Aurora 88 Gold-Black 811 Fountain Pen

Aurora 88 Gold-Bllack 811 fountain pen.

After the destruction of its factory during a bombing in World War II and the European economic hardship of the first post-war years, the Italian company Aurora hired the services of the prestigious industrial designer Marcello Nizzoli with the aim of creating an instrument of writing that positioned it in the market facing competitors of the stature of the legendary Parker 51. Its notable creative genius would result in the creation, in 1952, of the model 88, which with its elegant lines and modern technology, surpassed all the expectations and ended up becoming the highest-rated Italian fountain pen of all time.

The Aurora brand resurrects its legendary model today with the launch of a collection that, like its famous ancestor, aims to become a new milestone for its refined classicism and delicate shapes, without giving up, in any case, the bold technical innovation that characterizes to the present times.

Under these premises, the Ottantotto 811 fountain pen was born, a magnificent "small size" piece with a body and mouthpiece made of black resin, a beautiful gold-plated cap embellished with linear guilloché and a thin band with the brand name at its base, snap closure and decorative elements also made of gold.

Its loading system is that of ink cartridges, which can be modified using the Aurora 158-C converter (not included) by those users who prefer refilling through the inkwell with a plunger charger.

It has an extraordinary 14-karat solid gold nib that is available, along with the most common thicknesses —EF, F, M, B and BB—, in unusual options such as italic or stub, which will satisfy the most daring users. and demanding.

A true jewel of writing that expert collectors will know how to value in the right measure.