Aurora Optima Fountain Pen
The Aurora Optima Fountain Pen is made of Auroloide, Aurora’s marbled cellulose-based resin. It has real depth in the light, and you can see the ink level through the window above the section.
It is a piston filler, so it draws bottled ink straight into the barrel. The 14k gold nib is made by Aurora in-house and writes smoothly, with a little feedback that keeps your hand steady. Choose Blue or Green Auroloide with gold-plated trim, and an Extra Fine, Fine or Medium nib.
To see it in person, visit us at 25 Bellair in Yorkville, or book an appointment.
Why we love it
"One of the most recent additions to my assortment (I daren't call it a collection!), I've been using and enjoying this pen on a daily basis. Its smooth nib, restrained ink flow, and piston-fill mean that I've found myself reaching for it regularly. I have the Green Auroloide myself, which I think the gold trim perfectly complements."
"There are certain pens where everything about the ergonomics, nib feel, and aesthetics, really speaks to me. The Aurora Optima is one such pen. The nib is smooth with the tiniest bit of feedback, which gives it so much character. The grip section is flared near the end, making it quite comfortable to hold and use for long sessions. And the body colour is stunning; it really catches the light and is almost as fun to look at as it is to use!"
"The first time I tried this pen, it immediately earned a place at the top of 'to buy' list. The patterned, slightly translucent body with an ink window is already a colourful classic. Then you ink it and put the nib to the page: that's where the Optima seals the deal. Precise, saturated and smooth with a perfect bit of texture that will have you looking for excuses to write something – anything – by hand just so you can use it again. One of Italy's oldest and most iconic pen companies, the Optima proves its prestige is well earned."
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Aurora Optima Fountain Pen
Blue / Extra Fine
25 Bellair Street
25 Bellair Street
Toronto ON M5R 3L3
Canada
Why Laywine's
- Trusted since 1987 — Family-owned and run by people who genuinely love what they sell.
- Free shipping over $75 — Across Canada via UPS, with lower thresholds for Correspondents' Club members.
- Expert advice in store — Visit us at 25 Bellair Street in Yorkville, Toronto and try pens before you buy.
- Free virtual personal shopping — Can't make it in? Book a free one-on-one appointment and get expert advice from home.
- Secure checkout — Shop with confidence.
Details
Shipping
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2 business days. You'll receive a shipping confirmation with tracking once your order is on its way.
Canada
Standard shipping Shipping rates are calculated at checkout. Correspondents' Club members receive free standard shipping via UPS when their order total, after any points redemption, is over:
- $75 for Visitors
- $50 for Members
- $25 for Residents
- any amount for Fellows
Residents and Fellows also receive free expedited shipping on orders over $100. Membership is free to join. See our Correspondents' Club Terms for how tiers work.
Same-day delivery Same-day delivery is available within 30km of 25 Bellair Street, Toronto, seven days a week. Orders placed by 11am are delivered the same day; orders placed after 11am are delivered the following day. A flat fee of $16.95 is applied automatically at checkout. Correspondents' Club members receive a $16.95 discount on same-day delivery.
Good Foot Delivery If you are within the Good Foot Delivery catchment area, you will also see this as a delivery option at checkout. Good Foot is a Toronto-based social enterprise that employs autistic and neurodivergent adults as couriers. We're proud to support their work.
United States & International
We ship via UPS Global Checkout. All duties, taxes, and import fees are calculated and paid at checkout, so there are no surprise charges on delivery.
Discounts and shipping
Promotional discount codes cannot be combined with shipping discounts, including Correspondents' Club free standard shipping, free expedited shipping, and the same-day delivery discount. If a promotional discount code is applied to your order, the code takes effect and shipping is charged at the standard rate.
This does not apply to loyalty points redemptions, which can be used together with shipping discounts. See our Terms of Service for full details.
Oversized items
Some items incur an additional flat-rate shipping fee due to their dimensions. This is applied automatically at checkout.
Questions
Get in touch at scribble@laywines.com and we'll be happy to help.
Returns & Exchanges
Returns & Refunds
EU Right of Withdrawal
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to withdraw from your order within 14 days of receiving the last item, without giving any reason. To exercise this right, start your request through your customer account within the 14-day window. You then have a further 14 days to return the item. We will refund you within 14 days of receiving the returned goods, including the standard outbound shipping cost you paid (upgraded shipping costs are not refunded). Return shipping costs are your responsibility unless the item is faulty or not as described.
The following items are exempt from the right of withdrawal:
- Opened ink cartridges, pen refills, and bottled ink (sealed goods that are not suitable for return due to health or hygiene reasons once opened)
- Personalized or custom-made items
Standard Returns & Exchanges
We accept returns within 14 days of purchase and exchanges within 30 days. Items should be unused, in original condition and in original packaging with proof of purchase. Items that do not meet these conditions are subject to the Restocking Fee below.
Restocking Fee
Items that have been used, or that are returned with damaged packaging, may be accepted subject to a 10% restocking fee, calculated on the total amount paid for the item (including taxes) and deducted from your refund or exchange credit. Items that are damaged may be refused for return. Eligibility and condition are determined at our discretion following inspection on receipt. This does not apply to items that are faulty or not as described.
Non-Returnable Items
Opened ink cartridges, pen refills, bottled ink, perishable goods, dated products, and gift cards cannot be returned.
Sale Items
Items discounted 25% or more are final sale and cannot be refunded or exchanged.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we'll notify you by email. Approved refunds are processed to your original payment method within a few business days.
Exchanges
To request an exchange, email scribble@laywines.com before sending your item to:
Laywine's
25 Bellair Street
Toronto ON M5R 3L3
Canada
Return Shipping
Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility. For items valued over $75, we recommend a trackable service as we cannot guarantee receipt otherwise.
Questions
Get in touch at scribble@laywines.com — we're happy to help.
Have more questions?
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