I think the reason you needed to refill it so quickly was just that you squeezed it only once in the ink bottle. For this bladder to fill well from empty, repress with the whole nib under the ink suface, let it suck in ink, press again, repeat until no bubbles come. First time you press the feed gets filled but lots of air is still in the bladder. I believe it's called an aerometric style converter.

Last time I set aside my bladder I almost piston my pants! Okay. Bye. Nice pen by the way, Pete.

idk why but you look like an ancient chaos god who took on a human form on earth to teach humans the ancient art of writing

**turns around in swivel chair** So we meet again... PETERDRAWS

I find it humorous that a $600 Fountain Pen had more issues laying down lines than its $11 counterpart. Another excellent video. Been having a really awful day and this mellowed me out and helped me relax a bit easier. Thank you.

He would be good at tattoos

I don’t understand how you make such good abstract art it’s so difficult for me

So what'cha got there is a "torpedo shape" pen. If it was pretty much parallel sides but only rounded at the ends, you'd have a "cigar shape". If the ends were flat, "flat top." The snap cap on that pilot is never going to come loose. The occasional ink starvation is due to the inexpensive "converter" (the little "piston pump" that "converts" a pen from using cartridges to bottled ink) pilot has several kinds of converter, that squeeze-bar one is called an "Aerometric" converter, the Pilot part number is the "CON-20". But they have two piston converters, the Con40 (discontinued) and the CON-50. both of these have little things inside to agitate the ink since these converters are so much wider than the more common "standard international" ones they can develop surface tension inside and the ink won't flow. it's only really common when you're writing or drawing a TON. But a CON-50 converter costs only about $6. The final type pilot makes is the CON-70, which has a really novel vacuum button filler. But it does not fit the metropolitan. The metro only has two "problems." Firstly, the grip section can be too narrow for some people. Second, when you pull the nib and feed out to clean them (make sure there's no cartridge or converter in the pen or it won't come out) when you put them back in, make sure you REALLY push them in hard, or it might "burp" a drop of ink now and then. If you push it in firm enough, it never will do this, however. Overall, this is hands down the best starter pen. It's issue-free, there are NEVER any problems or quality control issues, it can be had in a bunch of colors and patterns, with nibs available in F, M, or a nice crisp stub. I've converted a whole lot of people to fountain pens with the metropolitan. I'm very tempted to mail you a sheaffer snorkel filler I restored. I bet you'd find it amusing to fill. it can fire ink about six feet if you're so inclined. If you keep uploading videos using fountain pens to draw, I'll send it to you along with a fun bottle of ink.

I was just watching your fountain pen videos and started to consider buying myself a fountain pen. And then you post this. You are a psychic. ALSO you have the best intros of all time.

I didn't think I'd ever get started on fountain pens but your videos keep making me think twice. You've definitely made an impact in my life. And I don't think I'm alone in this regard 🙂

I never understand what the hell he draws but man it looks damn incredible. It's like some subliminal thing that my brain understands without me even realizing.

He forgot to smell it. 😮

I love a Pilot Metropolitan. Thanks for sharing your otherworldly art with us.

I was SOLD! And then I grimaced and groaned and grumbled when you said how dismally boring it looks. Screw it. I’ll just sit here and drink coffee and do absolutely nothing at all until the universe is finally perfect. Oh, crap! And now you say it feels boring, too. I’m having an existential angst right now.

I don't buy cartridges. I use a syringe to pump ink into cartridges. Ingenious eh?

as much as i love you content and art you doing that face in the first 10 seconds shakes me to my core

4 Videos in just one week. Peter, i love you. ps, you make the best drawings!

I want that fish :o

The Pilot Metropolitan was my first fountain pen. It is still one of my favorites.

You make the most interesting drawings, so organic. I feel like I could get lost in them. I love my Pilot Metropolitan which arrived last week. I enjoy just writing, although I run out of things to write about and it hadn't occurred to me that a fountain pen I bought for journaling would also make a good drawing pen. Short sighted of me. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing your art and thoughts with us.

I ordered this pen about two weeks ago because of your fountain pen drawings. I love it, it is a very nice starter pen. You can get a piston converter for it for a few extra dollars.

I absolutely love this pen. This is one of my first fountain pens. I opted for the piston converter over the bladder. The only thing I would change is the ability to replace nibs. I had to replace mine because it rolled off my desk cap off.

