Fountain Pen Hospital - Omas Limited Editions

Ferruccio Lamborghini said, *People will talk about it for long after they have forgotten who won the race*. Fifty years later, it is safe to say he was right!Paying homage to its 50th anniversary, Omas presents the Autobobili Lamborghini Limited Edition! Iconic in name, Lamborghini is enmeshed in our society through the lyrics of T-Pain and Lil� Kim, and unforgettable Hollywood moments such as *Cannonball Run* and *The Italian Job*.Going beyond earlier tributes to this iconic brand, dedicated to the Aventador model, which were based on the OMAS 360 triangular profile, this 2013 Limited Edition is a genuine tribute to the deeper essence of Automobili Lamborghini.
The model is based on an original hexagonal shape, which is a symbol of Automobili Lamborghini production. It is used in several car details and components and is extremely original and outside the box. The cropped ends make the exclusive and unique shape even more amazing, and give it a streamlined and light style. The Limited Edition is made entirely of Titanium including the fountain pen nib and the roller ball tip.Titanium, which is a noble and natural material and very difficult to machine, belongs to OMAS tradition and know-how. It has been embellished with a PVD treatment and matte trim, an homage to the most distinctive stylistic features of the car manufacturer. The Automobili Lamborghini logo is engraved on the barrel, which is characterized by a unique contrast between the black PVD and the lighter engraving.The top of the cap and the knob are adorned with a hexagonal Forged Composite insert, the revolutionary carbon fiber technology developed by Automobili Lamborghini after much research to obtain the finest performances and the most elaborate shapes .The 50th anniversary logo is hand-engraved on the top of the cap.
The box of this Limited Edition is modern and minimalist, made of plexiglass and adorned with the logos Automobili Lamborghini and 50th anniversary. This numbered Limited Edition is comprised of 500 Fountain Pens (converter/cartridge fill) and 500 Rollerballs.

Ferruccio Lamborghini said, *People will talk about it for long after they have forgotten who won the race*. Fifty years later, it is safe to say he was right!Paying homage to its 50th anniversary, Omas presents the Autobobili Lamborghini Limited Edition! Iconic in name, Lamborghini is enmeshed in our society through the lyrics of T-Pain and Lil� Kim, and unforgettable Hollywood moments such as *Cannonball Run* and *The Italian Job*. Going beyond earlier tributes to this iconic brand, dedicated to the Aventador model, which were based on the OMAS 360 triangular profile, this 2013 Limited Edition is a genuine tribute to the deeper essence of Automobili Lamborghini.
The model is based on an original hexagonal shape, which is a symbol of Automobili Lamborghini production. It is used in several car details and components and is extremely original and outside the box. The cropped ends make the exclusive and unique shape even more amazing, and give it a streamlined and light style. The Limited Edition is made entirely of Titanium including the fountain pen nib and the roller ball tip.Titanium, which is a noble and natural material and very difficult to machine, belongs to OMAS tradition and know-how. It has been embellished with a PVD treatment and matte trim, an homage to the most distinctive stylistic features of the car manufacturer. The Automobili Lamborghini logo is engraved on the barrel, which is characterized by a unique contrast between the black PVD and the lighter engraving.The top of the cap and the knob are adorned with a hexagonal Forged Composite insert, the revolutionary carbon fiber technology developed by Automobili Lamborghini after much research to obtain the finest performances and the most elaborate shapes .The 50th anniversary logo is hand-engraved on the top of the cap.
The box of this Limited Edition is modern and minimalist, made of plexiglass and adorned with the logos Automobili Lamborghini and 50th anniversary. This numbered Limited Edition is comprised of 500 Fountain Pens (converter/cartridge fill) and 500 Rollerballs.

Omas presents the second Limited edition of the *La Citta* collection, the Alhamra! Inspired by the ornate palace, the Alhambra has become a symbol of the city of Grenada. Erected between 1238 and 1527, the facade reflects the various cultures that have been present over the centuries. Decorated with precious enamel and Arabic engravings in the azulejo design identical to those that adorn the palace, you can travel to the *red fortress* without leaving your front door. The handmade and fine engravings of this limited edition enhance the preciousness of the barrel. The Arabic arch-shaped knob evokes the decorative pattern of the Alhambra. Even open, the limited edition shows the same preciousness and elegance thanks to the finely engraved ring of the grip section. The 18kt gold nib is embellished with an engraved detail of the barrel pattern.
The cone-shaped top of the cap shows the pantograph engraving *O* of OMAS and a rhombus pattern which is used in both azulejos and internal colonnades of the Alhambra. The rollerball version is embellished with a finely engraved section. The limited edition is crafted in gold vermeil (gold plating over .925 sterling silver) with a blue cotton resin and blue enamel, with orange enamel on the clip. The box depicts the entry portal of the Alhambra and is a symbolic invitation to enter this fascinating universe. Thanks also to the plexiglass shutters, the box, where the pen can stand vertical, works as a display as well.
Limited and numbered edition of 300 piston filling fountain pens and 300 rollerballs.

Technology and classical style combined in a timeless writing instrument, where the most innovative material brings out the purest elegance and creates a unique Limited Edition.

