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Hello Pen friends,

 

Im curious if anyone knows how to access images of the complete range of Visconti limited edition Opera Master pens. Im interested in seeing the evolution of the design (e.g., when did they start using the hook-safe lock?) and the various themes and finishes theyve used.

 

If anyone is an avid enough collector to have them all, Id love to see them.

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I didn't know they ever used the hook system. All the Opera Masters I can think of have threads.

 

I've had a handful of them. I think the Tobacco is one of the ten prettiest pens of all time. I've let go of all but one (even the Tobacco) because I find the metal section and fill knob make them too heavy for regular use.

 

I love my Chatterley 10th with the celluloid section and fill knob. I also would like to see what other model came with non-metallic sections.

 

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I used to have a few Operas, but stopped getting more when I realized that, despite their stunning design and plastics, the pens were top-heavy and not very well balanced.

 

I know this doesn't help you, but I would also like to see a photo collection!

 

Erick

Using right now:

Visconti Voyager 30 "M" nib running Birmingham Streetcar

Jinhao 9019 "EF" nib running Birmingham Railroad Spike

Stipula Adagio "F" nib running Birmingham Violet Sea Snail

Pelikan M1000 "F" nib running Birmingham Sugar Kelp

 

 

 

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Very similar to those that posted before me... love the Opera Master, beautiful feats of engineering and design. But. That metal filler knob swings the pen around like a pendulum. I had to sell mine.

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The opera master silver dust does not have the metal filler knob, and it uses the hook safe. I suppose both changes were imposed to address the issues with the older ones of being imbalanced and of the facets on the body and cap not lining up. I’m curious to see when these changes were imposed on the line. Siverdust is 2018. I have not seen a special edition opera master for 2019.

 

https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-opera-fountain-pen-silver-dust

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Is the silver dust an opera master or a regular opera?

 

Master, I think. It has the double reservoir powerfiller.

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