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Three vintage Omas Slim/Pinstripe fountain pens from Italy, in stainless steel with gold-plated finishes on two variants and a silver‑plated finish on the third, produced in the mid‑20th century, in excellent condition and in working order, with a diameter of 8 mm and a length of 13.5 cm.
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The set consists of 3 vintage OMAS fountain pens from the Slim / Pinstripe (thousand lines) series.
1. Set Details and ModelsThe lot comprises three finish variants of the same ultrathin cylindrical model (slim) produced by the historic Bologna-based brand OMAS:
Pen 1 (Argentata/Cromata): Glossy metal finish / silvered with vertical guilloché lines (pinstripe).
Pen 2 (Laminata in Oro): Entirely gold-plated / laminated finish with a finely lined guilloché texture.
Pen 3 (Bicolore): Metal body/cap with shiny silver finish and a black resin grip and gold-plated clip/details.
Distinctive features visible in the photos: Engraving of the OMAS logo on the flat top of the cap (cap head).
Nib in gold- or silver-plated stainless steel integrated into the writing section profile, bearing the engraved logo "OMAS".
Cartridge / standard-size converter filling.
2. Production PeriodEra: 1970s – 1980s.Context: During this period, many writing houses (such as OMAS, Aurora, and Parker) launched slim and elegant lines to appeal to the era’s taste, characterized by thin, pocketable writing instruments with a minimalist geometric design.
3. MaterialsBody and Cap: Metal construction with millerighe guilloché work. Surface treatments in gold-plated / laminated metal for the gold version and chrome-plated or silver finish for the lighter versions. Grip: Synthetic resin / knurled metal depending on the model. Nibs: Stainless steel (gold-toned or silver-finished).
The set consists of 3 vintage OMAS fountain pens from the Slim / Pinstripe (thousand lines) series.
1. Set Details and ModelsThe lot comprises three finish variants of the same ultrathin cylindrical model (slim) produced by the historic Bologna-based brand OMAS:
Pen 1 (Argentata/Cromata): Glossy metal finish / silvered with vertical guilloché lines (pinstripe).
Pen 2 (Laminata in Oro): Entirely gold-plated / laminated finish with a finely lined guilloché texture.
Pen 3 (Bicolore): Metal body/cap with shiny silver finish and a black resin grip and gold-plated clip/details.
Distinctive features visible in the photos: Engraving of the OMAS logo on the flat top of the cap (cap head).
Nib in gold- or silver-plated stainless steel integrated into the writing section profile, bearing the engraved logo "OMAS".
Cartridge / standard-size converter filling.
2. Production PeriodEra: 1970s – 1980s.Context: During this period, many writing houses (such as OMAS, Aurora, and Parker) launched slim and elegant lines to appeal to the era’s taste, characterized by thin, pocketable writing instruments with a minimalist geometric design.
3. MaterialsBody and Cap: Metal construction with millerighe guilloché work. Surface treatments in gold-plated / laminated metal for the gold version and chrome-plated or silver finish for the lighter versions. Grip: Synthetic resin / knurled metal depending on the model. Nibs: Stainless steel (gold-toned or silver-finished).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
Italy
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Gold-plated, Steel
Manufacturer/brand
Omas
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
8 mm
Length
13.5 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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