After two years of design and engineering, in 2000 OMAS launched the first collection realized in T2 Titanium, an extremely pure Titanium containing 2% oxygen and hydrogen.
A truly great innovation in the fountain pen world. This Arte Italiana Titanium Limited Edition reinterprets that collection thanks to a special treatment currently used in the world of the Haute Horologerie. This treatment makes the already glossed and *pleasant to the touch* surface of the Titanium even more resistant and velvety, giving it an original colour, a fine and precious bronze shade. The gold plated trim emphasizes the 12 facets of the Omas iconic Arte Italiana model and gives an extraordinary brightness and elegance to it.

This Titanium numbered and Limited Edition, with rose gold plated trim, is made up of 100 piston filled Fountain Pens with 18kt gold nib and 31 Rollerballs. The numbering 131 commemorates the year 1931, the year of birth of the first Arte Italiana model.

Also available are 31 piston filled Fountain Pens embellished with a pure 18kt white gold ring and 12 diamonds, one for each facet.

The first Ogiva pen was made in 1927; its design with harmonious curved lines provides a perfect grip and inimitable writing comfort. This handcrafted Limited Edition is made of precious semi transparent cotton resin and comes in two colors: green and blue.
The small rolling wheel on the clip, a semi precious stone, matches the resin color: lapis lazuli for the blue version and green agate for the other.
The chosen trim enhances the transparent beauty and depth of the particular color: silver plated for the green and rose gold plated for the blue. Enhanced with the OMAS 18kt gold nib. Numbered and Limited Edition of 150 piston filled fountain pens for each color.

This Paragon Limited Edition is embellished with an uncommon pearl grey cotton resin, along with an elegant and stunning guilloche engraving. This engraving is a classical pattern of the 1930*s that has been reproduced on both cap and barrel. These details bestow to the Limited Edition a modern, unique and yet sophisticated style. The fountain pen is adorned with the historical Omas Greek fret on both cap and grip section, with a precious onyx wheel fitted on the clip. Finishes include a Firenze yellow gold which is a very elegant and light golden hue and the 18kt gold nib is embellished with an arrowhead Omas engraving, available in M, F, XF and B widths. The Limited Edition, available in piston-filled fountain pen only, is the perfect marriage of Omas tradition and modernity. Based on the historical model, only 931 pieces are available worldwide.

This new Limited Edition reinterprets the codes of style of 360 Collection, the true emblem of Omas design and innovation realized in 1996 and confirms itself as a very avant-garde writing instrument with its triangular shape based on ergonomic principles combining a perfect grip and a nib angle, which makes this pen a unique one. Today the 360 Titanium Collection lives again in the precious 360 Vintage DLC Limited Edition, enriched by the Diamond Like Carbon treatment. Omas launched in the 2000, after two years of design and engineering, the first pen realized in T2 titanium, an extremely pure Titanium containing 2% oxygen and hydrogen. The soft velvet feel of Titanium and its intense grey appearance are the most striking features of Omas Titanium and represented a true innovation in the world of fountain pens. With Titanium models, Omas has orchestrated the meeting of high-tech and pure tradition.

This year Omas enriches even more the luxury titanium collection through the particular DLC (diamond-like carbon) treatment, realizing a new elegant, sophisticated very limited edition. DLC treatment is a PVD coating process using diamond like carbons. This durable and friction-reducing coating with an anthracite-coloured appearance essentially comprises diamonds measuring just a few nanometres across, coated in graphite. This structure is commonly referred to as Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC). Thanks to its diamond-like layered structure, DLC layers possess exceptionally hard surface properties. They are substantially harder and more durable than ultra-hardened grades of steel, very resistant to scratches and are exceptionally corrosion-resistant, as well as being skin-friendly. Thanks to this particular treatment, nowadays very used in the world of watchmaking, the 360 Vintage DLC Limited Edition can show a very luxury and sophisticated surface even more stands out with its rose gold trim. An exclusive engraving is present on the 18 KT gold nib, where a special texture is focused on a series of triangles, the symbol of the shape of this unique Limited Edition. Numbered and Limited Edition of only 72 pieces: 60 piston filled fountain pens and 12 roller balls. Available sets on demand.

Fifteen years later after the first launch, Omas glamorizes the famous 360 model in an exceptional limited edition with a pure and elegant design.Its unique revolutionary triangular shape combines a perfect grip and an ideal nib angle that enhance the pleasure of writing. The charming transparency of the Teal cotton resin and silver trim make this object extremely unique and refined. The precious engravings make this pen polished and very fashionable, like the original ribbed pattern engraved on the cap.
The 18kt gold nib is enriched with the engraving of the pen�s triangular section, the symbol of the 360 collection. ONLY 360 FOUNTAIN PENS AND 96 ROLLERBALLS WORLDWIDE.

Fifteen years later after the first launch, Omas glamorizes the famous 360 model in an exceptional limited edition with a pure and elegant design.
Its unique revolutionary triangular shape combines a perfect grip and an ideal nib angle that enhance the pleasure of writing. The charming transparency of the Teal cotton resin and silver trim make this object extremely unique and refined. The precious engravings make this pen polished and very fashionable, like the original ribbed pattern engraved on the cap.
The 18kt gold nib is enriched with the engraving of the pen�s triangular section, the symbol of the 360 collection. ONLY 360 FOUNTAIN PENS AND 96 ROLLERBALLS WORLDWIDE.

