One of the undisputed best values ($15) in fountain pens during the past couple of years has been the Pilot Metropolitan. Originally offered in black, gold or silver with different patterns on the grip sections, the Metropolitan now comes in green, purple, turquoise, red or orange with your choice of either a fine or a medium nib. You have the option of using the included converter for bottled ink filling or using Pilot fountain pen ink cartridges.Pilot fountain pens are very reliable and generally write upon demand. The Pilot Metropolitan Pop fountain pens are a great way to enter the fountain pen world, and we would guess that once you've tried this model you'll be hooked on the joy of writing with fountain pens.http://scottsdalepen.com/pilot-pens/metropolitan/