I bought a parker pen recently! It wasnt very expensive and it writes very well. My only little complaint is its weighted very far back which im just not use to. Its been a joy to write with... but i think my all time favorite pen is still whatever the basic Zebra ballpoint is called. I have noticed a steep drop in quality the last few years from zebra though. I keep buying a new one every couple years just in case they get it right (write?) Again... it just feels off now and the ink flow is so spotty at times. Anyway im off topic now. I LOVE YOUR PEN!