What Is Your Favourite Italian Fountain Pen

[Albinoni]

Ok just thought I would raise this question here and we all know that we love our fountain pens and writing with them.

 

Buw out of all the Italiam fountain pen brands, what is your favourite.

 

So far the only Italian fountain pens I own is a Visconti Homo Sapiens and a Aurora, although I would love to own a Omas one day too.

 

 

[jar]

I have Italian pens from Auroa, Grifos, Ferrari da Varese, OMAS, Signum but my personal favorite Italian pens are all from Montegrappa.

[Ted F]

I like the design of Italian fountain pens.  Of the ones I have the two I like best are the Aurora TU with an italic-medium nib and a Columbus Versailes with a fine nib.  They are quite different in writing styles but they both are fun to use. 

Aurora TU with italic nib. Columbus with a fine nib.

[Ghost Plane]

Ancora - there's simply something about those long-tined nibs. Then Visconti, Delta, etc.

[PatientType]

Tough question in that there are several Italian companies that produce some very, very nice pens. I own a variety of them; Montgrappa, Signa, Visconti, Omas, & Nettuna. I like different brands for different reasons. If I had to choose one, I'd pick Delta as they're more than just a pretty face ... they offer some nice features that enhance the writing experience. I really like the Delta piston filling system that usually comes with a small ink window. Delta pens are of good size and come in some beautiful colors.

Here's my Dolce Vita del Oro:

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae87/patienttype2/My%20Pens/P6230688.jpg

Edited January 22, 2014 by PatientType

[Chi Town]

Very Difficult question indeed....As I have quite a few Italians, But if I had to chose it would be one that a Dear friend sold me and it is a Visconti Portofino LE #26 of 150. Made in 2001 specifically for the Fountain Pen Hospital.....It is 12 sided and weighs 32.1gr. She is 5.5" Capped x 6.5" Posted and her colors are - Cream, Ivory and Black lines Cellulose accetate. The Nib is 18kt Two Tone Visconti - 18kt/750/Firenze/S" and has been cut into a Smooth & Crisp Stub.....

The Sterling Silver Clip is meant to represent the 1992 America’s Cup Challenger ll Moro di Venezia, riding a wave. The clip was designed by Visconti specifically for the sailor’s of that great sailboat. The Italian Challenger did not win the America’s Cup in 1992, but the Clip design was authorized for use on later pens such as the Voyager and Uffizi series.

Edited January 23, 2014 by Chi Town

[philm]

The Aurora 88P (

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/munsonhsr/aurora%20pens/DSC_0001a.jpg

 

Phil

[mirosc]

Omega and Tabo.

especially from the early years with safeties (Omega) and vacuum fillers (Tabo)

[pp763]

Tough question in that there are several Italian companies that produce some very, very nice pens. I own a variety of them; Montgrappa, Signa, Visconti, Omas, & Nettuna. I like different brands for different reasons. If I had to choose one, I'd pick Delta as they're more than just a pretty face ... they offer some nice features that enhance the writing experience. I really like the Delta piston filling system that usually comes with a small ink window. Delta pens are of good size and come in some beautiful colors.

Here's my Dolce Vita del Oro:http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae87/patienttype2/My%20Pens/P6230688.jpg

That stantuffo is stunning. My favourite is the OMAS 360 vintage L.E however it could change as im taking delivery of a new Paragon this week

[whichwatch]

LOL - Give me a few minutes and I'll think of it

 

After trying Aurora (which I love, by the way), Delta, Stipula, and Visconti, I bought my first Omas about 1 1/2 years ago. I currently own 31 with another on the way. Of course, the LA Pen Show is in a few weeks, so......

 

I haven't taken a photo in a while. Guess I need to update this one which only covers about half of them.

 

http://www.fototime.com/%7B9F9DDD2B-5E29-44A8-AEDA-A152E7A5CF1E%7D/origpict/DSCN7159.JPG

[Edwaroth]

Aurora.

[raging.dragon]

OMAS 360 Magnum.

[oregano]

Aurora, judging by how many I have (2). Though I love Delta's signature orange resin and regret selling my Dolce Vita, I was not crazy about the nib. I'd like to try a Montegrappa and Visconti.

[Keyless Works]

I can't say I have a favorite Italian pen but I can say that my favorites tend to be from Aurora. 1950s 88, Optima, and Ipsilon. I also use OMAS pens regularly and their vintage nibs are fantastic...OMAS pens tend to be more of a love hate relationship though.

[Albinoni]

Damn lots of Aurora lovers not one Visconti lover

[Inkheart]

Okay, okay lol! Yes, Visconti, especially my late model Michelangelos. Of the Italians, I've only tried Visconti and one from Montegrappa (gorgeous blue Espressione), but color me hooked on Italians. So far, I'm loving that winning combo of form plus function. They are lovely.

[Misfit]

Visconti. I like the 3 I have very much. I can't weigh in on Delta yet, as I haven't inked up my Blue Moon yet. There are some truly beautiful Italian fountain pens. Sounds like enough of them to keep us parting with our money.

[PAKMAN]

Visconti by brand, specifically it's a toss up between my Opera Crystal and HS Lava.

[raging.dragon]

Damn lots of Aurora lovers not one Visconti lover

 

Posts 4 and 6 were both Visconti lovers.

[Alex2014]

Montegrappa New Esspressione