OMAS unveils the prestigious *Le Citt�* collection with the ROMA Limited Edition, which is dedicated to the most significant cities all around the world. Cities that left their mark on the history of humankind and keep driving it; that are universally recognized as memorable and unforgettable. Omas carefully selected Rome as the first city of this collection. Rome is not only the capital city of Italy but it is also considered the mother of all the cities worldwide, the cradle of Western Civilization and of the Roman Empire, the territory with a strong socio-political organization, that laid the foundation for modern culture. The limited edition is available in two styles: 753 piston filled
fountain pens and 753 rollerballs made of maroon cotton resin, enamel, and brass with a yellow gold treatment; and 214 piston filled fountain pens and 107 rollerballs made of .925 sterling silver, enamel, pearl charcoal grey cotton resin and a cornelian cabochon. An ancient Roman silver coin accompanies the silver Limited Edition. Historical details and symbols of Rome are represented on this masterpiece including the Colosseum, Dome of St. Peter*s Basilica, the Capitoline Wolf from the legend of Romulus and Remus, and the Roman arcades. A 14 kt gold nib enhances the maroon version and an 18 kt gold nib enhances the sterling model.

Fifteen years later after the first launch, Omas glamorizes the famous 360 model in an exceptional limited edition with a pure and elegant design.
Its unique revolutionary triangular shape combines a perfect grip and an ideal nib angle that enhance the pleasure of writing. The charming transparency of the red cotton resin and silver trim make this object extremely unique and refined. The precious engravings make this pen polished and very fashionable, like the original ribbed pattern engraved on the cap.
The 18kt gold nib is enriched with the engraving of the pen*s triangular section, the symbol of the 360 collection. ONLY 360 FOUNTAIN PENS AND 360 ROLLERBALLS WORLDWIDE.

This year, Perrier-Jouet celebrates its 200 years of glory and has unveiled Bi-Centaire, the very first Living Legacy champagne, which was designed to be passed on to future generations. The acclaimed champagne company, in collaboration with OMAS, has created the limited edition Perrier-Jouet Anniversary Edition hand-crafted pens. Only 1,811 pens (1000 fountain pens and 811 rollerballs) have been created to commemorate the year of the Maison�s founding. The pen is crafted in a transparent green shade of precious cotton resin, resembling the exclusive Perrier-Jouet bottles. Metal trim is gold-plated. The pen has a special bicentennial logo engraved on the body and is recreated in such a manner that it resembles the Art Nouveau flower which can be seen on the Perrier-Jou�t Cuv�e Belle Epoque Champagne bottles. The nib of the fountain pen is crafted in 18 karat gold imprinted with the bicentennial logo. Piston fill.

The Conquest of Istanbul Limited Edition

The history of every civilization bears life and order-changing moments. Treaties are signed and lands are exchanged. between two or more parties. Often, battles are fought and blood is shed, which may hand all the power to a single leader. The conquest of Constantinople in 1453 is one of these major events. When Mehmed II ascended the throne in 1451 he had devoted himself to empowering the Ottoman navy, and in the same year made preparations to conquer Constantinople. First, he erected the fortress of Rumelihisar� opposite the fortress of Anadoluhisar� which had been built by his great-grandfather. When the fortress was completed, he proceeded to levy a toll on ships passing within reach of their cannon, the new tool of intelligent war tactics. During the conquest, a Venetian vessel refusing signals to stop, was sunk with a single shot. Mehmed II had managed to make use of the cannon to the best of its capabilities. In the Conquest of Constantinople by Mehmed II, his ability to implement thought into action is representative of his *pen* being mightier than his *sword*. Today, what stands against and fights the wither of time is not a cannon but a pen...the perfect pen, which reflects the character of the penman; that slides into the hand like a feather and glides across the paper with no effort at all. The perfect pen could be one that is tributed to a significant event such as the Conquest of Constantinople that represents the power of thoughts and words. The perfect pen is also carefully mastered to emphasize the importance of a leader�s signature. The body of this perfect pen is adorned with two eloquent reliefed medallions which represent the city of Constantinople and Mehmed II, the Conqueror, while the top of the cap bears the inscription of Mehmed II. The domed knob of the pen depicts the magnificent dome of the Hagia Sophia; otherwise known as the Holy Wisdom, which still continues to be a unique landmark of the city of Istanbul. The dome of the Hagia Sophia is engraved on the 18 carat gold nib. 1453, the year on which Constantinople was conquered, is emphasized on the barrel.. Omas has arduously hand-crafted 1453 pieces; of which 1000 are piston filling fountain pens and 453 are rollerballs, in .925 sterling silver with yellow gold vermeil treatment, of which the barrel and caps are coated with black enamel.

Fifteen years later after the first launch, Omas glamorizes the famous 360 model in an exceptional
limited edition with a pure and elegant design.
Its unique revolutionary triangular shape combines a perfect grip and an ideal nib angle that enhance the
pleasure of writing. The charming transparency of the
deep blue cotton resin and the delicacy of the rose gold trim make this object extremely unique and refined. The precious engravings make this pen
polished and very fashionable, like the original ribbed pattern engraved on the cap.
The 18Kt Gold nib is enriched with the engraving of the pen�s triangular section, the symbol of the
360 collection. Numbered and limited edition of 360
piston filled Fountain Pens.

