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Aurora Optima Auroloide Vs Resin


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I am thinking about picking up an optima and am getting what I consider to be a good deal on one. I have the option of either a auroloide (lapis blue) or black both with chrome trim and factory stub.

 

While there is a decent price difference between the two, the auroloide one is just gorgeous.

 

While I don't treat my pens harshly, I do use them all and the majority get carried around. This will be my most expensive daily carry category pen. I have heard some negative comment regarding the longevity and fragility of the auroloide pens. Are they more fragile? Do they need more care?

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I've never had a problem with mine - have had it a couple of years, at least, and carried it in my pocket each time I use it. Wonderful pen!

 

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I have the same green pen, and while I don't carry it in my pocket, it has never failed. Aurora is at the top of the list for Italian pens when it comes to build quality (in my opinion).

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I can only echo what has already been said..Have used emerald green{'94-'95}..blue..and

Primavara {LE '98} on a regular basis going on two decades..perhaps longer without

incident. Carry in jacket pocket and briefcase..and in tee-shirt on weekends. You can't

go wrong with Auroloide or solid colors..have been usin' burgundy since '96.....

 

Fred

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Thanks. I think many of the issues I have read about were with the older pens without the Greek key.

I am using the older pens..IIRClearly there were issues with the brown and

{perhaps others} shrinkage in the plastics that were used. I have not had any problem

with the pens I mentioned and still use.

 

Redacting the pen above ... older Optima in Emerald Green

with Greek Key motif.

 

Fred

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I have the blue auroloid Optima as well as four LE Optimas (75th Anniversary, Primavera, Sole and Mare) and have found them to be without fault. To me they are the perfect pen (which may explain why I have so many of them). I particularly like the long section on the pens. Here is a picture of the group:

 

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q247/wagnerkl_2006/AuroraGroup.jpg

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I have the blue auroloid Optima as well as four LE Optimas (75th Anniversary, Primavera, Sole and Mare) and have found them to be without fault. To me they are the perfect pen (which may explain why I have so many of them). I particularly like the long section on the pens. Here is a picture of the group:

 

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q247/wagnerkl_2006/AuroraGroup.jpg

 

 

Thanks. They are gorgeous. Very nice to see the blue side by side with the Mare. Clearly shows the difference in color. I think I will be in possession of a blue optima with chrome trim and stub very soon...now to get it past the bank (read Mrs..).

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I have an Optima in black resin, but I would gladly trade for an Auroloide - they are beautiful.

 

I will add that, if you do have a problem Aurora seems to give good warranty service. The cap on mine cracked (very thin hairline crack, but caused the nib to dry out); I had dropped the cap, so it was probably my fault. Even though I was not the original owner, and the pen was about ten years old, they replaced the cap for the standard service charge -- I think it was $35.

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I got the pen (blue auroloide with silver trim and factory stub). It is gorgeous. Once going, the nib is luscious. Unfortunately, it has a babies bottom and therefore hard starts. It will be going back for a tweak or a nib swap.

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