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JBat · 2 April 2010, 04:08 AM

Okay, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered an Omas Arte Italiana Arco Celluoid with a fine nib from FPH. This one is the Milord size in gold trim and should be here in a few days.

After Leo said he's bought seven FP's in the last month, I had to get going!

I'll post pics and writing samples when I get it! (If I can ever find any ink!

). Somebody stop me!!

sunburst · 2 April 2010, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Okay, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered an Omas Arte Italiana Arco Celluoid with a fine nib from FPH. This one is the Milord size in gold trim and should be here in a few days.

After Leo said he's bought seven FP's in the last month, I had to get going!

I'll post pics and writing samples when I get it! (If I can ever find any ink!

). Somebody stop me!!

John, congrats on a fine looking FP (I was just browsing FPH)

JBat · 2 April 2010, 04:53 AM

Thanks, Joji.

daveathall · 2 April 2010, 05:00 AM

Huge congratulations John, Omas make some of the most beautiful pens in the world, really looking forward to seeing some photos of yours. After waiting some time for a couple of pens myself, I have sympathy for you while you are waiting for your stunning pen to arrive.

JBat · 2 April 2010, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

Huge congratulations John, Omas make some of the most beautiful pens in the world, really looking forward to seeing some photos of yours. After waiting some time for a couple of pens myself, I have sympathy for you while you are waiting for your stunning pen to arrive.

Thanks, Dave. I'm pretty excited about it, and I've read nothing but good things about them. I really love using my Montblanc, but it'll be nice to have a companion piece to go with it.

JBat · 2 April 2010, 06:55 AM

I just received a call from FPH, and the pen they had in stock yesterday (I called) was not in stock today!

So, it's being shipped second-day air direct from the Omas factory and I should have it Monday.

2careless · 2 April 2010, 07:10 AM

Congrats John and a celluloid!

What ink will you use? Writing samples required!

JBat · 2 April 2010, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Congrats John and a celluloid!

What ink will you use? Writing samples required!

Thanks, Kai! I have some Aurora blue and black ordered from FPH, but it's backordered, and they said it may be a few more weeks before it arrives. I need to find something locally because I'm out of ink.

I'll get the samples and photos of the pen up for sure!

rfknauss · 2 April 2010, 07:22 AM

Very nice John

...... don't forget to post pics when you get it!

JBat · 2 April 2010, 07:23 AM

Will do, Richard. Thanks.

shandy · 2 April 2010, 07:52 AM

John! I am so excited for you, one of the most beautiful fountain pens currently or ever made IMHO

I am really excited to see what you think of it when you get it. I am predicting it will become a firm favorite of yours!

Celluloid is such a wonderful material. It is warm and organic to tuch and the luminecence and three d effect of that particualr celluloid is a thing to behold. I think you will find yourself just holding it and looking at the pattern of the culluloid! One thing, when you un cap it for the first time (and I know this will sound a strange thing to do!!) sniff the inside of the cap! I am not kidding! Every celluloid pen I own has a wonderful camphor smell to it, it really is lovely!

As to ink. Well I think private reserves copper burst would match that pen wonderfully!

I found that there is a store in DC at the airport that sells PR
Pen & Prose
Washington National Airport North
Washington,, DC 20001

Phone: 703-417-1944

And also it looks like FPH has a store in washington and FPH sell private reserve as well!
Fountain Pen Hospital
1317 F St Nw
Washington, DC 20004

I use Noodlers standard brown ink as well and that would match your pens colour wonderfully!
Here is an example of that colour!

Congratulations again John. I feel this will be not the only Italian pen you will own!

JBat · 2 April 2010, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shandy

John! I am so excited for you, one of the most beautiful fountain pens currently or ever made IMHO

I am really excited to see what you think of it when you get it. I am predicting it will become a firm favorite of yours!

Celluloid is such a wonderful material. It is warm and organic to tuch and the luminecence and three d effect of that particualr celluloid is a thing to behold. I think you will find yourself just holding it and looking at the pattern of the culluloid! One thing, when you un cap it for the first time (and I know this will sound a strange thing to do!!) sniff the inside of the cap! I am not kidding! Every celluloid pen I own has a wonderful camphor smell to it, it really is lovely!

