OMAS

Pen maker in Bologna, known for faceted celluloid pens and high quality, in business until 2016.

Armando Simoni founded OMAS, Officina Meccanica Armando Simoni, in Bologna. The celluloid pens often had twelve facets and a clip with a roller.

OMAS became one of the most respected Italian pen makers. The company was bought by LVMH and then by others and ceased production in 2016.

Twelve-sided barrels and OMAS stamped on the clip.

Celluloid in marbled and shifting colours.

• Pens and writing
• OMAS 360