OMAS collector's limited edition book by OMAS srl

Collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Limited Edition Book Handcrafted Masterpieces

Armando Simoni was often heard to repeat

model and the other great success story of the

“A pen must make writing pleasurable”. If

pre-war years, the Doctor’s Pen fitted with a

writing is the key to a man’s soul, then OMAS

tiny clinical thermometer in the body of the pen.

designs speak about their creator. Simoni was

Simoni’s love of technical challenges resulted

an admirer of Greek culture and exalted his

in the endless creation of surprising models:

passion for classical studies in the creation

from the fountain pen with two nibs to the series

of objects with a balanced design. Is not

with the transparent barrel to emphasize lucent

the famous twelve-sided Arte Italiana model

beauty. These exclusive items demonstrate the

reminiscent of a Doric column? This model

creative force of their designer.

is still produced today and has become a

He was nominated Cavaliere della Corona

classic in the luxury pen market. As well as

d’Italia - Knight of the Italian Crown - and

aesthetic considerations, Armando Simoni had

thereafter acquired the moniker “il Cavaliere”.

been interested in mechanics since he was a

The new noble status of Simoni was extended

child. By the age of 34 he had accumulated

to the firm as the small Bologna-based

sufficient knowledge of the sector to found

workshop was transformed quickly into a

OMAS (Officina Meccanica Armando Simoni).

world famous company.

During the 1930s he designed the twelve-sided Bologna, famous for its porticos and the Asinelli and Garisenda Towers.

OMAS pens have always been characterised

and silver are worked to produce high quality

by their timeless, elegant, essential design and

masterpieces destined for true connoisseurs

strong personality. The skilful mix of Design,

and enthusiasts. It can take up to 365 days

Handcrafting, the use of Precious Materials

to produce the exceptional lightness, refined

and Innovation constitute the values around

brilliance, and surprisingly pleasant feel of a

which each OMAS pen is developped. An OMAS

celluloid pen. Each collection is a real jewel

Fountain Pen is the result of a multitude of

of the highest level of craftsmanship, where

delicate operations: from the research of new

creative and aesthetic abilities integrate naturally

materials to the drawings of the first models,

with technical and functional innovation. Each

from technical studies to the final product.

pen thus becomes a unique and unrepeatable

Cotton resin, celluloid, wood, titanium, gold

work of art, symbol of the Made in Italy style.

OMAS

uses

its

Numbered

Editions

are particularly complex and sophisticated.

commemorate the most significant historical

All Limited Edition models are numbered to

and cultural episodes from the past as well

make each pen a unique work of art. The

as specific places or events of note. Each

Masterpieces are High Luxury Limited Editions,

collection is a masterpiece of craftsmanship:

available only in few pieces, to commemorate

the materials used are very rare and prestigious,

the most considerable Journeys for Man in the

the manual processing techniques used

history and the most important Works of Art.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIMITED EDITIONS

THE MASTERPIECES

Perrier-Jouët by Omas 01

Perrier-Jouët by Omas High Luxury 149

1453 Istanbul’un Fethi 05

Solaia Harvest 153

Aventador Automobili Lamborghini by Omas

One Small Step 157

360 Vintage

Marte 161

Fusion

Ellas 165

Solaia

Gaïa 169

Automobili Lamborghini by Omas C. E.

Atlantide 173

2010 Doctor’s Pen

Ville Lumiere 177

The Silk Way

Apollo 11 179

Automobili Lamborghini by Omas

Merveille du Monde 183

Omas for Maserati 8CTF

Moon 1969

I Think

FPC – Fountain Pen Personal Computer

The Paragon Fashion Collection

The Trip of the Phoenix from Greece to China

Omas for Maserati

Samo

Tauromaquia

Château Lafite Rothschild by Omas

Aleksandr Pushkin

360 Lucens

Invisibilis 105 The Russian Empire 109 30 Años de Paz y Democracia 113 The Gentleman Seaman 117 Miku 121 Imagination 125 St. George 129 Krug by Omas 133 Harmonia Mundi 137 Ingegno Scrittorio 141 2000 Doctor’s Pen 145

Limited Editions

PERRIER-JOUËT BY OMAS ANNIVERSARY EDITION

To write history, to leave a mark, to pave the

the renown anemones bouquet of the Belle

way for the future. This is the meaning of the

Epoque Cuvée, drawn by Emile Gallé in 1902,

bicentennial of the Maison Perrier-Jouët that,

is engraved on the barrel where the acronym PJ

thanks to a precious artistic interpretation, is

and the number 200, emphasized by a bright

captured and interpreted by this Limited Edition

green enamel, stand out. The floral ornament

created in collaboration with Omas. If the

gives a great visual lightness and is engraved

function refers to the concept, the aesthetics

as well on the ring of the nib holder and on the

tells about the world Perrier-Jouët. Details give

cap, further adorned with Omas logo. The clip,

voice to the lightness and the figurative power of

with its harmonic, soft and organic design, is a

the Belle Epoque, the adornments allude to the

creative and contemporary mark that winks at

winding shapes of nature. Handcrafted in Italy,

the past in an ideal continuum tending towards

the Perrier-Jouët by Omas Anniversary Edition

the future: the Art Nouveau anemone sets the

is made of precious green Cotton Resin which

shape, expressed by stylized, modern and long-

reminds the transparency of the exclusive bottles

lived strokes.The engraving of the PJ monogram

Perrier-Jouët. The meticulous adornments of

on the 18K gold nib and on the top of the cap

this precious writing instrument are loaded with

makes the Anniversary Edition Perrier-Jouët by

quotations and cross-references to the Maison’s

Omas a unique and original masterpiece.

universe. On the background, a reference to

2011 LIMITATION:

1.811 pieces (1811, the year of Maison’s foundation): 1.000 Cotton Resin and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0108 811 Cotton Resin and Enamel Roller Balls, code O09B0036

1453 ISTANBUL’UN FETHI The conquest of Istanbul

The history of each and every civilisation bears

and every leader lie in their ability to implement

life and order changing moments. Treaties

thought into action. The shape of this Limited

are signed and lands are exchanged between

Edition is inspired by the Ottoman cannon

two or more parties. Or more severely, as

that was so crucial in attaining the siege of

evident in many instances, battles are fought

Constantinople. The body of the pen is adorned

and blood is shed, which in return hands all

with two eloquent reliefed medallions which

the power of one leader to another one. The

represent the city of Constantinople and Mehmed

conquest of Constantinople in 1453 is one of

II, the Conqueror, while the top of the cap bears

these major events. Mehmed II had taken over

the inscription of Mehmed II. The domed knob

Constantinople with the use of intelligent war

of the pen depicts the magnificent dome of the

tactics as well as the use of the cannon that

Hagia Sophia. The dome of the Hagia Sophia is

had started as a new tool to avoid direct contact

engraved on the 18K gold nib. 1453, the year

with the opposing party. As it can be seen in the

on which Constantinople was conquered, is

instance of the Conquest of Constantinople by

emphasised on the barrel.

Mehmed II, the characteristic qualities of each

2011 LIMITATION:

1.453 pieces (1453, the year on which Constantinople was conquered): 1.000 925‰ Silver Fountain Pens with Yellow Gold vermeil treatment and enamel, code O09A0100 453 925‰ Silver Roller Balls with Yellow Gold vermeil treatment and enamel, code O09B0032 29 pieces (29, the day on which the city of Constantinople was conquered): 20 18K Rose Gold and enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0101 9 18K Rose Gold and enamel Roller Balls, code O09B0033 5 (5, the month on which the city of Costantinople was conquered)18K White Gold Fountain Pens with Diamonds and Enamel code O09A0102 05

925â&#x20AC;° Silver with Yellow Gold vermeil treatment

18K Rose Gold

18K White Gold with Diamonds

AVENTADOR AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI BY OMAS

On the occasion of the Aventador modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

and black, that remind the ones of the Aventador.

launch, an avantgarde work of art characterized

The carbon fiber rectangular insert on the penâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

by top-level performances, Omas presents a

barrel, as a tribute to the light material used in

writing instrument which holds its essence and

the car frame, and the hexagonal pattern on the

spirit.

ring, that recalls the air intake are just some

Starting with the numbering, 700 pieces for

details that we find in all Lamborghini cars.

every model and color, direct reference to the

The engravings of the Omas and Automobili

V12 engine with 700 hp, that makes it the car

Lamborghini logos on the cap and the Aventador

more powerful ever produced by Automobili

writing on the carbon fiber insert embellish and

Lamborghini. The engraving on the cap

characterize this pen.

associates the number 700 to HP, Horse Power.

