Counsel notepad or die!!!
I have had a few pens from this guy
http://www.luxurywoodpens.com/luxury-wood-pens/ball-point-pens/index.html
I have the Elegant Pen in Thuya Burr.
Most based on Parker refills.
So what do you use?
I own a calligraphy set and used to be able to use it quite well as a teen. A lost art.