What do you all think? Which version do you prefer? Do you agree? Please let me know how you feel about this, let's start a dialog!

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So what does the metal clip mean?

You Should Buy This.

It's all in the way the original V5 LOOKS more polished. It has a metal tip. It's fully covered. It's harder, sturdier. And yet, it's cheaper. Doesn't that seem perfect to you, potential Pilot consumer?

I don't think I'm stretching it.
The original V5 has a METAL clip.
The cartridge V5 has a plastic clip.

Now, what does plastic usually signify?
Contamination. Pollution. BAD QUALITY.
On the other hand, metal products have for years been the standard that sets mediocre goods and quality goods apart.

So how does Pilot gently nudge to their customers that they should most definitely buy the non-rechargeable, non-environmentally-friendly, more expensive in the long run version?

Simply, by making the original version have a better quality build.

No.

Some people have modded their V5s to work with common fountain pen ink. You can buy fake cartridges for extremely cheap prices if you know where to look. Just because you bought a cartridge V5 does NOT guarantee Pilot you'll buy their refills. Plus, they're more affordable!