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It should be noted that this is intended for previous customers of Onoto, but if you really want this pen it might worth contacting David via the methods given below. I apologize for not getting this up before the discount expired.
The first fully-functioning Onoto plunger-filler for over 50 years, incorporating a beautiful sterling silver overlay, is now available in limited numbers. The initial production run of just 30 pens is being offered to previous Onoto buyers, so you have first opportunity to purchase one of these unique pens – and if you order promptly, you can claim a worthwhile discount!
Innovative and unique
When the ‘new’ Onoto company started production in 2005, pen collectors, writing connoisseurs and Onoto aficionados from all around the world requested, above all else, that the plunger-filling system should become a priority. After all, when De La Rue introduced the new Onoto brand in 1905, they did so with the innovative and unique plunger-filling system that had been co-designed by George Sweetser and Evelyn De La Rue. The plunger-filler was unique and gave the fledgling company an immediate edge over their contemporaries who were still offering messy eye-dropper fillers to their customers.
A firm favourite
The plunger-filling system was eventually superseded in the 1950s by the lever-filling mechanism, but remained a firm favourite with Onoto collectors. It’s no surprise then that the recreation of a plunger-filling pen became a priority challenge for the new Onoto company. After working on prototypes for some time we are now proud to announce the release of:
The Onoto Heritage
With its exclusive plunger-filling mechanism
Virtually maintenance-free
This is truly a pen which shouts ‘Heritage’ at every turn! It has an impeccable lineage and has been developed using original Onoto drawings: the same slim lines; the same push-fit cap; the same plunger-filler vacuum system. Of course, we’ve taken the opportunity to upgrade the components wherever better materials are now available compared to those more than 100 years ago. For example, the plunger rod is now made of carbon fibre; the cup valves are made from a special rubber and there’s an ingenious 3 washer seal that we believe gives a much longer life and is virtually maintenance free. Our aim was to improve on the original design and we believe we have achieved our goal.
Cut-off valve seals the ink reservoir
And there’s more! The ink capacity is nearly 2½ times the capacity of a standard K5 converter so you have much longer writing time. And, just like the original plunger-filler, The Heritage also features a cut-off valve which seals the ink reservoir when the pen isn’t in use. Simply turn the valve by half a turn and it’s ready to write! You’ll see the similarities between the original plunger-filler and the new ‘Heritage’ in the poster below, reproduced from a 1920s edition of ‘Punch’.
Beautiful silver overlay cap by Henry Simpole
Like many early Onotos, the Heritage has a filigree sterling silver overlay. This beautiful art nouveau styled cap was designed by Henry Simpole and includes the word “Onoto” hidden in the elaborate pattern. The silver is hallmarked with the London Assay mark and carries the edition number of the pen.
Limited availability
The Onoto Heritage is being issued in a worldwide limited edition of just 100 pens. As the first fully-functioning Onoto plunger-filler for over 50 years, early indications show that demand is likely to be substantial. Only 30 pens are being manufactured during 2011. The next production run won’t take place until 2012.
If you would like to order an Onoto Heritage plunger-filler from the first batch – thereby guaranteeing a low edition number – please email me at david@onoto.com or call the order hotline on 01603 811165 (international +44 1603 811165) immediately, to confirm your reservation. The Onoto Heritage will not available to the general public until existing customers have had an opportunity to purchase, so will not be shown on the website until later in the year.
Order early – and claim a worthwhile discount!
Onoto Chairman, James Boddy, has asked me to arrange a special discount price for you. As an existing customer, you will be entitled to a 15% discount from the recommended price of the Onoto Heritage. That’s a saving of over £100 for UK/EU residents – slightly less for those elsewhere overseas. It’s James’ way of saying ‘Thank you’ to those who have supported us; think of it as an early Christmas gift from the Chairman! I think you’ll agree, it’s an exceptional offer on an exceptional pen – but you’ll need to hurry, the offer expires at midnight on 30 November 2011. You’ll find all the prices – and lots of other details – in the specifications box, below.
Without doubt, this is a little piece of fountain pen history and the culmination of many months of work – I do hope you like it!
I look forward to hearing from you.
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Specifications:
Length: 147mm (Capped)
Weight: 23 gms
Nib: Onoto 18 ct gold size 3 two-tone
Nib options: Fine, Medium, Broad. (Customised nib add £36.00 + VAT)
Filling system: Plunger-filler only
Limited edition: 100 worldwide
Discounted Price until 30.11.2011: £590.75 saving £104.25 on the regular price of £695.00 (inc UK/EU VAT at 20%) plus £10 for insured delivery. Outside UK/EU the discounted price is £492.29, saving £86.88 on the regular overseas price of £579.17, plus £10 insured delivery.
Each pen comes with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity, together with a burrwood presentation box.
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