I noticed today that the Omas Emotica line looks quite a bit like the Libelle Chromatic "racing" pens...well, the colors are identical and they are distributed by Kenro. Anybody know if Libelle is an Omas stepchild?

I don't think so. Kenro was selling Libelles for years before they acquired the distribution rights to Omas. I'm guesing that Libelles are probably made in Taiwan or China...

Kenro, Mineola, NY--USA Distributor for Omas, Aurora, Aquila Brands, and Owner/Distributor of Libelle, not sure, but prob. made in China.
What is the experience of FPN Folks with repair issues of these brands?