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The production is dated to be in the period from the 30s to mid 50s. Although clearly low-end pens, there are particularly interesting models like the versions with a special vacuum filling system, made of transparent celluloid.  

The production is dated to be in the period from the 30s to mid 50s. Although clearly low-end pens, there are particularly interesting models like the versions with a special vacuum filling system, made of transparent celluloid.  

Astura brand production of the '30s and '40s is extremely varied, with a production oriented towards economic pens with wide distribution, made in ​​numerous variants of finishes, shapes and colors. In the '50s, with the crisis caused by the advent of disposable ballpoint pens, were produced ever cheaper and low quality models.  

The ''"Astura"'' brand production of the '30s and '40s is extremely varied, with a production oriented towards economic pens with wide distribution, made in ​​numerous variants of finishes, shapes and colors. In the '50s, with the crisis caused by the advent of disposable ballpoint pens, were produced ever cheaper and low quality models.  

''"Astura"'' production seems to be terminated in the second half of the 50s, like the [[Radius]] one, likely due to the cessation of the activities of the parent company [[SAFIS]], probably take out of the market by the success of the ballpoint pen. But there is no reliable documents or specific details for the cessation of activities.

''"Astura"'' production seems to be terminated in the second half of the 50s, like the [[Radius]] one, likely due to the cessation of the activities of the parent company [[SAFIS]], probably take out of the market by the success of the ballpoint pen. But there is no reliable documents or specific details for the cessation of activities.