NOS Omas Arte Italia Olive Wood fountain pen

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NOS Omas Arte Italia Olive Wood fountain pen :
$795.00

New old stock. 18k fine nib. Medium nib is also available, please ask. Truly fabulous pen. Larger than modern Milord, close to modern paragon in size.
Last picture shows a comparison with Shakespeare and modern milord.
With pen sleeve and Omas box that show significant shelf wear. Some materials may have peeled off.The following is quoted from omas website:
\"Harmonious shapes, trim in solid silver, elegant and contemporary design renew the OMAS’ institutional style of the Arte Italiana Milord Collection. One of OMAS’ bigger values is to craft the finest and most precious materials to create its pens as Olive wood from Mediterranean Area.
The Olive Tree wood is very hard and nodose, for these reasons it is extremely difficult to work. Its workmanship needs an high knowledge of its distinctive features and long time.
It has a characteristic decorative appearance. The sapwood varies in width and is a light brown color with a slight tendency to darken over time. The heartwood is a yellowish-white colour with pronounced irregular veining of a darker colour.
The legendary Olive Tree and the olive oil have come with the Mankind’s History.
Firstly appeared probably in Middle East, the Olive Tree fastly widespread in all Mediterranean Area, where its veneration was hallowed by all faiths.
The Olive Tree was considered to be synonymous with fertility and rebirth, with resistance to time and wars, a symbol of peace and value, it represented, both in mythology and in faith, a natural element of strength and purification.
Arte Italiana Woods Collection, a strong, unique, with harmonious volumes collection, a modern and elegant pen for those who love the truly unique and “handmade” product.\"