The strong character of modernity comes from

The aerodynamic line, enriched by the unique

the precision engineering and from an innovative

cut of the cap and the barrel, perfectly embodies

closing system, that allows an even simpler and

the sporty design of the MurciĂŠlago successor,

more reliable use of the writing instrument over

as well as the colours of the cotton resin, orange

time.

2011 LIMITATION:

700 pieces (700 hp, the power of the V12 engine) for every model and color Orange Cotton Resin Fountain Pen, code O09A0103 Orange Cotton Resin Roller Ball, code O09B0034 Black Cotton Resin Fountain Pen, code O09A0104 Black Cotton Resin Roller Ball, code O09B0035

AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI BY OMAS LIMITED EDITION

LIMITED EDITION

AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI BY OMAS LIMITED EDITION

360 VINTAGE

Fifteen years later after the first launch, Omas

cotton resin and the delicacy of the rose trim

glamorizes the famous 360 model in an

make this object extremely unique and refined.

exceptional limited edition with a pure and

The precious engravings make this pen polished

elegant design.

and very fashionable, like the original ribbed

Its unique revolutionary triangular shape

pattern engraved on the cap.

combines a perfect grip and an ideal nib angle

The 18K Gold nib is enriched with the engraving

that enhance the pleasure of writing.

of the penâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s triangular section, the symbol of the

The charming transparency of the deep blue

360 collection.

2011 LIMITATION:

360 Cotton Resin Fountain Pens, code O09A0099 - SOLD OUT

FUSION

OMAS ANNIVERSARY

Fusion Limited Edition through the Arte Italiana

balance, polished shine, and surprisingly

model wants to be a tribute not just for this writing

pleasant

instrument and for Sir Armando Simoni’s talent. It

characteristics by using rare and difficult to

wants also to be a tribute for Omas history, always

work natural raw materials like Cotton Resin,

interpreted by the noble materials which exalt

Celluloid, Woods, Titanium, Gold and Silver.

the design and which are indissoluble tied up to

Six precious materials that we find in the

an important moment of this Maison Bolognese.

Fusion Limited Edition.

Realized with exclusive working methods and

Entirely realized in the Bologna workshop,

machineries, this extraordinary collectible item,

it celebrates the past but also the future, with

which melted together part of the past and present

its refined design and its innovative filling

creating an icon and a timeless style, it has been

system. It can be considered very revolutionary

produced using all natural materials. The use of

in the fountain pen field. Noble materials,

these materials has signed the history of Omas

exclusive design, hand-crafted production,

and its own masterpieces. Therefore a pen with

strong historical heritage of the Maison

strong, suggestive and celebrating personality.

Bolognese are the values around which

Omas pens seduce you with their extraordinary

Fusion Limited Edition has been conceived.

feel.

Omas

guarantees

these

WINNER OF “2011 TROPHÉES DU DESIGN” AWARD IN 2011 TROPHÉES DU STYLOGRAPHE AWARDS

2010 LIMITATION:

850 (85th Omas Anniversary) Fountain Pens made of 18K Gold, Sterling Silver, Titanium, Ebony, Celluloid and Cotton Resin, code O09A0096

SOLAIA

Omas and Marchesi Antinori, both symbols of the

for years, produced in the Tignanello Estate in

refined exclusiveness of Italian product, through

Tuscany, today revives in the barrel of Solaia

an exciting path, creates a prestigious Limited

Limited Edition.

Edition, which tells the handcrafted tradition, the

Elegant engravings recall the world of this noble

attention of testing and innovation, emblematic

wine: the family coat of arms and the vine plant

values of the two Italian companies. In 1978

dominate the cap surface, the rhombs which we

Solaia was first produced almost accidentally,

find in the Marchesi Antinori shield, decorate the

thanks to Marchese Piero’s intuition, it was

Limited Edition knob.

the first Italian wine elected “Wine of the Year”

The shape of the barrel douelles is skilfully

in 2000 by Wine Spectator and continues to

recalled in the particular and rounded clip.

increase and score the worldwide markets.

The box, inspired by the Solaia wine packaging,

The Oak Wood of the “Marchesi Antinori”

reminds its noble taste and exalts the beauty and

barriques, where the precious wine has aged

the splendour of the precious writing instrument.

2010 LIMITATION:

1.978 pieces (1978, the first historical Solaia wine year): 1.200 Fountain Pens made of 925‰ Silver, Oak Wood and Enamel, code O09A0095 778 Roller Balls made of 925‰ Silver, Oak Wood and Enamel, code O09B0029

AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI BY OMAS CERTIFIED EDITION

Tradition and modernity live together in the

simpler and more reliable use of the writing

Certified Edition “Automobili Lamborghini by

instrument over time. Automobili Lamborghini

Omas”, dedicated to the famous luxury car

represents the synthesis of Italian luxury thanks

brand Automobili Lamborghini. Tradition thanks

to its production of the most famous super

to a particular shape that distinguished Omas

sport cars in the world. It does not only mean

in the writing instrument world, the famous 360

four-wheeled luxury: Lamborghini embraces

model with triangular section that, according

with pleasure the brand extension philosophy

to the ergonomic principles, allows a perfect

and the union with Omas is one of its most

handling and enhances the “pleasure of writing”.

exclusive realizations. Available as Fountain

A strong modernity character thanks to the

Pen

precision mechanics stressed by an innovative

made with black and white cotton resin and

bayonet closing system, that allows an even

Ruthenium trim.

converter/cartridge

and

Roller

Ball,

2010 LIMITATION:

3.888 (3.888, the fusion of the foundation years of Omas and Automobili Lamborghini) pieces for each model and colour Black Cotton Resin Fountain Pen, code O03A0051 White Cotton Resin Fountain Pen, code O03A0052 Black Cotton Resin Roller Ball, code O03B0027 White Cotton Resin Roller Ball, code O03B0028

LIMITED EDITION

2010 DOCTOR’S PEN

In the 85th Anniversary of its foundation, Omas

The shape and beauty of the design perfectly

launches its new “Doctor’s Pen” Limited Edition,

mirror the original version, whilst the current

the historical model created by Armando Simoni

model is enriched by the wonderful gold and

in 1927.

silver Art Nouveau decoration by the sculptor

The original model housed a small clinical

Federico Monti.

thermometer, separeted by a thin plate of

The staff of Aesculapius is reproduced at the

German silver from the rubber container. The

centre of one of the two spirals adorning the

filling system used a lever mechanism.

sides.

Omas has preferred to modify the current version

This Limited Edition is made of Cotton Resin and

because the design described above is difficult

Sterling Silver, enriched with Ruthenium trim.

to use in today’s hectic world.

2010 LIMITATION:

185 (85th Omas Anniversary) 925‰ Silver and Cotton Resin Fountain Pens, code O04A0013

THE SILK WAY

A precious homage to a route which has marked

on the surface of which can be seen meticulous

the history of man and of cultural exchanges

enamel decorations of the most representative

between peoples in the last 2000 years.

elements of the historic route.

