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This is an Aurora Hastil fountain pen made for Ferrari c. 1983 to late 1980s. The story is these pens were made in concert with the introduction of the “Ferrari Formula” branded Cartier watch collection introduced in 1983. There are at least three versions of the pen including all black matte and all silver color. One might not immediately realize this is a Hastil as the cap and clip design are completely different. There are no Aurora markings. This version of the Hastil is longer at 5 1/2 inches than the standard model, primarily due to the angled cap top. The cap is matte black, and the barrel is gunmetal colored, both accented with gold and red stripe decorations. The gold plated clip has FERRARI cast into the face and the Ferrari prancing horse logo is found in gold on the cap top and stamped on the nib face. It appears to use the same nib section as the Hastil with a different grip pattern and the nib appears to be gold plated stainless steel as it lacks hallmarks. The barrel end has the pair of black "brakes" feature that holds the cap securely when posted and has a gold plated end cap. It's a cartridge / converter model. We have this pen for sale with a fine nib on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/224744163075 #pencollecting #fountainpen #ferrari #aurora #hastil #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CXj69YfvJZ6/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is an Aurora Hastil fountain pen made for Ferrari c. 1983 to late 1980s. The story is these pens were made in concert with the introduction of the “Ferrari Formula” branded Cartier watch collection introduced in 1983. There are at least three versions of the pen including all black matte and all silver color. One might not immediately realize this is a Hastil as the cap and clip design are completely different. There are no Aurora markings. This version of the Hastil is longer at 5 1/2 inches than the standard model, primarily due to the angled cap top. The cap is matte black, and the barrel is gunmetal colored, both accented with gold and red stripe decorations. The gold plated clip has FERRARI cast into the face and the Ferrari prancing horse logo is found in gold on the cap top and stamped on the nib face. It appears to use the same nib section as the Hastil with a different grip pattern and the nib appears to be gold plated stainless steel as it lacks hallmarks. The barrel end has the pair of black "brakes" feature that holds the cap securely when posted and has a gold plated end cap. It's a cartridge / converter model. #pencollecting #fountainpen #aurora #hastil #montblanc #ferrari #moma #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CTvI47ZvErK/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is an Aurora Hastil fountain pen made for Ferrari c. 1970s.  One might not immediately realize this is a Hastil as the cap and clip design are completely different.  There are no Aurora markings.  This version of the Hastil is longer at 5 1/2 inches than the standard model, primarily due to the angled cap top.  The cap is matte black, and the barrel is gunmetal colored, both accented with gold and red stripe decorations.  The gold plated clip has FERRARI molded into the face and the Ferrari prancing horse logo is found in gold on the cap top and stamped on the nib face. It uses the same nib section with a different grip pattern and the nib appears to be gold plated stainless steel as it lacks hallmarks.  The barrel end has the pair of black "brakes" feature that holds the cap securely when posted and has a gold plated end cap.  It's a cartridge / converter model.

This is an Aurora Hastil Matte Black Fountain Pen c. 1980. Designed by Marco Zanuso in 1969, the original slender, cylindrical stainless steel Hastil with 14 karat white gold nib is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The Hastil has a patented leak preventing capillary feed called Idrograph. The barrel end has pair of black "brakes" to hold the cap securely. The nib section is ribbed for secure grip and has a serial number stamping. The pen was successful and was eventually made in precious metal and laquer finishes. This 5 3/8 inch long cartridge / converter model has a matte black coated cap and barrel, a gold plated spring loaded clip, and a 14 karat white gold broad nib. The cap and barrel ends have black disc inserts and the cap top one has the Aurora name on it. The success of the Hastil inspired other slim cylindrical pens in the 1970s such as the Montblanc Noblesse and Slim Line models.

This is an Aurora Hastil Sterling Silver Fountain Pen c. 1980. Designed by Marco Zanuso in 1969, the original slender, cylindrical stainless steel Hastil with 14 karat white gold nib is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.  The Hastil has a patented leak preventing capillary feed called Idrograph. The barrel end has pair of black "brakes" to hold the cap securely.  The nib section is ribbed for secure grip and has a serial number stamping.  The pen was successful and was eventually made in precious metal and laquer finishes.  This 5 3/8 inch long sterling silver cartridge / converter model has deeply cut engraved lines in the cap and barrel, a chrome plated spring loaded clip, and a 14 karat white gold medium nib.  The cap and barrel ends have black disc inserts and the cap top one has the Aurora name on it.  The cap and barrel have sterling silver hallmarks near the end caps.  The success of the Hastil inspired other slim cylindrical pens in the 1970s such as the Montblanc Noblesse and Slim Line models.     

I've really wanted an Aurora Hastil for a long time, and I got one two years ago. (late 2012 I think)? I got it back after it got repaired in spring 2013. I'm kind of revisiting it with more details and stuff. Tomorrow, I'll try to get up a scan of the leaflet that come with it. That might be interesting.