1989ca AURORA 88 OVERSIZE earlier production with LONG TINES nib with EF Flexible point. Aurora re-issued the 88 model in 1989 and here is offering the earlier production which is different from the actual for since the nib is not like the today's pen. in fact the nib is the earlier version without the aurora imprint and with long tines which makes the nib more flexible. the pen is very elegant and charming and very thick. it has the special feature of the hidden reserve which will never let you without ink. the pen comes with box and papers aesthetically conditions: near mint. material: black auroloide . length closed: 13.80 cm cap’s length: 6.30 cm barrel’s length: 13.30cm length posted: 16.20cm nib : original 14kt nib’s point : flexible smooth extrafine point. filler : piston-with hidden reserve. cap inscriptions: Aurora – Made in Italy notes: this pen has the highest manufacturing and is a milestone in the fountain pen history.