Pens for Aid: Omas Ogiva LE in turquoise resin from Fook Hing.

This is one of a limited edition of 20 made exclusively for Fook Hing in Singapore. They have donated this Omas Ogiva to Pens for Aid.

Omas, of course, is a heritage Italian brand of writing instruments. I have an Omas 556/S from the fifties with one of the best flex nibs I own in a sleek black body. This Omas Ogiva is modern, yet nods back to that heritage with the style of the clip and the smooth Italian styling. Its turquoise semitranslucide cotton resin has a crystalline calm. Rose gold is the finish of the moment, and complements the turquoise. Both the clip and the trim  sport 5N rose gold trim, with the clip accented by a wheel made of blue agate. (If you're into stones and symbols, blue agate is supposed to be calming and meditative.)

The nib is the famous Extra Flessibile (extra flexible) in EF, extra fine. I've tried this nib in another pen and it is truly flexible, capable of tine spread, with a just-right snapback. The feed is ebonite, which means it can be heat-adjusted later on if you want. Read Nicholas' review on FPN for more detail and bigger pictures!

This is a lovely pen and the fact that all the proceeds of its sale will go to the Red Cross makes it even more special.

Fook Hing will cover shipping from Singapore. (Please like them on Facebook!) I will also send the winner surprise goodies.

I've put the starting price low, so please bid with an open heart. All of the funds from this auction will go directly to the Philippine Red Cross.

(Please note: I am not a professional seller, this is the first time I am using this Wordpress auction plugin, I've tested it and so far it works. But if you have any concerns at all, email me stat: leighpod at good ol' gmail.)