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Old 6 March 2021, 03:04 AM   #1
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Icon4 My new Aurora

It just arrived yesterday. I've always wanted an Aurora, and this one caught my eye and even though it was too expensive and I need another fountain pen like I need another hole in my head, you know - you live once. Hey, cheaper than a new watch, right?

I ordered a medium nib, and it came with a fine, but I can live with it. It writes beautifully. The [phone] camera makes it look lighter in color than it actually is.

14K nib. The model is OPTIMA AUROLOIDE.
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Old 6 March 2021, 12:07 PM   #2
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Lovely pen. Congratulations! The Optima is a great writing pen and works well if you have a shallow pocket because it's a full sized pen but is short when capped. Unfortunately, I've had to have one of my daily use Optimas repaired twice for a broken piston filling mechanism, and I baby my pens, but I still love using it.
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Old 7 March 2021, 10:31 PM   #3
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Nice!
Please some photos on the nib, what size is it?
Written sample?
Congrats!
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Old 8 March 2021, 02:44 AM   #4
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Wow! I agree on more photos of it. Please!

Congratulations!
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Old 8 March 2021, 02:48 AM   #5
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I found a couple of photos of it I believe. Gorgeous.



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Old 9 March 2021, 12:00 AM   #6
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Nice Pics Richard, thanks. I snapped a couple of quick ones for you guys, thanks for asking. If I was home, I'd use my real camera and they might actually be focused...
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Old 20 April 2021, 01:47 AM   #7
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Lovely pen. Congratulations! The Optima is a great writing pen and works well if you have a shallow pocket because it's a full sized pen but is short when capped. Unfortunately, I've had to have one of my daily use Optimas repaired twice for a broken piston filling mechanism, and I baby my pens, but I still love using it.
This is so true. Though when my piston broke for the third time, I called it quits and found it a new home. I do miss my Optima though. It was such a beautiful looking and writing pen!
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Old 11 December 2021, 01:30 AM   #8
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I really like Auroras. I bought an Africa model on a lark, because the coin seller I was dealing with had it for sale. I just love it (it's a rollerball) and use it all the time. I have many MB, and actually prefer the Aurora for everyday. The Optima is a great line!
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