Fountain Pen Review: Pilot MR Chanomegumi Light Green (F Nib) (Bonus: Sailor x Ancora Rainy Day Ink!)

While at the On the Paper Trail LIVE event I saw the Chanomegumi collection from Pilot including pens and wraps themed around tea. I saw the Light Green and it was like a siren song from across the ballroom for me. It’s lighter and more citrusy than the original Metro Pop in Green. Must. Have. The. Green! image from Pilot This collection is called Chanomegumi which means “the blessing of tea and features 3 color ways with a fountain pen, ballpoint and coordinating pen sleeves. The coordinating leather pen case/wrap was crafted from LEZZA BOTANICA®, a leather material that incorporates recycled tea grounds. These leather sleeves are quite expensive for the Metropolitan line (approx. $120 per sleeve) but the colors are lovely and the idea that the material is tea infused somehow is fascinating. Whenever I write with a Metropolitan, I am reminded of what a fabulous writing experience these pens are. The steel nib is firm but smooth, even in the Japanese fine nibs. The build of the metal…