Large ink capacity in this eye-dropper demonstrator pen. The pen itself is large with a smooth steel nib. Nice that the ink colour and amount can easily be seen in the clear body. Shape of Omar is also nice. Shut off valve is a good feature.
What a joy this pen is!
It is a large fountain pen with a with a generous ink capacity. The proportions are all very well balanced and the nib looks very well when the pen is in use.
The clear acrylic is well finished and is a delight to hold. The pen rests in the hand delightfully and the highly polished valve and cap finials contrast nicely with the slightly matt finish of the cap and barrel. And the curved lines of the design fit add a sensuousness to the pen.
Finally there is the matt black clip and valve band. I like this very much.
The overall design is minimalist plus in my mind.
Currently I have this inked with Iroshizuku Ebisu and when the sun catches the pen it shines like some large sapphire on my desk.
Writing with the pen is a joy. The broad nib is delightful on the page and I thoroughly enjoy the experience of using this masterfully crafted instrument.
Regrets? Yes. I cannot afford to have an Opus 88 Omar for all the inks in the Iroshizuku range!
The OPUS88 Omar is a big pen. Thanks to the form it works well to find a comfortable writing style with it. My first nib had a slight gripping problem, but after a replacement it's a very nice pen. The pens volume and more "spherical" design makes it different to the Demo pens. I like this one a lot. Looks absolutely great and performs very well. It doesn't post well, but I don't think you will need that - unless you have truly huge hands. Only drawback is that the pen seems to be more prone to spill ink into the cap than the other OPUS88 pens I have had - but it might be the ink in this one.
This Pen is just outstanding and wonderful. It is true oversize.
Manufacturing quality is highest.
The looking of the pen is between spacy and avant-garde.
Really enjoy it.
Delivery was fasted (to germany in one day).
Packaging is so sweet.
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