For your consideration, we are offering for sale this 1996 Aurora Optima Sole Limited Edition Fountain Pen in the Orange/Yellow celluloid material fitted with an 18K Gold Nib. This Aurora Optima Sole Fountain Pen is Limited Edition #1503 (numbered on the cap banding) of 7500 made worldwide. The cap and barrel are in perfect condition with no cracks, nicks, scratches, or repairs. The cap is always securing tightly to the barrel. The 18K gold-plated trim is perfect, with no scratches or wear. The Fountain Pen measures 12.5 cm in length. This pen has an Orange and Yellow color in a material that Aurora calls "Auroloide." The barrel and cap are hand-turned and highly polished. The barrel is then imprinted with the Aurora name, a nod toward its vintage roots. The cap has a wide gold-plated engraved band with AURORA centered under the clip, flanked by a Greek key design accented by two black lacquer stripes. There is a clear window by the section, allowing one to see the ink levels inside the pen. The filling unit is a piston filler style and works as it was designed to. I tested it with water, and it works perfectly. The nib is marked 18K/750 Aurora. This Aurora is like new. This is an absolutely beautiful and high-quality Aurora Fountain Pen with fantastic color in Mint. A marvelous addition to your writing arsenal collection.