OMAS celebrates an 80 year experience of fine writing with the widely successful Arte Italiana in vintage styling. Originally introduced in 1931, this new limited collection is a re-design of the 1991 Paragon in royal blue celluloid and blue saffroncelluloid, with only 40 pens available in gold trim and 40 in high tech trim of each color. The 80th Anniversary logo will grace the barrel of each pen. Each piston-filled fountain pen is enhanced with an 18kt gold nib. An extra flexible 14 kt gold nib is available in fine and extra fine widths. AVAILABILITY IS VERY LIMITED AS THERE ARE ONLY 40 PENS OF EACH FINISH WORLDWIDE.

OMAS celebrates an 80 year experience of fine writing with the widely successful Arte Italiana in vintage styling. Originally introduced in 1931, this new limited collection is a re-design of the 1991 Paragon in royal blue celluloid and blue saffron celluloid, with only 40 pens available in gold trim and 40 in high tech trim of each color. The 80th Anniversary logo will grace the barrel of each pen. Each piston-filled fountain pen is enhanced with an 18kt gold nib. An extra flexible 14 kt gold nib is available in fine and extra fine widths. AVAILABILITY IS VERY LIMITED AS THERE ARE ONLY 40 PENS OF EACH FINISH WORLDWIDE.

Fusion�a Numbered and Limited Edition of 850 Piston Filled Fountain Pens in tribute to Omas�s 85th Anniversary.In 1925, Sir Armando Simoni founded Omas (Officina Meccanica Armando Simoni). Five years later, the 12-sided Arte Italiana collection established itself itself as the icon of Italian Design in the world of luxury writing instruments. The Arte Italiana has never gone out of production! The Fusion Limited Edition, through the Arte Italiana profile, is a tribute not just to this writing instrument and for Sir Armando Simoni�s talent, but a tribute to Omas�s history, always interpreted by the noble materials which exalt the design and importance of each extraordinary OMAS writing instruments. This extraordinary collectible item, melds part of Omas�s past and present and has been produced using all the natural materials used in its own masterpieces: Cotton Resin, Celluloid, Wood, Titanium, Gold and Silver.
Black Cotton Resin is of vegetable origin and pleasant to the touch. It is resilient and has a very shiny surface allowing excellent colour definition.
Wood is extremely sensual and precious, rare and valuable, and requires a long and accurate hand-crafting process. The Black Ebony Wood selected for the Fusion is an exceptional and definitely refined material. Celluloid enabled Armando Simoni to work with incredibly beautiful shades and provides the best of those qualities required in the making of a perfect fountain pen: lightness, resistance to impact and pressure, resistance to heat, no reaction to ink, very pleasing to the touch and bright refined colours. Depending on the model, production of celluloid could exceed 350 days. The refined tonality of the Fusion Celluloid is the Mother-of-Pearl Grey, with its deep and delicate shades.
The concept of what is precious has changed over the years, adapting to different technical revolutions. With its Titanium models, Omas orchestrated the meeting of high-tech and pure tradition. After two years of design and engineering, the Titanium models were launched in 2000 with T2, an extremely pure form of Titanium.
The velvety feel of Titanium and its intense grey appearance are the most striking features of Omas Titanium and represent a true innovation in the world of fountain pens. Titanium is present in the barrel and cap of the Fusion Limited Edition, and it�s the only material in the clip where the engraving Omas stands out .
The Limited Edition wouldn�t be complete without precious materials like Silver and Gold, the great classics that have always marked Omas Limited Editions history, and are present in the barrel and in the Gold 18Kt nib. Noble materials, exclusive design, hand-crafted production, and a strong historical heritage of the Maison Bolognese are the values around which the revolutionary Fusion Limited Edition has been conceived.

SOLAIA LIMITED EDITION - Omas Homage to Marchesi Antinori
Omas confirms its own passion for the world of wine with its new Limited Edition, dedicated to the prestigious Italian wine tradition, which pays homage to Marchesi Antinori�s seventeenth-century history. Omas and Marchesi Antinori, both symbolize the refined exclusiveness of Italian products, reflecting similar values in their handcrafted tradition, with attention to testing and innovation. The *wine* origin of the Antinori family dates to 1385, when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became part of the *Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri*. Since then, 26 generations have managed the business with unwavering respect for tradition and the land. Today, Marchese Piero Antinori together with his three daughters, perpetuate Marchesi Antinori�s spirit, tradition, passion, and deep-seated values which made this wine house one of the main Italian producers of quality wine. In 1978 Solaia was first produced almost accidentally, thanks to Marchese Piero�s intuition. It was the first Italian wine elected *Wine of the Year* in 2000 by Wine Spectator Magazine and continues to increase in popularity worldwide. The Oak Wood of the Marchesi Antinori barrels, where the precious wine has aged for years, produced in the Tignanello Estate in Tuscany, form the body of the Solaia Limited Edition. Elegant engravings recall the world of this noble wine: the family coat of arms and the vine plant dominate the cap surface. The shape of the wine barrel douelle is skillfully recalled in the rounded clip. Recalling the first historical Solaia wine year, there are 1,978 pieces in the Edition: 1,200 piston filling Fountain Pens and 778 Rollerballs. The box, inspired by the Solaia wine packaging, exalts the beauty and the splendor of the precious writing instrument.

