Can you identify this Omas Fountain Pen ?.

[kavanagh]

Dear FPN Colleagues,

 

I'm interested in this Omas fountain pen, but I cannot identify the model. I know that Omas fountain pens tend to write quite wet ( especially the Milord ). Also Is this fountain pen a wet writer and what is the writing experience like with this nib ? ( pictures below ). 

Thank you.

[fabri00]

I do not know the name of the model, but it is one of the cheap pens Omas started to produce around the 70's to aproach the market of students and offices, at very cheap price.

At that time the market of expansive FP was very depressed, and this was a tentative to enter new markets.

Several brands at that time did something similar, including Mont Blanc with the Carrera brand.

This kind of cheap Omas has nothing to do with the regular production of Omas pens, therefore it is not said the nib might be wet or dry.

Probably because of the market of destination (students mostly) it should have been more on the dry side.

[kavanagh]

3 hours ago, fabri00 said:

I do not know the name of the model, but it is one of the cheap pens Omas started to produce around the 70's to aproach the market of students and offices, at very cheap price.

At that time the market of expansive FP was very depressed, and this was a tentative to enter new markets.

Several brands at that time did something similar, including Mont Blanc with the Carrera brand.

This kind of cheap Omas has nothing to do with the regular production of Omas pens, therefore it is not said the nib might be wet or dry.

Probably because of the market of destination (students mostly) it should have been more on the dry side.

Thank you fabri00 - he’s asking £32 pounds sterling ($40) bucks - but reading your comments, it’s not worth that money. 

[como]

If Omas were still alive today, they would try to forget that they ever made such pens. This was a period that Omas and the entire fountain pen industry reached their lowest point. It reminded me of the Swiss watch industry during a time that the market was flooded with Japanese made quartz watches. The Swiss watch industry struggled for direction. Today Rolex would try to forget the time that they too made quartz watches thinking that they too had to do that to survive.

[kavanagh]

On 4/6/2021 at 9:42 PM, como said:

If Omas were still alive today, they would try to forget that they ever made such pens. This was a period that Omas and the entire fountain pen industry reached their lowest point. It reminded me of the Swiss watch industry during a time that the market was flooded with Japanese made quartz watches. The Swiss watch industry struggled for direction. Today Rolex would try to forget the time that they too made quartz watches thinking that they too had to do that to survive.

 
como, your input has been valuable.

This was going to be my first Omas Fountain pen 🖋 - but I think I will stay away from it. 
It’s a shame as I have written with an Omas Paragon and Milord, they are superb pens

[como]

22 hours ago, kavanagh said:

 
como, your input has been valuable.

This was going to be my first Omas Fountain pen 🖋 - but I think I will stay away from it. 
It’s a shame as I have written with an Omas Paragon and Milord, they are superb pens

@kavanaghOmas pens, both modern and vintage, can still be had at reasonable prices, if you don't go for the most coveted celluloid patterns. Go for an Omas that is a proud representation of its iconic design and superb nib performance. I am sure that you will find what you like. There are still plenty around. Good hunting!

[kavanagh]

4 hours ago, como said:

@kavanaghOmas pens, both modern and vintage, can still be had at reasonable prices, if you don't go for the most coveted celluloid patterns. Go for an Omas that is a proud representation of its iconic design and superb nib performance. I am sure that you will find what you like. There are still plenty around. Good hunting!

como, can you recommend a budget Omas pen that writes on the wet side? ( or if it’s a dry writer - I can always use a wet ink ). 

[como]

21 hours ago, kavanagh said:

como, can you recommend a budget Omas pen that writes on the wet side? ( or if it’s a dry writer - I can always use a wet ink ). 

@kavanaghOmas pens are known for their design, material (beautiful celluloids) and nib performance. So if you ask me to pick just one Omas, I would pick a Paragon (faceted) in celluloid with a bouncy nib with some flex. Since you asked for a budget Omas (I don't know what price range do you have in mind), I would probably have to forego the celluloid part. My suggestion would be to go to a reputable pen dealer who sells both modern and vintage, and ask for a modestly priced Omas (can be either modern or vintage) in Paragon shape with a soft nib with some flex. I think under €250 it would be almost impossible, and much above €400 it would be unnecessary if you don't need celluloid. Omas pens aren't dry writers, unless there is a problem. You can let the dealer/seller know your preference too. For what you are looking for, it isn't hard to find. Good luck!

[kavanagh]

2 hours ago, como said:

@kavanaghOmas pens are known for their design, material (beautiful celluloids) and nib performance. So if you ask me to pick just one Omas, I would pick a Paragon (faceted) in celluloid with a bouncy nib with some flex. Since you asked for a budget Omas (I don't know what price range do you have in mind), I would probably have to forego the celluloid part. My suggestion would be to go to a reputable pen dealer who sells both modern and vintage, and ask for a modestly priced Omas (can be either modern or vintage) in Paragon shape with a soft nib with some flex. I think under €250 it would be almost impossible, and much above €400 it would be unnecessary if you don't need celluloid. Omas pens aren't dry writers, unless there is a problem. You can let the dealer/seller know your preference too. For what you are looking for, it isn't hard to find. Good luck!

Thank you como for the advice