Hope this is the right place to put this.

So, suggesting the possibility of getting a new pen in me introduction, and based on some of the stuff on the forum, could anyone offer the advantages/disadvantages of:

1. A brand new pen.
2. A vintage pen.
3. A custom pen (material choice only, as full custom looks real spendy).


Tryna get some sense of where to go with this. A brand new pen has a warranty, no previous users, and prolly from a big reputable company. Vintage, not sure of reliability, availability, price range is all over the place from the little I've read about them, but some interesting nibs and filling systems too. Custom pens, some interesting off-shelf designs and material choices, even so the price is over $150 from what I've found online so far.

Any road up, what should a fellow be focussing on?

ta muchly,

Simon