I've had this Meisterstuck Ballpoint since 2003, and I've gone through plenty of refills along the way. I believe I paid $225.00 (I think they've since gone up in price), and for me it's been worth every penny. I always wanted one when I was younger, and I truly do love to write. No other pen I own writes as smoothly or feels so comfortable in my hand. I carry the Space Pen in the picture with me pretty much everywhere I go. It is extremely compact when closed, but expands into a full sized pen, and can write on just about any surface, from any angle. It's extremely convenient to have it. If you're looking at Montblancs, I would stay away from the rollerballs and fine liners, and go with a ballpoint instead for every day use.