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U.S. Orders:
- Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
- Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.
International Orders:
- Shipping Rates: International shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package and the destination country.
- Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.
The Aurora 88 Satin Unica Nera Fountain Pen brings a stealth, modern presence to one of Italy's most enduring writing silhouettes. Finished in a tactile satin-matte black, it pairs understated design with Aurora's renowned in-house nib making for a purposeful instrument that feels composed in hand and poised on the page.
Craftsmanship & Design
Built in Turin, the 88 Satin Unica Nera features a smooth, matte black body with a refined, low-reflection sheen that resists fingerprints and invites daily use. Subtle dark accents complete the monochrome aesthetic, while the streamlined profile echoes the timeless 88 lineage with a crisp, contemporary edge. Attention to fit, finish, and balance is evident throughout, creating a pen that looks as considered as it writes.
Writing Experience
Aurora crafts its own 14k gold nibs, and the result is character with control: a confident line, steady flow, and the kind of tactile feedback many enthusiasts seek for precision and nuance. The integrated piston-filling system ensures a generous ink supply and reliable delivery, ideal for longer writing sessions. Available in a full range of widths from extra fine to double broad, plus a stub option, the pen can be tailored to crisp note-taking, expressive signatures, or broad, shading-rich strokes.
Brand Heritage
Founded in 1919, Aurora is one of the few manufacturers that designs and produces its nibs and mechanisms entirely in-house. The 88 family, introduced in the mid-20th century and shaped by Italian industrial design principles, remains a standard-bearer for balance, durability, and distinctive writing feel. The Satin Unica Nera finish carries that heritage forward with a contemporary, quietly luxurious aesthetic.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Aurora 88 Satin Unica Nera Fountain Pen
- Nib: 14k gold, in-house Aurora manufacture
- Nib widths: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Double Broad, Stub
- Filling system: Piston fill
- Body: Satin-matte black finish
- Trim: Dark accents
- Made in Italy