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 5-9/16" -- 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 tested 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 18k Broad nib.
Condition Excellent condition. The cap has light scratching. The trim looks really good, wtih no brassing or plating wear. The cap lip has some tiny rough spots, but no cracks or chips. The barrel has light scratching an handwear. The piston knob has some short but heavy scratches. The trim ring between the barrel and piston knob has plating wear and pitting. The rest of the trim, both sets of decorative bands and the clip, look great. The barrel imprint is clear.