I love the Pilot Metropolitan. I have three of them, and plan to get a couple more! I also swapped out the fine nib in one of them for an extra-fine nib that I got off of a Pilot Penmanship pen. LOVE IT! I almost always carry a Metropolitan, and when I don't, I'm usually carrying another Pilot pen, like one of my Pilot Prera pens.

Peter, you truly are an inspiration to me and so many others. I invested in a glass dip pen and some inks today. Can’t wait to start doodling with it! Cheers my dude!

snap caps may loosen over time while twist caps don't. that's why a lot of more expensive fountain pens have twist caps. so you could pass it on to your grandchildren and it would still be as good as the day you bought it.

I really like these anatomy-esque drawings, they remind me of medical sketches from the 1800's

It is currently 5:28 am and I'm binge watching your channel. I love it! The drawings are really nice and satisfying. I may be thinking of getting a fountain pen when I get older. Definitely an inspiration to me and others!

Love your videos, man! You drive me crazy - in a good way. Your voice is so chilled, and while you just seem to wave your hand around, magic art appears across the page! Excellent...

I refill the cartridges with an ink syringe. Been using the same little plastic cartridge for a year now!!

I've had a pretty busy this summer, so I haven't been able to watch your quality videos recently. This is the first video I've watched in over 2 months!! I missed your videos!! Also, that fish pen holder freaked me out at first. I love it.

All your drawings are satisfying to watch, you really bring a page to life with just a little ink.

This is my first fountain pen, I have had it for about four months or so. I love it! I know you can purchase a piston filling converter for it too, but the bladder converter has been working well for me. Its easy to take apart and clean too which is a bonus.

That's nice fish pen case you have there.

haha I enjoyed your stream of consciousness style review. Thanks for showing the pen in action for drawing! Excited to get the pen and test out some sketches :)

This is great, I love listening/watching these ASMR grade drawing/art supply reviews.

Never thought I’d be watching a pen review yet here I am and 3am watching it

Been interested in getting a fountain pen for writing! This is definitely a contender. Thanks for the video peter!

I have been thinking about getting one for months all because of you! This just kinda pushed it over the edge- so getting one soon.

I absolutely love how you're getting into fountain pens more and more 😇

Thank you Peter for this video!! I received my first fountain pen a few days ago, a Pilot Metro as well. I’d even bought a Waterman ink like you (but in the tender purple shade). I had the same issue as you but seeing as I am new to fountain pens, I was worried it was just because I’m not doing something right. Additionally, there are other shades/patterns for this pen, for a few extra bucks. Worth it addition, in my opinion!

I have no intention of ever using a fountain pen, I just think these videos are really satisfying and calm. So thanks for that dude.

very informative, i've never used a fountain pen but i might have to try it out c:

His drawings are so abstract and cool... I like it!!!

So many uploads in a short amount of time! Dr. Peter is spoiling us!

peter: says the pen is boring, then proceeds to say it looks like a spaceship being warped through the space time continuum

I've got that one. Genuinely love it

So do you squeeze the foamy thing, dip the nib, it sucks it up then you put the rest back on? Or how do you use it?

"I don't know what I'm drawing, but it's going well." 😂😂😂

I bought my first fountain pen. I'm just doodling away and writing with whatever cursive letters I know heheheheh... and watching your video is so fun.. I would love to try this pen one day.

Wow. What a beautiful gift you have to be able to draw like that. I just bought 2. One Marigold color and the other Green Apple 🍏 Lol. Thanks.

Quote Peter 11:20: "It doesn't have that je ne sais quoi... I don't know what I'm saying"

What kind of paper do you use in your sketchbooks? I want to start drawing with fountain pens and not sure what paper to use

I'm gonna buy a fountain pen now thanks peter

I was actually looking to buy this exact pen but was wondering about how it refills and writes. Useful vid for me.

I believe that 40% of the appeal of fountain pens is the ability to put in all different kinds and colors of ink (Just not calligraphy ink)

😂 you crack me up, thanks for the review!!!

Didn't know what to expect from you, but I liked your video, I'll poke around some more

Hey when's the next sketchbook tour coming out?

