Lime Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens

• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Blue - Fine (Stainless Steel nib)
• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Blue - Medium (Stainless Steel nib)
• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Grey - Fine (Stainless Steel nib)
• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Grey - Medium (Stainless Steel nib)
• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Lime - Fine (Stainless Steel nib)
• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Lime - Medium (Stainless Steel nib)
• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Pink - Fine (Stainless Steel nib)
• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Pink - Medium (Stainless Steel nib)
• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Red - Fine (Stainless Steel nib)
• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Red - Medium (Stainless Steel nib)
• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Turquoise - Fine (Stainless Steel nib)
• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens - Turquoise - Medium (Stainless Steel nib)

Pilot Explorer Reviews

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4.4

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The Explorer is a perfectly cromulent pen. It does exactly what it's supposed to. But it's the first Pilot product I've bought that feels a little... cheap? That sounds harsh, I think. But it's what I thought when I started writing with it. The plastic of the pen doesn't seem quite as nice as some of the other relatively inexpensive Pilots I own. I own quite a few Kakunos, a Metro, and a Prera. This is the first Pilot where I thought it might could have been a bit better.

But the color was what I wanted, and honestly, it writes fine. So far, at least.

Janice
Duluth, GA

4 out of 5

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The right item at the right price.

Mark
Alpharetta, GA

5 out of 5

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I like this pen alot. The medium nib is very smooth with a pleasant feel. Light plastic pen that works great. The cap closes with a soft snug click. Nice size pen comfortable in hand. I will buy another with a medium nib. Great pen for the money!!

Phillip
Baltimore, MD

5 out of 5

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Was looking forward to this pen - it looks great on the website. I can't say how well it writes because I will not be loading it with ink - the pen in the hand looks and feels cheap. It is very light weight. I had actually purchased it as a 'keep in the closet until I need it' gift. I would not give this pen as a gift.. so! Guess I will be returning it... Really disappointed.
Posted functionality as average...but never actually wrote with it!

M C
South San Francisco, CA

3 out of 5

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Love this pen. Writes smoothly, glides across the paper. Acts like the kakuno which I also love but feels better in my hand.

Lynn
Brooklyn , NY

5 out of 5

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Surprisingly light weight pen with a med grip section. Feels great and very easy to write with. As will all Pilot nibs I've ever had, writes flawlessly, even after sitting on my desk unused for a week. Snap cap is a positive "click". The finish looks like anodized aluminum, but it's just a light plastic. By looking inside the cap you'll notice the plastic used is actually white & the finish is sprayed on. After 2 months of repeated posting of the cap, no affects to the finish. Holding up great. Tough little pen. Great alternative to the all metal Pilot Metro. The "F" nib will write for ever & ever & ever.

David
Littleton, CO

4 out of 5

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Just received my Explorer (medium nib; blue) and I’m quite impressed. I’ve only tested it with a black cartridge, but it wrote smooth, straight out of the box. I like the design better than the Metropolitan. It obviously doesn’t write as smoothly as a Vanishing Point medium, but I’m impressed. The only issue for some people is that the pen is very light. Going from the typical 17 g of a Lamy Safari to the 11 or 12 g of this pen may be too light for some. However, it’s definitely a good writing experience for the price.

Sean
Broad Brook, CT

5 out of 5

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