Aurora Optima Auroloide Fountain Pen - Nero Perla

As Aurora's flagship, the Optima features a large 14K solid gold nib with an 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 14K solid gold Aurora Nib
• Ink impregnated solid ebonite feed 
• Piston filling system with ink window and hidden reservoir
• Handmade in Italy by Aurora

Detailed specs: 

• Body material: Marbled Auroloide (cellulose acetate)
• Nib material: 14K 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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