As to ink. Well I think private reserves copper burst would match that pen wonderfully!

I found that there is a store in DC at the airport that sells PR
Pen & Prose
Washington National Airport North
Washington,, DC 20001

Phone: 703-417-1944

And also it looks like FPH has a store in washington and FPH sell private reserve as well!
Fountain Pen Hospital
1317 F St Nw
Washington, DC 20004

I use Noodlers standard brown ink as well and that would match your pens colour wonderfully!
Here is an example of that colour!

Congratulations again John. I feel this will be not the only Italian pen you will own!

Ian, thanks so much for the kind words and the info. I will check it out. Just one thing, I am not in DC but just south of you, in the Great State of Washington!

The interesting thing is, there's almost as much to learn about ink as there is about the pens themselves. You guys are a wealth of knowledge about both topics, but I have a feeling with ink it's a personal trial-and-error thing.

I will give the inks you suggested a try, and thanks again!

shandy · 2 April 2010, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Ian, thanks so much for the kind words and the info. I will check it out. Just one thing, I am not in DC but just south of you, in the Great State of Washington!

The interesting thing is, there's almost as much to learn about ink as there is about the pens themselves. You guys are a wealth of knowledge about both topics, but I have a feeling with ink it's a personal trial-and-error thing.

I will give the inks you suggested a try, and thanks again!

Ooops! Sorry John, hey, if your near the border you'll have to come up one time for our local pen club meet!

Here are a list of PR stockist in your State!

JJ's Pen Place & Laser Engraving
14415 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 6
Spokane Valley,, WA 99216

Pooh Corner Pens
6350 Southeast Arcadia Road
Shelton,, WA 98584

Phone: 360-426-1780

Silberman/Brown Stationers
10220 Northeast Eighth Street
Bellevue,, WA 98004

Phone: 704-525-4066
Fax: 704-525-4552

World Lux, Inc. (http://www.worldpen.com)
1424 Fourth Avenue, Ste. 303
Seattle,, WA 98101

Phone: 206-682-2640

You are right, fountain pens are only the start, then it's paper and ink, then what to hold the pens in! FPN have a wonderful resource tool in their ink reviews section, not sure if it is Ok to post a link to another forum, if it is I will post a direct link but in the meantime go check it out, one gets to see what the inks look like being used!

Lion · 2 April 2010, 09:42 AM

John, congratulations are in order for your incoming fountain pen. One of these days I plan on buying one(once my reserve increases and I catch up)and as for a suggestion for ink, Google ink sources/resources for the town/city you live in!!!

Bisquitlips · 2 April 2010, 11:32 AM

Excellent choice. I have the Arco Dama and it is now at the nibmeisters getting reground to a cursive italic. Only 4 more weeks and it will be back.

Skullring · 2 April 2010, 12:43 PM

Congratulations John. Can't wait to see pictures.

JBat · 3 April 2010, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shandy

Ooops! Sorry John, hey, if your near the border you'll have to come up one time for our local pen club meet!

Here are a list of PR stockist in your State!

JJ's Pen Place & Laser Engraving
14415 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 6
Spokane Valley,, WA 99216

Pooh Corner Pens
6350 Southeast Arcadia Road
Shelton,, WA 98584

Phone: 360-426-1780

Silberman/Brown Stationers
10220 Northeast Eighth Street
Bellevue,, WA 98004

Phone: 704-525-4066
Fax: 704-525-4552

World Lux, Inc. (http://www.worldpen.com)
1424 Fourth Avenue, Ste. 303
Seattle,, WA 98101

Phone: 206-682-2640

You are right, fountain pens are only the start, then it's paper and ink, then what to hold the pens in! FPN have a wonderful resource tool in their ink reviews section, not sure if it is Ok to post a link to another forum, if it is I will post a direct link but in the meantime go check it out, one gets to see what the inks look like being used!

Haha! No worries, Ian! Thanks for taking the time to look up all those retailers! As far as meeting up sometime, that sounds great. I've been wanting to take my wife up to BC at some point, but we just haven't gotten around to it. I used to go all the time when I was in school to ski at Whistler, and I'd love to meet with your club.

