{"product_id":"aurora-optima-italian-flag-series-red-fountain-pen","title":"Aurora Optima Italian Flag Series Red Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aurora Optima Italian Flag Series Red Fountain Pen was created in 1997 for the bicentennial of the Italian tricolor. Aurora produced a three-color Optima series in green, white, and red, each representing one band of the national flag. Period examples are individually numbered within an edition of 1,997 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar flat-ended Optima profile is rendered here in solid red resin with gold-plated trim, a commemorative cap band, an Italian-flag cap medallion, and a visible ink window. The pen was made in Italy and uses Aurora’s piston-filling system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is available with 18k gold Fine, Medium, Broad, or 1.3 mm Stub nibs. Aurora’s in-house gold nibs are known for a controlled, tactile writing feel and pair naturally with the Optima’s balanced proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 Italian Flag series links one of Aurora’s signature modern designs to a specific moment in Italian national history. Complete three-color sets are especially recognizable, but each individual color was also sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pens are in mint pre-owned condition and are offered without the original boxes or papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aurora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optima Italian Flag Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNib:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18k Gold; Fine, Medium, Broad, or 1.3 mm Stub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilling System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,997 pieces per color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint pre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e No original box or papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aurora","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":54750885544211,"sku":"AU-OPT-IF-RD-FP-F","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":54750885576979,"sku":"AU-OPT-IF-RD-FP-M","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":54750885609747,"sku":"AU-OPT-IF-RD-FP-B","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.3mm Stub","offer_id":54750885642515,"sku":"AU-OPT-IF-RD-FP-STUB","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/Aurora-Optima-Italian-Flag-Series-Red-Fountain-Pen-uncapped-leaning.jpg?v=1790280530","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.com\/products\/aurora-optima-italian-flag-series-red-fountain-pen","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}