Is this $35 pen really better than a Montblanc?

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When it comes to beautiful pens, few are more iconic than the Montblanc Meisterstück. Designed in London and running on a German-made Schmidt ink system, these fountain pens have are mainstays at the top of the ballpoint pens category. "It looks every bit is nice as the finer pens like Montblanc, without the price tag." Now, whether a $35 pen can 'write just as good' as a $450 Meisterstück is a question we'll have to leave to those who've tried both. Scriveiner Ballpoint Pen: $35 at Amazon A statement piece built for everyday use.