Leonardo Momento Zero Magma and Nebula: Two Limited Editions Worth a Look

Introduction

Leonardo’s Momento Zero is one of those pens that keeps earning its place in collections, and two new limited editions make it easier than ever to try one. The Magma and the Nebula are limited to 60 units each, feature unique Italian resin, and are offered at a very special price: a standard Momento Zero typically retails for around $169, but these editions come in at roughly $110. If you have never owned a Momento Zero and want to pick one up at a reasonable price, this is a compelling entry point.

Because these are limited editions of only 60 units per model, they are unlikely to stay in stock for long, and nib options may be limited given the small run. Both are part of a Black Friday weekend offering and were made available early, around Thanksgiving.

What Both Pens Share

Both models keep the signature Momento Zero design cues. The cap top comes to a rounded point, and both carry Leonardo’s wheeled clip, a detail that looks great and works well in practice. One change from the standard model: the engraving sits on the back of the cap rather than the barrel, showing the Leonardo name, the retailer marking, and the limited edition number of each pen.

The cap has a three-ring band, followed by a small step down to the barrel where another band sits. The barrel tapers slightly toward the end, where a blind cap gives access to the converter. Removing the barrel for inking remains the more practical option if you like to watch the fill. Both pens come with stainless steel nibs and a plastic feed.

The section has a slightly tiered design that can look questionable at first glance, but in use it is genuinely comfortable and ergonomic, fitting the grip well.

Magma: Every Color of the Rainbow

The Magma is the more colorful of the two. Its Italian resin blends just about every color of the rainbow, with some sections showing translucency, including parts of the red on the cap. Hold it up to the light and the depth of the material becomes obvious.

As with both of these editions, there will be significant variation in the resin, so no two pens will look alike. That is part of the charm of a small limited run.

Nebula: A Marble-Like Contrast

The Nebula takes a more restrained palette, focusing on reds, whites, and blues. On the example shown, the front of the pen is busy with a significant amount of white, while flipping it over reveals a side with virtually no white at all, just red and blue. The effect almost looks like a form of marble, and it makes for a genuinely interesting combination of color and a one-of-a-kind look.

Because of the natural variation in the material, every Nebula will distribute its colors differently, which means each pen is its own small surprise.

Size and Handling

The Momento Zero is a mid-sized pen that sits comfortably alongside common benchmarks. Compared with other Leonardo models, it is smaller than the Momento Zero Grande. Against non-Leonardo pens, it is comparable in capped size to a Lamy Al-Star and a Platinum 3776, and sits sensibly next to a TWSBI Diamond 580. Uncapped, these editions are the same size as the standard Momento Zero, so handling is familiar if you have used the regular model.

Comfort and Writing Performance

Both pens were inked with matching inks from the same retailer: Roman Centurion Red in the Magma and Roman Praetorian Blue in the Nebula. The red is nicely saturated, with reminders of other popular reds, while the blue is saturated and nearly royal blue in tone. Both inks performed well, though the bottles hold less ink than some might like.

The Magma’s broad stainless steel nib lays down a decent amount of ink, though line variation is limited. Reverse writing is a little scratchy and light on flow, but fast writing poses no problem; the feed keeps up without hesitation. The Nebula’s medium nib is equally well behaved, with the feed again keeping pace easily. Leonardo’s nibs have a strong track record here, with sizes that tend to work well across the board.

Which One Should You Pick?

If you want maximum visual drama, the Magma’s rainbow resin is hard to beat. If you prefer a more controlled palette with marble-like contrast, the Nebula is the more refined choice. Either way, you are getting the same comfortable section, reliable stainless steel nib, and classic Momento Zero proportions.

At roughly $110 compared to the usual $169 retail, these are the least expensive Momento Zeros seen so far, which makes them especially attractive if you are budget conscious or simply on the lookout for a great deal. With only 60 units of each, moving quickly is a sensible plan.

Conclusion

The Leonardo Momento Zero Magma and Nebula deliver the brand’s comfortable ergonomics and pleasant stainless steel nibs in two genuinely distinctive limited edition resins, all at a price that undercuts the standard model by a wide margin. If a Momento Zero has been on your list, these editions are one of the friendliest ways to finally get one.