{"product_id":"pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-matte-navy","title":"Pilot Explorer Fountain Pen - Matte Navy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"22\"\u003ePilot Explorer\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those “quietly perfect” starter fountain pens: lightweight, comfortable, and powered by Pilot’s famously smooth stainless-steel nib (the same general nib family Pilot uses across several of their beginner favorites). It has a quick \u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"277\"\u003esnap cap\u003c\/strong\u003e for grab-and-go notes, a clean modern look, and a grip that works for most hand positions—so it’s the kind of pen you can toss in a bag, take to work or class, and just \u003cem data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"454\"\u003ewrite\u003c\/em\u003e without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eIt’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"500\"\u003ecartridge\/converter\u003c\/strong\u003e pen that uses \u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"538\"\u003ePilot’s proprietary\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridges and converters, and it’s compatible with both the smaller \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/products\/pilot-con-40-twist-converter\"\u003eCON-40 twist converter\u003c\/a\u003e and the higher-capacity \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/products\/pilot-con-70-converter\"\u003eCON-70 push-button converter\u003c\/a\u003e (both sold separately) if you want more ink on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eIf you’re newer to the hobby, this is also a great “first bottled-ink pen” because it cleans easily and behaves well with a wide range of inks. One practical tip: Pilot \u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e tends to run on the finer side compared to many Western brands—great for everyday paper—while \u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a smoother, wetter line that shows off ink shading a bit more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":47883034656996,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":47883034689764,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-Explorer_NavyMatte_Fountain_SideTipOut.jpg?v=1770560560","url":"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/products\/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-matte-navy","provider":"Bottle and Plume","version":"1.0","type":"link"}