Onoto Magna 261

The Onoto Magna 261

If you are looking for an elegant writing pen; a pen that has some ‘presence’ and is perfectly balanced, and will give you hours of smooth writing pleasure, then the Magna 261 has the pedigree to suit. The first chased acrylic Onoto for more than 50 years!

Following in the long tradition of excellent Onoto pens, this contemporary addition to the range has a proud heritage. In 1909, as Onoto started to flex its considerable marketing muscles around the globe, the United States was seen as a key market. So it was little surprise when De La Rue, then owners of the Onoto brand, decided to set up a US subsidiary in New York to manufacture, market and sell Onoto pens.

The offices were soon established at 261 Broadway, New York and now, to celebrate that occasion 100 years ago, the Onoto Magna 261 Centenary Edition has been issued.

Crafted entirely in England from high density black acrylic, the ‘261’ features a chased pattern on the barrel and cap like the original classic Magnas of the 1930s. This is the first chased Onoto 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.

Just like most vintage Onoto pens, the barrel is engraved with ‘ONOTO THE PEN Made in England’, and on the opposite side of the barrel is a space for personalising the pen with your name or initials.

The cap is finished with a wide gold-plated sterling silver band which is hall-marked and the “261” comes with a booklet explaining British hall-marks. The top of the cap has the famous Onoto cipher which is gold plated to match the instantly recognisable Onoto clip. At the end of the barrel is the number “261” in black and gold encased in a special convex acrylic.

Based on the design of the 1937 Magna, the ‘261’ has a character all of its own... contemporary, refined and tactile... with silky smooth writing from the large two-tone gold plated Onoto size 7 nib. Indeed, another classic Onoto!

If you are looking for an ‘every-day’ writing pen to add to your collection, or a gift that will be used and cherished for years to come, the Magna 261 has no equal.

Material: High density black acrylic engraved with a unique snake’s-head pattern
Nib:Large Onoto size 7 Rhodium plated two-tone stainless steel or Onoto size 7 solid two-tone 18 carat gold.
Cap fittings: Gold-plated hallmarked sterling silver band
Button: Gold-plated metal with Onoto cipher
Clip: Gold-plated metal with Onoto cipher
Barrel fittings: Convex acrylic button with ‘261’ in gold on black
Length Capped: 140mm; Uncapped: 123mm; Posted: 163mm
Weight: 25gms
Nib Options: Fine, medium or broad nib as standard. Customised stub, italic or other styles available to order
Ink feed: Converter (provided) or standard European cartridge

A Limited Edition of 261 Pieces Worldwide

Types: Fountain Pen.
Filling Mechanisms: Cartridge/Converter
Fountain Pen Nib Sizes: Fine, Medium, Broad

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