Omas
Pens and Ephemera

Italian scientist and astronomer Galileo Galilei is best remembered for further confirming that the earth revolves around the sun, discovering the phases of Venus, discovering the rings of Saturn and 4 of Jupiter's moons. He was also a physicist and engineer. Nearly 400 years after his death, a pen was made in his honor: the Omas Galileo. This New Old Stock limited edition pen comes in a lucite case shaped like one of his telescope lenses. Complete with boxes and papers the "Paragon" shaped pen looks as if it has lightning streaking through its black cap and barrel. The piston still operates smoothly. You can click the headline to see its two-tone 18k gold nib with a fine point. 14.1cm capped.

Celebrating 100 years of "the wireless" (aka radio), Omas paid tribute to inventor Guglielmo Marconi with the special Omas Marconi fountain pen. This especially limited edition pen is made of 18k gold! New Old Stock, it has remained untouched since 1995, when it was first released. The only marks on it are where the gold cap snugs against the barrel. Its piston filler feels smooth, but we have not filled the pen nor dipped its two-tone 18k gold nib. Click the headline to see that it is marked "M" for medium. It comes complete with its wooden display box, outer cardboard box (not pictured) and papers. Pen measures 13.8cm capped.

Few names evoke automotive greatness as Enzo Ferrari. The craftsmen of the Ferrari of Italian penmakers Omas pay tribute to the man and his machines with the stunning red Omas Ferrari fountain pen. The odometer on our pen is still at zero, as it is New Old Stock. Complete with its original box, papers and geared piping (whose sticker is torn), it is a stunning collectible, which you still could write with, if you like. The piston still moves smoothly up and down the barrel. The cap and barrel are perfect. Click the headline to see the Ferrari stallion etched into the 18k gold extra-fine nib. We have not dipped it, as it is N.O.S. 14.4cm capped.

Strength can be found in subtle beauty. Take this limited edition Omas Amerigo Vespucci pencil, for example. Deep shades of red Briarwood don't hold your attention with flash or gimmicks. It is looks and feels like endurance and confidence. Named for the Italian explorer who was the first "modern" European to make contact with the "new world," it is from the early 1990s. Twist the tail cap to advance or retract .7mm lead. No eraser but spare leads. Minimal wear. Looks almost like new! 14.6cm.

Considered a master achievement of diplomacy, the formation of the European Union was mind boggling when it first happened and the continent shared a uniform currency. Aside from Brexit, the E.U. is still going strong. Omas recognized the occasion with a really handsome limited edition fountain pen. The Omas Europa is much like a Milord but blue with gold plated trim featuring stars for the original E.U. nations AND a small diamond in the cap band! Our preowned luxury pen has NEVER BEEN USED. It is New Old Stock! Complete with its original boxes and papers, it is an ideal collector's piece or daily user. The piston still travels seemlessly between borders...we mean up and down the barrel.

Start the new year with one of the most sought after color designs in modern fountain pens: Bronze Arco. Our Omas Milord in Bronze Arco is a stunner. It shows a teeny big of wear, but we don't think it has ever been filled with ink! We filled it with water to test it and it ran perfectly clear. No cracks. No significant blemishes. The piston works smoothly. Our preowned pen comes with its original boxes. Unfortunately, the inner lining of the presentation box is disintegrating and sticking to everything, including the bonus leather sleep for carrying around the pen. We haven't written with the nib, in case this is New Old Stock. However, it is 18k gold and marked "M" for medium point. A big, thick pen. 14.5cm capped.

The genius designers and craftsman of Omas decided to pay tribute to the first 100 years of the invention of the radio. As such, we present the limited edition Omas Marconi, named for the man largely credited with the invention of the radio...though we know one radio-loving pen collector who would roll up his sleeves and duke it out with Omas over who was the first, if Omas was still in business. Yes, this pen is even more limited, as a result. New Old Stock! This preowned luxury pen has never been inked, and it comes with all of its original boxes. The piston still works smoothly. Its two-tone 18k gold nib is marked medium. The only marking on it seems to be where it was rubbed by one of the protective brass bars while it was in its box.

Omas celebrated the British return of Hong Kong to China in 1997 with a beautifully ornate sterling silver fountain pen called the Omas Return to the Motherland. Our preowned pen is like new and has never been used! New Old Stock luxury writing. It comes with all of its original boxes and papers. We worked the piston without any ink or water, and it moves smoothly. Click the headline for close-ups. Its two-tone 18k gold dragon nib is marked medium. There is a little tarnish from sitting in its box all these years, but the finish is perfect. No scratches or marking.