I think it is much more how and where you work. I am in IT so do multiple onsites a day. So I wouldn't even bring a more expensive pen with me as I know what will happen. Those stay on my desk in my office. I just sit at too many desks and will eventually it will get put down and disappear. Nice pens are too pocketable and it will walk away. I usually carry something like a zebra 301 with me but I have been carrying a collapsible space pen with me that is a bit more expensive. I realized I bought it years ago to use on the road, and never really used it because, I was worried about losing it. Maybe in my old age I will be more mindful.