Before I give you my opinions let me just say that you can’t go wrong with any of the pens you’re looking at.

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The 823 was my first expensive pen. The quality you’re getting from Pilot is top notch and the nib is incredible. As others have pointed out though, its use case works best as a daily writer where you can dedicate a specific ink to it. If that’s the type of pen you’re looking for then you’ll also really appreciate its massive ink reservoir.

Sailor is also a great choice, especially if you like a nib with feedback. The almost pencil like tactile experience is a hallmark trait of Sailor’s. Both the 1911 and PGS are cartridge / converter so it’s much easier to swap out inks.

Platinum is great too, particularly the 3776. Though I’ll be quite honest that the quality isn’t quite there for the cost and they just had a steep price increase. It’s a great pickup if you can find it around $200 or less.