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Old Style Black Omas 360 Magnum W/ 18K Broad Nib

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For me the triangular section is more comfortable than a round section. Here's a group photo showing most of my 360's.

 

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Wow, nice collection. Too bad the triangular section is annoying for me to use, there seems to be many nice 360 designs.

Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

 

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Part of the problem with all the 360s is that angle at which the nib is set into the triangular body. That can make it incredibly comfortable to write with or impossible to use. Years ago John Mottishaw tried to come up with a system so people could tell him what angle they wanted the nib set in relation the the body. These pens can be great or impossible to use depending upon how your own hand fits with the angle of the nib to the body.

 

I disagree about the quality of the plastic. One of Omas' calling cards was how light the plastic was, but nonetheless strong. These are great pens, but too long to carry in a pocket.

I have to agree with that statement, my 360 vas very durable, I dropped it numerous times without it cracking. I defiantly like Omas' plastic in that respect, but to me it does feel cheap due to its weight. Then again, I have always liked pens made of metal.

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well, the shape does define the pen imo...

Is the Grande a larger 360? other change ? thanks guys .. nice pen but all I am seeing online is brutally high priced new...

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I really like the triangle...

BUT

this pen is not available anywhere..too bad

I would be interested in this one even used!

thanks for all the comments, my most recent nicer FP is an Omas 360 Vintage in the so called smoky grey which is a wine color. Very nice pen, unbelievable smooth nib... right at the top with my Viconti for writing pleasure...

 

If anyone see one available let us all know ..

BRAVO to Omas and lets all hope we have an Omas Company in our futures...

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