I am the Greek and I have 5 Italian pens and I have fallen in love with their classic lines and beauty.
The first one I bought was an Aurora Optima Auroloide in marbled blue. It is a wonderfully crafted pen...the fit and finish are excellent and it writes so very smoothly with just a touch of tooth. The line is wet but not excessively. It makes me feel good just to hold it in my hand.
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My second purchase was a Delta WE Lucky pen. Another well designed pen and a smooth writer. I especially like the lucky red pepper made of red coral ingeniously mounted so it screws into the cap clip.
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Not too long ago I decided to try my hand at an e bay auction when I found a Delta Via Veneto posted there. I bid and was successful. I was elated because this is a classically beautiful black pen with white and gold splashes for furnishings. Its smoothness closely challenged the Aurora for smoothness. Fit and finish were without fault. The 18K nib is superb.
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I tried another auction, this time for an Aurora Optima Resin red pen with 14K nib. This pen is discontinued in this colour but I love that red. Another coup for Aurora. No wonder I love Italian pens.
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I was so encouraged at finding these fine pens at a huge saving over retail prices, I tried once more for another Aurora pen, this time a limited production pen the Afrika with a 18K gold nib. I had seen this pen advertised online, but at a retail price of no less than 875 US dollars, I despaired of getting one. Here was my chance, although I didn't think I would stand a chance against more experienced bidders who knew the ropes better than I. Beginners luck again...I got it for a bit over 300 US Dollars. I don't know whether that is good for others,but for me I was happy. This is an exquitely made pen.
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I did win a fourth pen but it was a Sailor 1911 so that is for another place.
I hope you like my Italians, they rock.
Best regards to all
Leo
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