Since then there has been a loyal following for Onoto among collectors and connoisseurs of fine writing instruments. Continuing interest in the Onoto brand and a steady increase in the luxury pen market in recent years has resulted in the re-launch of Onoto in October 2004.

In June 2004, The Onoto Pen Company Limited, which had been set up by a group of Onoto enthusiasts in 1999, but had never traded, was acquired by James Boddy a British entrepreneur based near Norwich.

James' vision for the company was to resurrect it to its former position as a leading global brand, producing top quality pens and other related instruments. James has been joined by David Cooper, Managing Director, and by a world-class team of British craftsmen to create beautiful writing instruments which carry the Onoto name with as much pride and élan as their predecessors.

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The first new Onoto pen for 46 years  was created in September 2004. The Centenary pen, commemorating the founding of Onoto in 1905, was a brand new design, based on the classic 1937 Onoto Magna. Issued in a limited edition of just 500 worldwide in hallmarked sterling silver and 10 in 18ct gold. The Centenary Onoto was launched at the London Pen Show in October 2004. Click herefor more details of The Centenary Pen.

To read the Stylophiles Online Magazine review click here

New issues in 2005/6 included editions celebrating:

The Bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 (The Horatio Nelson pen and the Emma, Lady Hamilton pen). Click herefor more details.

The 75th Anniversary of the Royal Ballet (June 2006).

New issues for 2007 will include
The 2007 Onoto Magna and the Excel.