Fountain Pens

1970S AurorA Hastil Ecosteel 14K Broad Nib Fountain Pen with Box

1970S AurorA Hastil Ecosteel 14K Broad Nib Fountain Pen with Box
1970S AurorA Hastil Ecosteel 14K Broad Nib Fountain Pen with Box
1970S AurorA Hastil Ecosteel 14K Broad Nib Fountain Pen with Box
1970S AurorA Hastil Ecosteel 14K Broad Nib Fountain Pen with Box
1970S AurorA Hastil Ecosteel 14K Broad Nib Fountain Pen with Box
1970S AurorA Hastil Ecosteel 14K Broad Nib Fountain Pen with Box
1970S AurorA Hastil Ecosteel 14K Broad Nib Fountain Pen with Box
1970S AurorA Hastil Ecosteel 14K Broad Nib Fountain Pen with Box
1970S AurorA Hastil Ecosteel 14K Broad Nib Fountain Pen with Box

1970S AurorA Hastil Ecosteel 14K Broad Nib Fountain Pen with Box

Aurora ecosteel fountain pen with 14k gold rhodium plated broad nib with original box. A wonderful design for the time. The presentation box along with this fountain pen is a treasured writing instrument for the deserving collection. Certainly, a collector grade writing instrument to add to one's writing arsenal collection. The slip-type cap is always secures tight to the barrel.

The cap does have the "aurora" stamped on the cap lip. This aurora "ecosteel" fountain pen measures 5 3/8" in length capped and 6 1/8" inches posted.

The fountain pen features 14k solid gold rhodium plated nib. The point of the nib measures at 1.23mm when measured with digital calipers which places the nib in the broad to double broad category. The hastil was designed by marco zanuso in 1969.

It has a place in the museum of modern art (moma) as item number 61.1972. While zanuso is generally credited with the design of the hastil, it is said he co-designed the pen with richard sapper, who famously designed lamy's dialog 1 ballpoint.

The hastil was first released in 1970 and has been produced continuously since then. The particular fountain pen is the ecosteel type and is a brushed stainless steel with a very fine brushing, which give the steel a satin-like texture, almost like a titanium. The ecosteel process is aurora's proprietary technology so it's not found on pens from other makers. Condition: wear consistent with age and use. This item is made of stainless steel.


1970S AurorA Hastil Ecosteel 14K Broad Nib Fountain Pen with Box