SOLAIA LIMITED EDITION - Omas Homage to Marchesi Antinori. Omas confirms its own passion for the world of wine with its new Limited Edition, dedicated to the prestigious Italian wine tradition, which pays homage to Marchesi Antinori�s seventeenth-century history. Omas and Marchesi Antinori, both symbolize the refined exclusiveness of Italian products, reflecting similar values in their handcrafted tradition, with attention to testing and innovation. The *wine* origin of the Antinori family dates to 1385, when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became part of the *Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri*. Since then, 26 generations have managed the business with unwavering respect for tradition and the land. Today, Marchese Piero Antinori together with his three daughters, perpetuate Marchesi Antinori�s spirit, tradition, passion, and deep-seated values which made this wine house one of the main Italian producers of quality wine. In 1978 Solaia was first produced almost accidentally, thanks to Marchese Piero�s intuition. It was the first Italian wine elected *Wine of the Year* in 2000 by Wine Spectator Magazine and continues to increase in popularity worldwide. The Oak Wood of the Marchesi Antinori barrels, where the precious wine has aged for years, produced in the Tignanello Estate in Tuscany, form the body of the Solaia Limited Edition. Elegant engravings recall the world of this noble wine: the family coat of arms and the vine plant dominate the cap surface. The shape of the wine barrel douelle is skillfully recalled in the rounded clip. Recalling the first historical Solaia wine year, there are 1,978 pieces in the Edition: 1,200 piston filling Fountain Pens and 778 Rollerballs. The box, inspired by the Solaia wine packaging, exalts the beauty and the splendor of the precious writing instrument.

The patent for the original Omas Doctor pen was issued in 1927 to Armondo Simoni, the founder of Omas. The first pen had a special elliptical shape (which is celebrated through this current design), which was way ahead of its time. Today�s version is made of a blue/black cotton resin cap with a sterling silver body consisting of the Aesculapius stick. Piston fill with 18 kt gold nib, available in M, F, XF and B. ONLY 185 FOUNTAIN PENS WORLDWIDE.

The Silk Way refers to the network of caravan and trade routes, covering approximately 8,000 km over land and sea, and along rivers, along which trade flowed in Antiquity between the Chinese Empires and the West. For centuries, caravans of camels loaded with silk passed along it. For a long time, China kept the secret of how this valuable material was manufactured, thus guaranteeing a monopoly of this highly prized product which found purchasers as far away as the Roman Empire in the west. The name �Silk Way� appeared for the first time in 1877, when the German geographer Ferdinand von Richthofen published his work Tagebucher aus China. This Limited Edition pays homage to this route which condenses in a single expression centuries of history and events which have marked the destiny of peoples and cultures. Made entirely of solid silver, on the surface of which can be seen meticulous enamel decorations of the most representative elements of the historic route. On the cap, embellished with a jade tip, is masterly microfusion and enamel work symbolizing the overland journey completed by the caravans of camels across the desert. The clip, like the 18 kt gold nib, is decorated with the arabesques which appear on the flag of the �Serenissima� Republic of Venice, the homeland of Marco Polo, the most famous traveller between West and East. In contrast, the reservoir represents the geography of the sea routes which connected the West, starting from the Venetian lagoon, to the East and the coasts of China and Indonesia. Even today, the Silk Way is synonymous with exoticism, adventure, cultural exchange and travel to distant lands. In further tribute to the German text which memorialized the Silk Way in the year 1877, a total of 1877 writing instruments have been produced: 1,000 piston-fill fountain pens and 877 rollerballs.

AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI Limited Edition--Automobili Lamborghini and OMAS, symbols of �Made in Italy�, share a passion for design, prestige, exclusivity and excellence of their product. The shapes and materials used by these companies sanction the creation of objects that are unique, timeless and contemporary. The triangular shape of this exclusive writing instrument is a revolutionary design element of Omas�s, at the same time incorporating Lamborghini�s specific design and logo, a triangular shield with the iconic bull finely engraved on the cap top. Made of aluminum, treated with a black PVD, the instrument�s shape together with the contrast between the shiny and matte trim embody elegance and perfectly translate the sporty design of the Automobili Lamborghini cars. The fountain pen is enhanced with an 18 kt gold nib, piston-fill. This exquisite collection is limited to 963 rollerballs and 1000 fountain pens, totaling 1963, in dedication to the year Automobili Lamborghini was established.

Forty years ago, the American crew of the Apollo 11 space mission conquered the Moon and OMAS now dedicates this precious limited edition to this unforgettable event in the history of Mankind. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the Moon�s surface, speaking the famous line:�That�s one small step for man, one giant leap for Mankind�. Having then achieved a technological goal that also held poetic meaning, OMAS now wishes to celebrate the new prospectives that Mankind has to think beyond its own limits. The ogival shape of the MOON 1969 collection, gracefully retro, recalls the space and technological shapes of the 60�s and 70�s. The pen barrel is representative of the Moon�s surface, and the astronauts� footprints appear in three dimension. The tiny carving on the clip represents the flight path of Apollo 11. The earth, covered with water over two-thirds of its surface, is represented by the lapis laquer hand-crafted to the cap, highlighted by a precious lapis lazuli stone. 1000 fountain pens and 969 rollerballs, for a total edition of 1969, celebrate the year of the Moon landing date. The piston-filled fountain pen is enhanced with an 18 kt gold nib.

