Aurora Optima Fountain Pen - 365 Pearl and Octane Fountain Pen - Limited Edition 2026

The 365 edition is a yearly run limited to exactly 365 numbered pens, one per day of the year. This year's material is Auroloide turned in pearl with deep octane speckles, paired with chrome trim — cooler and more contemporary than Aurora's usual gold trim.

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:

• Fluorescent auroloid body and cap
• Interchangeable 18K solid gold Aurora Nib
• Ink impregnated solid ebonite feed 
• Piston filling system with ink window and hidden reservoir
• Limited to 365 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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