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product_id: 98022527
title: "PILOT Explorer Lightweight Fountain Pen in Gift Box, Includes CON-B Converter; Gray Barrel, Fine Nib (12271)"
brand: "pilot"
price: "C$4269"
currency: NIO
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reviews_count: 12
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# Striking gray barrel with modern aesthetics Perfectly balanced lightweight design (0.35 oz) Fine 0.3mm stainless steel nib PILOT Explorer Lightweight Fountain Pen in Gift Box, Includes CON-B Converter; Gray Barrel, Fine Nib (12271)

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** C$4269
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Elevate your everyday writing—because your ideas deserve a pen as sharp as you are.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PILOT Explorer Lightweight Fountain Pen in Gift Box, Includes CON-B Converter; Gray Barrel, Fine Nib (12271) by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** C$4269 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- pilot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pilot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Precision Writing:** Experience smooth, consistent ink flow with Pilot’s signature fine nib for flawless notes and signatures.
- • **Modern Elegance Meets Practicality:** Contemporary gray barrel design that stands out in any professional setting, combining style with durability.
- • **Lightweight Comfort for All-Day Use:** At just 0.35 ounces, the perfectly balanced pen reduces hand fatigue—ideal for marathon meetings or creative bursts.
- • **Ready to Impress Right Out of the Box:** Comes in a sleek gift box with CON-B converter included—perfect for gifting or elevating your own desk setup.
- • **Versatile Ink Options & Easy Maintenance:** Compatible with black, blue, and pink inks; snap cap design ensures quick access without leaks or clogs.

## Overview

The PILOT Explorer Lightweight Fountain Pen features a fine 0.3mm stainless steel nib and a sleek gray plastic barrel designed for balanced, lightweight comfort at just 0.35 ounces. It includes a CON-B converter for versatile ink use and comes gift-boxed, making it a stylish, reliable choice for professionals seeking precision and elegance in their writing instruments.

## Description

PILOT Explorer fountain pen gift box, fine nib, gray barrel, 1-pack, Black ink (12271) stylish, contemporary barrel design perfectly weighted and balanced for a premium writing experience

Review: An outstanding fountain pen at any price, and inexpensive! - The Pilot Explorer is a wonderful fountain pen. It can be carried or stored in any position, never leaks, never clogs. It is a pleasure to use, providing the tactile feedback of a fountain pen with ink cartridge ease of use and rock-solid reliability. I prefer this pen over moch more expensive alternatives; perhaps you will too.
Review: 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.

## Features

- Pilot Explorer Fountain Pen: Striking gray 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07KBSLWCZ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #72,142 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #273 in Fountain Pens |
| Brand | PILOT |
| Color | Gray |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,357) |
| Date First Available | November 8, 2018 |
| Grip Type | Contoured |
| Ink Color | Black,Blue,Pink |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.352 ounces |
| Item model number | 12271 |
| Line Size | 0.3mm |
| Manufacturer | Pilot Pen Corporation of America |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 12271 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | F |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 0.44 x 0.63 x 3.75 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** PILOT
- **Color:** Gray
- **Ink Color:** Black,Blue,Pink
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What converter does this pen take?**
A: It can take the long Converter 70, this isn’t documented by Pilot, but that is  0.9 ml to 1.0 ml of ink.
Also it can use the 20, 40, 50 converters, but the 20 and 50 are discontinued.
So, the answer is 40 and the 70 converter.

**Q: Made in China ?**
A: Japan

**Q: Is this for rocketbook notebook**
A: If rocketbook is endlessly resusable, then NO. This is a fountain pen that uses liquid ink to put (more or less) permanent words on ordinary paper.

**Q: Does the pen come with a converter?**
A: Mine didn’t, but I believe some came with the 20 converter to really be used as a cleaner, to flush the pen with water. The 20 holds very little ink, try the 40 converter, the 70 converter works well, you just have to quickly, snap push, not forcefully, quickly, to seat that gasket at the bottom fast to build up pressure behind it. Slowly pumping will not work well, you get a 20 converter amount of ink that way.

PS, the 20 converter is discontinued along with the 50.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An outstanding fountain pen at any price, and inexpensive!
*by J***. on January 10, 2026*

The Pilot Explorer is a wonderful fountain pen. It can be carried or stored in any position, never leaks, never clogs. It is a pleasure to use, providing the tactile feedback of a fountain pen with ink cartridge ease of use and rock-solid reliability. I prefer this pen over moch more expensive alternatives; perhaps you will too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was very surprised when I purchased and got 3 more
*by K***. on February 20, 2023*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's plastic. So what?
*by O***R on December 2, 2020*

The pen is plastic. So what? I own pens that are metal and more expensive, and most don't write any better than the $20 Pilot. The Pilot Explorer is functional, light, easy to grip, and writes smoothly. It has a neutral aesthetic but also comes in cool colors. You can use this pen in the office or at home. I own several Pilot Explorers and fill them with inks that resemble their colors. The red pen is filled with red ink and so on. I enjoy these pens because they write well and don't fatigue my hand like the heavier metal pens do. The medium nib has an even, thick flow that I believe is ideal for anyone just getting started. At around $20, the Explorer is a good beginner's fountain pen. However, it's a solid everyday fountain pen as well. My only complaint is the excessive packaging. I wish the pen shipped with converters instead.

## Frequently Bought Together

- PILOT Explorer Lightweight Fountain Pen in Gift Box, Includes CON-B Converter; Gray Barrel, Fine Nib (12271)
- Pilot Fountain Pen Converter (CON-70)
- Pilot Fountain Pen Ink Converter Screw Type (CON-40)

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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*