Aurora

Aurora is an Italian maker of fountain pens and writing instruments, founded in 1919 in Turin by the financier Isaia Levi. The company still builds its pens in Turin and has been led by the Verona family for several generations.

Products

• Fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints in a mid-range and a high-end line
• Limited editions for collectors
• Nibs made by hand in its own workshop

The best-known model is the Aurora 88. The Hastil pen, designed by the architect Marco Zanuso in 1969, is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Aurora also runs a museum and sells through dealers and its own shop.

Aurora describes itself as the only authentically Italian brand in its sector. Its history page, museum and collections section give an overview of models from different decades, so you can compare current lines with classics before choosing a pen.