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Aurora Optima: Arguably The Best Modern Italian Pen, Especially If You Use Pens For Writing.

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Thanks for the tips!

 

I don't mind the size. It's true that the Platinum Century is longer (judging by measurements found online) but in spite of being a tall man with consequently largish hands, curiously I don't have a problem with shorter pens. For example, I have a Kaweco Sport and I find it comfortable in the hand, even unposted, and I like its pocketability (I don't use it much because the nib has given me countless problems, but that's a different story).

 

Regarding toothy nibs, the Platinum nibs also tend to have feedback (the sound is very similar to writing with a pencil) and I'm fine with them. It depends a bit on the day, sometimes I prefer a smooth nib and then I use a TWSBI or ASA pen with JoWo nibs, which (at least mine) are smooth like sliding on ice. And other days I'd rather use the Platinum. It also depends on the paper I'm using. So it's probably not going to be a problem either.

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The newest addition to my Aurora Optima collection is the 365 Gialla. There are many beautiful Italian pens but in my opinion the whisper thin acrylic and attention to detail of Aurora pens is unsurpassed. Some random close-ups:

 

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No pics yet as I've only just taken the plunge. Valentina's had a beautiful Blue/Green Auruloide up that really caught my eye but I was put off by the price. Today I was on ebay and came across the Gailla and that's all it took. Yurizh57 and Calabria's photos convince me I made a good choice.

In my search I had also came across a Bordeaux Mini and, well, Xmas is coming, I thought, heck, why not.

It's hard work to tell which is Old Harry when everybody's got boots on.

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