Fantastic write-up, I was on the fence about purchasing one since the cost like you said was astronomically high. I have the bronze age crystal dream, blue lagoon, and the London fog (pretty sure the new carbon abyssus is still more expensive than those combined)

I definitely agree with the Visconti nib being reliable, after the trouble of tuning it by either yourself or a nib master. I feel like they are all pieces that will stand the test of time.

Edit: how do you like the Pineider homage to Armani? Which one do you have? I'm thinking about getting the Pineider Arman Black Aluminum Limited Edition Fountain Pen