Aurora 88 Black Mamba Review

[@AppelboomPennen]

Thank you for the review David! If you want to take a look behind the scenes in the Aurora factory (incluidng nib factory!), checkout this video of us: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5fLgYuQetF5nNU

[@jamesc1936]

The Black Mamba gets its name from the inside of it's mouth, which it black, no matter what the colour of the snake is. Just to add to your trivial knowledge. Gorgeous pen and nice review, as always.

[@xjsteve]

Thank you David, for your great review. I have an Aurora 88 Nebulosa and Optima Blue Auroaloid GT in my collection and these are high up amongst my favourite pens. Both beautiful hand-made Italian piston filled fountain pens with flawless quality and constructed from very high quality materials. Your passionate association with Kobe Bryant and the 88 Black Mamba is clear and the emotion you bought to camera came across perfectly. Enjoy your Aurora 88!

[@rmalcordia1818]

Until now, I haven't really wanted an Aurora. That is a beautiful pen. Thanks for the review and personal touch.

[@abduljabbaralhayyan7791]

Never thought that I'd meet another Lakernation citizen in the world of FP's (I use a purple TWSBI Eco inked with a local dark purple ink for that reason). Kobe's passing hit me really hard, and I was a bit surprised that a lot of people felt the same way...turns out Kobe left his legacy in so many of us. Mamba forever...

[@tanetkato]

Nice of you to mention Kobe. He was indeed an inspirational individual. May both him and his daughter Rest In Peace.

[@JannyHaak]

Very cool looking pen! Loved hearing about Kobe, thanks for sharing!

[@pacokaiser]

I’ve been thinking about this pen since the tragic accident. Obviously the Black Mamba name, but also the 888 and the fact that “Bean” grew up in Italy. I wish I could afford it right now to honor him and the other lives lost.

[@jberejik]

Purple Ink!!!!! Perfect. :-) This review made me both happy and sad. It's was wonderful. Thank you.

[@AJKlos]

Best comment....that we all need to always remember “no human is perfect”.

[@zaheedhasib]

Loved the way you did this video.

[@davidrichards6750]

Lovely tribute to Kobe Bryant, David...

[@sajjadhusain4146]

This is atop my wish list, although I had decided not to buy another black pen for a long while yet (I have seven black pens already). I also already own a pair of awesome Aurora 88 pens which are my most-loved pens of all time and also my favourite fountain pen brand. But this black mamba 88 is too good to resist, despite the predictably daunting price tag that is the norm with Aurora. And this whole ‘limited edition’ stunt adds to the steep pricing. Cool review as always, David. It certainly clinched it for me. I’m ordering it early next month.

[@94macca94]

Check out EndlessPens, they have a great del on it right now ($450)

[@sajjadhusain4146]

94macca94 ...Hey, thanks a lot, bud! You bet I’ll check it out straight away. I want this pen badly...and a discounted price deal would be very sweet.

[@ichirofakename]

5 seconds spent on the packaging: that is exactly the right length of time. Also, what a pretty pen.

[@ichirofakename]

Also, thanks for including the price.

[@snoozleblob]

It's such a good looking pen! Also very comfortable.

[@justiceforall1288]

Shout out to Kobe!! Also,... I looked up couple more videos about Aurora and noticed, they post very well. Wow. Some long ones that posts.... look weird. But this one is great. I'm getting one.🙂😊🙂

[@joeblankenship377]

Once the pen gets beyond $100 in price, it makes no sense to me why they're priced so high. What exactly makes a pen worth $630?

[@ElisAnd235]

I agree. I've just bought a vintage aurora 98 GL, NOS condition, 40$. Yes, please

[@MrAndrew1953]

Not crazy about snakes as a rule but that is a very unique pen made from some unusual materials.

[@AnzanHoshinRoshi]

Thank you, David. I like Aurora a great deal. The pattern is very nice.

[@chirantanmukherji640]

All, and esp David will be extremely grateful as I am considering an Aurora Venezia Gold fountain pen, limited edition, has anyone used this version? Or knows how Aurora compares to GVFC or Pilot Custom 823, in wtiting smoothness?

[@edcwritershelf3408]

A nice pen and fitting review for this day.

[@christesta9087]

I know late, but I have an Aurora 997 in Green. How do you completely fill this pen? When the pen is pointing nib down the ink window is full. When it is with the nib up, the ink window looks like there is little ink. Help!

[@garyhughes9649]

To the men reviewing the Black Mamba fountain pen the snake takes its name from the inky black color inside its mouth it has nothing to do with the skin color of the snake

[@gents6379]

Beautiful review and tribute.

[@ededic2008]

Awesome review David. My Black Mamba is #326

[@gerardnojemingeil3928]

R.I.P. Kobe 😇😇😇 we will never forget you. Now you can play with god 🙏... good video and like 👍

[@Johan-vk5yd]

Nice-looking pen!

[@dinosaurus499]

I am terribly sorry if this is too off topic, but I have a question. I am new to the fountain pen world, and I've been using a pilot varsity for my notes this semester. I like it, but want something more sustainable. Would it be too big of a jump to go straight to a Lamy 2000? I haven't heard a single bad thing about it.

[@FigbootonPens]

The L2K is a fantastic pen. It's something which should last you for years and has a timeless look. The nib can have a tendency to have a smaller sweet spot, but is a solid choice.

[@dinosaurus499]

@@FigbootonPens Thank you!

[@kpurpose1078]

Nice another fountain pen enthusiast who truly gets it! #koberip

[@AJKlos]

Great comment. I was going to say that it’s nice that a pen manufacturer truly gets it. Take care.

[@kpurpose1078]

AJ Klos I can dig it. I believe the pen was actually out sometime before the tragedy but if not, most definitely!

[@caseyfoote3734]

Celtics. You are awesome but ...... Celtics. Bless the Bryant Family, candles are lit.

[@louisleoncini9240]

I see you have a Pinehurst shirt on , you live around here?

[@FigbootonPens]

I am in the Raleigh area...and have been fortunate to play #2. Need to get back down there to hit some of the other courses.

[@alvinchan7746]

w0w. rare for an ebonite feed to be in the high end market!

[@TeamFish15]

I grew up with James Worthy in Gastonia, so we have parallel experiences being Lakers fans. Beautiful tribute to Kobe, David. Beautiful pen too. I’m sure Kobe woulda loved it.💜💛

[@jkgjr8219]

Thought they made it in honor of Kobe Bryant...

[@ctsealteam6]

this is my same thought when I saw the name

[@arpitagarwal5565]

Are you reading off a screen??