The Silk Way refers to the network of caravan

On the cap, embellished with a jade tip,

and trade routes, covering approximately 8,000

is masterly microfusion and enamel work

km over land and sea, and along rivers, along

symbolising the overland journey completed by

which trade flowed in Antiquity between the

the caravans of camels across the desert.

Chinese Empires and the West.

The clip, like the 18K Gold nib, is decorated with

The name appeared for the first time in 1877,

the arabesques which appear on the flag of the

when the German geographer Ferdinand von

“Serenissima” Republic of Venice, the homeland

Richthofen (1833-1905) published his work

of the most famous traveller between West and

Tagebucher aus China.

East: Marco Polo.

In the Introduction von Richthofen used the

In contrast, the reservoir represents the

name Seidenstraße or “Silk Way”.

geography of the sea routes which connected

“The Silk Way” Limited Edition is thus dedicated

the West, starting from the Venetian lagoon, to

to this route.

the East and the coasts of China and Indonesia.

It is made entirely of solid Silver or solid Gold,

2010 LIMITATION:

1.877 pieces (1877, the year on which the book Tagebucher aus China was published): 1.000 925‰ Silver with Yellow Gold vermeil treatment and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0093 877 925‰ Silver with Yellow Gold vermeil treatment and Enamel Roller Balls, code O09B0027 67 pieces (1255, the year of Marco Polo’s first journey to the Orient): 55 18K White Gold and Enamel Fountain Pens O09A0094 12 18K White Gold and Enamel Roller Balls O09B0028

925â&#x20AC;° Silver with Yellow Gold vermeil treatment

18K White Gold

AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI BY OMAS

An object created to put together two stories.

reference to Automobili Lamborghini’s specific

Automobili Lamborghini and Omas, symbols

design and logo, a triangular shield that

of the “Made in Italy”, have the same passion

encloses the historical symbol of this Sant’Agata

for design, prestige and exclusivity of their

Bolognese car manufacturer, with the bull finely

product and overall for the search of the

engraved on the top of the cap. Fully made of

excellence. The shapes and the materials

aluminium coated with a black PVD treatment,

used sanction the creation of objects that are

the “AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI by OMAS”

unique, timeless and always contemporary.

Limited Edition introduces an aerodynamic line

The “AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI by OMAS”

enriched by the unique cut of the cap and of

Limited Edition embodies, in an exclusive writing

the barrel. The shapes and the contrast between

instrument, the core of the two companies. The

the shiny and matt trims of the stylistic details,

distinctive aspect of this union is its triangular

embody elegance and perfectly translate the

shape: revolutionary and stylistic element

sporty design of the Automobili Lamborghini

of Omas’ lines and at the same time a clear

cars.

2009 LIMITATION:

1.963 pieces (1963, year of establishment of the historical car manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini): 1.000 Avional Aluminium Fountain Pens, code O09A0090 - SOLD OUT 963 Avional Aluminium Roller Balls, code O09B0026 - SOLD OUT

LIMITED EDITION

OMAS FOR MASERATI 8CTF

To celebrate along with the House of the Trident

expresses the desire to reproduce a writing tool

the seventieth anniversary of the mythical

with the extraordinary details that characterised

Maserati 8CTF victory in Indianapolis, Omas

the historical Maserati model. The original logos

has realized a Limited and Numbered Edition.

of the Car Manufacturer are finely engraved on

First and only one European Car Manufacturer

the knob, on the nib holder and on the ring on

that conquered two times in a row, in 1939

the cap, the ruthenium plated 18k Gold nib, the

and 1940, the victory in the most extraordinary

number “1” engraved on the cap to celebrate the

American car race, the Indianapolis 500

first place gained by the Maserati 8CTF, are just

Miles Race, Maserati celebrates its 8CTF

some details of the handcrafted Limited Edition

model, nicknamed BOYLE SPECIAL, with an

of only 70 numbered pieces. The prestigious

exceptional object. Made of 925‰ Silver, re-

case includes an exclusive collectible model

creating exactly the peculiar Maroon colour

Maserati 8 CTF Boyle Special, a limited edition

of the 8CTF, with precious ruthenium trims, it

handcrafted in Italy.

WINNER OF 2011 TROPHÉES DU DESIGN AWARD IN 2011 TROPHÉES DU STYLOGRAPHE AWARDS

2009 LIMITATION:

70 (70, the years of Maserati Boyle Special Anniversary) 925‰ Silver and Enamel Fountain Pens code O09A0091 - SOLD OUT

1940 - 2010

70 ANNIVERSARY INDIANAPOLIS 500 CHAMPION TH

LIMITED EDITION

1940 - 2010

70 ANNIVERSARY INDIANAPOLIS 500 CHAMPION TH

LIMITED EDITION

MOON 1969

The ogival shape of MOON 1969, made of

all the astronautâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footprints.

Aluminium and Brass, gracefully retro, recalls

The clip remains the emblem of this Limited

the space and technological shapes of the

Edition: the tiny carving represents the flight

Sixties and Seventies. The turnaround of the

path of Apollo 11. This tremendous journey

points of view gave rise to the design idea: the

is represented by a band which surrounds

pen barrel is the Moon, from which every single

the Earth and finally reaches its ambitious

astronaut can see the Earth definitely far and

destination, the Moon, at its end.

away and transformed. Armstrong and Aldrinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

The Earth, covered with water for two thirds of

step footprints are designed in 3D on the lunar

its surface, is represented with a precious lapis

surface of the MOON 1969. Omas made the

lazulis stone. The Universe design on the cap is

most of all the expressive capabilities of the

impressively detailed. Each single piece is a little

micro fusion to simulate the lunar surface and

hand-designed and handcrafted masterpiece.

2009 LIMITATION:

1.969 pieces (Moon Landing date): 1.000 Aluminium Fountain Pens, code O09A0088 - SOLD OUT 969 Aluminium Roller Balls, code O09B0024 - SOLD OUT

I THINK

When, in the early part of the 19th century during

the Galapagos Islands. On the top of the cap a

his long journey of exploration by sea, the great

drawing of a mockingbird has been engraved

British scientist Charles Darwin started taking

and on the clip the footprints of other species are

notes which he subsequently used in his treatise

reproduced: it was in fact the different varieties

“ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES” on the evolution

of these creatures found in the different islands

of living species, he wrote the words: “I think”.

which suggested him that the mutations had

Omas dedicates this Limited Edition to the words

come about from a single original specimen. On

“I think” and to one of the fundamental stages of the study of the evolution of life in the 200th

the ring of the cap is a design of the structure of

anniversary of the author’s birth and the 150th

information, to represent the future after Darwin.

anniversary of the book’s publication. The parts

The body of the fountain pen is embellished with

of this pen made of precious jewels represent the

4 twists of hawser, the cable used for docking

voyage which Darwin made across the oceans

ships. The box, handcrafted in Italy, reproduces

aboard the British brig HMS Beagle, which saw

the “standard bearer” of sailing ships of that

him make his decisive scientific discoveries in

time.

“DNA”, the nucleic acid which contains genetic

2009 LIMITATION:

1.809 pieces (1809, year of Charles Darwin’s birth): 1.000 925‰ Silver and Oak Wood Fountain Pens, code O09A0084 809 925‰ Silver and Oak Wood Roller Balls, code O09B0021 77 pieces (1859, year of publication of “On the Origin of Species”): 59 18K Gold and Oak Wood Fountain Pens, code O09A0085 18 18K Gold and Oak Wood Roller Balls, code O09B0022 12 (Charles Darwin’s day of birth) 18K Rose Gold, Oak Wood and Diamonds Fountain Pens, code O09A0087

LIMITED EDITION

925‰ Silver and Oak Wood

LIMITED EDITION

18K Gold and Oak Wood

925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Oak Wood

18K Gold and Oak Wood

LIMITED EDITION

18K Rose Gold, Oak Wood and Diamonds

FPC FOUNTAIN PEN PERSONAL COMPUTER

During 2008 the number of Personal Computers

The 360 model, which has been a design

in the world reached one billion: this is almost

icon for many years and is definitely OMAS’s

one for every seven people living on earth!

most “futuristic” collection, has therefore been

In the recent past, the arrival of the PC and its

reinterpreted with a guilloché decoration on the

mass distribution in everyday life had seemed to

three sides of the pen: the two front sides give a

mean the gradual disappearance of the pleasure

detail of the design of the first hard disk made in

of writing by hand. In actual fact, contrary to

1956; the clip affixed to these sides represents

what you might imagine, the irruption of the

a stylized form of an abacus used in 1200 AD.

