Stumbled Onto An Omas Paragon Blue Celluloid Fp.....

[Toll]

.... complete with box and papers, NOS, at a small stationary shop for $537.00 USD. I had not been thinking about adding an Omas to my collection of pens but this seems to be too good to pass up! It has the High-Tec trim and everything seems to be in order. When were these pens produced? Anything specific too look at before pulling out my credit card? Thanks!

[kazoolaw]

Some blue celluloid pens were reported to discolor and deteriorate at the ends: you might want to take a close look.

 

That said, I miss the one I traded away.

[fpupulin]

The blue "La Royale" celluloid by Omas was one of the mot striking colors in their collections.

Apparently, the first batches of pens produced in the early 90s were prone to develop a purple-magenta cast here and there, I guess as a result of the combined actions of light and fingers' grease.

In my personal opinion, those blue pens, lightly tinged with magenta, are magnificent.

Considering the stellar price that Omas celluloid pens are fetching lately, your offer is very, very dignitous. I would personally prefer a gold trim on that blue, but de gustibus...

[zaddick]

I think at that price you can use it and resell it in the same range. I'd go for it assuming no celluloid deterioration. Look to make sure the cap screws on and off easily and the piston moves (sticky is not uncommon).

[aardvarkbark]

I believe there were two production runs and, as mentioned, the earlier ones exhibited the color change. There must be some posts somewhere that describe any difference (cap band, maybe?) so you know which this is. Nice find nonetheless. What a treat to stumble across something like that. I bought one of the more recent ones (with yellow gold trim) from Novelli a year ago or so. My favorite of the Paragon celluloids following the burled wood looking one.

[Toll]

Thanks, everyone for the feedback. It is helpful! I haven't brought the pen yet -- still doing some due diligence -- but I did go back and try the piston (worked smoothly) and inspected the celluloid for damage and discoloration (none).