Pilot Metropolitan Retro Pop Fountain Pen (2-Pack) Discussions | Drop

Feb 25, 2016

My pens have arrived! WOO! Now trying to decide if the converter has ink in it and I am failing at writing or if it shipped empty. Any recommendations?

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fuerte91

Feb 25, 2016

SPOSpartan104Cartridges hae ink, but the converters do not.

Feb 25, 2016

SPOSpartan104Hi SPOSpartan - Ink cartridges are pre-filled with ink. The converter is an "adapter",/soto speak, that allows you to use bottled ink instead of pre-filled ink cartridges. Converters must be filled with ink to use them. If you use your pen a lot, it would be cost effective for you to buy bottled ink(s). You can find bottled inks in a large variety, while the colors available for ink cartridges are much more limited. An added bonus of using bottled inks, you can mix your own unique ink colors - very fun ! ( I hope "Spartan" = Michigan State Spartans ??? :) )

Mar 2, 2016

j-e-gThank you very much! Much appreciated (MSU does do the spartans well but mine is actually a gaming reference :P Sorry for false excitement :P)

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Mar 2, 2016

SPOSpartan104SPOSpartan4 ... I don't know if you got an answer about ink on your nib? If I understood your question correctly, ink is gathering on the nib or feed on the outside of the nib. Such that you see it when you are writing, not inside when the pen is dis-assembled ? It may not necessarily be a faulty pen or nib. Sometimes the nib/feed section on a new pen isn't fully "seated" into the grip section, allowing ink to gather a the bottom of the nib. That is common and easily fixed. Since your pen is already inked up, you'll want to fold a paper towel a few times (to keep your fingers clean) Grasp the nib and feed and hold the pen with the other hand. Gently push the nib/feed into the pen with a very slight turning motion. This should help seat the nib/feed into the grip section. The nib i a friction fit, meaning it goes in or can be removed from the grip by pushing or pulling. So, you aren't "screwing" it into the grip. You just want a good snug fit. ( some pens/brands do have nibs that screw in) The other thing to be aware of, some inks are prone to "nib creep" which means ink will spread onto the nib no matter the pen. I am not positive on this, just my observation. But, I think some nibs may be more prone to show ink on the nib. I do notice nib creep on my metros no matter what ink I use,. Hope this helps. - J

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Mar 10, 2016

j-e-gThe Nib, It's been gathering on the non writing portion near the metal connection to the body. (Picture attached.) Will attempt this when i buy some ink, as the ink ran out today :( Thanks for suggestion!

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Mar 10, 2016

SPOSpartan104Zoomed in... t looks like plain ol' nib creep... IMO, perhaps someone with more expertise knows better from the image. But, I don't think it is a faulty pen. There re 4 Metros in this house.. depending on the ink,they all have some nib creep :) Read reviews of inks before you buy a new one, some are prone to creep, but it does not mean it is a bad ink. If the "creeps" don't bother you, no worries. Some folks just don't like looking at it.

Mar 10, 2016

j-e-gAh ok, this was with the cartridge that came with the pen if that's useful at all :). Sometimes I had pooling at the nib but I have a feeling I was capping it without nib up, which apparently can cause that?

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