Armando Simoni was often heard to repeat "A pen must make writing pleasurable". If writing is the key to a man´s soul then OMAS designs speak about their creator. Armando founded OMAS 1925 at the age of 34 after years of studying and accumulating sufficient knowledge in the sector of writing instruments. The name, OMAS, stands for Officina Meccanica Armondo Simoni. While the company started as a small workshop, it has grown into an internationally recognized pen company. This is a company that is moving forward while respecting and building on its great history and reputation.

Simoni was an admirer of Greek culture and exalted his passion for classical studies in the creation of objects with a balanced design. This background and interest is evident in the pens produced at the time, and still today. The influence of Simoni's studies in Greek culture can be seen in the classic design of OMAS pens, such as twelve-sided Arte Italiana line. The twelve-sided shape of the pen body won numerous awards and I must say, it is a pleasure to hold. This model is still produced today and has become a classic in the luxury pen market. As well as aesthetic considerations, Armando Simoni had been interested in mechanics since he was a child.

During the 1930s, Armando Simoni designed the twelve-sided model and the other great success story of the pre-war years, the Doctor´s Pen fitted with a tiny clinical thermometer in the body of the pen. Simoni´s love of technical challenges resulted in the endless creation of surprising models; from the fountain pen with two nibs to the series with the transparent ink holder to emphasize lucent beauty. These exclusive items demonstrate the creative force of their designer. He was nominated Cavaliere della Corona d'Italia - Knight of the Italian Crown- and thereafter acquired the moniker "il Cavaliere".

The new noble status of Simoni was extended to the firm as the small Bologna-based workshop was transformed into a world famous company. Following the death of Armando Simoni in 1958, his daughter Raffaella and son-in-law Angelo Malaguti preserved the spirit and philosophy of the business. The reins were then taken up in 1983 by Gianluca Malaguti, initially working alongside his mother, and then as a worthy heir to the family tradition. The harmony and perfection that had always distinguished the OMAS trademark was in secure hands.

In May 2000, OMAS became part of the LVMH Group (Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton), a French Group producing and selling luxury goods. This partnership allows OMAS access to the benefits of the large LVMH Group while maintaining its own management and operations. OMAS is the only pen company of the LVMH group.

Thanks to its excellent quality and extraordinary innovation, today Omas is part of Xinyu Hengdeli Group, a public company listed on Asia´s premier stock exchange in Hong Kong and already a leader of the luxury watch distribution and retail in Asia that acquired the stock-holding majority of Omas at the end of 2007 by LVMH.

Today, OMAS ranks as one of the world's top respected pen manufacturers. Famous for their, known for classic and clean designs the OMAS pen his highly regarded by pen owners.

Over the past two years, OMAS has reviewed and issued updated lines of its Arte Italiana, Bologna and 360 lines, as well as releasing anew line, the Emotica. This review and updating of the lines has taken place under the leadership of OMAS President Christophe Artaux.

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