I would argue that a new brooks is not proper wank - it has to be limited edition, vintage or preferably a Gilles Berthoud - they are after all endorsed by Jan Heine
You make a good point, I would like to add that new brooks could be considered if they are customised in some way? Diy cutouts and designs cut into the leather (obviously done very neatly, don’t want any bodges here)
I would argue that a new brooks is not proper wank - it has to be limited edition, vintage or preferably a Gilles Berthoud - they are after all endorsed by Jan Heine