High Tech world has paradoxically encouraged

The third side shows a detail of the design of the

the rediscovery of the uniqueness and emotion

CRAY X1 Supercomputer, created in 2003 and

which writing can provide. The FPC collection,

capable of carrying out 52.4 thousand billions

available in Fountain Pen and Roller Ball

of operations a second. The incisions on the

models, has been made in treated aluminium,

nib-holder and tip-holder represent Greek and

paying homage to one of the most commonly

Roman calculation tables from 500 BC to 500

used materials in the High Tech environment.

AD. Finally, the OMAS nib presents the stylized

The use of this technological material also gives

form of a ruler used in 1650.

the pen weight and ideal balance while writing.

2008 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

2.008 pieces (2008, the year of this epochal event): 1.008 Aluminium Fountain Pens, code O09A0086 1.000 Aluminium Roller Balls, code O09B0023

FPC FOUNTAIN PEN - PERSONAL COMPUTER LIMITED EDITION

THE PARAGON FASHION COLLECTION

set

or the faceted pen, the masterpiece of Omas’s

composed by 8 coloured pieces representing

Founder, is still now the very best example of

the colours of 2008 Fashion trend, is realized

Italian fountain pen creativity. The O in Omas

in only 100 limited and numbered pieces.This

stands out and dominates the top of the caps of

Set celebrates one of the masterpiece created

the 8 Paragon, a significant embellishment and

by Omas’founder, Armando Simoni, in the

an immediate reminder of the brand. The clip

50th anniversary of his death. Omas’s only

is a re-interpretation of those initially used by

continuous production model, the “Faccettata”,

Armando Simoni.

The

Paragon

Fashion

Collection,

2008 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

100 sets made up of 8 Cotton Resin Fountain Pens, code O02L0001

THE PARAGON FASHION COLLECTION

THE TRIP OF THE PHOENIX FROM GREECE TO CHINA

The Chinese Phoenix represents the power and

enamel is combined with platinum, the red with

prosperity which were the exclusive attributes

gold, the blue with silver, and the white with

of the emperor and empress, the only people

bronze. On the top there is a beautiful jade of

allowed to wear the symbol of the Feng.

an intense green which recalls the green of the

In its beak, it carries the sacred texts, on its

plumage.The highly original clip is inspired by

body are written the Five Cardinal Virtues, its

movement and harmony.

song contains the five notes of the Chinese

The Phoenix flies from Greece to China, from

musical scale and its tail has the five primary

the Parthenon skilfully reproduced on the cap, to

colours: blue (the East, spring and wood), red

the Summer Palace, symbolically miniaturized

(the South, summer and fire), white (the West,

on the nib, bringing together for the Olympics

autumn, metal), black (the North, winter and

two great civilisations whose influence has been

water), and yellow (the Centre, the emperor and

fundamental to the development of humanity.

earth). The two yang colours, blue and red, are

Though geographically distant, they have both

balanced with the yin colours, white and black.

given the world wisdom, philosophy, art and

The enamel Phoenix, elegant and proud, which

innovation.

dominates the reservoir of the Omas fountain pen

This small masterpiece comes in a precious

“The Trip of the Phoenix” copies this faithfully.

wood case, and its production has been

The body of the pen too, which comes in four

entrusted, as always, to craftsmen and artists

versions, offers four of these colours. However,

with unquestioned experience over many long

the metal for the finishings changes: the yellow

years.

2008 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

888 925‰ Silver and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0079 888 925‰ Silver and Enamel Roller Balls, code O09B0017 888 Bronze and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0081 35 18K Gold and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0078 15 18K Gold and Enamel Roller Balls, code O09B0016 8 Platinum and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0080 38 18K Gold, 925‰ Silver and Bronze Fountain Pens set with Enamel, code O09L0001

Platinum and Enamel

925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Enamel

Bronze and Enamel

18K Gold and Enamel

OMAS FOR MASERATI

In 1914 the prestigious car manufacturer

Maserati’s cars: the GranTurismo. As if designed

MASERATI was set up in Bologna, subsequently

by the wind, the tapered shiny clip, in contrast to

transferring to Modena. Elegance, luxury,

the matt trim of the cap, separates the side vents

prestige, exclusivity and a passion for excellence

skilfully engraved on the sides of the cap.

are values which both Maserati and Omas

The matt barrel of the Limited Edition is enriched

express in their strictly Made in Italy products.

with elegant engravings which, as on the cap,

An exciting journey, involving close creative

emphasise the conical shape. The shiny knob,

collaboration, has led to the production of the

in the traditional hexagonal shape, operates

exclusive “Omas for Maserati” Limited Edition

the filling unit in the fountain pen model and

made of 925‰ silver. It is a clever interpretation

is embellished by a bas-relief engraving of the

of the sportsmanship and elegance of Maserati

Trident.

with the craftsmanship expressed in the exclusive

The shiny nib-holder, also made of silver,

stylistic details of Omas pens. The “Front grill”,

highlights the engraving of the Maserati logo;

Maserati’s historic emblem, is mounted in the top

the nib is made of 18K rhodium-plated gold.

of the cap with its aerodynamic design, greatly

Harmony of form and design celebrates Italian

inspired by the most modern and innovative of

creativity.

2008 LIMITATION:

1.914 pieces (1914, the year in which the prestigious car manufacturer Maserati was set up): 1.200 925‰ Silver Fountain Pens, code O09A0077 714 925‰ Silver Roller Balls, code O09B0015

SAMO

Samo is Omas’s tribute to the interface between

unique writing traced out by the hand. Thought

the cultures of West and East. It goes back to

drawn in an original form. After almost a century

the origin of things and expresses a world of

of history, the fountain pen underlines the first

ideas from the 6th century BC when the island

steps which Omas began almost a century

of Samos was at the peak of its role as a

ago, by elaborating the visual signs left by the

point of exchange of goods and thought in the

Hellenic civilisation. The Clip represents an ideal

Aegean sea. The great discoveries, or rather, the

bridge between east and west. A precious and

great inventions of modern thought began on

innovative mechanical spring movement lets

Samos, from geometry to astronomy, poetry,

the clip pivot around the point where it joins the

engineering and architecture. Great men were

cap, to make it easier to move. The Samo and

born there, from Pythagoras to Aristarchus.

Omas names are engraved on the two opposite

Samo is the Italian translation of the Greek

sides, at the end of the decorations: Samo is

“Samos”. In translation, the significance shifts

Omas spelt backwards. This opposition and

and becomes the source of new meanings and

their identical nature are the start of the spiral

new wealth. To arrive at the luxury of something

in the sense arising from intellectual references.

