Omas Ink Tests

[NickiStew]

From what I can gather, the Omas production company in Italy has recently (2016) ceased manufacturing. The company had been trading pre 1930s and are well known for their distinctive octagon shaped bottle. The five colours I have got hold of are the typical Black, Blue, Turquoise, Red and a Green. One could argue that there are visual and behavioural similarities between these inks and the Caran d’Ache and Pelikan standard inks – particularly with the dramatic sheening – the exception being the Blue, for which I can’t find a European match at the moment. Creatively these aren’t for me, but they do write very nicely – and in my opinion, better than the Aurora and Cross inks.

 

For Aurora and Cross tests click here: https://quinkandbleach.wordpress.com/2016/07/25/aurora-cross-and-omas-ink-tests/

 

[Cyber6]

That Omas red is really nice.... I should grab a bottle before they are hard to find.

 

I have Omas Blue and love it.... I also have Omaas Orange, I should send you a sample next time.

 

 

Thanks again for your lovely swatches.... :wub:

 

 

 

C.

[white_lotus]

I think they may already be hard to find. Not listed at Goulet, Anderson, Vanness, or FPH.

[Cyber6]

I think they may already be hard to find. Not listed at Goulet, Anderson, Vanness, or FPH.

 

HA!!.. That's when network-ink pays off...

 

I think I have a guy in Germany that might be able to get me one.

 

 

 

C.

[lapis]

Thanks for this overview. I really like Omas inks and it would definitely be a shame if they in fact folded. There are also other Omas colors, e.g. Sepia, Orange and Violet. Orange is brand new. An old grey has been replaced with a new grey (just before the Orange came out). The currently available Blue may also be a replacement version. It's worth collecting them (Omas inks in general), because also the boxes and bottles' labels have changed so often over the years.

 

Mike

[rudyhou]

would love to see Omas Brown ink test.

[whichwatch]

The ink is OK, but your artwork is superb!