{"product_id":"armando-simoni-club-bologna-extra-arco-fountain-pen-preowned","title":"Armando Simoni Club Bologna Extra Arco Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew materials capture the imagination of pen enthusiasts like Arco celluloid. The Armando Simoni Club Bologna Extra Arco fountain pen showcases this storied Italian material in rich bronze-brown striations that shimmer and shift with the light, delivering depth and character that only true celluloid can achieve. Built on ASC's oversized Bologna Extra platform, it offers presence in the hand without losing the poise and elegance collectors expect from a flagship Italian writing instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArco celluloid, long admired for its chatoyance and layered complexity, is painstakingly polished to reveal its distinctive herringbone-like patterning. Each pen presents a unique interplay of tones across the cap and barrel, underscored by refined appointments and a timeless silhouette. Produced in limited quantities, the Bologna Extra Arco reflects a level of old-world material artistry that is increasingly scarce in modern penmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 14k gold flexible nib provides expressive line variation with a light, controlled hand, moving easily from fine strokes to broader flourishes as pressure increases. A piston-filling mechanism supplies generous ink capacity to support the nib's wetter, more dynamic flow, while the pen's substantial size helps maintain a relaxed, steady grip through longer sessions. The result is a confident, nuanced script that rewards thoughtful pacing and quality paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmando Simoni Club honors the legacy of Armando Simoni, the visionary behind one of Italy's most influential pen houses. The Bologna Extra Arco draws on that lineage, blending historical Italian materials and classic proportions with modern reliability. For collectors and writers who value provenance and material authenticity, it stands as a compelling continuation of an iconic aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Arco celluloid (bronze-brown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib: 14k gold flexible nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling system: Piston filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody style: Oversized, classic Italian profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: Limited quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Armando Simoni Club","offers":[{"title":"Magic Flex","offer_id":52805998444819,"sku":"ASC-BG-ARCO","price":1999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/Armando-Simoni-Club-Bologna-Extra-Arco-Fountain-Pen-Preowned-uncapped-leaning.jpg?v=1765835180","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.mom\/products\/armando-simoni-club-bologna-extra-arco-fountain-pen-preowned","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}