1. Fountain pen2. Ballpoint pen3. Rollerball pen4. Mechanical pencil5. Sketch pen
Frequently asked questions
- What types of writing instrument exist?
- How is a fountain pen made?
- What are the different types of nibs?
- What are the various types of ink filling of a fountain pen?
- How is a ballpoint pen made?
- How do I refill correctly a ballpoint pen?
- How do I refill correctly a “Permanento” mechanical pencil?
- How is a rollerball pen made?
- How do I correctly load a refill for a rollerball pen?
- How is a mechanical pencil made?
- How do I correctly load a refill for a mechanical pencil?
- How do I correctly load a refill of a “Permanento” pen?
- How is a Sketch Pen made?
- How do I correctly load a refill for a 5.6mm Sketch Pen (Africa, Asia, Europa, America, Demonstrator)?
- How do I correctly load a refill for a 1.12mm Sketch Pen (Optima Mini)?
- How do I correctly load a refill for a 1.12mm Sketch Pen (Sole, Fuoco, Luna)?
- Which are the building blocks of a pen?
- What types of refill exist?
How is a fountain pen made?
. Nib. Conductor. Piston filling. Hidden reserve The main components can be seen in the image above.
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…
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…
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…
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…
How do I refill correctly a “Permanento” mechanical pencil?
Turn clockwise until you hear a click Remove the lead residue Remove the head and rubber Pull the lead out of the body Turn anticlockwise, 3-4 turns, to retract the mechanism Insert the new lead into the hole of the tip, until you hear it click
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…
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…
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.
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…
How do I correctly load a refill of a “Permanento” pen?
Turn counterclockwise Turn the pen body over and pop out the used refill Insert the new refill into the tank Reinsert the head by screwing it clockwise
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…
How do I correctly load a refill for a 5.6mm Sketch Pen (Africa, Asia, Europa, America, Demonstrator)?
To change the lead, point the tip upwards and press the bottom making the residual lead fully retract into the pen body (fig. 1). Unscrew the bottom counterclockwise (fig.2) and extract the lead (fig.3). Insert the new lead and screw the bottom back, pulling out the lead of the desired size. Inside the caseback there…
How do I correctly load a refill for a 1.12mm Sketch Pen (Optima Mini)?
Turn the tip downwards and turn the bottom clockwise to release the remaining lead (fig. 1). Insert the new lead by turning the bottom counterclockwise (fig.2) until you obtain the desired length of the lead.
How do I correctly load a refill for a 1.12mm Sketch Pen (Sole, Fuoco, Luna)?
To change the lead of a mini Sketch: turn the tip downwards and turn the tip counterclockwise to release the remaining lead (fig. 1). Insert the new lead by turning the tip clockwise (fig.2) until you obtain the desired length of the lead. To change the rubber pad: turn the bottom plate counterclockwise (fig.1 bis),…
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…
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…