True to the actual picture and it flows smoothly on paper.

The simplest modern design is wonderful. No need to stare or figure out the time. Quick glance and you got the time. I also like for me the day and date which reminds me in my busy life

Montblanc solitaire midsize geometry ballpoint pen is a lavish everyday carry item. Yes, it writes beautifully with perfect balance and weight. What cannot be measured is the joy each time I use it. You’ll surely get lots of attention and conversations with it.

Pelikan K400 Ballpoint pen, Black and green, Gold trim, 996835

Beautifully presented and perfectly tuned and ready to write! Fast shipping and great customer service.

S.T. Dupont Montecristo L'Aurore Cigar Cutter, Metal, 003434

Had looked at another monotimer, but wasn't sure if I would like it. Iron Annie was a good bit less expensive, so thought I would give it a try. Reading is intuitive and not difficult at all. Impressed with the simplicity of the Bauhaus design. I really like this watch.

As long as you don’t expect the fine flex to be a flex nib and instead just see it as springy nib, it’s one of the most enjoyable nibs on the market. Aurora QC is impeccable I just love the Optima!

Magnífico reloj muy hermoso y elegante

It's interesting that this pen's name, Trilobiti is inspired by the transparent fossils of marine animals that extinct. This is subjective, of course, but the Cioccolato version of this pen is as striking as any demonstrator that I've seen... or at least shares that stage with the same pen in blue.

The piston system holds a good amount of in, and the writing feel is smooth with just enough feedback to feel in control of the writing flow.

Kudos Aurora!

I have been writing with fountain pens since 1968. The pens I have used were made all over the globe: in Italy, France, US, Japan, China, USSR, East Germany (GDR), West Germany (and the united Germany), Russia, India, England, some Latin American countries. As I do take good care of them, rinse and rotate regularly and don’t have the habit of losing pens, most of them are still around and operational, so – as you could imagine – over the years I have accumulated a few, to put it very mildly.

Nevertheless, once in a while I still do end up buying a new one. My favorite brand is Aurora, with Pelikan, Sailor, Pilot and Montblanc following closely. I do have a few Auroras, including some Optimas (regular and limited editions) and 88s, along with some others.

For me, Aurora 88 with lacquer finish and chrome trim epitomizes the absolute standard of perfection in terms of size, weight, look, feel, proportions, finish and quality. Most Optima limited editions are very close to that (as a matter of fact, a Carlo Goldoni limited edition from 1993 along with one of my 88s are always two of the 5-7 pens that are normally on my desk). The regular Optima – even though it is of the same size as the limited editions, is a bit lighter and – for me – feels just a tad less balanced unposted (it is perfect when posted), though don’t get me wrong – it is still very close to being perfect. The difference is that the 88 always feels perfectly balanced – both posted or unposted. The only other pens that come close to that perfect balance but are somewhat behind are Pelikan M800, Meisterstuck 146 and some of the higher-end Pilots – in that specific order. I do not use M1000 or Meisterstuck 149 at all – to me, they are just nice large monuments to oversized writing instruments with no utility value.

The reason I bought another Aurora 88 was to check their Flex Fine nib. It gets mixed reviews on various web sites but I, through many decades of fountain pen usage, have developed a position of never taking any pen- or nib-related opinion at the face value. Most of my Auroras have italic or stub nibs and, even though there are multiple pens in the Aurora lineup that I don’t own which do offer the Flex Fine nib, I could not think of a better pen with that nib to buy.

The Flex Fine nib is slightly longer and narrower, compared to regular Aurora nibs, with a very smooth clean line (not too wet or dry) and slight but pronounced feedback, which is very good. Even though its line variation is, by design, not like the one produced by an italic or stub nib – it is more than enough to really enjoy laying down distinctly expressive characters on a piece of paper. Some folks argue about it being a “true” flex or not but, honestly, I do not care about that one way or another. It is very pleasant and effortless to write with for long periods of time and, needless to say, I am very happy with it.

A comment on Aurora brand in general. A couple of years ago I bought a 30-year-old limited edition Optima and, even though the pen was obviously new-in-box with no signs of use at all, the attempt to move the piston by turning the knob resulted in unscrewing of the entire piston assembly. I sent the pen to Kenro Industries, which handles the Aurora (and Montegrappa) pens service in the US. They charged me a nominal processing fee and forwarded the pen to Italy. I thought it would take months to get it back, but just 3 weeks later the pen was back with me, in absolutely pristine condition – properly polished, buffed or whatever else they did, with everything working perfectly – at no charge! That is what I call true service and standing by their products. As I have had quite different experiences with the service of some other well-known brands, who had absolutely no clue what they were doing, all I can say is: Way to go, please keep it that way!

Iguana’s service is impeccable, as always – reasonable prices, clear communication on order status, great packaging, fast shipment, precise answers to any questions asked without any delays – thank you!

Excatly as expected

Love this pen. The only problem is that I get a craving for chocolate covered cherries every time I use it. It’s a great writer, which is no surprise for an Aurora … unfortunately, I’ve gained weight since I got it. LOL

I started with ordering two Esties to try the specialty nibs and the store.... Then I purchased another... and two more! I spent way too much and have too many pens but I enjoyed every minute. I never imagined I would like Esterbrook Pens this much, and appreciate the people at Iguana Sell even more. All of my fountain pens write smooth, straight out of the box! That keeps me looking at them to add to the collection. Color patterns are beautiful, but I am partial to lighter colors. I will admit that they are a little more than I usually spend, so I try to limit myself Very hard to do.. I am looking at colors I don't have, and I am confident that I will have a great pen from a fantastic store! I even have an Estie rollerball now to use when travelling. I will order another soon. Thank you Iguana Sell!

A lovely pen. Substantial but not heavy and a spectacular resin with blue, green, and yellowish undertones. The neck tie clip is cute although the flaring section is an acquired taste with my preference going to the Infrangibile.