Pens of Note

OMAS 360 Vintage Teal

July 2012 - OMAS announced the release of the 360 Vintage in a teal colour. For two 360 Vintage pens to be issued so quickly was not what was expected. OMAS indicated this pen was manufactured for the US market. Kenro Industries, the North American distributor would handle distribution.

I was very lucky indeed. My wife, Karen, saw me looking at an advertisement for the pen in a magazine. She contacted Marci at Novelli Pen in Rome and he ordered the pen for me. Not sure if the idea was that we would go and pick it up (always looking for a reason to return to Rome) but in this case Marco shipped the pen to me. Shucks, I could have used two trips to Rome in a year!

The pens was produced in two finishes: silver-toned HT, and rose gold-plated trim. I am happy with my selection of the HT silver. I think it looks very smart with the Teal colour.

It is a stunning pen. In fact I received more compliments when I use the Teal 360 Vintage than when I use the rich ruby red version. I can't rank any better than the other, but I must admit when the light hits this pen, it has a great look.

My pen arrived with a broad, OMAS 18 kt gold nib, in silver. The nib is smooth and lives up to the reputation of its nibs. A Limited Edition with 360 fountain pens produced, and I have #096 of 360.

The pen came in a large presentation box, cardboard frame. The bottle of the OMAS turquoise ink that came with the pen seemed to be a bit washed out. After going through a number of colours I have typically rested with Waterman Inspired Blue or ku-jaku by iroshizuku. The latter is a deep dark turquoise. Quite stunning.

I often do not cap this pen when writing as it is very long and I find the pen goes a little too vertical in my hand. With the famous 360 triangular shape there is no worries of this pen rolling off the desk.