Is There A Clone For The Pilot Metropolitan ?

[jobodine]

There have been Chinese clones for Pilot Prera ( i.e. Wing Sung 3003) and Pilot 78G (i.e. Wing Sung 9159 & Wing Sung 3001A) . I wonder if there is a clone for the Pilot Metropolitan ? Please inform . Thanks.

 

 

 

 

Pilot Metropolitan

Pilot Metropolitan

Edited April 5, 2018 by jobodine

[Mech-for-i]

not quite exactly one but close enough - Hero 739

 

[jobodine]

@Mech-for-i :

 

Thanks for the info . From the look, I guess Hero 739 belongs to the 1990- 2000 generation of Chinese pens ( i.e. metal body & metal section) ?? BTW, do you know where can I order one ? Apparently, it is not sold on ebay !!

[Mech-for-i]

Had no idea at all ... not really seen them around much but seems there is still stock on and off

[KarthikK]

You can get it on both eBay.com and aliexpress.com

The eBay link is:

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Hero-739-Iraurita-Fountain-Pen-Full-Metal-Pen-Caneta-Stationery-Fine-Nib-/263593981462

[KarthikK]

Jinhao 231 or 321 I don't remember... is also a cheaper copy of the metropolitan but has a holded nib and doesn't have the smooth part at the start of the barrel.

[KarthikK]

On aliexpress https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32852478890.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail&productId=32852478890&productSubject=Full-metal-silver-Clip-Iraurita-Fountain-pen-classical-pattern-luxury-pens-dolma-kalem-Caneta-Stationery-Office-supplies-1004

[Drone]

Well, strictly speaking Pilot "Clones" the Metropolitan itself! Depending on where you live, what is essentially the same pen comes to life under three different names: (1) Metropolitan, (2) MR, and (3) Cocoon. There can be variations between the versions, and the variations are often not based on the name of the pen alone. For example, depending on where you are it is possible to find MR and (to a lesser extent) Cocoon pens which take standard International cartridges and converters instead of the Pilot proprietary cartridges and converters. But I've never heard of a Metropolitan that takes International converters. I may be wrong about that though. There are people here on the FPN that are far more knowledgeable than me about the history of the Pilot Metropolitan family.

[tommyngo]

I would'nt buy a Hero Pilot Metropolitan clone for 8.$.00 $ US from ebay while you can get the real McCoy for 15.95 $ US and free delivery from Walmat.com !

 

(https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pilot-Metropolitan-Classic-Fountain-Pen-Black-Fine-Point/927218898?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=13427&adid=22222222227242490432&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=289697338938&wl4=pla-491760890309&wl5=200501&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=117879183&wl11=online&wl12=927218898&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6LzsiI233QIVR1SGCh3sRgKqEAQYAiABEgKuePD_BwE )

Edited September 13, 2018 by tommyngo

[Misfit]

I got the turquoise Pilot retro pop for less than that from walmart.com.

Interesting where we can buy pens these days.

[Robotfan]

...just place an order with Alie, 18,90US$ for 3 pen lot.

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32851976257.html

Will let know how they perform when I receive.