A wonderful pen without breaking the bank! It is an everyday user that goes in my messenger bag!

I got this pen for my daughter she had lost her last one I gave her.

Great gift and great starter fountain pen

Absolutely love the smooth writing well balanced pen. This is my first fountain pen. It was quick to set up and easy to load the cartridges. I haven't attempted to use the converter yet . I chose the fine nib but also have a med nib. I am able to write well enough but prefer the med nib.

my 15 y o grandsons’s first fountain pen

I have read many reviews on a wide variety of manufacturers of fountain pens. Including the one I purchased a month or two ago, a pilot Metropolitan. I haven't used a fountain pen since 6th grade when you were awarded to be able to use the Schaeffer cartridge pen. Back in 1969. I looked at many video's published by Goulet pens on starter pens. I picked the pilot Metropolitan. Took me a couple of weeks to get used to using a fountain pen as I was using fine Pilor fine point gel pens. OK, here goes, if you are in the same boat as me pick the Pilot Metropolitan and pick the "fine" point. Please watch out for the cork sniffers. My Pilots writes better now than when I first started to use it. Break it in, get some samples of ink, and practice writing all you can. I had a strong inclination to upgrade to a more expensive pen, don't! Practice first, get your style down, break in your pen, ( it will break in to your style, you will NOT be disappointed. If you have questions, ask the staff at Goulet Pens. They are there to help you. Study all of the inks and study the stationary and the variants of paper. Absolutely educate yourself. You can not go wrong with the support staff at Goulet, trust me. I may just order another Metropolitan with a different nib, or order the dip nib with a wooden handle to test my ink samples. This fountain pen endeavor can be so enjoyable so stay away from the negative reviews and make your OWN evaluations about the different offerings out there in fountain pens. I like the squeeze converter that came with the metropolitan and I like the Con 40 converter I bought. Enjoy and write on!!!

For years, my handwriting has been the proverbial chicken-scratch. But the second I start working with this?! Not having to put pressure in order to keep a roller-ball working, and the pen forcing me to slow down a bit, I can actually create readable script! I know practice makes perfect, but I definitely think this was a good decision for me. As for the pen, I'd say it's worth every penny and more, considering its advertised as an intro pen. Its very smooth in the hand, with a comfortable weight. The beauty band is nice but understated so it doesn't detract from the overall aesthetic. The fine tip is very fine! I'd say its close to a .5 in roller-ball. Its the first fountain pen I've ever used, so I don't have a comparison, but scratch-wise I'd say its just a touch smoother than a roller-ball. If you're wondering if its worth it to see if you like fountain pens, I'd say yes.

Great pen for everyday use.

Everything good that you've heard is true, this pen rules. The customer service is also unmatched, so you can't lose.

The pen writes very smoothly and I just love the flow and swear it improves my penmanship. I wanted a pen that would make me feel good when I wrote and, even writing checks makes me feel elegant!

I bought 5 of these, two for my wife and I, three for gifts. All have been very well received and problem free. These are solid pens that do not feel cheap and plasticky. The fine nibs are great, smooth, but moderate feedback, no flow issues. The CON-40 has been fine, a bit finnicky to fully fill, but I don't see why there is so much hate to that converter. The only thing I don't like is the grip diameter. Most people who try the pen think it's too narrow and I would agree.

A new favorite....punches well above it's weight class. I love the pen and I love the freedom to bring it with me that comes with a pen at this pricepoint. Thank you, Goulet,you've done it again!

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beautiful design. solid build

Another pen you should have and it will not break the bank. I bought it because of that and the design was pretty eye catching also.Buy at least one and it will hook you.

100% satisfied.... great customer service... great product... great packaging... A+ company

This is my first fountain pen and I've been doodling and writing ever since I got it. It's an easy pen to adapt to after only using ballpoint. It writes extremely smoothly and after some stress testing it just keeps laying down ink no matter how fast I go. Even as a lefty this pen writes so smoothly despite the fact that as a lefty you push instead of pull. Enough about the pen.. This company cares so much about what they do and it shows. The slightly ridiculous amount of care is much appreciated on my part. Packed me a tootsie pop and some stickers and a lovely little note thanking me for my purchase. I couldn't recommend this company more.. You will definitely be my go to for future purchases.

I'm new to fountain pens and wanted to get something inexpensive, but a little nicer than the Platinum Preppy or Pilot Varsity, to begin my journey. This pen was exactly what I was looking for. It's a great value for the price, and it looks like it costs way more than I paid for it. If you're thinking about buying your first fountain pen, this is a good place to start.

This pen is a joy to write with

Well, I bought this pen for myself, but I made the mistake of letting my wife borrow it for the day... She fell in love with it instantly and now carries it around with her all the time. I'll have to buy one for myself soon.Writes great, better than anything else I've tried.

I like these Fountain Pens, which is why I bought my 2nd. I prefer the Fine nib, and it lays a clean, minimally feathering, line in my Lechtturm 1917 notebooks. The pen feels a little toothy with the tiniest vibration, or drag, while writing. The ink cartridge is perfect as I use these pens for accent colors. One loaded with Noodlers Red Black, and the other with a variety of Blues. Currently Noodlers 54th. Ink choice makes a huge difference in line clarity/feathering with this pen/nib and paper combination.

I bought this pen as a reentry into fountain pens after years away, based on a video recommendation by Brian. I love this pen - the nib is firm and accurate, and it writes really nicely.

This pen is my first fountain pen and I love it! The fine tip is perfect for my handwriting and is fun to doodle with. When writing for a long period of time my hand doesn't hurt like it does with regular pens. Also I had my younger brother, who hates ballpoint and gel pens, to try my fountain pen and ended up ordering a second Metropolitan pen just for him.

Great product and writes well. The feedback from the pen is stiff, but that is what I enjoy about this fine nib from Pilot. Overall, good value for what you get.

This is my first fountain pen and have been enjoying it ever since I pulled it out of the box. I feel like I have more control over my writing and am able to make more precise lines, than I could with any other rollerball or ballpoint pen. Can't wait to get my first bottle of ink as well!

I spent an ridiculous amount of time choosing my first (i.e. beginner level) fountain pen, and the Metropolitan was my final choice. I wanted to write immediately so I pushed in the included cartridge...and off I went. Ink flows freely and, with pedestrian paper selection, writes smoothly. I ordered a fine nib which provides a good line for me. My descriptions below likely will remind all of you enthusiasts that I am new to FP's. The pen is light and comfortable for this southpaw writer. It feels balanced, and I like the 'click' when I recap it. I note a snug fit when posting the cap with no evidence (in, like, 4 days) that is it marring the pen body. Branding on the pen body is not obnoxious; I like that, and the overall shape is what I would describe as 'classic'.A few things I noticed when writing with the Pilot Metropolitan:- My penmanship did not improve!- I feel a bit nostalgic, and a little bit cool- I must try paper better suited to a fountain pen- Grade-school penmanship drills are not fun- I may try journaling (am Googling what that is right now)- I want another fountain pen

I really wanted to try this particular pen after reading about all of the hype and watching videos of people giving it praise. I could not be more impressed. It's incredibly smooth and does not sing across the paper. It's funny, too, because it turns heads, believe it nor not. How Pilot does it? I have no idea, but keep doing it. It will not be the last Metro I ever buy!

This has a great weight and feel to it. It has a unique look and is my go to 'formal' pen for work purposes.

Good, however, sometimes it leaks onto my hand.