PILOT Explorer Lightweight Fountain Pen in Gift Box, Includes CON-B Converter; Red Barrel, Fine Nib (12277)
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Description
• Pilot Explorer Fountain Pen: Striking red barrel with a fine, stainless steel nib. The Pilot Explorer features a contemporary barrel design perfectly weighted and balanced for a premium writing experience • Express Yourself Through Effortless Wrriting: Elegant, comfortable writing thanks to a resilient, stainless steel nib make this eye-catching fountain pen a joy to write with • Inspired By the Timeless Art of Writing: Discover how Explorer fountain pens add a touch of modern elegance to your everyday writing. Ideal for any writing occasion, from journaling to impressive wedding invitations and announcements • Let Their Creativity Run Wild With a Gift Like This: Delight all types of writing adventurers with various size nibs and eye-catching barrel color options, such as Gray, Blue, Red, Pink, Lime and Turquoise • Craft Your Own invitations, name plates, birthday cards and more! With Pilot fountain pens, you can create your own, elegantly styled stationery for any occasion
Details
General
- Brand Name
- PILOT
- Age Range Description
- Adult
- Model Name
- Pilot
- Model Number
- 12277
- Manufacturer
- Pilot Pen Corporation of America
- Warranty Description
- No Warranty
- Included Components
- Pilot Explorer Fountain Pen Gift Box, Fine Nib, Red Barrel, 1-Pack, Black Ink (12277)
- Item Type Name
- Explorer Fountain Pen Gift Box, Fine Nib, Red Barrel, 1-Pack, Black Ink (12277)
Nib & Writing
- Writing Instrument Form
- Fountain Pen
- Drill Point
- Fine
- Line Size
- 0.3mm
- Hardness
- F
- Writing Technique
- fountain pen
- Ink Color
- Black,Blue,Pink
- Ink Base
- Water
Design & Features
- Additional Features
- Lightweight
- Hand Orientation
- Ambidextrous
- Grip Type
- Contoured
- Closure Type
- Snap
- Body Shape
- Round
- Color
- Red
- Style
- Fine Nib
- Material Type
- Plastic
Dimensions & Weight
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Item Dimensions
- 0.44 x 0.63 x 3.75 inches
- Item Weight
- 0.09 Kilograms
Frequently asked questions
- What nib size does this fountain pen have?
- It has a fine nib, described as a fine, stainless steel nib and listed as 'Fine' in the specs.
- What color options are available for this pen?
- The available barrel colors are Gray, Blue, Red, Pink, Lime and Turquoise.
- Is this pen lightweight?
- Yes, it is listed as having the additional feature 'Lightweight'.
Customer reviews
I was very surprised when I purchased and got 3 more
I had originally avoided these as someone said they were very cheaply made and trash. But I pulled the trigger on one. It actually was my green one I first purchased as I love green. When it arrived I wasn't expecting much. But it may not be a 50-100 pen quality, but you don't pay that for it. It is a very light weight pen and that is nice with arthritis and carpal tunnel. The color looks really good. And the nib is pilots signature nib, they write very well. Plus the cap is a snap open/close not a twist closure so it's a quick open to use. Now the cons yes it is plastic so it has plastic limitations. It will if not careful twist loose a little (on the access to the cartridge that's threaded, it backs off a little sometimes, especially if you forget it is a snap top and twist). Again because of the plastic it's body scratches easier than the metal body, even thou it has survived my crowded purse (a feat in its own) but it has 2 small scuffs. And again if you like weight in your pens like the Cocoon or the Metropolitan (of those 2 Cocoon, if looking at metropolitan pay the extra and get the big sister Cocoon, it's the same pen just nib, click closure and threading was worked a little more making it smoother and an amazing pen to write with) sorry side note there. But yea it's not a weighted pen it is very light. To some that's good and others it's bad. But yea I don't really have much bad to say about this model of pen as I would up buying 4 of them. The green, the red, the Blue, and the grey. I love them all.
I had originally avoided these as someone said they were very cheaply made and trash. But I pulled the trigger on one. It actually was my green one I first purchased as I love green. When it arrived I wasn't expecting much. But it may not be a 50-100 pen quality, but you don't pay that for it. It is a very light weight pen and that is nice with arthritis and carpal tunnel. The color looks really good. And the nib is pilots signature nib, they write very well. Plus the cap is a snap open/close not a twist closure so it's a quick open to use. Now the cons yes it is plastic so it has plastic limitations. It will if not careful twist loose a little (on the access to the cartridge that's threaded, it backs off a little sometimes, especially if you forget it is a snap top and twist). Again because of the plastic it's body scratches easier than the metal body, even thou it has survived my crowded purse (a feat in its own) but it has 2 small scuffs. And again if you like weight in your pens like the Cocoon or the Metropolitan (of those 2 Cocoon, if looking at metropolitan pay the extra and get the big sister Cocoon, it's the same pen just nib, click closure and threading was worked a little more making it smoother and an amazing pen to write with) sorry side note there. But yea it's not a weighted pen it is very light. To some that's good and others it's bad. But yea I don't really have much bad to say about this model of pen as I would up buying 4 of them. The green, the red, the Blue, and the grey. I love them all.
