The pen is widely available at major retailers and specialty stationery shops, typically priced between depending on the merchant and specific collection (e.g., Classic, Retro Pop, or Animal).
: Often features competitive pricing, with some models occasionally listed for under $25.
: Offers a wide variety of colors and patterns for $34.00, including the popular "Retro Pop" and "Animal" series.
Because the Pilot Metropolitan uses Japanese nibs—which are ground finer than Western ones—it performs reasonably well on standard paper, but using fountain pen-friendly paper will prevent "feathering" (fuzzy lines) and "bleed-through". Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pens - The Goulet Pen Company
: A reliable source for both Fine and Medium nib variants with free shipping on orders over $35.