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m j b · 6 March 2021, 03:04 AM

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.

Justindo · 6 March 2021, 12:07 PM

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.

alllexandru · 7 March 2021, 10:31 PM

Nice!
Please some photos on the nib, what size is it?
Written sample?
Congrats!

Bisquitlips · 8 March 2021, 02:44 AM

Wow! I agree on more photos of it. Please!

Congratulations!

Bisquitlips · 8 March 2021, 02:48 AM

I found a couple of photos of it I believe. Gorgeous.

m j b · 9 March 2021, 12:00 AM

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...

Trustmeimanengineer · 20 April 2021, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Justindo

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!

zzenrocker · 11 December 2021, 01:30 AM

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!

6 March 2021, 03:04 AM	#1
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,215	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. Attached Images __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

8 March 2021, 02:44 AM	#4
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Wow! I agree on more photos of it. Please! Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

8 March 2021, 02:48 AM	#5
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I found a couple of photos of it I believe. Gorgeous. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

9 March 2021, 12:00 AM	#6
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,215	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... Attached Images __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

6 March 2021, 12:07 PM	#2
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	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.

7 March 2021, 10:31 PM	#3
alllexandru 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,461	Nice! Please some photos on the nib, what size is it? Written sample? Congrats!

11 December 2021, 01:30 AM	#8
zzenrocker "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 18	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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