Aurora - 88 - No reserve price - Roller ball pen

Aurora 88 Ottantotto Matte Resin – High Italian Craftsmanship in Collectible Condition

Are you looking for a high-writing instrument that redefines the concept of classic luxury through contemporary design? The Aurora 88 Nera represents the most avant-garde and sophisticated evolution of the firm’s most respected Turin icon, replacing the traditional sheen with a satin matte surface of strong visual character and an exceptional tactile experience.

Dated to the brand’s modern contemporary period (c. 2014-2022), this piece retains the unmistakable aerodynamic blade-like lines originally conceived by master Marcello Nizzoli in 1947, but adapted to 21st-century minimalist aesthetics. The subtle and intelligent contrast is generated by the interaction of its matte resin treated with sandblasting and its chrome-plated mirror-finish metal elements, achieving a high-fashion Italian piece with a distinctly executive, sober, and urban spirit. In its Rollerball configuration, it offers an exceptionally smooth liquid ink stroke with the technical immediacy required by the dynamic professional.

Key Points of this Piece
• High-Grade Satin Finish: The special Aurora matte resin not only provides a discreet and on-trend aesthetic, but also offers a silky texture to the touch that markedly improves grip and avoids fingerprint marks during use.

• Clean Texture Contrast: The visual interplay between the anti-reflective body and the high-brightness chrome accents, such as the iconic teardrop clip and the perimeter ring, gives the piece a very refined architectural elegance.

• Precision Perimeter Engraving: The classic AURORA inscription on the cap ring is preserved with reliefs perfectly defined, free of residue and without the wear typical from friction, a critical factor in preserving the piece’s value.

Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: Aurora (Turin, Italy).
Model: 88 "Ottantotto" Nera.
Estimated Period: c. 2014 - 2022.
Variant: Rollerball with high-fidelity press-on cap.
Materials: Black matte precious resin and bright/rhodian chrome accents.
Inscription: Official Aurora seal on the cap band.

Condition
Aesthetic State (Grade AA): Excellent collectible condition. The matte resin finish is completely homogeneous, with no polished areas typically produced by wear, impact marks, or cracks. The chrome elements maintain a clean, pristine mirror finish. The cap applies the factory-original exact pressure, guaranteeing a tight and hermetic closure.

Why acquire this piece?
The Aurora 88 Nera Matte Black is the perfect choice for collectors seeking a personality-rich variant within Italian series or for professionals who want to distinguish themselves from conventional pens through a sober, sophisticated, and highly impactful design. A robust, balanced piece manufactured to the highest European quality standards.

A cult piece in enviable conservation. We wish you great success in bidding on this exclusive Aurora lot. May the best bidder win!