Aurora Optima 366 Bianco Fountain Pen - Limited Edition 2024

Each year, Aurora releases a 365 limited edition model of their flagship Optima fountain pen. For 2024, they released a beautiful Bianco (white) pen limited to 366 units (representing 366 days as 2024 is a leap year).

The fountain pen is made of white auroloid and features a solid 18kt gold nib with ebonite feed, hand-polished chrome trim, and piston filling system. All components are made in-house by Aurora. Specialty nibs including italic and stub nibs are ground by hand by Aurora's master nibmeister.

Aurora was founded in Turin, Italy in 1919 and has been producing writing instruments of the highest quality ever since. They are the only Italian pen manufacturer to have been in continuous operation for over 100 years. 

Aurora Manufacture Video: How it's Made - Fountain Pens 

Why it's special:

• Interchangeable 18K solid gold Aurora Nib
• Ink impregnated solid ebonite feed 
• Piston filling system with ink window and hidden reservoir
• Limited to 366 numbered units
• Handmade in Italy by Aurora

Detailed specs: 

• Body material: Marbled Auroloide (cellulose acetate)
• Nib material: 18K gold
• Cap type: Threaded
• Filling system: Piston filler (bottled ink sold separately) 
• Postable: Yes 
• Weight: 20 grams total
• Length: 143 mm / 5" capped, 122 mm / 4.8" uncapped, posted 153mm  / 6"
• Diameter: 14.2 mm barrel, 10.4 mm section
• Warranty: 2 Years Mechanical

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