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[[Image:Omega-Lever-Open.jpg|thumb|A lever filler [[Omega]]]]

[[Image:Omega-Lever-Open.jpg|thumb|A lever filler [[Omega]]]]

In [[1927]] the two Verga brothers, Alfredo and Eugenio, who until then had brought together the ''"Alfredo Verga dei Fratelli Verga Snc"'', owner of the [[Columbus]] trademark, parted. Eugenio become the owner of the [[Columbus]] brand, while Alfredo founded his new company that took the name of ''Omega A.V.M.'', (registered in the same year,  {{Marchio|35467}}), where A.V.M. is an acronym standing for Alfredo Verga Milan.  

In [[1927]] the two Verga brothers, Alfredo and Eugenio, who until then had brought together the ''"Alfredo Verga dei Fratelli Verga Snc"'', owner of the [[Columbus]] trademark, parted. Eugenio become the owner of the [[Columbus]] brand, while Alfredo founded his new company that took the name of ''Omega A.V.M.'', (registered in the same year,  {{Marchio|35467}}), where A.V.M. is an acronym standing for Alfredo Verga Milan.

Although there are no registration aboit it, there are strong indications that the company was also the maker of the [[Ardita]] brand, a minor brand used in economic productions, because pens were found being branded ''Ardita A.V.M.'', <ref>you can consult [https://forum.fountainpen.it/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=13006 this topic] for details.</ref> characterized by the same acronym, and then resulted in further discoveries<ref>detailed in this [https://forum.fountainpen.it/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=14195 additional argument] with relevant photos.</ref> to be equipped with a nib marked ''Omega A.V.M.'', which leads us to think that this trademark was used by the company for its low-end production.

Although there are no registration aboit it, there are strong indications that the company was also the maker of the [[Ardita]] brand, a minor brand used in economic productions, because pens were found being branded ''Ardita A.V.M.'', <ref>you can consult [https://forum.fountainpen.it/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=13006 this topic] for details.</ref> characterized by the same acronym, and then resulted in further discoveries<ref>detailed in this [https://forum.fountainpen.it/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=14195 additional argument] with relevant photos.</ref> to be equipped with a nib marked ''Omega A.V.M.'', which leads us to think that this trademark was used by the company for its low-end production.

At least initially, it is believed that the company has maintained the production of [[safety]] models with  precious metal [[overlay]]s typical of the [[Columbus]] initial production. These models were followed by celluloid [[button filler]] models called ''[[Supernova]]'', and later also with [[lever filler]]. The information about this company are quite slim, but the production seems to be continued even after the war, with imitations of American models, in particular, is known a version of ''[[Supernova]]'' with a clip very similar to that of a [[Skyline]] and a wide band on the cap like the one found on certain [[Crest]] and [[Tuckaway]] models.

At least initially, it is believed that the company has maintained the production of [[safety]] models with  precious metal [[overlay]]s typical of the [[Columbus]] initial production. These models were followed by celluloid [[button filler]] models called ''[[Supernova]]'', and later also with [[lever filler]]. The information about this company are quite slim, but the production seems to be continued even after the war, with imitations of American models, in particular, is known a version of ''[[Supernova]]'' with a clip very similar to that of a [[Skyline]] and a wide band on the cap like the one found on certain [[Crest]] and [[Tuckaway]] models.

===External references===

===External references===

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101128013426/http://www.pentrace.net/article050101077.html] Page on Penntrace

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101128013426/http://www.pentrace.net/article050101077.html] Page on Penntrace

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