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Optima

Optima

Regular price €612,00
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color
nib

Auroloid

special mottled and marbled resin

Nib

14 Kt gold as EF, F, M, B, Stub.

Filling system

piston

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The Aurora Optima is a fountain pen in marbled auroloid, available in three colors. It evokes the charm of the historic 1930s pen. Classic proportions and a piston filling system make it a faithful tribute to the original.

The 14 Kt gold nib delivers a smooth, precise writing experience, available in five widths. The ink-view window is a distinctive detail inherited from the historic model.

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Features of the Aurora Optima

Marbled auroloid: a celluloid-like material chosen for its brilliance and resistance. It combines the vintage look of celluloid with modern durability, and each sheet is cut to show a unique pattern.

14 Kt gold nib available in EF, F, M, B, Stub widths. Suited to different writing styles, from fine everyday notes to calligraphic strokes.

Piston filling system with an ink-view window, the same mechanism that defined the original Optima in the 1930s. This system holds a generous ink capacity, reducing how often you need to refill. Discover other piston-filling fountain pens in the dedicated collection.

Since 2008 the central metal band, gold-plated or chrome, has a new design. It shows the Aurora mark framed by two Greek key patterns, applied to every Optima made since then.

Also available as a rollerball and ballpoint, with gold or chrome finishes depending on the color. Aurora is a Turin-based manufacturer active since 1919, whose history is told on Wikipedia.

The three colors, blue, green and red, share the same resin body but differ in their finishes, gold or chrome. Each Aurora Optima comes packaged in a branded gift box, ready for everyday use or as a gift. Discover the full Aurora collection in our store.

FAQ

What colors is the Aurora Optima available in?
In three colors of marbled auroloid: blue, green and red, with gold or chrome finishes on the trim.
What filling system does the Optima have?
A piston filling system, with an ink-view window that lets you check the remaining ink level at a glance.
What era inspired the design of the Optima model?
It evokes the charm and elegance of the historic pen from the 1930s, keeping its classic proportions and overall silhouette.
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For all your writing needs

Aurora Optima is available in fountain pen, capped rollerball and ballpoint versions, with gold or chrome finishes depending on the colour of the pen.
Optima BLUE: chrome or gold finishes, your choice.
Optima GREEN: gold finishes.
Optima RED: chrome finishes.
Optima GREY: chrome finishes.
Optima solid BLACK resin: chrome finishes

New central band

Since the beginning of 2008, the central band in gold or chrome metal has changed design, and since then all Optimas have been produced with the new band: the Aurora brand name and a Greek key bordering it above and below.

What is Auroloide?

Auroloid is a plastic material, similar to celluloid, used by Aurora to make its Optima line of fountain pens. It was chosen for its brilliance, aesthetics, and durability, combining the qualities of celluloid with those of modern resins.
In practice, auroloid offers the vintage look of celluloid with greater durability.

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