WILL PILOT Namiki IC50 Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges vs IC100 ....will both work in a pilot fountain OR is the IC 50 strickly for retractable pilot pens? Thanks

Damn I felt that intro😂

I adore how wild your hair is, it’s got its own personality.

luv ur vids peter!!

What’s a good ink to use that’s very dark and has shine? I’m looking to buy this pen as well!

Great pen, very reliable. It is a bit small for my hand. I damaged my nib slightly, but managed to grind it into a fine italic.

Haha, the first fountain pen I bought I didn't have the right ink for and indeed I had to order ink and wait a few days before I could use the pen. Enjoyed the review, I'm definitely more interested in this pen. I personally think it looks good! Sleek comes to mind.

I like that drawing by the way. It makes me think of what it would be like to decompose lol

I had a fountain pen a while ago but I left it in a classroom at my old school and someone took it, but I just got a new one so hopefully it works

That’s the pen I use for work! 😃

I dont know why but im so obsessed with your drawings

The beginning is SO epic!

"I don't know what I'm drawing, but it's going well."

4 years later and here I am nostalgic about Peter's Godly hair.

I'm sure someone has mentioned this, but there is also the Pilot Con-40 converter if you don't like refilling the cartridge or the squeeze converter it comes with.

I own one, had it of about a year and a half, still use it, it's nice.

hmm nice art! you mention it lacked a je ne sais quoi.. so what fountain do you have that writes as well as this pen has that x factor in that low bracket price range?

Hi, Peter. I love your drawings! I love your pen holder! It is so cool! I wish i had like that.

what size is the nib and where did you order it from?

Your videos make me happy.

The intro made me laugh. Thank you.

I have the Pilot Cocoon (said to be the Japanese version of the Pilot Metropolitan) and it writes very nicely. It doesn’t come with the fancy box and cartridge but that’s ok. It was really satisfying to watch you make your artwork with the pen identical to what I have on my desk! Thanks for another amazing video, Peter!!

Be aware if you buy this, there is a few versions where the nib tips. I've purchased the stub nib, which was nowhere near as fine as I'd have liked. Still very good flow, would be great for journaling and even blocking in black areas in drawings.

This man is over here talking about pens... damn pens and got me to watch the entire video

i think pens have that specific shape so that they’re easier to use for longer?

Mine gets ink all over my finger, do I have a bad one? Am I using it wrong?

U can’t tell me bro isn’t faded af every video 🤣😭

I see this vid in my recommended ive never seen this channel before I tap the screen to play it it begins to play i scream "SHIT" and throw my phone THIS IS THE TYPE OF CHANNEL IM LOOKING FOR INSTANT SUBSCRIBE

Can we get a link to some starter ink too?

Love the drawing😃 That's a pen I could afford

I’m literally obsessed with this fountain pen. I cheeped out on my first fountain pen, at 15 dollars…. The ink was just bleeding out. But this pen is by far amazing and affordable at 20 dollars now. Also quick note, it takes very little time to saturate maybe 5-10 min

He's starting to look more and more like an ancient hermit with cursed knowledge.

Hi! Could you please help me out deciding on the nib size? I can't figure out which nib to chose. F or M. I tried www.gouletpens.com/pages/nib-nook but in case of Metropolitan the samples came out almost identical. For reference (regular printer paper on hard smooth surface used) I've got: Pilot G-Tec-C4 (rolling ball stick pen) as slightly too narrow (it's wet), the generic yellow BIC ballpoint as slightly too narrow, Rotring Tikky 0,5 with pentel 2B lead (full diameter, vertical) as very slightly too wide. I've got a fountain pen that puts just about a perfect width but it's a no-name.

Can you use any piston converter in this pen?

I love the Metropolitan. I also love the bladder converter. I have four of them.

What ink do you use in this video?

Love how goofy he is in the intro

Literally the pen Ive been using for months now

My drawing skills will never be this good.

6 months ago I purchased the"pilot" (x-cellent pen). I know have the Jinhao x450,x750,2-159's,911,and the dragon. Also, the Wing Sung 6359. :) I bought these direct from China. So...long shipping but no pen cost over $4 ! I bought several inks and would recommend Noodlers Air-Corps,blue/ black. It's actually a beautiful dark green. But more important, it drys almost instantly! btw that device is called a "converter", for filling the ink.

Great Video, Thanx 😀

what kind of ink you use?