No one has mentioned Franklin Christoph pens, strangely. They are cartridge/converter filled, come in a variety of shapes and sizes, have a few options when it comes to demonstrator materials (Italian Ice, Vintage Glass, etc.), and from all the accounts their nibs are wonderful (I've never had the pleasure, sadly). And for $150-165 USD including shipping, not a million miles away from OP's budget.
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