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Omas Bologne in Burkina celluloid This is the last of the three Omas celluloid fountain pens I managed to grab in a frenzy towards the end of 2016. I had been labouring under a self-imposed fountain pen-buying ban since the Summer, when I had taken steps to reduce and consolidate my collection. That consolidation process resulted on a focus on Italian and Japanese fountain pens, but mainly Italian fountain pens, and mainly Omas fountain pens. The “Bologne” from Omas is a large fountain pen with a piston- filling mechanism like the other high- end models. However I believe it is less favoured among Omas collectors, as within the Bologne range exist a number of cheaper resin fountain pens with a cartridge- converter filling mechanism, some of which are in rather garish colours. I know these models are popular with some enthusiasts, though they never really appealed to me. This Burkina celluloid model on the other hand, together with its Lucens counterpart, are very appealing. Like the Lucens, it has a sterling silver section (a no-no for some, not a issue for me), a nice balance, and is surprisingly light weight, without feeling cheap. Unlike the Lucens design it doesn’t have the Omas “O” logo on the finial. It also does away with the thick greek key design band in favour of a thinner sterling silver band with Omas engraved on the front side, and Italy on the reverse. A smaller portion of the greek key design is engraved in between. I believe this cap band design is also used in the 360 Burkina model, which looks spectacular. The “Burkina” celluloid obviously takes its inspiration from African print design. A vibrant yellow, with black square dots and long black strips darting in and out of the golden celluloid. It looks like pure sunshine. Very unique indeed. I like it. Nib: As with the Omas Cinema, the Omas Burkina Bologne has a Medium nib. It’s a Bock medium, but is smooth and wet enough and is also nice to write with straight out of the box. It is also one of the larger nibs, with ebonite feed as standard, and rhodium plated to match the cap band and clip. Verdict: A bright, sunny addition to my Omas collection. Photos: I found it difficult to capture the bright golden yellow of the celluloid, but hopefully these pics will give some idea... Not the best pic but shows the celluloid at the finial and some of the cap band... Here it is pictured with my Hobonichi Techo Knit Up! and a writing sample using Montblanc's similarly sunny "Golden Yellow" ink, which I don't get nearly enough use out of...