The Aurora Optima Solid Silver Ballpoint Pen uses precious materials, craftsman finishing, and attention to details. The Optima re-evokes the elegance and sobriety of a model which made history in the Thirties. The caps of all silver Optima pens are made of solid silver, whereas, the barrel in all Aurora Optima silver pens are made of solid silver, with gold-plated trims and twist-action ballpoint pen to ascend writing.