When, during his long journey of exploration by sea, the great British scientist Charles Darwin started taking notes which he subsequently used in his treatise �ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES�, on the evolution of living species, he wrote the words: �I think�.
Omas is dedicating this Limited Edition to the words I think and to one of the fundamental stages of the study of the evolution of life in this, the 200th anniversary of the author's birth and the 150th anniversary of the book's publication. �I think� is an act of will which puts man at the center of everything. With its Limited Edition, Omas underlines the fact that writing too is a fundamental aspect of the growth of civilization: it is with writing that thoughts take shape.
The engravinging on the sterling silver overlay represents the voyage which Darwin made across the oceans aboard the British brig HMS Beagle, which saw him make his decisive scientific discoveries in the Galapagos Islands. The route taken by HMS Beagle is faithfully reproduced on the reservoir of the pen. The fine engraving is made using the island technique, performed with a hand-controlled pantograph, which allows extremely thin and accurate marks to be drawn, tracing the continents and a naval map dating from 1800. Looking at the pen through a magnifying glass, you can read text and see details which cannot be seen by the naked eye. It is painstaking work, which suggests how attention and research can discover things which are not apparently visible.
On the top of the cap a drawing of a mockingbird has been engraved: it was in fact the different varieties of this creature found in the different islands which suggested that the mutations had come about from a single original specimen. The same thing happened in the analysis of the other species whose footprints are reproduced on the clip: turtle, marine iguana, land iguana, lava lizard, flamingo, gannet and gecko. On the ring of the cap is a design of the structure of DNA , the nucleic acid which contains genetic information, to represent the future after Darwin. Indeed, its discovery was the fruit of nearly a century's work by other scientists in the wake of Darwin's theories. The body of the fountain pen is embellished with 4 twists of hawser, the cable used for docking ships. The whole body of �I think� could not be made from anything other than oak, being the wood used to make the sailing ships of the time and, thus, HMS Beagle itself. The �I think� Limited Edition in sterling silver is comprised of a total number of 1809 pens, (representing the year of Charles Darwin's birth):
1000 piston-fill fountain pens and 809 rollerballs.The fountain pen is enhanced with an 18 kt gold nib.

During 2008, the number of personal computers reached one billion world-wide! The new Omas Limited Edition celebrates this event. While the acceptance of the PC seemed to foretell the gradual disappearance of the pleasure of writing by hand, in actual fact, the emergence of the High Tech world has paradoxically encouraged the rediscovery of the uniqueness and emotion which hand-writing can provide. The PC collection has been made in treated aluminium, paying homage to one of the most commonly used materials in the High Tech environment, and gives the pen weight and ideal balance while writing.

The 360 profile, which has been a design icon, has been reinterpreted with a guilloch� decoration: the two front sides give a detail of the design of the first hard disk made in 1956; while the clip represents a stylized form of an abacus used in 1200 AD. The third side shows a detail of the design of the CRAY X1 Supercomputer, created in 2003 and capable of carrying out 52.4 thousand billions of operations a second. The incisions on the nib-holder and grip represent Greek and Roman calculation tables from 500 BC to 500 AD. Finally, the OMAS nib presents the stylized form of a ruler used in 1650. The fountain pen is piston-fill and the 18 kt gold nib is available in M, F, EF and B widths. This Limited Edition comprises 1,008 Fountain Pens and 1,000 Rollerballs, the sum of which - 2008 - represents the year of this epochal event.

THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX-FROM GREECE TO CHINA
�A mythological bird which never dies, the Phoenix flies long distances ahead of us, observing with its sharp eyes the countryside around us and the area ahead.
It represents our visual capacity to gather sensory information on the environment around us and on the events which unfurl within it. The Phoenix, with its perfect beauty, produces an amazing exaltation combined with the dream of immortality�from The Feng Shui Handbook, Feng Shui Master Lam Kam Chuen.

Only in the aura of mystery surrounding it is the Chinese Phoenix similar to the mythical Egyptian bird which continually rises from its own ashes. It represents the power and prosperity which were the exclusive attributes of the emperor and empress, the only people allowed to wear the symbol of the Feng.
It is portrayed in many ways, often with the forehead of a crane, the beak of a wild bird, the neck of a snake, the shell of a tortoise, the stripes of a dragon and the tail of a fish, held to be the finest attributes of these animals, and is the personification of the primordial forces of the Heavens.

In its beak, it carries the sacred texts, on its body are written the Five Cardinal Virtues, its song contains the five notes of the Chinese musical scale and its tail has the five primary colours: blue (the East, spring and wood), red (the South, summer and fire), white (the West, autumn, metal), black (the North, winter and water), and yellow (the Centre, the emperor and earth). The two yang colours, blue and red, are balanced with the yin colours, white and black.
The enamel Phoenix, elegant and proud, which dominates the reservoir of these exquisite writing instruments, copies this faithfully.
The body of the pen too, which comes in four versions, offers four of these colours. However, the metal for the finishings changes: the yellow enamel is combined with platinum, the red with gold, the blue with silver, and the white with bronze.
On the top there is a beautiful jade of an intense green which recalls the green of the plumage.
The highly original clip is inspired by movement and harmony.The Phoenix flies from Greece to China, from the Parthenon skillfully reproduced on the cap, to the Summer Palace, symbolically miniaturized on the nib, bringing together for the Olympics two great civilisations whose influence has been fundamental to the development of humanity.Though geographically distant, they have both given the world wisdom, philosophy, art and innovation. Fountain pens are piston fill with 18 kt gold nibs.

THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX-FROM GREECE TO CHINA
�A mythological bird which never dies, the Phoenix flies long distances ahead of us, observing with its sharp eyes the countryside around us and the area ahead.
It represents our visual capacity to gather sensory information on the environment around us and on the events which unfurl within it. The Phoenix, with its perfect beauty, produces an amazing exaltation combined with the dream of immortality�from The Feng Shui Handbook, Feng Shui Master Lam Kam Chuen.

Only in the aura of mystery surrounding it is the Chinese Phoenix similar to the mythical Egyptian bird which continually rises from its own ashes. It represents the power and prosperity which were the exclusive attributes of the emperor and empress, the only people allowed to wear the symbol of the Feng.
It is portrayed in many ways, often with the forehead of a crane, the beak of a wild bird, the neck of a snake, the shell of a tortoise, the stripes of a dragon and the tail of a fish, held to be the finest attributes of these animals, and is the personification of the primordial forces of the Heavens.

In its beak, it carries the sacred texts, on its body are written the Five Cardinal Virtues, its song contains the five notes of the Chinese musical scale and its tail has the five primary colours: blue (the East, spring and wood), red (the South, summer and fire), white (the West, autumn, metal), black (the North, winter and water), and yellow (the Centre, the emperor and earth). The two yang colours, blue and red, are balanced with the yin colours, white and black.
The enamel Phoenix, elegant and proud, which dominates the reservoir of these exquisite writing instruments, copies this faithfully.
The body of the pen too, which comes in four versions, offers four of these colours. However, the metal for the finishings changes: the yellow enamel is combined with platinum, the red with gold, the blue with silver, and the white with bronze.
On the top there is a beautiful jade of an intense green which recalls the green of the plumage.
The highly original clip is inspired by movement and harmony.The Phoenix flies from Greece to China, from the Parthenon skilfully reproduced on the cap, to the Summer Palace, symbolically miniaturized on the nib, bringing together for the Olympics two great civilisations whose influence has been fundamental to the development of humanity.Though geographically distant, they have both given the world wisdom, philosophy, art and innovation. Fountain pens are piston fill with 18 kt gold nibs.

In 1914 the prestigious car manufacturer Maserati was established in Bologna, subsequently re-locating to Modena.Also founded in Bologna, in 1925, was OMAS, the historic Italian company producing luxury pens. Elegance, luxury, prestige, exclusivity and a passion for excellence are values which both Maserati and Omas express in their strictly Italian-made products.
An exciting journey, involving close creative collaboration, has led to the production of the exclusive �Omas for Maserati� Limited Edition made of .925 sterling silver. It is a clever interpretation of the sportsmanship and elegance of Maserati's technical features with the craftsmanship expressed in the exclusive stylistic details of Omas pens. The �Front grill�, Maserati's historic emblem, is mounted in the top of the cap with its aerodynamic design, inspired by the most innovative Maserati automobile: the GranTurismo. As if designed by the wind, the tapered shiny clip, in contrast to the satin finish of the cap, separates the side vents skilfully engraved on the sides of the cap. The satin finish barrel of the Limited Edition is enriched with elegant incisions which, as on the cap, emphasize the conical shape. The shiny turning knob, in the traditional hexagonal shape, operates the piston filling unit in the fountain pen model and is embellished by a bas-relief engraving of the Trident. The shiny grip section, also made of sterling silver, highlights the engraving of the Maserati logo. The nib is made of 18 kt, rhodium-plated gold.

Numbered limited edition of 1200 Fountain Pens and 714 Rollerballs, totalling 1914, the year of Maserati�s birth

Samo is the newest Omas limited edition, which represents a tribute between the cultures of the east and West. It celebrates the origin of ideas from the 6th century BC where the island of Samos was at the peak of its role as a point of exchange of goods.

Samo, a fountain pen by Omas underlines the first steps of the visual signs left by the Hellenic civilization combining luxury, culture and design. The clip, elongated beyond the cap and bearing the engravings of Omas and Samo, represents the idealized bridge uniting East and West.

Made in a numbered certified limited edition of 572 pieces in solid silver. 572 represents the birth year of the famous Samos son, Pythagoras.

It was during the reign of John II that the first dedicated bullfighting rings were built in Spain. It is a pastime that has had both support and opposition from the authorities through the ages and which has inspired poets such as Garcia Lorca, painters such as Picasso and writers of the calibre of Hemingway.

Today the Tauromaquia still takes place in Spain and to a lesser extent in Mexico and Portugal. The event consists of fighting with a bull, usually reared on a special farm, according to a passionate and intense ritual. Folklore, colours and music merge into one to create an incredible contrast of a fight to the death between man and beast and the suspended silence of the final act.

It is not easy to recreate this drama and the emotions of participants and spectators using a pen, yet when held between the fingers, it soon becomes apparent that the small but precise images take nothing away from the tension engulfing the scene. Man and beast scrutinise each other as the final moment draws near, the moment when victory is achieved or defeat suffered.

The figure of the bullfighter is elegant, the position perfect. The clothing is adorned with the symbols of luck and courage worn by valiant performers.

The face is hidden but the concentration and determination are easy to imagine.

The use of enamel and precious metal on this superb fountain pen dedicated to a sophisticated yet primeval struggle evoke the dominant colours of the bullfight: the red, purple and bright yellow cape, the powerful black bull and the orange colour of the sand and sun.

