Modern Pens: The Omas 360

[Barkingpig]

Mine is an older black one BUT not the Magnum & altho I wouldn't know how to date it the nib is only a medium. BUT because it is "soft" it provides a broader writing experience that I prefer. I have a 1992 Omas Paragon (dated on pen) that has a similar nib in performance. I prefer a B, stub or italic but as these came ON the pens I am content rather than purchase new nibs @ their cost. I know the Paragon has an "in house" nib & think perhaps the 360 may as well since they write so much alike.

I had the Paragon first BUT still wanted the 360. I just didn't feel I could justify the additional expense for a new model with a finish I preferred. This is the ONLY black pen I have purchased but it writes like a dream & at 25% of the current price I am happy with it's color.

What ever you get I think you would like the pen. BUT would be nice if you could "test the nib." Maybe the later nibs are NOT as soft as the earlier ones.

[youstruckgold]

I am beginning to want an OMAS. My slight worry is that all the nibs I have tried seem to be very soft indeed. I do not exert undue pressure but I am more of a fan of a nail than a flex nib..

 

I really like the 360s - can anyone give me a view on their nibs?

I have never had a "nail" omas - but then I have never been a fan of nail pens. But if you are looking to play with a few nibs I suggest if you can, that you visit a local retailer and trial a few - you wont' regret it

[ehallspqr]

Seems appropriate for my first post. Really enjoying this thread. And hello all from the chilly NorthWest.

 

My new to me Omas 360 LE Vision Demonstrator in Scarlet Ruby Red and fine nib. Very impressed with the amount flex on these Omas pens, considering they are a production non flex nib. Preceding post asks about the amount of flex for the Omas 360 nibs. I can give my very limited feedback as this is my first and only Omas pen. Compared to other non flex 14K gold nib pens that I have this 18K fine flexes a fair amount but you have to lean into it a bit. Stay light on the touch and it should behave for you just fine. However it does write a bit soft, no getting around it. Luckily I like this because it gives my letters some character vs a straightup nail. The triangular section takes a little getting used to at first, but it feels better and better each time I use the pen. My rotation on the nib is off perhaps < 5° when holding the pen. Not enough to worry about. Got it loaded up with Noddler's Apache Sunset at the moment. Below a quick and dirty test writing sample on a paper towel shows a hint of the flex I'm talking about. Nice and wet + smooth. A good writer.

 

Along side is a Edison Collier in Persimmon Swirl with Medium steel nib. Now this is a nail of a nib LOL. Both pens are just about the exact same size.

 

Beautiful Omas 360's in the preceding posts. Those Celluloids are amazing, especially that Burkina. That along with the Bronze and Clear Visions are on my procurement short list.

 

 

http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr183/ehallspqr/IMG_3543.jpg

Edited March 22, 2015 by ehallspqr

[arkiemark]

Have always loved this thread since I started collecting OMAS from a few years back. And now I'm finally able to add to it: Royale Blue siblings (fountain pen and rollerball) picked up at different times- beautiful nibs and celluloid!

[dapprman]

Here's mine. It's a last generation one so I assume acrylic. I got it from Manu's (?) stock sell off on eBay. Only catch was he posted it as being a piston filler, it's not it's cartridge converter - but then with the number he's been selling I assume he's just had to go with what he thought was correct. Key thing is it writes beautifully, though I do notice I get some ink leakage around the base of the nib as can just be seen in the pictures

 

http://i.imgur.com/mO4CUVC.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/7KZ3yA6.jpg

[dapprman]

New picture of mine - looking for the appropriate macro photo thread to also upload to

 

http://i.imgur.com/Ymu7HCH.jpg

[Precise]

I have about 15 Omas pens, so obviously I like them. And I love the original 360s. (I've never held the new 360). Several of my pens (which have metal near the end of the section) take on some ink under the metal during filling. A lot of wiping doesn't get small amounts of ink which hide under the metal, just waiting to come out on my clean fingers.

 

So in the future, I'll avoid pens which have metal near the end. Better yet, I should avoid all pens. I have way too many.

 

Alan

[Calabria]

I really enjoy this thread, it takes me down memory lane when I was an avid OMAS collector. Now I'll have to run home and see whether my 360s have survived.

 

Great fan of the design, but the cap closing mechanism (original version) never fit tight enough to prevent the nib from drying out, so I stopped using and buying the model. It's like one of those hot Alfa Romeos - a pleasure to look at, just a tad difficult to maintain.

[payamedia]

I really enjoy this thread, it takes me down memory lane when I was an avid OMAS collector. Now I'll have to run home and see whether my 360s have survived.

Great fan of the design, but the cap closing mechanism (original version) never fit tight enough to prevent the nib from drying out, so I stopped using and buying the model. It's like one of those hot Alfa Romeos - a pleasure to look at, just a tad difficult to maintain.

Did you find your Omas 360s?!

 

Here's the 2 I own. Not sure which version the larger one is, but the Grey one is an ACS and I just got it.

Edited January 30, 2017 by payamedia

[raging.dragon]

Here's mine. It's a last generation one so I assume acrylic. I got it from Manu's (?) stock sell off on eBay. Only catch was he posted it as being a piston filler, it's not it's cartridge converter - but then with the number he's been selling I assume he's just had to go with what he thought was correct. Key thing is it writes beautifully, though I do notice I get some ink leakage around the base of the nib as can just be seen in the pictures

 

If I recall correctly the new 360's were made from OMAS' Cotton Resin, which isn't traditional Celluloid (Cellulose Nitrate + Camphor) but presumably is some sort of cellulose based plastic: Cellulose Acetate, Cellulose Propionate, etc.. In my experience it feels like Celluloid, presumably without the manufacturing and storage headaches of true Celluloid.

[raging.dragon]

I really enjoy this thread, it takes me down memory lane when I was an avid OMAS collector. Now I'll have to run home and see whether my 360s have survived.

 

Great fan of the design, but the cap closing mechanism (original version) never fit tight enough to prevent the nib from drying out, so I stopped using and buying the model. It's like one of those hot Alfa Romeos - a pleasure to look at, just a tad difficult to maintain.

 

I've also found that the nibs dry out quickly on my (original style) 360's. On the other hand I find the triangular section exceptionally comfortable. They're great if I'm going to write them dry in a single day, but I rarely write that much, so they most sit in my pen case looking pretty.

[dapprman]

 

If I recall correctly the new 360's were made from OMAS' Cotton Resin, which isn't traditional Celluloid (Cellulose Nitrate + Camphor) but presumably is some sort of cellulose based plastic: Cellulose Acetate, Cellulose Propionate, etc.. In my experience it feels like Celluloid, presumably without the manufacturing and storage headaches of true Celluloid.

Yup - a few months later I found that out - cotton resin body/cap and rhodium trim. The ink leakage did seem to go. Pen is still a daily writer for me

[raging.dragon]

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Did you find your Omas 360s?!

 

Here's the 2 I own. Not sure which version the larger one is, but the Grey one is an ACS and I just got it.

 

The big one is probably a 360 Magnum. It' easy to determine the type by measuring their lengths:

 

Magnum = 16 cm (6 1/4 inches)

Standard = 15 cm (5 7/8 inches)

Mezzo = significantly shorter (I don't have one to measure)

[grandtourist]

Greetings. I own an Omas 360 Wild celluloid with Rhodium trim and nib, and need to purchase a new nib. I'm pretty sure the correct one is this: https://www.nibs.com/nibs/omas-paragon-old-style-18k-ht-nib#product-page-tabs=1. I am definitely not an expert and am hoping one of you knowledgeable collectors can verify or refute that this is the correct nib. The pen looks like the one in the accompanying photo, but the photo is not of my actual pen. (photo credit: Chatterley Luxuries) Thanks in advance.

 

Greg

[raging.dragon]

I believe the correct nib is the Milord nib (not the Paragon nib):

https://www.nibs.com/nibs/omas-milord-old-style-18k-ht-nib