Omas - Ogiva Extra - No reserve price - Ballpoint pen

The rollerball pen is presented in magnificent overall condition, showing extremely careful prior use and excellent maintenance, ideal for daily use as well as for integrating high-end Italian historic manufacturing collections.

The body and cap, made from the famous black vegetal resin of Omas, retain an impeccable, clean structure, without cracks, fissures, bite marks, or any deformities. When held to the light, only subtle, fine surface handling marks (hairlines) derived from honest storage and use are visible, preserving a superb mirror-like shine and a warmth to the touch identical to the first day.

The gold-plated details (the wide band on the cap, the clip, the nib cone, and decorative rings) appear bright and in magnificent condition, with no loss of gold plating and no signs of wear from friction. The central band features with absolute clarity the iconic engraving of the Italian classical Greek key, an unmistakable hallmark of the Bologna brand. The clip maintains its original firm and perfect tension, preserving its mythical rotating wheel fully functional.

The writing section is the great jewel of the piece in its category: visually flawless, clean, crowned by a superb gold-plated stylized cone in perfect condition, designed to house the refill and promise extraordinary smoothness, fluidity, and comfort in writing, emulating the writing feel of a traditional fountain pen.

The screw-cap closure mechanism turns completely smoothly, firmly, and fluidly, offering the high-engineering precision adjustment that guarantees the perfect hermetic seal of the ensemble to prevent ink evaporation.

Taken together, this is an extraordinary specimen of one of the most purist and aerodynamic designs in the world of writing, the legendary “Ogiva” line, optimally preserved and ready to be used or displayed in a glass case.

Conservation recommendations
To preserve the optimal operation of this high-end piece, it is recommended to use only compatible quality rollerball refills that fit the original Omas format. When the piece will not be used for an extended period, it is advisable to remove the ink refill from its interior to prevent possible leaks due to changes in atmospheric pressure or temperature, storing the rollerball completely clean, shielded from direct sunlight and from extreme temperatures.

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