Aurora – 88 Red Mamba (LTD)
Aurora welcomes a new member in the 88 line-up, the Red Mamba. The eye-catching red resin body captures the light with its “grana di rise” guilloche. This shiny racing red color is complemented by the Pvd satin black metal trims, offering a fine balance in between textures and colors.
Standing as the base model of Aurora – the 88 was first introduced in the 1950′ and ever since it delighted Aurora aficionados being a iconic elegant design. It is the first fountain pen that got showcased at the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan – Italy.
The 88 silhouette features a vintage cigar shape, tapered and both ends are rounded. Equipped with a smooth gliding piston filling mechanism that offers the user a drop of ink in case of need, this is an unique feature of Aurora only.
Aurora 88 Red Mamba is sporting a in house made 18k Gold – PvD Black color, matching the Pvd Black trims of the pen. The nib of the 88 comes friction fitted together with the ebonite feeder in a detachable housing – ideal for washing ink from the fountain pen.
Aurora 88 Red Mamba fountain pen is part of a numbered – limited edition of 888Â pieces, available in stock at Pen Venture.
Specifications:
– brand:Â Aurora
– type: Fountain Pen
– color:Â Red
– body material: Resin
– cap type: Screw-cap
– filling mechanism: Aurora Piston Filling Mechanism
– nib material: 18k Gold
– nib size: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Stub, Italic
– nib color: PvD Black Coating
– postable: Yes (not recommended)
– trim:Â PvD coated Steel
– length overall (closed): 137 mm.
– length overall (posted): 157 mm.
– body length: 105 mm.
– cap length: 64 mm.
– body diameter: 14 mm.
– cap diameter (without clip): 15 mm.
– weight (overall): 27 grams.
– body weight: 19 grams.
– cap weight: 8 grams.Â
