Leonardo Momento Magico Omnia Amethyst Review: Leonardo's First Gold In-House Nib

Introduction

The Leonardo Momento Magico Omnia Amethyst is a limited edition fountain pen of just 50 pieces, and it carries a meaningful milestone: it is the first gold in-house nib Leonardo has ever made. For a brand long associated with nibs sourced from other manufacturers, that alone makes this release worth a closer look.

The pen was made with resin created by Jonathan Brooks of Carolina Pen Company, called Omnia Amethyst. It is a slightly smaller pen than the Momento Zero Grande, which makes it a comfortable fit for a wide range of hand sizes. Priced at $545, it is positioned as an exclusive, collector-leaning release rather than an everyday starter.

Design and Materials

The Momento Magico keeps the design language Leonardo is known for: slightly conical ends, a rolling clip, and the distinctive textured element that appears here as the center band. The trim is rose gold, which pairs beautifully with the shimmering deep purple and black resin.

The material itself deserves praise. In brighter light the shimmer in the Omnia Amethyst resin really comes through, and the rose gold trim against the deep purple makes it an easy pen to admire. The sleeve packaging can be fiddly to remove, but that is a minor gripe.

Size and Comfort

In terms of size, the Momento Magico sits alongside full-size pens like the Pilot Custom 823, and it is noticeably larger than entry pens such as the Lamy Safari or Platinum Preppy. It is a genuinely well-proportioned pen for most hands.

Comfort is a standout. It is incredibly comfortable to hold, well balanced, and posts securely while staying light rather than back-heavy. Whether that comes from the piston filler’s ink capacity adding a bit of weight, or simply the proportions, the result is a pen that stays pleasant through long writing sessions.

The First Gold In-House Nib

This is where the pen gets genuinely interesting. The nib is a rose gold finish, a fine point, paired with an ebonite feed. It is Leonardo’s first gold in-house nib, marking a shift away from sourcing nibs and toward making their own.

The tuning is excellent. The fine nib writes with just enough feedback to catch the page as you write, which means it does not slip and you retain a lot of control over your handwriting. It is not super wet, which suits a fine point, and it never skips.

Writing Performance

The nib keeps up well under pressure, and even fast swirls and loops stay consistent. For anyone who enjoys well-tuned nibs with feedback, this one is a delight. It helps keep the point from skating off the page and gives writing a confident, controlled feel.

Notes written over long sessions stayed comfortable throughout, and the ink flow with a purple ink pairing proved to be a superb match for the pen’s character.

Things to Consider Before Buying

This is a limited edition of 50 pieces, so availability is naturally restricted. The $545 price reflects the gold nib and the exclusivity, so it is a considered purchase rather than an impulse one. The fine nib is not super wet, so writers who prefer very juicy fine points should keep that in mind. The outer sleeve is also prone to tearing when removed.

Buying Advice

The Momento Magico Omnia Amethyst makes sense for collectors who want a milestone pen from Leonardo, and for writers who specifically enjoy fine nibs with tuned feedback. If you love shimmering resin, rose gold trim, and a piston filler with a big ink window, it is hard to argue against.

If the price is a stretch, it is worth remembering that exclusivity and the in-house gold nib are the core of what you are paying for. For those who value those things, it is an easy recommendation.

Conclusion

The Leonardo Momento Magico Omnia Amethyst is a beautiful, exceptionally comfortable pen with a beautifully tuned first-generation gold in-house nib. Limited to 50 pieces at $545, it is expensive but genuinely special, and for fans of Leonardo or of fine feedback nibs, it is a release worth hunting down.