Is The Omas 360 Comfortable To Hold/ Use?

[Penne Stilografiche]

As I asked in the title, is the Omas 360 Comfortable to hold/ use? I'm bidding on one and I want to know if the shape is annoying or uncomfortable to write with.

Thanks

Edited July 11, 2013 by collectiblepens.com

[whichwatch]

I'm sure it depends on the individual and their writing grip.

 

I write with my index finger at 12 o'clock - right on top of the pen, which seemed to land right on the peak of the ridge. Therefore, I found the 360 uncomfortable.

 

I suspect you will hear from others with different opinions.

[Horseknitter]

One way to anticipate how it will work for you is to hold a Lamy Vista or Safari. I grip any pen by using my index and thumb on opposing sides of the section supported by the middle finger underneath. This is ideal for a Omas 360. I bought my first 360 from the FPN Classifieds and wondered why I waited so long. Looking for my second now. They are great pens IF your grip works with them. Good Luck!

[raging.dragon]

It depends. For some (myself included) the 360 is comfortable out of the box, others need to have the nib rotated a bit in order to use the pen comfortably, and some grip their pens in a manner that will never work with the 360's triangular section.

[jar]

Are you talking about the older triangular section or the newer round section?

[Penne Stilografiche]

Are you talking about the older triangular section or the newer round section?

Hi Jar, It looks like this...

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Omas-360-Black-Fountain-Pen-and-Ballpoint-Broad-Nib-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/RDoAAOxy7odR1jEe/$T2eC16N,!)QE9s3HD)Y(BR1jEdy32Q~~60_57.JPG?rt=nc

[Florida Blue]

 

Hi Jar, It looks like this...

 

That is the older triangular section.

 

I've tried both and I found that the (newer, redesigned) rounder section was more comfortable for me and easier to get used to. When I tried the older version it was somewhat awkward for me to write with, but I think regardless of how you write, you will need to adjust to it since almost all fountain pen sections are round and that's what most people are used to gripping.

 

I suppose OMAS made the newer section more rounded off to allow for more gripping methods.

 

The 360 is one of those try before you buy pens, but it might work out well for you in the end. It's a really great pen.

[Penne Stilografiche]

I just won it!!!!! Did I get it for a good deal??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omas-360-Black-Fountain-Pen-and-Ballpoint-Broad-Nib-/281131386996?autorefresh=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=r3pWgUU%252F6BJ88qKTQQ8DOj8oWWs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

Thanks

Edited July 12, 2013 by collectiblepens.com

[georges zaslavsky]

_{The older model is better and is piston filled and has a better nib}

Edited July 12, 2013 by georges zaslavsky

[georges zaslavsky]

I just won it!!!!! Did I get it for a good deal??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omas-360-Black-Fountain-Pen-and-Ballpoint-Broad-Nib-/281131386996?autorefresh=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=r3pWgUU%252F6BJ88qKTQQ8DOj8oWWs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

Thanks

A very good one

[raging.dragon]

I just won it!!!!! Did I get it for a good deal??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omas-360-Black-Fountain-Pen-and-Ballpoint-Broad-Nib-/281131386996?autorefresh=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=r3pWgUU%252F6BJ88qKTQQ8DOj8oWWs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

Thanks

 

I think that's a good price for the pair, about average for the fountain pen on it's own.

[georges zaslavsky]

 

I think that's a good price for the pair, about average for the fountain pen on it's own.

I will have to disagree, check here what costs an old style venice blue or gray Hit tech trim 360 http://www.nibs.com/Omas-Classic-Old-Style-Fountain-Pens.htm , it is far above 400$. But as you know quality and rarity are never cheap.

[PatientType]

I think you'll like your new/old Omas 360. I purchased one and it functions just as it should. There is no ink window on these but the piston is smooth and the Omas reputation for quality nibs is well-deserved. As I recall, the shape took a little getting used to but, once I stopped thinking about it, it was quite comfortable to use. Mine is gray in color.

Edited July 12, 2013 by PatientType

[raging.dragon]

I will have to disagree, check here what costs an old style venice blue or gray Hit tech trim 360 http://www.nibs.com/Omas-Classic-Old-Style-Fountain-Pens.htm , it is far above 400$. But as you know quality and rarity are never cheap.

 

The prices I've been seeing for cotton resin 360's are $275 - $350 for used, $450 and up for new. The celluloid 360's are of course a lot more. So for a used black cotton resin 360 $300 is a fair price, add the hard to find B nib and pen, and it's a good, probably great, deal.

Edited July 12, 2013 by raging.dragon

[youstruckgold]

They are a wonderful pen. The original 360 was designed to be more ergonomic. Yes, for some, (not me) it takes a little to adjust to. I have found I can write with mine forever! Just don't purchase the rounder designed models (they were a serious mistake with no particular purpose).

[georges zaslavsky]

They are a wonderful pen. The original 360 was designed to be more ergonomic. Yes, for some, (not me) it takes a little to adjust to. I have found I can write with mine forever! Just don't purchase the rounder designed models (they were a serious mistake with no particular purpose).

Yes and on top of this, the older 360s are all piston fillers, a thing which the new models aren't.

[Penne Stilografiche]

Yes and on top of this, the older 360s are all piston fillers, a thing which the new models aren't.

Thank god I did not bid on a newer one, I had no idea they weren't piston fillers. To all the other posters, that's for the advice and input!

[kazoolaw]

I don't remember specifically, but at one time Omas made a larger 360, larger than those linked to at nibs.com.

 

The auction pen is 6 1/4" long. If that's capped it might be the big one, and $300 would be a steal for both.

 

gary

[dduran]

Hey! Congrats on the pen! Was planning to bid on it but the nib is too broad for me Got it for a good price, considering you got a matching BP

[Penne Stilografiche]

Hey! Congrats on the pen! Was planning to bid on it but the nib is too broad for me Got it for a good price, considering you got a matching BP

Thanks! I was attracted to the pen because of the nib, I love nice juicy broad nibs. You will find what you want if you looks, I see more 360's go up on ebay everyday.