Aurora Design Hastil Ecosteel Fountain pen

Discover the Aurora Design Hastil Ecosteel Fountain Pen, an icon of Italian industrial design created in 1970 by renowned architect and designer Marco Zanuso in collaboration with Aurora. With its unmistakable cylindrical silhouette, minimalist aesthetic and innovative technical construction, the Hastil became the first writing instrument to be included in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, establishing its place in the history of modern design.

An Icon of Italian Design

Created at the beginning of the 1970s, the Aurora Hastil perfectly embodies the principles of modernist design: simplicity, functionality and technological innovation. Marco Zanuso eliminated unnecessary decorative elements to create an exceptionally clean and slender writing instrument. More than five decades later, its minimalist appearance remains remarkably contemporary, making the Hastil a true modern classic.

Ecosteel Construction

The cap and barrel of the Aurora Hastil 032 are crafted from elegant diamond-finished Ecosteel, giving the fountain pen its characteristic metallic appearance while emphasizing the purity of its cylindrical form. The slender profile is complemented by an ingenious cap attachment system designed to prevent unnecessary friction and help protect the exterior surface from scratches when the cap is posted.

Innovative Clip and Minimalist Silhouette

Every element of the Hastil was designed to preserve its exceptionally clean lines. The slim clip incorporates a sophisticated spring mechanism that allows it to remain close to the cap rather than interrupting the cylindrical silhouette. This attention to even the smallest functional details demonstrates why the Hastil became such an important example of twentieth-century Italian industrial design.

14K Gold Nib

This version of the Aurora Hastil is equipped with an original 14K solid gold nib with rhodium-plated treatment, beautifully complementing the cool metallic appearance of the Ecosteel body. The nib combines the refined character of a precious-metal nib with the precise writing experience for which Aurora fountain pens have long been renowned.

Exclusive Idrograph Feeding System

The Hastil incorporates Aurora’s innovative Idrograph feeding system, engineered to provide a stable and consistent supply of ink through capillary action. The system helps manage excess ink while maintaining a regular flow, contributing to smooth and dependable writing even after the fountain pen has remained unused for a period of time.

Cartridge and Converter Filling

The Aurora Hastil uses a cartridge filling system and can also be used with the appropriate Aurora Trik-Trak aerometric converter. This allows the fountain pen to combine the convenience of cartridges with the option of filling from bottled ink when a compatible converter is used.

Part of the Museum of Modern Art

The significance of the Aurora Hastil extends far beyond the world of writing instruments. Its combination of formal simplicity, intelligent engineering and timeless aesthetics earned it recognition from the Museum of Modern Art in New York, making the Hastil one of the most important examples of Italian pen design and a particularly interesting piece for collectors of both writing instruments and twentieth-century design.

Key Features

• Aurora Design Hastil 032 Fountain Pen
• Designed by Marco Zanuso
• Originally created in 1970
• Iconic Italian industrial design
• Represented in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) collection in New York
• Slender cylindrical silhouette
• Diamond-finished Ecosteel cap and barrel
• 14K solid gold nib with rhodium-plated treatment
• Aurora Idrograph feeding system
• Cartridge filling system
• Compatible with the appropriate Aurora Trik-Trak converter
• Innovative low-profile spring clip
• Snap cap
• Made in Italy

Specifications

• Brand: Aurora
• Collection: Hastil
• Model: 032
• Writing System: Fountain Pen
• Designer: Marco Zanuso
• Original Design: 1970
• Material: Ecosteel
• Finish: Diamond-Finished / Satin Steel
• Nib: 14K Solid Gold, Rhodium-Plated
• Filling System: Cartridge / Compatible Converter
• Feed: Aurora Idrograph
• Closure System: Snap Cap
• Length Capped: Approximately 137 mm
• Country of Origin: Italy

A Modern Classic of Fountain Pen Design

The Aurora Design Hastil Ecosteel Fountain Pen demonstrates how exceptional design can remain relevant for generations. Its remarkably slender cylindrical body, Ecosteel construction, 14K gold nib and innovative technical details combine to create a fountain pen in which form and function are perfectly balanced. Designed by Marco Zanuso and recognized by New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the Aurora Hastil is not simply an elegant writing instrument but an enduring piece of Italian design history.

About Aurora

Aurora, founded in 1919 in Turin, is an Italian brand in fine writing instruments. The passion for beauty, style and attention to quality up to the refined details, makes the company an international inspirer. Aurora presents the tradition of the Made in Italy, creating writing instruments in perfect balance between craftsmanship and technology with unique character.