Very rare Omas 361 in gray arco celluloid.

The 361 model was first introduced in 1948 and it was one of the most innovative pens of the time as it could offer two writing modes in the same pen. Just by turning the pen you could have a rigid or a flexible nib.

The model was offered in jet black, arco brown and arco gray, in four sizes: lady size in two versions, standard size and oversize (marked 381B on the barrel).

The model was initially introduced with white dots on the nib hood. The white dots were later on subsituted with brass dots. Hoods without dots exist, too (this one hasn't got any dots)

The model underwent a number of revisions  to modernize it and make it more suitable for the evolving market. Later models have a torpedo shape and were manufactured both in solid colors and with metal caps. The latest version of the 361 is the model VS, introduced in the 60s.

This Omas 361 is in excellent condition with very limited signs of use and time. The arco pattern lines up perfectly and the nib offers a very pleasant F/M line on one side with good flexibility and an EF line on the other side with no flex at all.

For more details on the history of this model, please check the blog:

https://www.tenpen.it/article/omas-361-post-war-innovation