Metal Pen reviews from Reddit

"Came here to recommend the Zebra F-701."

"Is only $10 on Amazon and I think fits all those specs."

"5 years and counting on mine."

"Is really good"

"One of my favorite refills! They fit in anything that an Energel, Uni Signo 207/307, or Zebra Sarasa will fit in to. I currently use one in a Zebra Sarasa Grand everyday and I’ve also used one in a Pentel Energel Alloy body."

"I ended up buying a Zebra 701, Fisher space pen refill."

"A pack of Zebra 402s. Easily switched out the ink."

"I use the Zebra F-402 daily."

"Zebra F-701 for the best knurled grip in the game."

"Is a great ballpoint to EDC!"

"If the price is not an issue, the Lamy Stainless Steel would be a great choice if you're looking for a heavy pen."

"Lamy 2000 Stainless Steel."

"Have you considered a Lamy Dialog?"

"The Lamy Studio is brass and a heavier pen."

"Lamy Studio?"

"Ensso Piuma or Lamy Studio"

"Lamy studio with an EF nib. Fontoplumo has fantastic prices on Lamy pens if you’re outside of Europe."

"The Lamy LX and Al Star are quite nice, but might need an EF."

"LAMY all star - Lx (within that range - you can also buy 2 extra nibs in different sizes ) :P"

"The stainless steel lamy 2k is a special edition - a little more expensive, but it will also probably have better quality control."

"Parker Jotter XL Black"

"Parker Jotter, can't beat it."

"Parker jotter."

"Best metal pen overall"

"Parker IM"

"If you look, you should be able to find a Parker Sonnet with a steel nib and if you really hunt, you might find a Sonnet with a gold nib in that range."

"Parker"

"Rotring 600 with Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 refill"

"I would go Rotring 600."

"Is the answer to every pen question."

"Rotring 600 with an easyflow 9000 refill."

"Rotring 600 is my favorite. They aren't made anymore, but you can find them on ebay."

"There are far more choices."

"The Rapid Pro is a bit wider and my pick."

"The Rapid Pro is a bit wider and my pick."

"Check into Big Idea Design. Their pens accommodate a large number of refills."

"I’d recommend the Big Idea Design Arto."

"Big Idea Design Ti Arto. It's a capped pen."

"Or check out the Pocket Pro. Not capped. But twist style."

"Any full size Big Idea Design pen and Pentel energel refills"

"Has pens that will accept an insane number of different refills."

"I also like my Metal Falcon and my Vanishing Point. All three are heavy and metal."

"I would consider the Pilot Metal Falcon."

"I'd also recommend a pilot metropolitan."

"Pilot MR Metropolitan will take a G2, and it’s metal."

"Other than Jinhao, I like the Pilot Metropolitan, the Italix Parson's Essential, and the Kara's Kustom INK for heavy pens."

"Pilot Metropolitan. Basic, affordable, reliable."

"Its a great heavy pen and super smooth. It did have hard starts with bulletproof Ink though."

"Very heavy, looks like a machinists tool, very wet writer, writes very smoothly with most Diamine, and all J. Herbin 1670 and Iroshizuku inks. It's currently my favorite in my collection, and my everyday writer. I highly recommend them."

"Try the Levenger L-tech. It's made of milled brass. Very solid and very heavy."

"Get a Levenger L-Tech if you want a similar pen without having to hunt down a nice used Rotring"

"I also vote uni Jetstream alpha gel."

"Both write exceptionally and the ohto can fit in a F701 with a minor modification."

"It's $15 on jetpens and comes in 0.38 and 0.28 tip sizes"

"It’s metal and feels good in hand."

"Pentel philography fits all the criteria"

"I chose the all black limited Pentel Philography. It accepts the energel refills and the all-black body looks clean."

"There are far more choices."

"If you want a classy body, the Philography is the way to go."

"Sharpie S-gel, metal body, matte Black."

"I'd say Sharpie S-Gel metal barrel pens."

"Check out the Sharpie S-gels with metal barrels."

"Sharpie s gel (there is a metal version)"

"I have an e-Motion - heaviest pen I own. Cap's a beast. It's the smoothest steel nib I've used."

"Faber-Castell e-Motion or Ambition in all black?"

"Faber Castell eMotion Black."

"The Faber Castell E-Motion is pretty heavy. Not completely metal though."

"All these takes parker g2 refills."

"There are far more choices."

"There are far more choices."

"Retro 51 Tornado"

"Retro 51"

"Retro 51 Tornado."

"Muji Aluminum Fountain Pen"

"I love this pen. Perfect weight."

"One cheaper option is to get a Muji aluminum and swap in an EF nib. Combined < $40."

