What kind of cartridges can I use?

Pilot Namiki Fountain Pen Ink CartridgeIC-50 (This is a 6-pack of cartridges.)IC-100 (This is the 12-pack.)They are the same cartridge. It's just the quantity that is different. This cartridge works with my Pilot Metropolitan fountain pen.https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Fountain-Cartridge-Cartridges-69100/dp/B002G4DHGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500573460&sr=8-1&keywords=pilot+ic+100

Does this pen come with a converter or do i need to buy one?

Yes, it comes with a bladder style converter which held up just fine for me for over a year before I stopped using the pen. If you want something that is easier to use and will hold more ink consider the Con40 convertor.

How long does the cartage last?

It depends on your paper, ink, and the nib. Cheap paper absorbs more, a Fine nib uses less ink then a Medium. The Pilot cheap Standard ink , blue, blue/black, blue are not wet inks, that is they don’t flow on with over abundance, flow is smooth, bleed though resistance is good even on cheaper paper, no heavy ghosting. If you’re using cartridges then you will be using Pilot ink. I find the cartridges last a decent amount of time. You can go with the Explorer, same nibs, except it is resin a.k.a. plastic, it’s very light weight like the old celluloid 1930 pens, it can take the Pilot 70 converter which is a whopping 1 ml of ink. Personally I prefer the Explorer over the Metropolitan, the shape feels better and frankly heavy metal pens are tiring to write with over a long period, like class notes. If you go with a converter you can use other manufacture’s inks, but be warned, ink flow, ink use, water resistance, bleed through, ghosting, feathering will vary from ink to ink. Many people enjoy the discovery experience of trying different inks. If you have no interest in personalizing your fountain pen writing, either the Metropolitan or Explorer with Pilot cartridges will do you. But a converter will cut your ink cost in half.

I need to know if this is a plastic pen or a metal pen for the sake of engraving

The Metropolitan which is an old school style torpedo like pen, it has a metal barrel and cap, the Explorer which uses the same nib, is resin aka plastic, can use the 70 converter, has a very modern style, very lightweight like the cellulite pre WW II pens. I would not think you would want to engrave the Explorer. The Metropolitan I would think you could.

ASIN	B00KRPFD96
Additional Features	Retractable
Age Range Description	Adult
Age range (description)	Adult
Animal Theme	no animal theme
Best Sellers Rank	#15,305 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #115 in Fountain Pens
Body Shape	Round
Brand	Pilot
Brand Name	Pilot
Closure Type	Retractable
Color	Black
Colour	Black
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 5,360 Reviews
Drill Point	Fine
Global Trade Identification Number	00072838911117
Grip Type	Smooth
Hand Orientation	Left
Included Components	Black Ink Cartridge, Squeeze Converter, Gift Box
Ink Base	Water
Ink Color	Black
Ink colour	Black
Item Dimensions	30 x 58 x 178 millimeters
Item Weight	100 Grams
Item height	7 inches
Line Size	0.3mm
Manufacturer	Pilot Pen Corporation of America
Material	Brass
Material Type	Brass
Model Name	fountain pen
Model Number	91111
Pattern	Single
Recommended Uses For Product	Calligraphy
Style	Fine Nib
Theme	Retro
UPC	343538668398 343538372554 343538482062 072838911117
Unit Count	1 Count
Writing Instrument Form	Fountain Pen
Writing instrument form	Fountain Pen

PILOT Metropolitan Collection Fountain Pen, Black Barrel, Classic Design, Fine Nib, Black Ink (91111)

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