JBat · 3 April 2010, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

John, congratulations are in order for your incoming fountain pen. One of these days I plan on buying one(once my reserve increases and I catch up)and as for a suggestion for ink, Google ink sources/resources for the town/city you live in!!!

Thanks, Leo!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Excellent choice. I have the Arco Dama and it is now at the nibmeisters getting reground to a cursive italic. Only 4 more weeks and it will be back.

Thank you, Richard. It was your suggestion that put me on to Omas, and the more I read the more I liked. A really terrific company!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullring

Congratulations John. Can't wait to see pictures.

Thanks, Phillip. I'll get 'em up as soon as I can.

daveathall · 3 April 2010, 02:55 AM

Must admit, Im really looking forward to seeing the photos of this pen John.

Jimbits76 · 3 April 2010, 04:42 AM

Stunning.

Fabulous choice John.

j

JBat · 3 April 2010, 05:17 AM

Jim, Dave thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing it myself, because I have a feeling none of the pics I've seen do it justice.

shandy · 3 April 2010, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Haha! No worries, Ian! Thanks for taking the time to look up all those retailers! As far as meeting up sometime, that sounds great. I've been wanting to take my wife up to BC at some point, but we just haven't gotten around to it. I used to go all the time when I was in school to ski at Whistler, and I'd love to meet with your club.

Your welcome anytime John, I love the State your in, so beautiful!

Hopefully you will have the ink ready for the pens arrival. I am really looking forward to this

JimC · 3 April 2010, 12:03 PM

John, congratulations on the new incoming! I wasn't familiar with that one, so had to go look it up... A beautiful pen! I'm sure you will enjoy it. As Ian stated, the ink is the other half of the equation and I have been just starting to venture into that area. Ian seems to have made some very interesting suggestions.

Can't wait for your pics, just as I'm sure you can't wait for the pen!

JBat · 3 April 2010, 12:12 PM

Thanks Jim! I'm just branching out into the world of inks myself. It's nice to have this subforum and all the great folks who frequent it available as a resource. I've learned so much! And I just spent almost $700 on a pen!!

JimC · 3 April 2010, 12:24 PM

This forum, and places like FPN offer such a wealth of information. Really enjoy looking at the various pens and writing samples, too, showing off the plethora of colors.

I'm not sure if you have found the ink reviews on FPN. I have been spending hours there learning about all the different inks. It's a really good resource for someone like me that doesn't have a lot of experience beyond a couple of blues, a blue-black, a black, with a Waterman red thrown in for something different.

Based on what I've read, I took a walk on the wild side and bought some J. Herbin Cafe Des Iles...

Now I'm wondering what's next???

I think that could easily become another addiction.

JBat · 3 April 2010, 12:38 PM

I joined FPN a couple of months ago and have been perusing it a lot lately. It is a great site.

sunburst · 4 April 2010, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

I joined FPN a couple of months ago and have been perusing it a lot lately. It is a great site.

X2.
Same for me.

daveathall · 4 April 2010, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shandy

Your welcome anytime John, I love the State your in, so beautiful!

I agree, I got married there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

I joined FPN a couple of months ago and have been perusing it a lot lately. It is a great site.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunburst

X2.
Same for me.

And me.

sunburst · 4 April 2010, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

And me.

Is everyone using the same name as TRF on the FPN ?
I know Shandy and Shangas is using the same name.

JBat · 4 April 2010, 03:58 AM

I am, Joji, but I've been mostly lurking since I joined.

2 April 2010, 04:08 AM	#1
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Inbound Omas Okay, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered an Omas Arte Italiana Arco Celluoid with a fine nib from FPH. This one is the Milord size in gold trim and should be here in a few days. After Leo said he's bought seven FP's in the last month, I had to get going! I'll post pics and writing samples when I get it! (If I can ever find any ink! ). Somebody stop me!!

