The Elmo 02s frugal minimalism was a necessity of the 1920s, but the inventiveness of the companys first technical director provided a design that would stand on its own merit and survive the test of time.

A century ago, Heinrich Elmo Helms ingenious conical ends offered a way to dispense with expensive componentry without sacrificing decorative flair.

Its a formula that still works today enabling us to endow the Elmo 02 with professional performance at an enthusiasts price.