on salePilot Metal Falcon Fountain Pen - Burgundy

Product Code PN60463

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Product Code PN60463

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$256.00

MSRP $320.00

Color:
Burgundy
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The Pilot Metal Falcon is a metal version of the very popular Falcon series. Slightly larger and heavier than the resin Falcon, this burgundy red fountain pen pen has a soft rhodium-plated 14k gold nib that will give you line variation as you change your writing pressure. The slightly longer body has enough room to accommodate the included Pilot Con-70 converter, giving you greater ink capacity for longer writing sessions. You can also use proprietary Pilot ink cartridges or any other Pilot converter. There has been a slight change to the Con-70 converter design, so the one you receive may vary from what is pictured here.

The softness of the nib is such that if you want to use it for daily writing you can, without having to flex it out. Though if you do want to showcase line variation, all you need to do is increase your writing pressure on the downstrokes and it's there for when you need it. The finish of the Metal Falcon is a gloss lacquer, with a sparkly metallic color that catches the light in a subtle, yet very impressive way. The pen is trimmed with polished rhodium accents.

This is a slightly heavier pen than most at 33g, a noticeable difference from the lighter resin version of the Falcon. It's well-balanced though, even posted. The screw-cap pushes on the back of the pen to post, and holds very firmly. While the Metal Falcon is certainly an investment, if you appreciate Pilot's build quality and are looking for a reliable soft nib in a professional-looking pen, then you should give this pen a serious look.

Click here to shop all compatible Pilot ink cartridges.

Condition
New
Brand
Pilot
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Red
Demonstrator

Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.

No
Body Material
Lacquered metal
Cap Rotations

For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.

1.5
Cap Type

How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).

Screw-cap
Compatible inks & refills

Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.

Bottled ink, Proprietary Pilot ink cartridges
Filling Mechanism

How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.

Cartridge, Converter
Grip Material
Resin
Nib Size
Soft Extra-Fine, Soft Fine
Nib Color
Silver
Nib Material
14k Gold
Postable

Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.

Yes
Retractable

Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).

No
Diameter - Body
12.4mm (0.5in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
14mm (0.6in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
16.2mm (0.6in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.

10.0mm
Length - Body

The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.

126mm (5in)
Length - Cap
66mm (2.6in)
Length - Nib

The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.

18mm (0.7in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
139mm (5.5in)
Length - Overall (Posted)

When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.

153mm (6in)
Weight - Body

If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.

19g (0.7oz)
Weight - Cap
14g (0.5oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
33.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.

1.10ml
Max Ink Capacity - Converter

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.

1.30ml

Customer Reviews

Based on 41 reviews
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C.M.
Amazing

This is my first gold-tipped pen, and I am absolutely in love. The feedback from the extra fine nib is fantastic, providing such a satisfying writing experience. While the push-button Con-70 converter can be a bit trickyā€”it needs to be vertical to fill properlyā€”itā€™s a minor issue compared to everything else this pen offers. If you're low on ink, a syringe can easily solve the filling challenge.

Overall, if I wasnā€™t sticking to a budget, Iā€™d be tempted to buy every color with different nib sizes! For those who enjoy a bit of weight, I highly recommend the metal version, though itā€™s still slightly lighter than Iā€™d prefer. Iā€™m already looking forward to my next pen, the Visconti Homo Sapiens. Buy this penā€”you wonā€™t be disappointed!

B
Barbara J.L.O.
Pure Delight

Iā€™m delighted with my Pilot Metal Falcon, which I have in Burgundy with soft fine nib and filled with Diamine Red Dragon ink. I had thought the Metal Falcon might be heavy, but thatā€™s not been my experience, even though my hands are small.

This is a pen for beautiful writing. Even though the nib isnā€™t vintage flex, I can obtain an amount of line variation that satisfies me. The ā€œtrickā€ that I use is to apply absolutely no pressure to the upstrokes, and then just a moderate amount to the downstrokes. Even using no pressure produces a very thin line, and the moderate pressure produces a wider line.

I donā€™t usually spend this much money on a pen, so this purchase is a real celebration. I debated for quite some time before purchasing, and I am so happy with my choice.

S
S R.M.
Pilot Metal Falcon Fountain Pen - Burgundy, SF

Just like the Pilot Metal Falcon Fountain Pen - Sapphire, SEF but smoother; maybe (maybe) not as smooth as the SFM nib of a Pilot Custom 743 ļæ½ but, they're different nibs and I really like the ergonomics and feel of the Metal Falcon[the only reason I didn't give a Very High value rating is it's crazy to me that I'm spending $250 on a pen (a PEN!). Is it worth it - if you like, enjoy fountain pens, want a little more heft (4-5 grams heavier than an 823), good balance, esp posted, then you'll appreciate this pen]

J
John M.
Highly Recommend!

this pen is nothing but amazing! the soft fine nib is perfect for every day use! love this pen!

A
Anonymous
Great pen!

This quickly became my favorite pen for daily journaling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fill this pen from an ink cartridge? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

A cartridge is small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write!

This pen uses proprietary Pilot ink cartridges, which are available in a wide range of colors.

You can learn more about how to actually install an ink cartridge on our blog, or in this video tutorial:

How do I use a converter? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

A converter goes in the place of where the ink cartridge would normally go. From there, you can fill your fountain pen from bottled ink.

A converter is a detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter.

We have a great video showing how to use a converter here:

How do I clean this fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It mostly comes down to flushing out the pen with water, and sometimes a little bit of pen flush if the ink is really stuck.Ā 

We put together a blog post with step-by-step instructions, or you can watch the video here:

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors.Ā Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use ourĀ Goulet Pen FlushĀ if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when youā€™re switching ink colors.

For even more information about fountain pen cleaning, check out our Fountain Pen 101 video blog post.

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We accept returns for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all ourĀ Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at theĀ Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.