Omas Fountain Pens

OMAS

OMAS is an Italian manufacturer of writing instruments, fountain pens, ink and related luxury goods, founded in 1925. Their products are in the upper price range of writing instruments and are still manufactured in their factory located in Bologna Italy.

OMAS stands for Officina Meccanica Armando Simoni. The company was founded by Armando Simoni. Armando had a passion for Greek culture which can be seen in the design details of many of the OMAS lines of pens. OMAS pens are known for having a classic styling - look at an OMAS pen and it is of good design. Armando Simoni also designed the tools and equipment needed to manufacturer the OMAS line of pens. [..Read More..]

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Simoni's creativity led to the creation of pens that were unique in their day, and are still valid writing implements actively sought after by dedicated collectors.

The "Doctor's pen" with its tiny built-in clinical thermometer, the twelve faceted Arte Italiana range, the fountain pen with two alternative, selectable nibs, and a range of fountain pens with transparent barrels to enhance their natural shining beauty are just some of the most spectacular and successful examples of the founder's creativity.

In 2000 the French company, LVMH acquired OMAS. It was the only writing instrument company in its suite of companies. In October 2007 the Xinyu Hengdeli Group of Hong Kong purchased 90% equity stake in OMAS. Xinyu has a strategic partnership with LVMH and plans to use OMAS for its expansion of luxury goods in the Asia market.

US distributors of Omas are http://www.kenroindustries.com

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