It’s funny how different brands have different perceptions over time and space. Today, as an American, upgrading from a Pelikan to a Lamy makes no sense to me; for me Lamy produces cheap intro pens (2K excepted), while Pelikan produces gold nibbed introduction luxury pens.

Montblanc remains luxurious, but I have a hard time imagining them being purchased by a child or student; I associate them with older executives who would proudly display it on their desk.