Great Foutain Pen would recomend to anyone remotely interested.
This pen is what most people would call a starter pen more then any other reason because it is cheaper then others. It still write extremely well, is light and can take cartridges or a converter. It does not have a gold nib but this is probably a good thing as the steel nib is more durable and for most people that is more important then any benefits an exotic softer metal will confer. The pens come in many colors and have a cheap converter that is a bit odd to use as most people will not have seen a 'bladder' type converter. These actually work well but most people will still prefer to use a normal converter as the rubber bladder is not transparent and will not allow the user to see if a refill is needed or some other issue has cause the pen to stop writing (say a bubble in the ink bladder). Over all this is an excellent pen.
This pen is what most people would call a starter pen more then any other reason because it is cheaper then others. It still write extremely well, is light and can take cartridges or a converter. It does not have a gold nib but this is probably a good thing as the steel nib is more durable and for most people that is more important then any benefits an exotic softer metal will confer. The pens come in many colors and have a cheap converter that is a bit odd to use as most people will not have seen a 'bladder' type converter. These actually work well but most people will still prefer to use a normal converter as the rubber bladder is not transparent and will not allow the user to see if a refill is needed or some other issue has cause the pen to stop writing (say a bubble in the ink bladder). Over all this is an excellent pen.
Works great, but pricey for plastic
I ordered this as I like using a fountain pen for writing in a journal, or drawing pictures of my grandchildren. The pen is clear and precise, and allows great leeway in both writing and sketching. Paper makes a significant difference in my results. Too course, and the pen hangs up and can blot, but a fine or smooth paper gives nice results. I expected a little more heft for the money, but that's petty for what it delivers. Ink delivery is consistent, and doesn't keep flowing if you pause on the paper in the middle of a thought. I've had that happen with other pens, so that was a pleasant surprise. The other nice discovery - if you don't use it for weeks or longer, when you pick it up, it writes immediately. All in all, a good pen, and if you don't lose it, a nice writing instrument.
I ordered this as I like using a fountain pen for writing in a journal, or drawing pictures of my grandchildren. The pen is clear and precise, and allows great leeway in both writing and sketching. Paper makes a significant difference in my results. Too course, and the pen hangs up and can blot, but a fine or smooth paper gives nice results. I expected a little more heft for the money, but that's petty for what it delivers. Ink delivery is consistent, and doesn't keep flowing if you pause on the paper in the middle of a thought. I've had that happen with other pens, so that was a pleasant surprise. The other nice discovery - if you don't use it for weeks or longer, when you pick it up, it writes immediately. All in all, a good pen, and if you don't lose it, a nice writing instrument.
Una pluma perfecta en su rango de precios.
Es super liviana, muy cómoda, la calidad del plumín es excelente y escribe suavemente a pesar de ser una pluma F. ( Es una F japonesa que anda fácilmente por el 0,3). Y viene con un convertidor. Por el precio que tiene, es quizás la mejor pluma que existe, para mi gusto. Muy por encima de la safari, o de la metropolitan, o de cualquier kaweco. La única contra es que es de plástico. A mi no me importa porque eso significa que es superliviana, pero igual a alguien que prefiera algo de metal eso no le gusta. Por cierto, yo pagué por ella cerca de 20 usd. Ese es su precio. No más. Si te cobran más de 20, mejor una Kakuno. Dos Kakunos.
Es super liviana, muy cómoda, la calidad del plumín es excelente y escribe suavemente a pesar de ser una pluma F. ( Es una F japonesa que anda fácilmente por el 0,3). Y viene con un convertidor. Por el precio que tiene, es quizás la mejor pluma que existe, para mi gusto. Muy por encima de la safari, o de la metropolitan, o de cualquier kaweco. La única contra es que es de plástico. A mi no me importa porque eso significa que es superliviana, pero igual a alguien que prefiera algo de metal eso no le gusta. Por cierto, yo pagué por ella cerca de 20 usd. Ese es su precio. No más. Si te cobran más de 20, mejor una Kakuno. Dos Kakunos.
