For sale is a vintage Aurora 88P with a very smooth 14k gold F nib. There is no flex to the nib and the flow is wet and consistent. The 88P was the third generation of the 88 and was manufactured from 1958 to 1964. This pen was probably made around 1963 based on its’ serial number of 3284319 and that the 88P sold 3.8 million units. The Aurora 88P is the same length as a Parker 51 and a hair larger in diameter. It utilizes a similar hooded nib design with a slip cap but takes it up a notch by making it a piston filler. To quote a good friend of mine:
Imagine you could send your Parker 51 away to college. Imagine that the school of choice was located in northern Italy. Your 51 would learn Italian, ride a Vespa, embrace soccer, develop a fondness for fashion and be exposed to cutting edge design.
Your pen would return refined, more elegant and oddly sexy. Your pen would return… an Aurora 88!
The hood, barrel, and piston knob are all made from celluloid. The barrel has an imprint of an elephant and the word “SANTEUSTACCHIO”. The ink window is incredibly clear considering the age of the pen but does have an ink stain ring on the inside. The piston is in great working order with lots of suction and provides a near full fill every time. The cap is in very good contition with no dings or dents. $158 SOLD
All sales include free standard shipping within the continental US. Priority Mail with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation is an additional $6. International shipping will be done with USPS International Priority Mail for $12. Payment can be made through Paypal or Postal Money Order only.
Hi, is this still available? Please let me know. Thanks, Hope
So the 88 P's have lost their flex? Seems to me that the barrel is slimmer than prior 88's as well. Still an outstanding looking and performing pen.