2007 LIMITATION:

572 (572, year of birth of Pythagoras) 925‰ Silver and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0074 286 9 25‰ Silver and Enamel Roller Balls, code O09B0011 14 (14, sum of the figures 5, 7, 2) 18K Rose Gold and Enamel Fountain Pens with 14 Diamonds on the clip code O09A0076 7 (7, the 7 sages of ancient Grece) 18K Rose Gold Roller Balls with 14 Diamonds on the clip, code O09B0010 7 (7, the 7 sages of ancient Grece) 18K Rose Gold Fountain Pens with 14 Diamonds on the clip and 1 on the cap code O09A0110

925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Enamel

18K Rose Gold and Enamel

TAUROMAQUIA

It is not easy to recreate this drama and the

a sophisticated yet primeval struggle evoke the

emotions of participants and spectators using a

dominant colours of the bullfight: the red, purple

pen, yet when held between the fingers, it soon

and bright yellow cape, the powerful black bull

becomes apparent that the small but precise

and the orange colour of the sand and sun. The

images take nothing away from the tension

pen is fitted with an 18K gold nib engraved with

engulfing the scene. Man and beast scrutinise

flowers to symbolise harmony and light. The

each other as the final moment draws near,

top of the cap is made from natural horn and

the moment when victory is achieved or defeat

has been left deliberately simple, austere even,

suffered. The figure of the bullfighter is elegant,

to symbolise the arena with its external arcade,

the position perfect. The clothing is adorned

internal terracing and the central part of the space

with the symbols of luck and courage worn

used for the fight itself. A range of meanings,

by valiant performers. The face is hidden but

bright colours and talents for a Limited Edition

the concentration and determination are easy

piston filled fountain pen designed not just used

to imagine. The use of enamel and precious

for writing but as a work of art to be showcased.

metal on this superb fountain pen dedicated to

2007 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

500 925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0072 250 925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Enamel Roller Balls, code O09B0013 50 18K Gold and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0073 25 18K Gold and Enamel Roller Balls, code O09B0012

925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Enamel

18K Gold and Enamel

CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD by Omas

1797 - the vintage of the oldest bottles

the shape of a cask. The red enamel in the knob

preserved in the Château Lafite Rothschild

recalls the intense red of the wine of Château

cellars. A just as magical figure for writing

Lafite Rothschild. This unique model of pen is

instruments thanks to the joint-venture between

very pleasant to touch and offers silver trim with

two prestigious companies, Omas and Château

an elegant and balanced contrast effect which

Lafite Rothschild. The body of the pen was

shows the two materials to advantage. The nib,

taken from the oak used for the casks where the

made of 18K gold, is skilfully decorated with

precious wine rested for so long. The rounded

a diamond stylus engraving of the Domaines

shape of the pen for this very special Limited

Barons de Rothschild logo which puts the seal

Edition, unique of its kind, is also inspired by

on this exceptional collaboration.

2007 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

1.797 pieces (1797, the vintage of the oldest bottles): 1.000 925‰ Silver and Oak Wood Fountain Pens, code O17A0002-SOLD OUT 797 925‰ Silver and Oak Wood Roller Balls, code O17B0002

ALEKSANDR PUSHKIN

The

drawings are simple yet incisive and

dealt with the topics of life and death. The

full of pathos, an unusual choice to adorn

warm colour of the gold or the brightness of the

a prestigious fountain pen. The design is

silver and distinguished enamel, reminiscent

inspired by the evocative language but simple

of the paper used for manuscripts, acts as a

construction in the apparently uncomplicated

background to the images. These depict the

works of Alexsandr S.Pushkin, to whom this

head of the poet on the top of the cap, a page

new OMAS masterpiece is dedicated. The subtle

from Eugene Onegin created using diamond

gold or silver wires bordering the drawings not

engraving techniques and a symbolic goose

only enhances the patterns but also serves

feather on the clip. Pushkin’s face, based on

as a reminder of the complex texture of the

a self-portrait, can also be found in the middle

great writer’s stories. Pushkin’s work, partly

of the ink reservoir with clouds above and the

autobiographical, did much to inform the

generous human earth below. Like his face,

wider world of Russian culture, history, theatre,

Pushkin’s name can also be found twice: in the

philosophy, nature and way of life. His writing

Cyrillic alphabet at one end of the fountain pen

gives the reader immense scope for personal

and in signature form on the body. 18K gold nib

reflection thanks to the unforgettable way he

engraved with date of birth.

2007 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

1.799 pieces (1799, Pushkin’s year of birth): 1.000 925‰ Silver and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0067 799 925‰ Silver and Enamel Roller Balls, code O09B0006 52 pieces (26 is the Author’s day of birth): 26 18K Gold and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0068 26 18K Gold and Enamel Roller Balls, code O09B0007 8 18K Rose Gold, Diamonds and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0069 - SOLD OUT

ALEKSANDR PUSHKIN

925‰ Silver and Enamel

ALEKSANDR PUSHKIN

925‰ Silver and Enamel

18K Gold and Enamel

ALEKSANDR PUSHKIN

18K Rose Gold and Enamel

360 LUCENS

…when they grip an object to write, the fingers

Lucens of the 30’s, a milestone in the company’s

form a triangle. In 1996, Omas introduced the

history and one of the pens most sought-after by

most revolutionary and ergonomic pen ever

collectors, made using the original techniques

designed. Thanks to its shape, the fingers

of those times, gives unique value to the pure

naturally rest in the right place for even weight

design of the model. As in the Extra Lucens,

distribution on all sides and the correct nib

it is embellished by three fine darts, while

angle. Omas is celebrating the tenth anniversary

the specially designed clip symbolises both

of this extraordinary model, often imitated but in

collections with its “wheel” end and dynamic

vain, with a combination of tradition and avant-

lines. The elegant nib holder is the perfect

garde. The fascination of the transparency and

accompaniment to a symbolic nib engraved

colour of the celluloid in the legendary Extra

with the two significant dates, 1996-2006.

2006 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

500 925‰ Silver and Celluloid Fountain Pens, code O03A0037 180 925‰ Silver and Celluloid Roller Balls, code O03B0021 50 Sets 925‰ Silver and Celluloid Fountain Pens + Roller Balls, code O03L0002 500 Gold plated 925‰ Silver and Celluloid Fountain Pens, code O03A0036 180 Gold plated 925‰ Silver and Celluloid Roller Balls, code O03B0020 50 Sets Gold plated 925‰ Silver and Celluloid Fountain Pens + Roller Balls, code O03L0001

925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Celluloid

100

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925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Celluloid

102

Gold plated 925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Celluloid

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Gold plated 925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Celluloid

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INVISIBILIS

This strongly emblematic pen celebrates men’s

which man needs to “grasp” what could

ongoing fascinations with powerful invisible

otherwise not be represented and therefore

forces that shape destiny, forces as vibrant and

develop constructive reflections. The very word

inescapable today as they were in the ancient

“grasp” is in itself symbolic as it derives from

world. Embodied in the Invisibilis are esoteric

the gesture of a hand reaching out to touch.

symbolic images that invite reflection on themes

The symbol conceals and at the same time

that are boundless yet rooted in the particular.

reveals. The same sign may instruct in different

These symbols have endured because they

or even opposite ways (a dragon is not always

capture mans imagination found in the deep

an enemy; a heart does not always signify

soul embedded in life and personality. They

love). Every part of Invisibilis draws from a vast

express the elementary forces of mystery and

heritage of cultures to demonstrate the universal

wonder that lies hidden just beyond the visible

presence of certain symbols from Europe to Asia

world. An ever present phenomenon in every

and from Africa to the New World.

place and time, esotericism requires symbols

2006 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

1.235 (1 = the original one, 2 = yin and yang, 3 = perfect triangle, 5 = quintessence) 925‰ Silver and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0065 - SOLD OUT

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LI MI TE D ED ITIO N

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LI MI TE D ED ITIO N

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THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE

In 1547, at the tender age of 17, Ivan the Great

the strength and character of its inhabitants and,

was proclaimed Czar (from the Latin Caesar)

at the same time, its culture. Omas has recalled

of All Russias. This title, which originated from

its political importance and, using the lions at

a legend which recognised the imperial rights

the end of the cap, its economic importance,

to one of his predecessors from a Byzantine

sovereignty not disjointed by luxury and beauty.

