Which of these pens is the best

[Vlad]

Please, indulge me. Place your vote for the best pen, based on looks or whatever. Kindly explain your choice below.

1. Aurora Optima Burgundy
2. Aurora Optima Blue
3. Delta Gray Shadow Demonstrator
4. Delta Stantuffo Celestial Blue

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[brianw]

You left out, "None of the above"

 

[andrew98]

I would go for the Stantuffo, but that's purely on looks. I've never used either brand, so I can't comment on which is the best/nicest. I hear great things about the Deltas.

-Andy

 

[Dave258]

You left out, "None of the above"

 

[Dave258]

I know nothing about those pens, on looks alone I would go with #4.

 

[drocu]

#2 on looks alone.

 

[the_edski]

I like #3, i think I have a thing for demonstrators, I have a mechanical mind and seeing the innards appeals to me, plus it looks classy as hell!

 

[PFP_Dad]

I haven't written with any of these, but picked 2 based on looks.

 

[maxman]

I like the clip design of #1 and #2 but the overall design of #4.
So I'll say #4

 

[syngent]

I like blue so number 2 is clearly the best writer

 

[drathgeb]

I saw a "How it's made" with aurora FPs so I respect their quality. That being said demonstrators are always cool and I really like the furniture on #3

 

[Vlad]

You left out, "None of the above"

The best of my list, dummy! Work with me, here!

 

[andrew98]

That's a lot of cash for a demonstrator. I just don't trust clear plastic for some reason. It doesn't seem durable. Just my bias, though.

-Andy

 

[Bigsurprise]

I think the blue Aurora looks the best by far. I don't have writing experience with any of them

 

[andrew98]

Get both! It sounds like it's up to you to expound on the virtues of Aurora and Delta for us, Vlad. One from each manufacturer should keep you happy for a while.

-Andy

 

[Vlad]

There's something cheezy looking about the Aurora nib. I can't seem to get over it.

 

[maxman]

Delta nibs are pretty nice. I know what you mean about the Aurora nib.

 

[Mr5x5]

#4. Looks more refined to me.

 

[mmack66]

If I had to choose, it would be #4, but none of them really strike my fancy.

 

[oc_in_fw]

I am torn between 1 and 3- buy both.