Advice for a rookie: nice pen $50-$200 not Montblanc?

[rolexington]

Hi All,

I am new to the pen side of the forum.

I am buying a gift and would like to buy a pen in the $50-$200 range. I use a decent Waterman pen, but after researching a pen for this gift, I am now inspired to also get a new pen for myself. I have done some research and its just overwhelming. It seems ballpoint is better than roller ball. And fountain pens, while beautiful and traditional, are not practical at the office. Lastly, I like Montblanc but the brand awareness and overt logo makes them too flashy for this office.

So any advice for a great pen $50-$200 that is not a Montblanc?

Please feel free to correct any of the above where relevant.

Thanks for your pen suggestions

Sincerely,
Bobby