Basileus, made him the first autocratic emperor

The original clip which completes this pen

and the initiator of a long period of great

recalls an Egyptian divinity, a clear allusion to

developments in several areas; one of the best

a fundamental style which, together with the

and most significant periods being the Empire

Renaissance, especially the Italian Renaissance,

of Alexander I (1801-1825). Interpreting certain

and then, the Baroque period, relived and

medallions of Fyodor Tolstoy which illustrate

animated a little, contributed to the creation

the patriotic war of 1812, inspired by Ancient

of superb cities and masterpieces, everlasting

Greece and Rome, Omas has symbolised its

documents of splendour and grandeur.

military strength, the pride of the Motherland and

2005 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

801 (in 1801 Alexander I was elected Emperor) 925â&#x20AC;° Silver with Gold vermeil treatment and Enamel Fountain Pens code O09A0061 48 (48, the age when Alexander I died) 18K Gold and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0062

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925â&#x20AC;° Silver with Gold vermeil treatment

111

18K Gold and Enamel

112

30 AÑOS DE PAZ Y DEMOCRACIA

30th Anniversary of the Crowning of His Majesty

knob recalls the happy event.

the King. Against a night blue background, a

In 18K gold or 925‰ silver and enamel, with

delicately interlaced decoration covers the entire

a special collection two-colour nib, this model

30 YEARS OF PEACE AND DEMOCRACY

body of the pen.

celebrates the thirty-year reign of His Majesty the

The royal crown, in high relief, dominates the

King of Spain and is a tribute to a King whose

top of the cap while the caption “30 Años de

work has left its mark on the history of his Nation

Paz y Democracia’’, engraved at the end of the

and all of Europe.

2005 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

300 925‰ Silver and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0063 - SOLD OUT 30 (30th Anniversary of the Crowning of His Majesty the King) 18K Gold and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0064

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925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Enamel

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30 Aﾃ前S DE PAZ Y DEMOCRACIA 30 YEARS OF PEACE AND DEMOCRACY

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18K Gold and Enamel

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THE GENTLEMAN SEAMAN

2005 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

For the pen dedicated to John Paul Jones Omas

is hoisting the flag. His figure, like the two faces

has chosen the shape of a telescope. Not so

next to him, is in bas-relief. The flag is in enamel

much because it is an instrument vital to a

and is the one presently used. The picture on

ship’s captain, but because it is a symbol of

the pen’s barrel depicts the two ships, in bas-

projection towards a future looked towards with

relief, clashing at Scarborough. The blue/grey

courage and faith. The concept is reiterated and

enamel of the sea and sky is tinged with intense

strengthened by the design of the clip that is

yellow: our imagination takes us to the most

also shaped like the bow of a vessel. Enclosed

bloody battle ever fought and harks back to the

by two knurled shiny/opaque strips, precious

famous sentence “I have not yet begun to fight”

picture frames, two pictures in enamel and

carved on the end of the cap. A strong character,

gold or enamel and silver recall two significant

a desire to succeed, and courage marked his

moments in the life of the great commander-

life. Even a Fountain Pen can remind us of his

patriot. On the one on the cap John Paul Jones

great deeds.

JOHN PAUL JONES A FOUNDER OF THE U.S. NAVY 779 (1779: Scarborough Battle) 925‰ Silver and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0059 47 (1747: John Paul Jones’birth) 18K Gold and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0060

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925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Enamel

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18K Gold and Enamel

120

MIKU

Manga: “comic figure!” Manga “figure in

has his own different and personal style. These

movement”.

simple

“cartoon characters” come in all types and are

lines, the roots of Manga go back a long way.

for everyone. They live the life of every day,

The Manga of today can in fact be linked to

they all have the same tastes and fashions and

humorous illustrations dating from hundreds of

the stories created around them represent a

years ago. Largely in black and white, except

fascinating blend of hard reality and fantasy. All

to open a chapter or celebrate a particular

this in a dualism inspired by the highly refined

event, the dialogue of these characters relies

tradition of Japanese art and the whirling energy

more on visual impact than actual words. A

of the world of today.

Stylised,

drawn

with

common look, but each Manga-Ka (draftsman)

2005 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

405 (405 is the arithmetical difference between the year 1600, when the first Japanese Manga were drawn, and the year 2005) 925‰ Silver and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0057 40 18K Gold and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0058

121

925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Enamel

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123

18K Gold and Enamel

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IMAGINATION

2005, The Year of Imagination Quanta,

three sides of the Omas 360, futuristically

Relativity, Strings... Human imagination to

made of 925‰ sterling silver, feature diamond

invent concepts and theories to understand

engravings of rare skill that reveal the formulas

our Universe. Limited Edition: 905 numbered

of the Theory of Restricted Relativity, Quantum

Fountain Pens, solid silver and lacquer. Omas

Theory and Superstring Theory. A night-blue

dedicates its first Limited Edition to all those

line represents the long journey from the Earth

who, thanks to their ability to create the non-

to the Space, from the infinity as imagined by

existent, have contributed to the knowledge of

Roman and Greek philosophers, somewhere

the Universe and its Laws, a tribute to and, at

between science and fantasy. It goes along with

the same time, a memory of the international

them, winding albeit with right angles, marking

World Year of Physics, wanted by Unesco, to

every step of Man and his achievements, his

celebrate the 100th anniversary of the “Annus

considerations on a reality that combines and

Mirabilis”, the peak of the development of

melts together rationality and spirit.

Physics, its arrival and starting point. The

2005 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

905 925‰ Silver Fountain Pens, code O09A0055

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ST. GEORGE

A beautiful St. George killing the dragon. On a

The cap, which is also silver, is a harmonious

splendid white horse, the Saint dominates the

flow of floral designs, perfect minute engravings

scene with the strength of the love message

with enamel inserts. The sword-shaped clip

guiding him in his heroic deed. It wasn’t

is symbolic and also recalls, however, a

easy to transfer the figure of Moscow’s divine

medieval sword, embellished with a ruby.

patron adequately onto a small surface without

Finally, a carnelian adorns the head, yet another

engraving and without exceptional skill. With

embellishment of a lovely pen which combines

this exceptional skill, the scene of the injuring

the beauty of a world long gone with potent

of the dragon decorates the barrel, enamel on

symbolism.

silver, reverential to the time and to the mystery.

2004 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

730 925‰ Silver and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0049 - SOLD OUT 303 925‰ Silver and Enamel Roller Balls, code O09B0005 73 18K Gold and Enamel Fountain Pens, code O09A0054

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ST. GEORGE

925â&#x20AC;° Silver and Enamel

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ST. GEORGE

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18K Gold and Enamel

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KRUG by OMAS

“The memory of time” is what Rémi Krug, the

of winemakers to capture the personality of each

President of Champagne Krug, said straight

wine and to recreate, vintage after vintage, the

away when Omas told him about the idea of

essence of Krug. A reminder of this magnificent

creating an Omas fountain pen using wood

oak, modelled year after year by stupendous

from the small oak wood barrels in which

Krug vintages, sensual to the touch, and which

Krug prepares his fine wine. Just think. Krug’s

liberates the flavours of the various grapes and

extraordinary champagne is made from the

wines. It undoubtedly deserved another life,

combination of grapes coming from 21 different

taking shape now as this Limited Edition “Krug

vineyards and from 6 to 10 different vintages,

by Omas”. Harmony of the senses, harmony

one of which dates back to the start of the

created by wood and silver, harmony developed

1970s. Memories of the Krug family, handed

by two passionate Maisons: to celebrate the art

down from father to son for six generations, and

of Blending and the art of Writing.

