The Aurora Talentum Big is exactly that. Big. I love my luxury pens, and the great Brands that make them. But really most top manufacturers top tier models are too small or if not, the larger models are too pricey. Not the Talentum. It is much bigger than the Optima, yet takes all the nib units of its pricer smaller sibling. I love the modern design of the Talentum and though it is cartridge convertor, not a piston-filler, that is perfect. Easy to clean and much easier to switch between inks. The quality is what you'd expect from a top-tier brand such as Aurora, and the first-buyer unboxing experience is on par with all that Aurora offers. No shortcuts here. I own three Tanlentums and love the weight, balance, and aesthetic. I am looking to get my next Talentum from IguanaSell soon.

Just love this fountain pen. It’s the same size as the 88 but with flat top style. Gorgeous blue lacquer with chrome trim and feels perfectly balanced in the hand and writes very smoothly. Uses the same nib as the 88 and Optima and great value at half the price.

This is a pretty pricey pen to me, especially for an all-plastic cartridge converter pen. However, I don’;t regret the purchase at all. It is lovely to hold, a great size and weight, and really comfortable to use. The nib, a 14k stub on mine, is absolutely glorious - it is sharp with great variation of line, but also a large sweet spot, avoiding skipping which can be a problem with some nibs like this. My only problem was that the suppled converter split at the end, letting ink leak into the barrel.