What are the different types of nibs?

– 18 Kt solid gold (750 ‰): in Limited Editions and Productions and in the Jewel Collection – 14 Kt solid gold (585 ‰): in the top of the range lines (88, Optima, Alpha, Talentum, Ipsilon De Luxe). It is the type of nib that guarantees the right flexibility and the best fluidity of the…

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What are the various types of ink filling of a fountain pen?

Piston filling: Remove the cap. Turn the bottom counterclockwise, but not too much (fig.1). Dip the nib in the ink. Turn the case back clockwise to return it to its initial position (fig.2). If it is the first time that you use this type of fountain pen, leave the nib in the ink and rotate…

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How is a ballpoint pen made?

The ballpoint pen was invented in the 1940s by the Hungarian Lazlo Biro who, while watching a ball roll during a game, had the intuition of sliding a ball at the end of the pen which, passing on the sheet, released the right amount of ink to allow a fluid and flowing writing. The mechanism…

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How do I refill correctly a ballpoint pen?

By turning the cap clockwise, the refill comes out automatically (fig.1). By turning counterclockwise, even with one hand only, thanks to the automatic return you can retract the refill again (fig. 2). To replace the refill, turn the cap anticlockwise until it is completely unscrewed (fig. 3). Insert a new Aurora refill available in different…

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How is a rollerball pen made?

The rollerball pen is a fairly recent invention: it was first created in Japan between the 1960s and 1970s, but it never became popular in the country of origin. It conquered instead the American market and recently the European one, in particular for reasons related to lifestyle. In a country like the United States, characterized…

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How do I correctly load a refill for a rollerball pen?

Aurora rollerball pens require no special care. The special liquid ink refill ensures excellent writing comfort. When you are not using your Aurora rollerball pen, always insert the cap, to prevent the ink from drying out. Whenever the color intensity of the section decreases, replace the refill: unscrew the front part of the rollerball pen…

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How is a mechanical pencil made?

It is historically among the first writing instruments ever created and it is usually composed of: Cap, Body, Writing section and Lead feeding cam. The spill mechanism of the lead is a “rotating” one for high range pens and a “snap” one for medium-low range pens.

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How do I correctly load a refill for a mechanical pencil?

Aurora pencil does not require special care. The special rotating mechanism with progressive advance ensures a particular precision in the exit of the lead. Turning clockwise, the lead comes out automatically (fig.1). Carry out the operation a few times to obtain the desired spillage of the lead. By turning clockwise and simultaneously placing the pencil…

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How is a Sketch Pen made?

The sketch pen is a drawing pencil with a particular pressure mechanism that allows the 1.12 or 5.6 mm lead to come out. It is an object particularly suitable for artists or simply as a gift, especially in the complete version of a refined pen holder in elegant black calfskin and refined brass base to…

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Which are the building blocks of a pen?

HEADCLIPCAPNIBBODY/TANK These are the elements that most characterize the writing tools and that are most customizable 1. THE HEAD It can be in metal or resin. In the most prestigious ranges it can be embellished with precious stones: jade, quartz, onyx, etc… It is a customizable part if the company logo is squared/circular in shape…

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What types of refill exist?

The inks: For fountain pens and rollers, the inks used are water based: the stroke is more fluid but it takes a few seconds for the ink to dry; on the other hand, ballpoint pens use oil-based inks, denser and easier to apply thanks to the ball mechanism, and almost immediate drying. The refills: The…

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