Product Description
Type Classic style fountain pen
Product Name We are judging this to be the older style faceted Paragon pen, aka 557/F "Black", though it is not marked. (The 557 refers to the length and F refers to the facets.)
Manufacturer and Year Omas, Italy -- probably dating from the 1980s or 1990s. Older style non-roller clip.
Length 5-5/8" -- this was the largest pen at the time and considered a Paragon model. It is smaller than the current Paragons which debuted in 2005, and a bit bigger than the current Milords.
Filling System Piston filler has been checked and is working well
Color A black barrel and cap made of natural cotton resin. The barrel and cap have gold trim and are 12-faceted. The cap band has a Greek key pattern.
Nib 14k Medium nib.
Condition Very nice condition with some damage to the clip. This is an elegant, shiny, velvety black pen that is impressive to behold. The barrel has some small scratch marks and random light wear with one long scratch just above the piston band. The cap has sh. The cap band looks excellent. The clip has a splotch of plating wear near the top. The OMAS imprint, just under the clip is clear.
