--- product_id: 96284934 title: "Explorer Lightweight Fountain Pen in Gift Box, Includes CON-B Converter; Red Barrel, Fine Nib (12277)" brand: "pilot" price: "VT13247" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/96284934-explorer-lightweight-fountain-pen-in-gift-box-includes-con-b store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Includes CON-B converter & gift box Perfectly balanced lightweight design Fine 0.3mm stainless steel nib Explorer Lightweight Fountain Pen in Gift Box, Includes CON-B Converter; Red Barrel, Fine Nib (12277) **Brand:** pilot **Price:** VT13247 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ–‹οΈ Write Boldly, Lead Brilliantly. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Explorer Lightweight Fountain Pen in Gift Box, Includes CON-B Converter; Red Barrel, Fine Nib (12277) by pilot - **How much does it cost?** VT13247 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/96284934-explorer-lightweight-fountain-pen-in-gift-box-includes-con-b) ## 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 - β€’ **Gift-Ready Elegance:** Comes in a sleek gift box with a CON-B converter, perfect for impressing colleagues or inspiring your own writing adventures. - β€’ **Instant-Use Snap Cap:** Quick snap closure lets you start writing in secondsβ€”no twisting, no hassle, just seamless productivity. - β€’ **Balanced for All-Day Comfort:** Lightweight and ergonomically contoured barrel ensures fatigue-free writing, ideal for long meetings or journaling sessions. - β€’ **Effortless Precision Writing:** Experience smooth, consistent ink flow with a fine 0.3mm stainless steel nib designed for professional clarity. - β€’ **Vibrant Red Barrel with Style:** Stand out in the office or at client meetings with a striking red finish that signals confidence and creativity. ## Overview The PILOT Explorer Lightweight Fountain Pen combines a fine 0.3mm stainless steel nib with a perfectly balanced, lightweight plastic barrel in a vibrant red finish. Designed for professional millennials, it offers effortless, smooth writing with a quick snap cap for instant use. Packaged in a stylish gift box and including a CON-B converter, it’s the ideal pen for elevating everyday writing tasks, from note-taking to creative invitations. ## Description PILOT Explorer fountain pen gift box, fine nib, Red Barrel, 1-pack, Black ink (12277) 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 red 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 | B07KBQ286V | | Additional Features | Lightweight | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #54,993 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #229 in Fountain Pens | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand Name | PILOT | | Closure Type | Snap | | Color | Red | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,363) | | Drill Point | Fine | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00072838122773 | | Grip Type | Contoured | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Hardness | F | | Included Components | Pilot Explorer Fountain Pen Gift Box, Fine Nib, Red Barrel, 1-Pack, Black Ink (12277) | | Ink Base | Water | | Ink Color | Black,Blue,Pink | | Item Dimensions | 0.44 x 0.63 x 3.75 inches | | Item Type Name | Explorer Fountain Pen Gift Box, Fine Nib, Red Barrel, 1-Pack, Black Ink (12277) | | Item Weight | 0.09 Kilograms | | Line Size | 0.3mm | | Manufacturer | Pilot Pen Corporation of America | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Number | 12277 | | Style | Fine Nib | | UPC | 072838122773 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Writing Instrument Form | Fountain Pen | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** PILOT - **Color:** Red - **Ink Color:** Black,Blue,Pink - **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen ## Images ![Explorer Lightweight Fountain Pen in Gift Box, Includes CON-B Converter; Red Barrel, Fine Nib (12277) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61z+0TOrf9L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## 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; Red Barrel, Fine Nib (12277) - PILOT Namiki IC100 Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges, Blue, 12-Pack (69101) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/96284934-explorer-lightweight-fountain-pen-in-gift-box-includes-con-b](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/96284934-explorer-lightweight-fountain-pen-in-gift-box-includes-con-b) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*