Featuring a smooth stainless steel nib and a stylish, comfortably lightweight body, the Pilot Explorer is an entry-level fountain pen that even the most experienced fountain pen users can enjoy.
Features:
- Stainless steel nib.
- Lightweight yet sturdy plastic construction.
- Snap-on cap.
- One black ink cartridge.
- One CON-B converter for using the pen with bottled fountain pen ink.
- Pilot gift box.
| Model Number | PILOT 12280 |
| Manufacturer | Pilot |
| Body Color | Dark Pink |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Capped or Retractable | Capped - Snap On |
| Clip Material | Plastic |
| Clippable | Yes |
| Converter Included | Yes |
| Diameter - Grip | 9.3 mm |
| Diameter - Max | 13.5 mm |
| Eyedropper Convertible | No |
| Filling Mechanism | Cartridge - Proprietary, Converter |
| Gift Set | No |
| Grip Color | Black |
| Grip Material | Plastic |
| Ink Refillable | Yes |
| Length - Capped | 14.1 cm / 5.6 inches |
| Length - Posted | 16.3 cm / 6.4 inches |
| Length - Uncapped | 12.3 cm / 4.8 inches |
| Nib Color | Silver |
| Nib Material | Steel |
| Nib Size | Fine |
| Pre-Installed Ink Color | Black |
| Tip Replaceable | No |
| Tip Type | Nib |
| Weight - Barrel (Empty) | 0.24 oz / 7 grams |
| Weight - Cap | 0.20 oz / 6 grams |
| Weight - Whole Pen (Empty) | 0.44 oz / 13 grams |
Q: Is the nib on this fountain pen replaceable?
While Pilot does not make replacement nibs for this pen, the nibs of the Explorer, Kakuno, Metropolitan, Penmanship, and Prera are all interchangeable. To remove the nib, grasp the nib and feed on the top and bottom firmly and pull straight out.
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Product Specifications
| Model Number PILOT 12280 |
PILOT 12280 |
| Manufacturer Pilot |
Pilot |
| Body Color Dark Pink |
Dark Pink |
| Body Material Plastic |
Plastic |
| Capped or Retractable Capped - Snap On |
Capped - Snap On |
| Clip Material Plastic |
Plastic |
| Clippable Yes |
Yes |
| Converter Included Yes |
Yes |
| Diameter - Grip 9.3 mm |
9.3 mm |
| Diameter - Max 13.5 mm |
13.5 mm |
| Eyedropper Convertible No |
No |
| Filling Mechanism Cartridge - Proprietary, Converter |
Cartridge - Proprietary, Converter |
| Gift Set No |
No |
| Grip Color Black |
Black |
| Grip Material Plastic |
Plastic |
| Ink Refillable Yes |
Yes |
| Length - Capped 14.1 cm / 5.6 inches |
14.1 cm / 5.6 inches |
| Length - Posted 16.3 cm / 6.4 inches |
16.3 cm / 6.4 inches |
| Length - Uncapped 12.3 cm / 4.8 inches |
12.3 cm / 4.8 inches |
| Nib Color Silver |
Silver |
| Nib Material Steel |
Steel |
| Nib Size Fine |
Fine |
| Pre-Installed Ink Color Black |
Black |
| Tip Replaceable No |
No |
| Tip Type Nib |
Nib |
| Weight - Barrel (Empty) 0.24 oz / 7 grams |
0.24 oz / 7 grams |
| Weight - Cap 0.20 oz / 6 grams |
0.20 oz / 6 grams |
| Weight - Whole Pen (Empty) 0.44 oz / 13 grams |
0.44 oz / 13 grams |
Customer Reviews
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Smooth writing. Comfortable...October 8, 2025Verified PurchaseSmooth writing. Comfortable to hold. The cap stays tight in most situations -- the only time we've lost it was when we were using it to pry two dogs apart during a dog fight. Also, the barrel is strong enough to pry open the mouth of a jack russel who won't let go of her sister. I love this pen and I'm ordering another.agibson42























