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A couple of years back Onoto issued two lovely looking pens, one in Tortoishell and the other Royal Ruby. I wonder if they have any plans to issue further interesting colours? I would love to see the Magna Classic in some new colours.

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There was a 'Jade' on show at LWES.

It did look really like jade. Which was a disappointment, as it's a colour that never really inspires me.

 

Then there's the Asprey's own version of the Magna Classic in purple.

 

I do agree, though, that Onoto could be a bit more adventurous in their materials, and it would be nice to see.

 

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There's a photograph on the home page of Onoto that shows a 1937 Onoto Magna. Now I'd love to see a new Magna in that colour.

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I've had a look at the Jade pen and though it look nice, it's still not as interesting as some of the colours issued by Conway Stewart and other pen manufacturers. Onoto seems to be aiming for the really high end market, and seem to be doing well with their very expensive pens. Hope they also give some thought to the lower end of the market as well and produce some interesting new colours for us to lust after.

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There's a photograph on the home page of Onoto that shows a 1937 Onoto Magna. Now I'd love to see a new Magna in that colour.

Agree, just looked at it and you are right.

 

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This picture is from the Onoto website and shows the 1937 Magna. Now wouldn't it be great if Onoto issued one in this colour. Fingers crossed :)

 

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Here is my collection of old and new Onotos - the vintage Magnas are translucent - just - so you can monitor ink levels. The marbled pink or blue would also be nice in a modern pen.

 

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Here is my collection of old and new Onotos - the vintage Magnas are translucent - just - so you can monitor ink levels. The marbled pink or blue would also be nice in a modern pen.

 

Nice collection!

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