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[[File:Aurora-ARA5-Duplex-Open.jpg|thumb|Aurora [[A.R.A.]] n.5 ]]

[[File:Aurora-ARA5-Duplex-Open.jpg|thumb|Aurora [[A.R.A.]] n.5 ]]

In the mid '20s also [[Aurora]] started production of [[celluloid]] pens, and in [[1927]] introduced the [[Aurora Duplex|Duplex]] series;<ref>there are some wrong references to this series as the [[Internazionale]], for example in the Enrico Castruccio book ''La Penna''.</ref> for its name was called a contest, the outcome of which was not then used.<ref>contrary to what Luca De Ponti argues in his book, the name chosen by the contest was not [[Duplex]], but ''"Alata"'', as evidenced by [[:File:1927-07-Aurora-RisultatoConcorso.jpg|this advertisement]].</ref> The pen was a [[lever filler]], proposed in four measures. I was a clear imitation of the [[Duofold]] with the cap head in black hard rubber and a ball [[washer clip]]. But unlike the [[Duofold]] the top models of [[Aurora Duplex|Duplex]] have a metal clip with enchased with a fine filigree decoration, which makes the [[Aurora Duplex|Duplex]] a real jewel of the Italian style.

In the mid '20s also [[Aurora]] started production of [[celluloid]] pens, and in [[1927]] introduced the [[Aurora Duplex|Duplex]] series;<ref>there are some wrong references to this series as the [[Internazionale]], for example in the Enrico Castruccio book ''La Penna''.</ref> for its name was called a contest, the outcome of which was not then used.<ref>contrary to what Luca De Ponti argues in his book, the name chosen by the contest was not [[Duplex]], but ''"Alata"'', as evidenced by [[:File:1927-07-Aurora-RisultatoConcorso.jpg|this advertisement]].</ref> The pen was a [[lever filler]], proposed in four measures. I was a clear imitation of the [[Duofold]] with the cap head in black hard rubber and a ball [[washer clip]]. But unlike the [[Duofold]] the top models of [[Aurora Duplex|Duplex]] have a metal clip with enchased with a fine filigree decoration, which makes the [[Aurora Duplex|Duplex]] a real jewel of the Italian style.

[[Image:Aurora-Duplex-Medium-PearlBlack-Chiusa.jpg|thumb|A [[Aurora Duplex|Duplex]] model.]]

[[Image:Aurora-Duplex-Medium-PearlBlack-Chiusa.jpg|thumb|A [[Aurora Duplex|Duplex]] model.]]

In the early 30's [[Aurora]] sought to expand in the international arena and to enter the Spanish and French market. There are also [[Aurora]]'s pens found in Latin America, the result of  export policies to countries like as Argentina and Brazil. In [[1930]]<ref>date is debated, Luca De Ponti says 1932, Letizia Jacopini says a period between 1931 and 1932, but as reported in the following the [[Internazionale]] model appears in a December 1930 French advertising, from which we use this date.</ref> the company reached an agreement with ''Edac'', producer of [[Edacoto]], for marketing in France the ''[[Le Duo Moderne]]'', a set consisting by an [[Aurora]] fountain pen and an [[Edacoto]] mechanical pencil.  

In the early 30's [[Aurora]] sought to expand in the international arena and to enter the Spanish and French market. There are also [[Aurora]]'s pens found in Latin America, the result of  export policies to countries like as Argentina and Brazil. In [[1930]]<ref>date is debated, Luca De Ponti says 1932, Letizia Jacopini says a period between 1931 and 1932, but as reported in the following the [[Internazionale]] model appears in a December 1930 French advertising, from which we use this date.</ref> the company reached an agreement with ''Edac'', producer of [[Edacoto]], for marketing in France the ''[[Le Duo Moderne]]'', a set consisting by an [[Aurora]] fountain pen and an [[Edacoto]] mechanical pencil.  

In December [[1930]] there was also the birth of the [[Internazionale]] model,<ref>according to what reported in [http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/103973-aurora-international-the-perfect-mix this thread] it is shown in a December 1930 ADs in the ''L'illustration francaise'' magazine.</ref> also a [[levetta di fondo|back lever filler]], who was used also for ''[[Le Duo Moderne]]''. The pen, produced in four sizes and in a broad mix of colorful celluloid, has a wide metal band between two rings, decorated with a Greek motif. In the same period several pens intended for the export market, particularly for the French market, were made; they are in general quite similar to the [[Aurora Duplex|Duplex]], both in style and for being [[lever filler]].

In December [[1930]] there was also the birth of the [[Internazionale]] model,<ref>according to what reported in [http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/103973-aurora-international-the-perfect-mix this thread] it is shown in a December 1930 ADs in the ''L'illustration francaise'' magazine.</ref> also a [[levetta di fondo|back lever filler]], who was used also for ''[[Le Duo Moderne]]''. The pen, produced in four sizes and in a broad mix of colorful celluloid, has a wide metal band between two rings, decorated with a Greek motif. In the same period several pens intended for the export market, particularly for the French market, were made; they are in general quite similar to the [[Aurora Duplex|Duplex]], both in style and for being [[lever filler]].

[[File:Aurora-Novum-2s-Faceted-Medium-MarbledBlueVeined.jpg|thumb|left|A second series [[Novum]] model.]]

[[File:Aurora-Novum-2s-Faceted-Medium-MarbledBlueVeined.jpg|thumb|left|A second series [[Novum]] model.]]