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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 Optima Fountain Pen - O Sole Mio pairs a radiant orange hue with deep black accents, giving the Optima's classic profile a vivid, contemporary presence. Built in Italy and finished with Aurora's in-house 14k gold nib, it brings together expressive color, fine engineering, and a writing feel that enthusiasts trust for everyday pages and considered correspondence alike.
Craftsmanship & Design
O Sole Mio is a striking take on the Optima's balanced silhouette, with polished metal trim and a clean, architectural clip that anchors securely to a pocket or notebook cover. The screw-on cap opens with reassuring precision, revealing a comfortable grip section and the piston mechanism's end cap at the rear. The orange-and-black palette offers strong visual contrast without sacrificing the understated elegance that has defined the Optima line for decades.
Every major component is produced in Aurora's Turin workshops, including the nib. This vertical integration ensures tight tolerances, consistent finishing, and a cohesiveness of parts that seasoned users appreciate over years of service.
Writing Experience
Aurora's in-house 14k gold nib is tuned for reliable starts and steady flow, with the characterful feedback many writers value for control on the page. The piston-fill system supplies ample ink for longer sessions and stable performance over time. Balanced in hand, the Optima remains composed whether capped or posted, supporting a relaxed, natural grip.
Available in a wide range of nib sizes from extra fine through double broad, plus a stub option, the Optima can be tailored to crisp annotations, everyday journaling, or bold, expressive signatures. Each nib is designed to deliver consistent line integrity and clean modulation with common fountain pen inks.
Brand Heritage
Founded in Turin in 1919, Aurora is among the few manufacturers that craft their own gold nibs and build their pens entirely in-house. That independence reinforces a distinctive writing feel and a design language that has remained unmistakably Italian for over a century. The Optima family reflects this legacy, uniting practical reliability with refined, enduring style.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Aurora (Italy)
- Model: Optima Fountain Pen - O Sole Mio
- Nib: 14k gold, in-house
- Nib sizes: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Double Broad, Stub
- Filling system: Piston-fill
- Cap: Screw-on
- Trim: Polished metal hardware
- Finish: Orange-and-black colorway
Great product and exceptional vendor
Absolutely wonderful pen. It’s become a favorite to write with as it’s very smooth and wet. I received the pen and ink very quickly. Highly recommend Truphae
