OMAS
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OMAS is an Italian manufacturer of fine writing instruments, fountain pens, ink and luxury goods, founded in 1925. Their products are still manufactured in their original factory in Bologna.
OMAS, Officina Meccanica Armando Simoni, was established as an artisanal workshop by Armando Simoni, their inventor and the founder of OMAS. Simoni was a passionate student of Greek culture, and used his extensive knowledge of the art of the ancient world to produce pens of an exquisitely harmonious classically inspired design. Simoni was not only an artist, but a skilful engineer and a true pen enthusiast. From its humble origins OMAS quickly grew to international fame. Armando Simoni applied all his creativity, technical precision and inspirational genius to designing the tools and equipment necessary to knurl and facet pen bodies, and to cut and grind nibs.
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.
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