and wanted to see what this pen was all about. As soon as i found it, i was a big fan. The Jinhao converted to use the flex nibs have serious feed problems in that it doesn't send enough ink to the nib and it railroads very easially. This Falcon does not have that problem AT ALL!!! It is a bit stiffer to flex than a zebra G but that is to be expected. It is a bit scratchy compared to the Lamy 2000 and the pilot vanishing point nibs but that is to be expected from an extra fine nib. The weight and balance of the pen is very nice. When you post the cap it can come loose after a bit and fall off but that is not the end of the world. I love this pen but am a bit concerned that if i flex it too often it may eventually spring the nib but maybe that is completely unfounded, just a concern because i haven't seen replacement nibs for this, i dont want to be stuck buying a whole new pen if i do mess it up. If you are on the fence about buying this, i would say do it! I would argue that it is not a good first fountain pen, but if you already know you like writing with a FP, get one of these... it is a real hoot!

I own a bunch of fountain pens from cheap to pricey. It took a while to figure out what configuration worked best for me. I own 3 Falcons - 2 with Medium nibs and one with Fine. I love the flex nibs. The Mediums write with a great flow - almost too much. To dial that back I finally tried the Falcon Metal Fine nib with my Leuchterm 1910 notebooks. I love this pen with these notebooks, but with almost everything else too. Perfect combination of flow and flex. Look great, too. One thing, I happen to like the scritch-scritch sound of a fountain pen on paper, and you get that with this pen. Almost like a quill pen, but combined with the flow, seems just right to me. All in, the best pen I own at any price and my every day go-to. Most highly recommended.

This pen is extremely fun to use, writes with no issues at all. The weight to this metal version makes it feel not only balanced but gives it a high quality feel, as typical with Pilot fit and finish are excellent. For info regarding the flex of it I recommend seeing Brian Goulet's video of this exact pen, I would say it flexes to at least a broad if not a double broad and not a lot of pressure is required to make it flex. One thing of note with this extra fine nib when writing extra fine it is not a super smooth nib but it is by no means uncomfortable but it can be a little scratchy which may be important to some but as it is an extra fine that is to be expected.

I love this fountain pen. That is definitely a lifetime-pen. For drawing excellent as well!

This pen is just what I wanted. It's flexy and has a good flow. It is more flexible than the Noodler's. I am looking forward to many years of practicing writing with the Pilot...