Author: ROBERT GRANT

Review Title: GORGEOUS PEN

I was looking for an Italian fountain pen and Joost suggested I take a look at Aurora. I am glad I did. Initially I was drawn to the Optima collection then I found this beauty.
Always cautious of photos on the web and actual items in hand, I was not disappointed, this pen is gorgeous !!
Craftsmanship is outstanding, fit and feel in the hand is wonderful and it writes as smooth as silk. The orange ink supplied is an added complement to this pen.
Thank you Appelboom, as always the great advice, customer service and the best prices on the web.

Author: Christa Minson

This is a lovely pen, beautifully finished. If anyone reading this is like me and finds the Optima series far too light and small in the hand, the Ambient collection is worthy of serious consideration. Mine is fitted with a broad nib which, after initially feeling quite feedbacky, is now settling nicely. That said, Aurora nibs are not, in my experience, as smooth as some others even though they are a pleasure to write with.

I purchased this pen during the 2023 Black Friday sale and it had to travel from the United States to The Netherlands before being sent on to me in the UK. As usual, the Appelboom price was unbeatable and the service exemplary.

Author: Tim Middleton

Review Title: Aurora Deserto

Love all the different shades of orange from very dark to very light. This pen is a little heavier than their other 88 fountain pens. Very smooth nib as usual. The orange ink that comes with the pen is a perfect match

Author: Andrew

Review Title: Perfect

Awesome quality finish beauty nib and all together great writing instrument

Author: Elliot L Tenenbaum

This pen writes very smooth. It is a fine nib