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[wang]

hello to the whole forum

It is a pleasure to be part of this forum, my name is Wang. a international student from China，currently living in Italy.
firstly I must apologize for I don't speaking Italian，so I have to write in English.
I am a funtain pens lover. I like Italian pen very much especially Aurora . and recently interested in delta and Leonardo officina italiana.I heard this two brand have some relations.
by the way，what is the best way to buy the old italian made pens？though online shopping？or by other ways？

I have only recently discovered this forum, and I am happy to see the opinions and preferences of italians for pens，because some views are not very common to see in my country.

[francoiacc]

Hi Wang and welcome to the forum.
Delta ran out of business few years ago, Leonardo Officina Italiana is a relatively new company founded by the son of on of the three Delta's owners. The relationship between the two brands is very close and quite visible, most of the design and technical choises are coming from the old Delta.
The best place were you can confidentaly buy old Italian pens in Italy are the Pen Shows, they are always advertised in this forum, the next one will be the 25th Jan in Naples. You can also find something around Italy in the flea markets, but you need a bit of knowledge of brands, models, have ability to check the status and working condition and eventually some skills to restore these old jewels, but you can make very good bargains.

[Ghiandaia]

Hello there and welcome to the forum! I hope you enjoy your time on the forum as a fountain pen enthusiast and in our country as an exchange student.

[maxpop 55]

Ciao Wang benvenuto !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tribbo]

Hi Wang! You are very warmly welcome in there!

Paolo

[piccardi]

Hi Wang,

a warm welcome to you!
Franco has given you all the information you need, for pen show dates you can check this page:

https://www.acps.it/calendario/

it's in Italian but I this it is quite easy to translate.

Regards
Simone