"I've been carrying it everyday since, and I really like the weight, it slows down my writing enough that it actually improves my handwriting. I had a great pocket clip, better than a lot of my knives, and the bolt action is addicting. Plus the brass body won't break like normal ones."

"I got a brass bolt action on Black Friday. It's built like a tank, as heavy as one and just as refined. The action starts of as being rough or grainy, but as I fidget with it, it starts getting smoother. I love the weight but it's top heavy so it gets tiring to use if I write anything more than short notes."

"Check out smootherpro on Amazon. I just got a sweet brass bolt action from them that takes G2 refills."

"Kaweco brass Supra Should be able to find one under 100 USD."

"Kaweco Brass Sport."

"I have my eye on a Kaweco Brass Sport, but can't comment on the nib."

"Fellhoelter"

"It’s a little pricey but I’ve been carrying a Fellhoelter TiBolt for about 7 years. The clip is pretty solid and in the event it ever does bend, it can be easily removed and bent back."

"The Karas Kustoms Ink is by far my favorite metal fountain pen."

"Karas Ink (yes, it’s a pen called “Ink”), which is currently on sale because they are redesigning it, but they only have red ones left currently. Takes #6 Bock nibs."

"Definitely the Tactile turn bolt pens!"

"They are very durable and feel high quality. You can also change the refills when the ink runs out so technically you have a pen that can last your entire life haha."

"I love the inlaid nib, mine is very smooth."

"Waterman carene has a lacquered brass barrel. It has a nice weight to it."

"Very nicely machined and takes Pilot G2 carts."

"Similar design, takes Pilot G2, brass, and $32."

"Otto Hutt design 2 looks nice"

"Check these to see if they fit the bill. Unfortunately over $50, but not in the Mont Blanc price range. Otto Hutt design 2"

"Ystudio is solid."

"Copper or Brass portable models."

"For a screw cap go with the Procyon recommended above."

"Platinum Procyon"

"Fisher space pen is like 25 dollars."

"You can fit a Zebra G-301 refill in a Fisher Bullet pen."

"Jinhao x450 as well."

"Jinhao x450."

"Schrade Tactical Fountain Pen. It's got the same guts as a jinhao 159, but the body is made entirely out of machined aluminum. It's a very hefty beast of a pen."

"The Schrade tactical fountain pen is pretty heavy. The nib is alright but it might be that weighty pen you could be looking for."

"Caran d'Ache 849"

"Everyman has quite a few options and colors, www.everyman.co"

"+1 for Pentel Style"

"Pentel Philography"

"Parker Jotter Steel is the way to go!"

"For a refined look I like the Pentel Energel Style (aka Philography); for a rugged pen I prefer the Titaner Bolt Action."

"If you get the Pentel Alloy, you can buy it in a range of colors and color-coordinate the ink refill."

"Zebra G350"

"Pentel Libretto"

"Try jinhao 911, solid pen but it may be on the slimmer side."

"Delike alphas are great, and much cheaper than kaweco brass/aluminum."

"Hongdian 6013 feels amazing in hand."

"Yeah, the steel Supra is the pen you want, OP."

"The Uni-Ball 207 Signo is a Pilot-style G2 refill."

"Check out spoke design. Also check out r/machinedpens"

"Shibui North might be up your street."

"Take a look at either the Rotring 600 (hex barrel) or Rapid Pro (round barrel)..."

"Never a leak, never any problems."

"All the durability of a Rotring but it's Ti and not anodized/painted brass."

"All these takes parker g2 refills."

"All these takes parker g2 refills."

"Monteverde Ritma. $40, very heavy, metal construction, feels quality. JoWo nibs."

"Ensso Piuma or Lamy Studio"

"I have one of the Smith & Wesson M&P pens where the clip is pretty stout."

"If you don't mind a fine I'd look into the Penbbs350. It even doubles as a rollerball. I have the heavy brass version but the aluminum should be readily available."

"I love Big Idea Designs pens. Haven't bent a single clip yet."

"I also like the execugel, I would buy an identical all metal version in a heartbeat."

"Copic make a refillable fineliner."

"Nottingham tactical g2 size. About 150 USD."

"Pen - [Smootherpro]... Want to spend less then the [$9 Pentel Business] will accept the same refill as the Smootherpro."

"I'm tempted to suggest Dr. Grip G-Spec. Comfortable to hold and write..."

"I love the Fischer space pen."

"I like the Parker Jotter."

"Great deal on Naos pens."

"I use the g2 limited pen."

"Also makes a ballpoint."

"Look into an Italian pen series named Oficina."

"Bastion stainless steel if you want to break a car window, bastion aluminum if you don’t need it so heavy"

"I like the Grafton MiniTwist"

"HongDian Forest series or 6013 General."