AuroraSKU: AUR007

Aurora - Optima Flex Green (LTD)

€650,00

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5.0 (2 reviews)

Nib: 18k Gold

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Nib Size: Broad

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Aurora - Optima Flex Green (LTD)

€650,00

Nib: 18k Gold

14k Gold 18k Gold

Nib Size: Broad

Fine Flex Broad

Description

In over 100 years of making writing instruments - Aurora created not only writing instruments but history. Many shapes and colors reside with Aurora creations, Optima being one of the most staple and iconic models. In 2017 Aurora launched their first Flex nib, featured first on the Aurora 88 model and following on Optima Flex.

Optima Flex features an 14k Gold flex nib, in house made by Aurora and tuned to offer an impressive writing experience both in normal writing and also when a slight pressure is applied, friction fitted together with a ebonite feeder, available in one size only - Fine. The nib and all trim elements are Rhodium plated, adding contrast to the beautiful solid color of the body.

Section features generous and elegant ink window, following the guideline of all Optima models. A very smooth and ingenious piston filling mechanism, offers the user a drop of ink in case of need, this is an unique feature of Aurora only.

Aurora Optima Flex fountain pen is part of a limited edition of 330 pieces for every color, available in stock now at Pen Venture.

Specifications

Brand: Aurora
Model: Optima Flex
Edition: Limited Edition
Color: Green
Body Material: Resin
Finish: Polished
Cap Type: Screw
Filling Mechanism: Piston Filler
Postable: Yes
Trim Color: Rhodium
Length Overall (Closed): 127 mm
Length Overall (Posted): 155 mm
Body Length (Uncapped): 125 mm
Body Diameter: 14 mm
Cap Diameter (Without Clip): 15 mm
Weight Overall: 22 g
Body Weight: 14 g

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Complete pile of shite

Bought a Gravitas Monster. Kept in pen sleeve in padded case. Used carefully. Treated carefully. Filled twice. Noticed ink all over my hand. No obvious problem. When home I emptied the pen and notice a thin crack in the barrel at the "turning knob" end, just before the aluminium. Now unusable. Ink seeping out. Complete waste of money. Complete crap. Either desire flaw, or poor materials or both. Watch out. Will never buy another Gravitas POS, nor from this retailer again.

Quality engineering

I skipped the original aluminum Monster mainly due to fear of slipperiness. I've had issues with other aluminum pens and I seem to recall multiple reviewers mentioning such with the aluminum Monster. I heard no such complaints for the stone washed titanium one so I eventually went for it. I'm glad I did!

The large broad nib is silky smooth, the matte finish comfortably grippy, the vacuum filling system well made and the ink capacity very impressive. The body is nice and thick and feels suitably hefty. I also like the look of the matte finish. Matte doesn't seem to be quite as common in fountain pens as all kinds of shiny finishes (which can obviously be great too!) so it's nice whenever it's an option.

I'm not used to pens without any kind of roll stop but at least on my shall we say busy desk the Monster is quite safe from falling. I'm not sure if the Ultem in this one is supposed to be sturdier than the acrylic in some other versions or not but better be safe in any case.

Shipping was quick and secure and included a traditional handwritten letter from Emy. Thank you!

Gravitas Vac 2

The construction of the Vac 2 is flawless. The textures of the materials and it's simple lines display an elegant beauty. The large steel nib delivers a pleasant writing experience and also provides a bit of flex.

Amazing Pen! Gravitas makes one of the best piston fillers out there. I dont keep the nib and normally use the pen for coustom flex nibs with Jowo #6 compatible nib units. So, i really cant speak on the nib. However, this pen is just built with high quality components. The weight, feel, and overall aesthetics are unmatched. You wont find better at this price point.

Platinum Sansui - Smooth Operator

I recently acquired the Platinum Maki-e Sansui pen in a Medium nib. The Pen Venture team was kind enough to carefully inspect and tune this pen before sending it on to me. Many thanks for that. It writes very smoothly and with a steady flow of ink. The Medium nib is my favorite nib configuration from the Platinum brand. The line width is nice and thin and always writes consistently right of the box. This lovely Maki-e pen was no different. I highly recommend it.

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