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vipkats82
October 21st, 2015, 08:30 PM
Im currently thinning the herd and love the look of the Aurora Optima, anyone with knowledge on the pen?

earthdawn
October 21st, 2015, 09:41 PM
LOVE mine !!!

Awesome nib that has a little bit of feedback but a super nice 18k fine nib

Giovanni Abrate
October 22nd, 2015, 05:01 AM
Read my brief review here:
http://www.newpentrace.net/articleGA%20Optima.html

Laura N
October 22nd, 2015, 08:08 AM
One of my favorite pens.

I have a few and talked about them here: http://fountainpenfollies.com/2015/08/01/aurora-optima/

gregamckinney
October 22nd, 2015, 08:31 AM
I've had a few different pens in the Optima family, and have loved every one. Never had an issue. Currently have a Sole with a factory broad stub (italic?) nib that is flat out wonderful.
Best Regards, greg

Bogon07
October 22nd, 2015, 02:46 PM
I've a green marbled one. Looks and feels great to hold.
The nib has a little feedback or it could be slightly scratchy.....a bit ordinary to write with. I need to try more inks in it.

FP Newbie
October 22nd, 2015, 04:01 PM
I have the Optima 365 in "F" and the Mar Adriatico in "M". Love and use both extensively. They both have just the right amount of feedback IMO. Also they are a great size for medium sized hands. Good luck on your purchase.

-John-

vipkats82
October 22nd, 2015, 07:41 PM
Alright im convinced!!!

Chrissy
October 23rd, 2015, 03:26 AM
I have just bought my first Aurora Optima mainly because I have seen some lovely ones on Laura's blog (http://fountainpenfollies.com/2015/08/01/aurora-optima/)

In fact i haven't received it yet, but I'm looking forward to seeing it. This (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aurora-Optima-Nero-Perla-With-Chrome-Auroloide-Piston-Filled-Fountain-Pen-F-/151857845211?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=MhBV1TGPFM2VekaWAiJKoivIWuQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) is the one that the postman will bring me. :bounce:

stub
October 23rd, 2015, 07:13 AM
Im currently thinning the herd


love the look of the Aurora Optima

Huh?

vipkats82
October 23rd, 2015, 10:49 AM
love the look of the Aurora Optima

Huh?

Just getting rid of pens that I dont use very much, I have the chance to get an Aurora with no risk because I can make the money back.

stub
October 23rd, 2015, 11:06 AM
Gotcha. I was just busting since you said you had a chance to thin the herd and the jumped right to a new pen options, with absolutely nothing between. Like celebrating weight loss with a cheeseburger and milkshake. That struck me as kind of funny besides being sort of nonsequitor-esque.