2004 LIMITATION:

843 (1843, year of Foundation of Maison Krug) 925‰ Silver and Oak Wood Fountain Pens, code O17A0001 - SOLD OUT 843 925‰ Silver and Oak Wood Roller Balls, code O17B0001

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HARMONIA MUNDI

Harmony is balance, order and beauty. From

seems to engrave even the hardest of the hearts.

the harmony of the creation where the extremes

The words of the great French artist are protected

come together, where art is present in all its

by a transparent scabbard, symbol of purity

forms, from the harmony of the spirit which is

and integrity, the necessary requisites to defeat

being at peace with yourself, to the harmony of

hate and violence. The sequence of screws

the world which includes both and extends the

and rings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a masterpiece of workmanship â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

second concept to all mankind.

represents the desire to create something both

It is to this harmony and peace that the

morally and materially solid, able to resist the

Harmonia Mundi Limited Edition is dedicated,

passage of time. The innovative clip is the

and

becoming

artistic interpretation of the trigger of a pistol

messages of hope. The titanium used for the

which turns into a rainbow, restoring serenity

body of the pen, a technological material too

and a smile of faith in the future.The classic

often employed in modern weapons, becomes

Omas flexible nib, clip, rings and screws are

a material representing peace, communication

all rigorously in 18K gold. The packaging is

and union among people. The eye settles on the

also emblematic, complex and at the same time

work of Clara Halter, on her messages of peace

clean-cut, a transparent case to tell a tale and

in various languages repeated in a way that

express a wish.

its

strong

contradictions

2004 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

950 Titanium and 18K Gold Fountain Pens, code O09A0046 - SOLD OUT 50 18K White Gold and Titanium Fountain Pens, code O09A0047- SOLD OUT

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Titanium and 18K Gold

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18K White Gold and Titanium

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INGEGNO SCRITTORIO

This fantastic piece of art is born during a meeting

cylindrical body of the pen is topped by a small

between Raffaella Simoni Malaguti, daughter of

sphere adorned with a tiger’s eye cabochon on

Omas founder, and Alessandro Vezzosi, director

the 18K gold version and a cornelian cabochon

of the “Museo Ideale Leonardo Da Vinci”, who

on the sterling silver version. The refined

is a world leading expert on Da Vinci’s work. In

decoration on the body, top and end sections,

Leonardo sketches there were some drawings

are inspired by Da Vinci knots. The feeder is

which have been considered the rudiments of

made with handcrafted ebonite and it holds the

the current fountain pen. These drawings, even

original nib, aerodynamic and futuristic at the

if with some crucial changes, lead to “Ingegno

same time. Ingegno Scrittorio is Omas tribute to

Scrittorio”: 2002 Omas Limited Edition is

Leonardo and the Italian genius.

a celebration of Italian Renaissance. The

2002 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

1.000 925‰ Silver Fountain Pens, code O09A0039 100 18K Gold Fountain Pens, code O09A0040

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INGEGNO SCRITTORIO

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INGEGNO SCRITTORIO

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2000 DOCTORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PEN

The initial impression is very pleasing. Indeed,

The model, designed by Simoni housed a small

this model is extremely balanced. The two

clinical thermometer, separeted by a thin plate

apparently contrasting barrels are united to

of German silver from the rubber container. The

perfection. The result is an original, and yet

filling system used a lever mechanism. We have

at the same time elegant design. The cap is a

preferred to modify the current version because

classic design with the usual attention to detail.

the design described above is difficult to use in

The subtle knurl at the end is a refined touch

todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hectic world.

that softens the break caused by the circular

The shape and beauty of the design perfectly

band. The clip is engraved with the name OMAS

mirror the original version, whilst the current

in the same font used for the very first designs.

model is enriched by the wonderful gold and

Amazement is the first reaction each time the

silver Art Nouveau decoration by the sculptor

reservoir is held between the fingers. Despite

Federico Monti. The staff of Aesculapius is

its shape, it is very easy to hold thanks to its

reproduced at the centre of one of the two spirals

slightly rounded, ergonomic shape.

adorning the sides.

2000 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

150 18K Rose Gold and Cotton Resin Fountain Pens, code O04A0001

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The Masterpieces

PERRIER-JOUËT BY OMAS HIGH LUXURY ANNIVERSARY EDITION

To write history, to leave a mark, to pave the

to the renown anemones bouquet of the Belle

way for the future. This is the meaning of the

Epoque Cuvée, drawn by Emile Gallé in 1902,

bicentennial of the Maison Perrier-Jouët that,

is engraved on the barrel, while the acronym

thanks to a precious artistic interpretation, is

PJ and the number 200 have been cut out to

captured and interpreted by this Limited Edition

emphasize the green cotton resin. The floral

created in collaboration with Omas. If the function

ornament gives a great visual lightness and is

refers to the concept, the aesthetics tells about

engraved as well on the ring of the nib holder and

the world Perrier-Jouët. Details give voice to the

on the cap, further adorned with Omas logo. The

lightness and the figurative power of the Belle

clip, with its harmonic, soft and organic design,

Epoque, the adornments allude to the winding

is a creative and contemporary mark that winks

shapes of nature. Exclusive Luxury Anniversary

at the past in an ideal continuum tending

Edition in only 20 numbered pieces realized

towards the future: the Art Nouveau anemone

with 18k rose gold embellished with precious

sets the shape, expressed by stylized, modern

peridots and enamel. Handcrafted in Italy, the

and long-lived strokes. The engraving of the

Perrier-Jouët by Omas High Luxury Anniversary

PJ monogram on the 18K gold nib makes the

Edition is made of green Cotton Resin which

Perrier-Jouët by Omas High Luxury Anniversary

reminds the transparency of the exclusive bottles

Edition a unique and original masterpiece.

Perrier-Jouët. On the background, a reference

2011 LIMITATION:

20 Rose Gold Fountain Pens, with Enamel and Peridot stones, code O09A0109

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SOLAIA HARVEST CELEBRATION EDITION

The Oak Wood of the “Marchesi Antinori”

the climatic and meteorological conditions that

barriques, where the precious wine produced in

characterized the year, the features of that wine

the Tignanello Estate in Tuscany has aged for

and the mix of grapes that have characterized

long time, today revives with the Solaia Harvest

every specific vintage become fine ornaments

Celebration Edition, decorating and enhancing

that give a strong uniqueness to each piece.

the beauty of the Rose Gold. Twenty-six

Elegant engravings recall the world of this noble

pieces only, each of them related to a specific

wine:

vintage of the noble wine, characterized by

the top of the cap, the writings “Solaia” and

several details which make them truly unique

“Marchesi Antinori” Firenze adorn the ring, the

and exclusive. The engraving of the year to

rhombs, which we find in the Marchesi Antinori

which it is dedicated, on the nib holder, and

shield, decorate the Limited Edition knob. The

the description of the harvest, on the pen cap,

shape of the barrel douelles is skilfully recalled

make each piece a unique one. The record of

in the particular and rounded clip.

the family coat of arms embellishes

2011 LIMITATION:

26 (26, the Solaia Harvests) 18K Rose Gold, Enamel and Oak Wood Fountain Pens, code O09A0098

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ONE SMALL STEP

The ogival shape of ONE SMALL STEP, gracefully

remains the emblem of this Limited Edition: the

retro, recalls the space and technological shapes

tiny carving represents the flight path of Apollo

of the Sixties and Seventies. The turnaround of

11. This tremendous journey is represented by

the points of view gave rise to the design idea:

a band which surrounds the Earth and finally

the pen barrel is the Moon, from which every

reaches its ambitious destination, the Moon,

single astronaut can see the Earth definitely

at its end. The blue seas and the white clouds

far and away and transformed. Armstrong

enlightened by the Sun represent the globe.

and Aldrin’s footprints are designed in 3D on

The colour of the precious topazes and the

the “lunar surface” of ONE SMALL STEP. Omas

diamonds’ brightness enact this magic: that’s

made the most of all the expressive capabilities

the vision the Earth gives of itself far and away

of the micro fusion to simulate the lunar surface

in the space. Limited Edition made of white

and all the astronaut’s footprints. The clip

gold, diamonds and topazes.

