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I just bought an Omas Maserati and it has a fine nib.

I normally would not buy a LE pen, but it is an Omas and sterling silver.

 

My intent was to buy a paragon, so much for good intentions. But they made me an offer I could not refuse, so I bought the sportscar.

 

 

It has not arrived yet, but I can't wait to get it into my hands. I think Omas does a great job with their designs, they are real artists when it comes taking classic forms and making the modern. ( the art deco is just incredible ).

Your life really starts when you buy your first Dupont fountain pen; so stop aimlessly wandering through life and buy a Dupont!

 

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I just bought an Omas Maserati and it has a fine nib.

I normally would not buy a LE pen, but it is an Omas and sterling silver.

My intent was to buy a paragon, so much for good intentions. But they made me an offer I could not refuse, so I bought the sportscar.

It has not arrived yet, but I can't wait to get it into my hands. I think Omas does a great job with their designs, they are real artists when it comes taking classic forms and making the modern. ( the art deco is just incredible ).

Sounds like an exciting pen, airborne18th. Congrats :thumbup: Those impossible to refuse offers are always the ones that get you! Looking forward to the pics.

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I just bought an Omas Maserati and it has a fine nib.

I normally would not buy a LE pen, but it is an Omas and sterling silver.

My intent was to buy a paragon, so much for good intentions. But they made me an offer I could not refuse, so I bought the sportscar.

It has not arrived yet, but I can't wait to get it into my hands. I think Omas does a great job with their designs, they are real artists when it comes taking classic forms and making the modern. ( the art deco is just incredible ).

Sounds like an exciting pen, airborne18th. Congrats :thumbup: Those impossible to refuse offers are always the ones that get you! Looking forward to the pics.

 

Most of my purchases are "impossible to refuse". Part of my collecting strategy: take advantage of great deals, and end of year is when those opportunties are easy to find.

 

This must have been a bad year for fountain pen retailers because I have easily found some real steals, and for great pens. I bought several special editions in the last month at well over 40% off. They were on my want to have, but would never pay that much for list.

 

 

I define a deal as 10-25% off, and a steal at 35% and above.

Your life really starts when you buy your first Dupont fountain pen; so stop aimlessly wandering through life and buy a Dupont!

 

Paralyzed US Army Paratrooper - All The Way!

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Nice pen, isn't it? I was seriously tempted.

 

At that price that is not a deal, not a steal, it's almost swindling...

 

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Congratulations airborne18th

 

The Omas Maserati is deserving of the associated name and praise. Uncompromising quality.

Limited to only 1200 pens, it is surprising that any are available. Must have been costly original retail(2008), between $2000 and $2850 on eBay. A striking pen in solid silver.

 

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http://thefountainpens.com/archives/1343

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Congratulations airborne18th

 

The Omas Maserati is deserving of the associated name and praise. Uncompromising quality.

Limited to only 1200 pens, it is surprising that any are available. Must have been costly original retail(2008), between $2000 and $2850 on eBay. A striking pen in solid silver.

 

For a quick glance see link below:

http://thefountainpens.com/archives/1343

 

I have seen them on ebay as low as 1400 for the fountain, and about 1000 for the ballpoint. So they are selling pretty cheap, probably to just get rid of whatever is left laying around.

Your life really starts when you buy your first Dupont fountain pen; so stop aimlessly wandering through life and buy a Dupont!

 

Paralyzed US Army Paratrooper - All The Way!

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I bought my first Omas Maserati in Bologna a few years ago, a year later followed by the Maser rollerball. Although I don't use them frequently, i couldn't resist on buying a second example of this FP ( - 50% sale ). Never seen a FP that matches a car brand like the Omas Maserati LE.

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congrats on the purchase :thumbup:

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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I've just bought an Omas Maserati FP in F nib on impulse from a Spanish seller, for the 'bargain' price of $1250.

What is the pen like to write with? How long is it? Weight, heft?

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I've also noticed that the piston knob runs loose after you turn it a few times - is this normal? All the other Omas piston fillers I've used have a resistance point in the turns.

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