The pen is fitted with an 18 carat gold nib engraved with flowers to symbolise harmony and light.

The top of the cap is made from natural horn and has been left deliberately simple, austere even, to symbolise the arena with its external arcade, internal terracing and the central part of the space used for the fight itself.

The drawings are simple yet incisive and full of pathos, an unusual choice to adorn a prestigious fountain pen. The design is inspired by the evocative language but simple construction in the apparently uncomplicated works of Alexsandr S. Pushkin, to whom this OMAS masterpiece is dedicated. The subtle gold or silver wires bordering the drawings not only enhance the patterns but also serve as a reminder of the complex texture of the great writer's stories. Pushkin's work, partly autobiographical, did much to inform the wider world of Russian culture, history, thatre, philosophy, nature and way of life.

The warm color of the gold or the brightness of the silver and distinguished enamel, reminiscent of the paper used for manuscripts, acts as a background to the images. These depict the head of the poet surrounded by 16 diamonds on the top of the cap, a page from Eugene Onegin, created using diamond engraving techniques and a symbolic goose feather on the clip. Pushkin's face, based on a self-portrait, can also be found in the middle of the ink reservoir with clouds above and the generous human earth below. Like his face, Pushkin's name can also be found twice: in the Cyrillic alphabet at one end of the fountain pen and in signature form on the body. The pen is enhanced with OMAS's 18 kt gold nib, engraved with Pushkin's date of birth, piston filling.

Two prestigious companies have entered into a joint venture to produce a magical writing instrument. The body of this oversized pen is taken from the oak used for the casks where the precious Lafite Rothschild wine rested for many years. The rounded shape of the pen is also inspired y the shape of a cask. The turning knob for the piston-filling mechanism is made of red enamel, recalling the intense red of the famous wine. The sterling silver finishes offer an elegant and balanced contrast to the luxurious wood body. The fountain pen is enhanced with an 18kt gold nib, engraved with the logo of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild, available in M, F, XF and B. The collection is completed with a matching rollerball. The edition is limited to a total of 1797 writing instruments, the year 1797 being the vintage of the oldest bottles preserved in the Chateau Lafite Rothschild cellars, comprising 1,000 fountain pens and 797 rollerballs.

Omas is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the revolutionary 360 design with this unique Limited Edition. Many consider the 360 the most ergonomic pen ever made where the fingers naturally rest in the right place for even weight distribution on all sides and the correct nib angle. The fascination of the blue transparent color of the celluloid in the legendary Extra Lucens Anni 30, a milestone in the company�s history and one of the pens most sought after by collectors, was made using the original techniques of the 1930�s. The pens are embellished with a specially designed clip and are accompanied by an 18kt gold nib engraved with the two significant dates, 1996-2006, available in M, F and B. Piston fill.

The fountain pen, with high tech finish, is produced in a numbered limited edition of 500 pens and 180 matching rollerballs

This incredibly detailed sterling silver limited edition celebrates both the ancient Art of Writing and Esotericism, the cultural phenomenon widely recognized throughout the arts, cinema and literature. Embodied in the Invisibilis are esoteric images, drawn from a variety of cultures, that invite reflection on mysterious themes that have captured man�s imagination through the ages. The pen is entirely made of .925 sterling silver. According to popular beliefs, in fact, silver, symbolizes the moon and the moon divinities, and protects one from demons. The cap is more than a cap�it covers the entire body of the pen. The fountain pen is piston-filled and enhanced with an 18kt gold nib in M, F, XF and B. 1235 Pens Worldwide.

Celebrating the refined tradition of Japanese Manga--the artform of stylized, simple lines whose characters rely more upon visual impact than dialogue. Blue vegetal resin and sterling silver form the body of the Miku ( the future who has yet to come ), and richly-colored enameling illustrates the self-confidence and detachment of the girl, as well as the provocative simplicity of her garments. The piston-filler fountain pen is topped with a rhodinized 18k gold nib and is enclosed in a blue lacquered wooden collector's box. Limited edition of 405, the arithmetical difference between the year 1600, when the first manga were drawn, and 2005, the birth of Omas's Manga Collection.

The Russian Empire celebrates the influences over time which generated the culture of the Russian Empire. A limited edition of 801 pieces in 925 Vermeil commemorates the year 1801, when Alexander I was elected Emperor, and 48 pieces in 18k solid gold refer to his life (1777-1825). The piston-filler fountain pen bears a cap with ornate chisels on the head and a curved clip with two lions heads, alluding to Egyptian divinity and a style, when combined with the Italian Renaissance and the Baroque period, revealed the splendour and grandeur of Russian architecture and art. The barrel features four medallions illustrating the patriotic war of 1812 along with a shield of Victory. Black enamel and vegetal resin provide the contrast. With 18k gold nib.

Birth of Royalty is an artistic interpretation of Mandela�s tribal ancestry depicting Africa�s brilliant

landscape against a black resin.

The Struggle boldly symbolizes the fight for liberation. Deep red resin and enamel form the background for the contrasting shields of precious metal. The evocative design shows small hands grasping the shields, humanizing the strife.

New Nation in coral green enamel and deep green resin represents children, growth and the future. The kinetic design has a primitive quality that evokes hope and change.

Africa... the bright yellow resin and deep orange enamel is reminiscent of the sun�s power and warmth. Africa�s heart shaped continent represents passion and life embodied by the powerful human form.