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Parlot IMR Frankenpen This is a Frankenpen made from Parker IM and Pilot MR fountain pens. It combines a Pilot MR silver dot body with Parker IM silver section, fine nib and converter. I manage somehow to bend the Pilot nib and I didn’t like the heavy Parker IM black laqurel body. The IM section fits perfectly into MR body, only problem being the cap when closed is a fraction wobbly, not noticeable, but there. So now I have a full metal nice pen, with a nail fine nib ready to rock ’n’ roll. Appearance & Design (9/10)What can be said? Already classic cigar shaped Metropolitan from Pilot in silver dot version, in my opinion nothing can be improved. This is the European version called MR, the main difference being the ability to take standard international C/C versus Pilot proprietary C/C. Construction & Quality (8/10)Solid rock made in Japan, everything working properly and fitting just right. Weight & Dimension (8/10)With the new section from IM now the pen will feel just a bit heavier, but still well balanced. The barrel is 13 mm /0.5 in at the widest diameter, the section is 10 mm/ 0.4 in diameter. It’s a sleek, metal pen, with a slim cigar shaped body, tapering to a rounded point at both ends. Length capped: 13.7 cm / 5.4 in Length un-capped: 12.3 cm / 4.84 in Length posted: 15.1 cm / 5.95 in Weight (capped, with converter): 32 g / 1.15 oz Nib & Performance (8/10)This is a fine nib, which I’ve changed through Parker service from a medium nib. I found this nib a smooth and pleasant nib to use daily. Anyway the nib is a nail and write a fine to medium line, never had any problem skipping or drying. It’s a common problem with Parker IM drying nib, caused by air gaps where clip is attached, but with Pilot MR body this problem is solved. Filling system & Maintenance (8/10)Now is using Parker proprietary C/C system. Can use all sort of Parker cartridges and converters available almost everywhere. It’s easy to clean or maintain just some soapy water and soft cloth form time to time. The nib can be flushed with Parker converter. Currently I’m using a slide converter. Cost & Value (7/10)Well...to build this will have to buy 2 different pens: Pilot MR £20.00 and Parker IM £20.00, prices being approximated, depending where you can buy them. If you’re lucky you can get them less than half from Ebay, or pens classified. The cheapest option is my case, 2 broken pens join together into a Frankenpen. Conclusion (8/10)Is not a pen for everybody, just another Frankenpen, made from broken parts. It is metallic body, classic cigar shape, sleek, fine and smooth nib using Parker C/C. I would like to see the Pilot MR/Metropolitan gold with gold section from Parker IM... Anyway, some pictures: