need opinions

[iceberg1459]

im looking to get a gen montblanc pen, the boheme model is just perfect

but it comes with various types of gem stones

i have a dilemma which one to get either with black onyx stone or no stone..

with black stone cost almost same just little more

ok black is "not so blingy" but do you think its too much for a pen, so should i get without the stone instead

and this will be my first expensive pen (i decided to get it because everyday i lose another pen at work or school, always borrow from classmates and sometimes lose them too, lol..so if i know its going to cost me much to lose so ill never lose it, i hope )

thanks

[krustybrand]

Always carry a briefcase that has a dedicated pen spot. Lose the backpack, if that's what you currently use. I still have the Montblanc I bought 25yrs ago in university. Get the non-bling one first. My $.02.

[If you see Kay]

I got a gen Montblanc Meisterstuck and a rep Boheme. I prefer my Meisterstuck more, maybe because I know it's a gen.

By the way, refills are expensive, at about $6 a pop. (At least where I get them)