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GonzoTGreat
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Oct 26, 2014
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Jamerelbe
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Oct 26, 2014
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GonzoTGreatThe converter pictured on the Description page is the less fancy converter - which I've seen described elsewhere as a 'CON-10' converter (though maybe someone was making that up?). It's a very serviceable converter - though if you don't like it, you can simply rinse and refill the cartridge that comes with the pen. Or you can buy a CON-20 (or I think a CON-50).
Re "scratchiness" of the Fine nib, I agree with @KarlBlessing: I have only one Metropolitan, it's a fine, and I don't find it scratchy at all. Just a little 'toothy', maybe? - you can feel it interacting with the paper as it writes - but that's pretty common with fine nibs.
Re "scratchiness" of the Fine nib, I agree with @KarlBlessing: I have only one Metropolitan, it's a fine, and I don't find it scratchy at all. Just a little 'toothy', maybe? - you can feel it interacting with the paper as it writes - but that's pretty common with fine nibs.
nutation
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Oct 26, 2014
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GonzoTGreatThe con20 is nearly identical to the one that comes with the Metropolitan ... a little more metal but the same size
GonzoTGreat
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Oct 27, 2014
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Jamerelbe@Jamerelbe , I'm not sure of the name of the stock converter that comes with the Metropolitan, either, but I know it's not the CON-20. However, the descriptions still says the following (copied from the description page about a minute ago):
"Included
Gift box Black ink cartridge CON-20 aerometric converter"
Unless the CON-20 is actually included, this is an incorrect description. It could be corrected by simply dropping the "CON-20" and simply listing the included converter as an "aerometric converter" without any other specification.
To the fine folks at Massdrop: Please correct this before the end of the drop window or confirm that the CON-20 is the converter that's included. If the CON-20 is included, I'm very tempted to join the drop. If it's not, I'd rather just pass on this one, as I'm already participating a different fountain pen drop.
Thank you.
"Included
Gift box Black ink cartridge CON-20 aerometric converter"
Unless the CON-20 is actually included, this is an incorrect description. It could be corrected by simply dropping the "CON-20" and simply listing the included converter as an "aerometric converter" without any other specification.
To the fine folks at Massdrop: Please correct this before the end of the drop window or confirm that the CON-20 is the converter that's included. If the CON-20 is included, I'm very tempted to join the drop. If it's not, I'd rather just pass on this one, as I'm already participating a different fountain pen drop.
Thank you.
sspader
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Oct 27, 2014
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GonzoTGreatAgreed. It's the cleaning converter. I use it for ink anyways. It's still a good deal imho
Jamerelbe
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Oct 28, 2014
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GonzoTGreatI agree with you: the description is probably wrong and therefore (I trust unintentionally!) is incorrect.
GonzoTGreat
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Oct 28, 2014
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JamerelbeLet me be clear:
The aerometric converter that is typically included with the Metro is very capable and durable. I have used it as a converter and have no problem with it at all. This is not a criticism of the standard converter included. I just think it might be a idea for the Massdrop folks to chime in here (or change the drop description) simply to clarify which converter is included with the drop.
The aerometric converter that is typically included with the Metro is very capable and durable. I have used it as a converter and have no problem with it at all. This is not a criticism of the standard converter included. I just think it might be a idea for the Massdrop folks to chime in here (or change the drop description) simply to clarify which converter is included with the drop.
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Could someone please clarify? And, of course, apologizes if this has been answered elsewhere. In the product description (as of 10/25/14) it specifies that the "CON-20" is included.
Thanks much.