Peter Twydle


 

In these days of multi-takeovers, when customers no longer know who owns what among the pen companies, such as Parker, Sheaffer, Montblanc etc. and nobody within these firms have a personal interest in the product, it is refreshing to deal with a private company whose sole interest and concern is the product they are manufacturing. Such is the case with Onoto, the revitalised brand of the old De La Rue range. It is for this reason that I am offering for sale here the new range of Onoto pens, in the firm belief that you will be owning a superb, quality pen, backed by a first class after sales service.

All the Onoto pens for sale on this page can be ordered from me and delivered to you swiftly. This means that I do not have to keep stock on shelves for long periods of time, and the pen you want with the nib you prefer can be supplied to you absolutely factory fresh. Also, the boxes for Onoto pens are luxurious and quite heavy, so all  Onoto pens will be sent out to you post free in the U.K..

 

 

 Magna Writer

 

Based on the 1937 Onoto Magna, a pen still sought after and treasured by pen collectors and aficionados around the world, The Magna Writer is the first acrylic pen of the ‘new Onoto’ era – the first since 1958. Fittingly, each pen is accompanied by a range of exclusively printed Onoto blotters, each one containing a quotation about writing by an English author.

Each Writer's pen comes in a superb presentation box with a signed Certificate of Authenticity attesting to its limited edition status. In addition, every Writer's Pen is accompanied by a no-quibble Lifetime Guarantee against faulty workmanship or materials.


Material: Acrylic with gilded sterling silver fittings: Weight: 27 gms

Colours: Midnight Black or Ultramarine Blue

Limited Edition: 100 of each colour

Nib choice : Fine, Medium or Broad
Filling system: Cartridge/Convertor


Price: £295 :  

 

 

 

Magna 261

Crafted in England from high density black acrylic, the ‘261’ features an engraved ‘snake’s head’ pattern on the barrel and cap like the original classic Magnas of the 1930s. This is the first Onoto engraved acrylic pen for over 50 years and like its illustrious predecessors the unique pattern gives the pen a striking appearance that distinguishes it from the crowd.

The Onoto Magna ‘261’ Centenary Edition is being issued in a limited edition of 261 pens, each one accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity. It comes in a superb presentation box together with a no-quibble Lifetime Guarantee – testament to the quality of craftsmanship and design of this superb pen.

Length: Capped 140mm, Uncapped 123mm, Posted 163mm. Weight: 25grms

Nib: Large size 7 rhodium plated two-tone stainless steel. Fine, medium or broad point as standard. Customised stub, italic or other styles to order.

Filler: Convertor (provided) or standard European cartridge

Price: £295

 

 

The Onoto Magna

The 1937 Onoto Magna is considered by many to be the finest vintage Onoto ever produced. After many requests from Onoto enthusiasts around the world, Onoto decided to create a modern version of the Magna. Produced in hallmarked sterling silver, the new Onoto Magna features a guilloché Hera weave pattern with a size 7 18-carat gold Onoto nib.

The Onoto Magna is being issued in an exclusive worldwide limited edition of 200 in hallmarked sterling silver. It is also available in Vermeil (gilded silver) in an edition of 100 worldwide and in 18ct gold (an edition of 10).

Each Onoto Magna comes in a superb presentation box with a signed Certificate of Authenticity attesting to its limited edition status. In addition, every Onoto Magna is accompanied by a no-quibble Lifetime Guarantee against faulty workmanship or materials – testament to the quality of craftsmanship and design of this extraordinary pen.

The Onoto Magna in sterling silver

Filling system: Cartridge/Convertor
Nibs available: Fine, Medium and Broad
Price: £995

 

The Onoto Magna in gold-plated sterling silver (Vermeil)

Limited Edition: 100 worldwide

Filling system: Cartridge/Convertor
Nibs available: Fine, Medium and Broad

Price: £1075

 

The Onoto Magna in 18ct gold

Limited Edition: 10 worldwide

Filling system: Cartridge/Convertor
Nibs available: Fine, Medium and Broad

Price: £9995

 

 

The Onoto Excel

Smaller and lighter than the new Onoto Magna, and produced in small limited editions, The Onoto Excel is available  to pen collectors and connoisseurs in three exquisite styles: hallmarked sterling silver, gold-plated sterling silver (Vermeil) or 18 carat gold. The Excel features the same guilloché engraved Hera weave pattern as the Magna and includes a size 3 18-carat gold distinctive Onoto nib.

The Onoto Excel is being issued in an exclusive worldwide limited edition of 200 in hallmarked sterling silver. It is also available in Vermeil (gilded silver) in an edition of 100 worldwide and in 18ct gold (an edition of 10).

Each Onoto Excel comes in a superb presentation box with a signed Certificate of Authenticity attesting to its limited edition status.

In addition, every Onoto Excel is accompanied by a no-quibble Lifetime Guarantee against faulty workmanship or materials – testament to the quality of craftsmanship and design of this extraordinary pen.

The Onoto Excel in sterling silver
Nibs available: Fine, Medium and Broad
Price: £875 

The Onoto Excel in gold-plated sterling silver (Vermeil)
Nibs available: Fine, Medium and Broad
Price:  £975 


The Onoto Excel in 18ct gold
Nibs available: Fine, Medium and Broad
Price: £8950

 

 

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