2 April 2010, 05:00 AM	#4
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	Huge congratulations John, Omas make some of the most beautiful pens in the world, really looking forward to seeing some photos of yours. After waiting some time for a couple of pens myself, I have sympathy for you while you are waiting for your stunning pen to arrive. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

2 April 2010, 07:22 AM	#9
rfknauss 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,498	Very nice John ...... don't forget to post pics when you get it! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

2 April 2010, 09:42 AM	#14
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	John, congratulations are in order for your incoming fountain pen. One of these days I plan on buying one(once my reserve increases and I catch up)and as for a suggestion for ink, Google ink sources/resources for the town/city you live in!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 April 2010, 11:32 AM	#15
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	Excellent choice. I have the Arco Dama and it is now at the nibmeisters getting reground to a cursive italic. Only 4 more weeks and it will be back. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

2 April 2010, 04:53 AM	#3
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Thanks, Joji.

2 April 2010, 06:55 AM	#6
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I just received a call from FPH, and the pen they had in stock yesterday (I called) was not in stock today! So, it's being shipped second-day air direct from the Omas factory and I should have it Monday.

2 April 2010, 07:10 AM	#7
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Congrats John and a celluloid! What ink will you use? Writing samples required!

2 April 2010, 07:23 AM	#10
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Will do, Richard. Thanks.

2 April 2010, 07:52 AM	#11
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	John! I am so excited for you, one of the most beautiful fountain pens currently or ever made IMHO I am really excited to see what you think of it when you get it. I am predicting it will become a firm favorite of yours! Celluloid is such a wonderful material. It is warm and organic to tuch and the luminecence and three d effect of that particualr celluloid is a thing to behold. I think you will find yourself just holding it and looking at the pattern of the culluloid! One thing, when you un cap it for the first time (and I know this will sound a strange thing to do!!) sniff the inside of the cap! I am not kidding! Every celluloid pen I own has a wonderful camphor smell to it, it really is lovely! As to ink. Well I think private reserves copper burst would match that pen wonderfully! I found that there is a store in DC at the airport that sells PR Pen & Prose Washington National Airport North Washington,, DC 20001 Phone: 703-417-1944 And also it looks like FPH has a store in washington and FPH sell private reserve as well! Fountain Pen Hospital 1317 F St Nw Washington, DC 20004 I use Noodlers standard brown ink as well and that would match your pens colour wonderfully! Here is an example of that colour! Congratulations again John. I feel this will be not the only Italian pen you will own!

2 April 2010, 12:43 PM	#16
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Congratulations John. Can't wait to see pictures. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

3 April 2010, 02:55 AM	#19
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	Must admit, Im really looking forward to seeing the photos of this pen John. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

3 April 2010, 04:42 AM	#20
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Stunning. Fabulous choice John. j

3 April 2010, 05:17 AM	#21
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Jim, Dave thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing it myself, because I have a feeling none of the pics I've seen do it justice.

3 April 2010, 12:03 PM	#23
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	John, congratulations on the new incoming! I wasn't familiar with that one, so had to go look it up... A beautiful pen! I'm sure you will enjoy it. As Ian stated, the ink is the other half of the equation and I have been just starting to venture into that area. Ian seems to have made some very interesting suggestions. Can't wait for your pics, just as I'm sure you can't wait for the pen! __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

3 April 2010, 12:12 PM	#24
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Thanks Jim! I'm just branching out into the world of inks myself. It's nice to have this subforum and all the great folks who frequent it available as a resource. I've learned so much! And I just spent almost $700 on a pen!!

3 April 2010, 12:24 PM	#25
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	This forum, and places like FPN offer such a wealth of information. Really enjoy looking at the various pens and writing samples, too, showing off the plethora of colors. I'm not sure if you have found the ink reviews on FPN. I have been spending hours there learning about all the different inks. It's a really good resource for someone like me that doesn't have a lot of experience beyond a couple of blues, a blue-black, a black, with a Waterman red thrown in for something different. Based on what I've read, I took a walk on the wild side and bought some J. Herbin Cafe Des Iles... Now I'm wondering what's next??? I think that could easily become another addiction. __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

3 April 2010, 12:38 PM	#26
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I joined FPN a couple of months ago and have been perusing it a lot lately. It is a great site.

4 April 2010, 03:58 AM	#30
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I am, Joji, but I've been mostly lurking since I joined.

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