2009 LIMITATION:

21 (21, the day of the Moon landing - 7/21/1969) 18K White Gold, Diamonds and Topazes Fountain Pens code O09A0089 - SOLD OUT 7 (7, the month of the Moon landing - 7/21/1969) 18K White Gold, Diamonds and Topazes Roller Balls code O09B0025 - SOLD OUT

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MARTE

The artistic representation in red gold of the

Planitia and of the Viking 2, another American

surface of Mars places at our attention, even if

probe which landed on September, 3rd of the

in the small space of a fountain pen, the faithful

same year in the Utopia Planitia. Finally we

map of the red planet, its dusty deserts, its

find the representation of Mars Pathfinder (USA)

mountains, the magical light of that mysterious

which landed on July, 4th 1997 in the Chryse

world with its silences and its stillness. We

Planitia. Martian time is engraved onto the final

rediscover Olympus Mons (the highest point),

ring of the nib holder on which we also find the

Hellas Planitia (the lowest point), the Herschel,

expected dates for the next trips: 2025, 2026,

Huygens, Schiapparelli, Cassini, Gale and

2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 inside the simulation

Lowell craters, the Walles Marineris, the

of the “Schiapparelli Tracciato”. The clip, shiny

incredible system of canyons. The dry ice of the

on the front and engraved on its sides, is a detail

polar caps is a succession of small, brilliant

of Tycho Brahe’s Mural Quadrant, the astronomer

diamonds equal to 2K. Four rubies indicate

to whom we owe the foundations of the modern

the landing points: in chronological order we

day laws of planetary motion. Finally the nib,

find the representation of Mars 3 (URSS) which

also in red gold, upon which appears a half-

landed on December, 2nd 1971 in the Terra

bust of the Greek god, an emblematic signature

Sirenum, of the Viking 1, the American probe

of the fascinating adventure.

which landed on July, 20th 1976 in the Chryse

2007 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

30 18K Red Gold, Diamonds and Rubies Fountain Pens, code O09A0070

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ELLAS

A particular pictorial technique has been used

monument, a daring technical solution to give

with great skill to recreate the warm colour of clay.

the pen as a whole that purity of line typical

The 4th century BC ideal of grace and elegance

of classical art. The cap has a pure diamond

is expressed in the Corinthian style votive

set on the end of it, to remind us that rulers of

monument erected by Lysicrates to celebrate

old once wore diamonds as a symbol of their

his victory in a competition which embellishes

strength, courage and invincibility. The ancient

the cap, while the grandiose Laocoon sculpture

Greeks thought that diamonds â&#x20AC;&#x153;adamasâ&#x20AC;? were

dominates the barrel. The colour of gold, inspired

fragments of stars that had fallen to earth or,

by the gold on the images of the famous vases,

more poetically still, that they were the teardrops

heightens the emotions aroused by the tensed

of the gods. A fitting homage to the culture and

bodies struggling vainly to free themselves

art which, more than any other, glorified pure

from the terrible coils of the serpents. The clip

beauty and most influenced its subsequent

of the pen is one of the columns of the votive

evolution.

2006 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

50 18K Gold with a pure Diamond Fountain Pens, code O09A0066

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GAĂ?A

A TRIP TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH

The depths of the Earth, like the sky, have since

opens up a space to move into this hostile

the most remote ancient times inspired in Man

world: carnivorous plants, gigantic spiders,

wonder, curiosity and deep interest which has led

scary water beasts, little masterpieces adorned

not just to scientific research but also fantastic

with emeralds and crystalline stones surround

visions of the underground world and imaginary

the visitors and fill him with wonder, and fear.

journeys: surely the greatest of these is Jules

Beneath this, within a magic vision, small elves

Verne. 2005 year celebrates the one hundredth

with dragonfly wings offer their foetal stones and

anniversary of his death. In a fantastic journey, in

seem us to entice us towards the ancient city

the dark of the depths, symbolized by the colour

below. A civilisation far away in time, which we

of vegetable resin and the splendour of gold and

imagine to be perfect, is near to the centre of the

precious jewels which mark out the inhabitants,

globe which, due to its chemical composition,

the downward slide into the world to which the

is represented by a ball of iron pyrite surrounded

mythologies of all ages and all cultures have

by magnetic waves. On the top, rock crystal set

always referred. A powerful machine, which

between four jaws, like the Earth and its four

penetrates the various geological layers and

cardinal points.

2005 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

30 18K Yellow and White Gold and Cotton Resin Fountain Pens with Precious Stones, code O09A0056

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ATLANTIDE

Inspired to Plat’s “Timeus”, Atlantide pen is

In the background a color that Omas has created

the allegory of the fabled city whose history is

expressly for this limited pen: the Atlantide

detailed through a hand-tooled design in gold

red, symbolizes the opulence, the prosperity,

throughout the pen. The design should be read

the feast and the lige. The design begins as a

from the bottom upwards and means to remind

block of 18K rose gold, which is completely

the birth of life and man evolution. History,

handcrafted over a period of three months. The

religion, geologic and geographic evolution

body of the pen is topped by a small cornelian

amalgamate leading to different interpretation

cabochon (the legend says Atlantide was rich in

and leaving ample space to lively imagination.

this semi-precious stone).

2002 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

30 18K Rose Gold Fountain Pens with Cornelian Cabochon, code O09A0038

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VILLE LUMIERE

Omas wants to celebrate the beauty, the spirit

the gold clip with diamonds. Walking down the

and the soul of the capital of France. At the end

Champs Elysées your mind will probably turn to

of the XIX century, Paris, already well-known

fashion, luxury, pearls and jewels, the theatre

for its lighting, replaced its gas lamps with

and cabaret. The curtains on the stage… a “Can

electricity, pouring light over the city streets and

Can” and the notes of an accordion will end this

the façades of its most beautiful buildings. In the

imaginary trip in 18K gold and diamonds.

pen you can ideally walk down the city, over the

Splendor and light are represented by the rutile

cable stones, admiring the slate and zinc roofs,

crystal decorating the head and base of the pen.

which create such a wonderful and imposing

atmosphere. You can stop on one of the bridges

preciousness who sublimate the grandeur of

over the Seine to watch the bateaux mouches;

this city of light, quintessential setting of culture,

you can admire the symbol of the Eiffel Tower on

elegance and worldly pleasure.

unique

marriage

handicraft

and

2001 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

60 18K Gold and Diamonds Fountain Pens, code O09A0001

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APOLLO 11

An artistic interpretation in white 18K gold

different themes: Men on the Moon, on the cap,

commemorating the landing on the Moon: this

robots collecting Moon samples, on the barrel.

event represented a crucial moment in the History

The rhodium plated 18K nib is engraved with

of Humanity and has been commemorated on

the mission coats of arms: the Eagle named

occasion of the 30th Anniversary.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Columbia and Eagleâ&#x20AC;?.

The pen is made of dark blue vegetal resin,

A genuine work of art made in 69 numbered

mixed with silver dust, evocative of the starry

pieces which needs a long and difficult bulin

sky. The body and the cap represent two

work, made by French goldsmiths.

1999 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

69 18K White Gold and Cotton Resin Fountain Pens, code O09A0002

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APOLLO 11

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APOLLO 11

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MERVEILLE DU MONDE

Omas continue the series themed on discoveries

republics for the dominion over the sea, the

and presents the Merveille du Monde, whose

Meloria battle, the 25 years long journey through

name derives from mediaeval and fairy title of

Persia and China, represents the emblematic

“Il Milione”, which was “Livres des Merveilles”.

images of this itinerary which was as fascinating

The color of the vegetal resin recall the jade and

as dangerous: all is perfectly rendered by the

is the background to the 18K gold shades where

artisan plastic strokes and his chisel.

the mysterious Orient fascination is reminded.

The nib is in solid gold, in conformity with Omas

The Implacable struggle between the maritime

standards.

1995 Designed by Gianluca Malaguti Simoni

LIMITATION:

30 18K Gold and Cotton Resin Fountain Pens, code O09A0003

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MERVEILLE DU MONDE

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MERVEILLE DU MONDE

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