Onoto Overlay No. 1

The Onoto Overlay No. 1

Inspiration takes many forms, yet a tiny, delicate pencil drawing by master craftsman Henry Simpole has become the foundation for one of the most beautiful writing instruments ever created by Onoto.

Stylish, elegant and tactile, this new Onoto fountain pen follows a proud tradition of making filigree overlays dating back to the 1910s. Staying true to that period and combining design influences from Art Nouveau, this simple sketch has turned into a masterpiece of pen design – with a hidden secret! Look closely and you’ll see the letters ‘O-N-O-T-O’ embedded into the design.

Issued in 3 elegant finishes – in sterling silver, gilded sterling silver (vermeil) and 18 carat gold, each one hand-made in small limited editions, the Onoto Overlay No 1 is a pen with a superb pedigree.

Pen connoisseurs around the world cherish vintage Onoto overlays with passion as they believe they are some of the best overlay pens ever made. So when a new Onoto overlay was agreed, there was only one man to design it – Henry Simpole, a silversmith who already has a global reputation for his modern bespoke overlays. His design for Onoto has already been universally acclaimed, and the Onoto Overlay Number 1 will surely become one of the most sought after “pen amongst pens” for collectors around the world in years to come.

Available In: sterling silver; vermeil (gold plated sterling silver) or solid 18 carat gold
Nib: Onoto size 3 Part rhodium plated solid 18 carat gold.
Length Capped: 144mm; Uncapped: 131mm; Posted: 173mm
Weight: 30gms
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:
500 Pieces Worldwide in Sterling Silver
250 Pieces Worldwide in Vermeil
50 Pieces Worldwide in 18 carat Solid Gold

Types: Fountain Pen.
Filling Mechanisms: Cartridge/Converter
Fountain Pen Nib Sizes: Fine, Medium, Broad, custom grinds to order at extra cost

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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.