What is Pilot FM nib?
Pilot makes a “FM” nib (or a Fine-Medium), which is the perfect width for me to use as a daily writer. On more absorbent paper, the FM nib leans more to the medium side; on Rhodia or Clairefontaine, the nib writes more like a Western fine. In terms of ink flow, the pen writes perfectly out of the box.
Is Pilot Metropolitan scratchy?
The line it put down is supremely sharp and crisp, and felt even finer than the nib on my Kaküno (also fine and also from Pilot). In fact, it felt a little TOO fine, a little too sharp. Not scratchy, but sharp. VERY sharp.
Is Pilot Metropolitan smooth?
Pilots are known for their smooth nibs. The Metro is no exception to this. They tend to run on the fine side, yet they’re extremely smooth. Each Pilot pen is consistently wet and reliable.
Is Pilot Namiki waterproof?
After we ran a soaking wet cotton swab over ink samples using the Pilot Namiki Blue ink, we confirmed that this ink is not waterproof.
Are Pilot fountain pens good?
The Pilot Kakuno is a great pen for any level of experience. The most beginning fountain pen user will enjoy its cool looks and ease of use, and the most experienced user will love the great nib and build quality. It’s an all-around great pen.
Will a con 70 fit the pilot Metropolitan?
The Metro comes with a squeeze converter as well as a black ink cartridge. The Pilot CON-40 piston converter will fit as well, but the larger CON-70 will not. This is one gripe about the Metropolitan: if you write a lot like me, you’ll have to refill frequently with the small cartridge converters.
How long does a pilot Metropolitan last?
Small Converter It’s not a huge deal, but it can be inconvenient to refill the bladder so often. I use my fountain pen for my Morning Pages (which equals three longhand pages each day), and the Pilot Metropolitan would only last about four days before I had to refill it.
How long does a Pilot Metropolitan last?
Can you change Pilot Metropolitan nib?
Thanks. You can replace it with the nib from a plumix or 78g, otherwise, you’re going to have to buy the whole pen. No separate nibs available.
Do I need waterproof fountain pen ink?
A: Because fountain pen inks are water based most are not waterproof and don’t do well when they get wet. There are many fountain pen inks that are either waterproof or water resistant.