Thursday, November 26, 2015

Pilot Metropolitan Pop Review and Giveaway!


Retro Pop Crimson Wave ('F' nib),  Retro Pop Marigold Flower ('F' nib), and Retro Pop Apple Green Marble ('F' nib)

The snazzy new look of the Pilot Metropolitan - Pop! An exquisite pen that combines color, comfort, and design all in one pen for an affordable pen. Available in Fine and Medium stainless steel nibs. The pen is available in 6 different styles/colors.

Before the Metro Pop's came out, I had the pleasure of writing with a Pilot Metropolitan in Taupe. The Fine nib Pilot Met is a very well built pen that is of medium weight. It looks and feels as thought it should cost $50 or more! Thankfully, it is no where near that in cost.


Comfortable to write with posted or unposted, this pen makes for a great daily user. You can use just about any ink in these pens. With that being said, I do want to put out a disclaimer: I would not suggest using any of the Diamine Glitter inks in these pens. The Diamine Shimmering Seas that I currently have in the Taupe Metro pictured above, has severely clogged the pen and feed to where it will not write. It did this immediately after filling it up with that ink. I was able to squeeze the converter and get some ink out, however it did not solve the problem for long.



The Pilot Metropolitan Pop Fine nib throws down a nice, smooth, consistent line; a line very similar to a Lamy Extra-Fine nib. These pens are fairly easy to clean and use and are great for the beginner fountain pen collector to the experienced enthusiast!They can be purchased for $15 at Pen Chalet (Free shipping on orders of $50 or more).

https://www.penchalet.com/fountain_pen_specials.aspx?src=ad_penjournalpassion

**And you could be the new owner of a brand new fountain pen!!** I will be giving away a New (of your choice) Pilot Metropolitan Pop Fountain pen. Details are below.


The Giveaway

This giveaway is for ONE Pilot Metropolitan Pop (Winner's choice of available nib sizes and colors). Winner chosen at Random via Rafflecopter. This giveaway is for U.S. residents only. Winner has 7 days after contest has ended to contact me in regards to prize and to provide shipping information. If winner does not contact within the time frame, a new winner will be chosen. To enter, see below: a Rafflecopter giveaway




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42 comments:

  1. RitaNovember 27, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    I think these are great pens, too! I haven't bought any shimmery inks yet and wondered about them clogging. Good to be forewarned. I think if I do buy any I will use them for art or use them with a dip pen and not put them in my FPs. Thanks. :)

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  2. RitaNovember 27, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    PS Not on Twitter, but are you on facebook?

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  3. AnonymousNovember 28, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Hi Ashley, thanks for the opportunity to win a Pilot Metro!

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  4. RusthawkNovember 29, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    I found you through Gourmet Pens. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  5. Mikes10663November 29, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Great review of a popular pen. You gave an engaging and clear overview. I don't see how anyone could resist.

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  6. DangoldNovember 29, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Beautiful Pens! I would choose the Crimson, with a Fine nib if I'm lucky enough to win ...

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  7. AnonymousNovember 30, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Thanks so much for your blog, and for the giveaway! Happy holidays!

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  8. kfNovember 30, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win! And thanks for the warning about the diamine shimmer inks, I've suspected as much.

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  9. NinaDecember 1, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    It's rare to see a fountain pen that resembles a work of art. Who wouldn't want to write with this inspiring pen! I bet I could finish my novel with it!

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  10. MandaDecember 1, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Love to win for the hubby.

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  11. isisonearthDecember 2, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    I have yet to try a Metropolitan and I feel like I really should. This is a great looking collection!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 2, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    I love the colors in the Retro Pop collection! I absolutely love the red one... and the turquoise one! I found this blog through The Well-Appointed Desk.

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  13. KerryDecember 2, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    I've heard nothing but amazing things about the Metropolitan. It's definitely next on my FP purchase list once I can afford more than a Preppy :)

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  14. FranDecember 2, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! Good to know about the Diamine glitter inks.

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  15. Joanna MeiDecember 2, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    The Well-Appointed Desk brought me here! Always love to find another blog! And a giveaway! :) Great review!

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  16. ThoughthebrowserDecember 2, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    Pilot nibs are special. I would go with red and fine. Thank you

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  17. UnknownDecember 2, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    I love my Metropolitan and the Pop looks really fun!

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  18. AESDecember 2, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    I love Pilot Metropolitans and these new colors are so dreamy. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  19. AnnaDecember 2, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    I'd love to try one of these! My daily writer is a Pilot Prera EF. It would be fun to have another nib and ink option. Thank you for doing the giveaway and I look forward to reading your review of the green shimmer inks!

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  20. PointSpecialDecember 2, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    I look forward to following you more! Found this through the Well Appointed Desk!

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  21. Joanna MeiDecember 2, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway! I'm so happy to find another pen/paper focused blog. This community could never get big enough.

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  22. MeitachiDecember 2, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    I could be wrong, but would the Taupe Metro be perhaps the Lizard Metro? In any case, beautiful photos of the retro Metro's, the colors are so vibrant! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  23. ashokdadDecember 3, 2015 at 2:15 AM

    Cool pens. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  24. LeftyDecember 3, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    Nice review!

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  25. MerryJenniferDecember 3, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    What a gorgeous and fun pen! Thanks for hosting the giveaway and for your thoughtful review.

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  26. ColeyDecember 3, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    I love the new Retro Pop colors!!

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  27. AnonymousDecember 3, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Choosing a color will be hard!

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  28. ElsieNettlesDecember 3, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Thanks for your review and the giveaway. I'm enjoying your blog!

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  29. ElsieNettlesDecember 3, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Thanks for the review and the giveaway. I'm enjoying your blog!

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  30. UnknownDecember 3, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    These pens look fantastic.

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  31. Jenn DeeDecember 3, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    I love all the colors. I thought I would choose green (as that is my favorite color), but I am falling in love that with orange! Beautiful.

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  32. HeatherDecember 3, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    These pens are soooo stylish, the only problem is which color I should get first (I shouldn't buy them all, right?)...

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  33. Nick Van ZantenDecember 3, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Beautiful Pen, thanks for the giveaway

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  34. chewytulipDecember 3, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    The purple is pretty fantastic. But so is the orange. And the red. Oh, and the green. The hardest part about getting one is deciding which color!

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  35. Cialina at Muggle-Born.netDecember 3, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    I have the gold metropolitan and I agree with your comment about NOT using Diamine Shimmering inks in these pens... I used Stormy Grey in mine and it clogged! Definitely not the best pen to use with sparkles.

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  36. DaleDecember 3, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway, very generous of you.

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  37. AnonymousDecember 3, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Everyone seems to love the Pilot Metropolitan and these new colors are stunning! Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  38. AnonymousDecember 3, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    I am always pleased to discover a new fountain pen blog. And with a giveaway too! Thanks for the chance.

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  39. AprilindaDecember 4, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    I do love these pens and was excited to see them in such beautiful colors! I can't wait to own one (or a few... Lol!).

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  40. RudyDecember 4, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    The charcoal grey one I saw is pretty nice! Thanks for the review!

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  41. KimDecember 10, 2015 at 4:05 AM

    Thank you for this review! I would love to have one with a fine nib since they don't sell them anywhere near (Netherlands)
    This is my change to own one too!
    Your review and many others have made me interested in this particular fountain pen ❤️

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  42. KimDecember 10, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    Oh... I see now that to win this pen, I need to be a u.s resident. Wel.... I'm not..... That's why I tried to win :(. They don't sell the fine nibs in my country. If you consider to choose a winner outside the states as well, you can count me in! If not, don't forget to leave my name out Rafflecopter. Thanks! ;)

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