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a Pen ToasTs THe Tools oF DisCoVer
Few passages in history have been more transformational than the age of the great explorers . But alongside their courage and seamanship , it was the advent of handheld navigational tools that paved their path to glory .
Their impact is celebrated in Age of Discovery – a limited-edition writing instrument that harbours discoveries of its own . Explorers like Columbus , Cabot , Vespucci and Magellan profoundly changed our understanding of the world . Yet while their names are preserved in legend , the tools that enabled their expeditions have become archaic in the satellite age .
Italian writing marque Montregrappa is known for its evocative designs and , for its newest limited edition , the theme of ‘ discovery ’ is indulged in both form and function . The result is a high-grade writing instrument that delivers more than meets the eye . Age of Discovery is a mariner ’ s telescope in miniature , handcrafted from mahogany and brass .
Materials are selected for historical accuracy , as well as their ability to age gracefully : becoming shinier with repeated use . Its vintage charms extend to a sextant-shaped clip and a rustic reproduction of Magellan ’ s pioneering route around the world . But it is on the inside where this writing tool ’ s true pedigree is revealed .
For fountain pen aficionados , Age of Discovery contains a rare , onetouch filling mechanism . PowerPush is a proprietary technology that has featured in only three of the maison ’ s previous production models , but never more accessibly . The piston is activated by squeezing the barrel ’ s telescopic action .
For writers tired of the twists and turns of drawing ink , it ’ s a discovery in its own right . Over the last decade , innovations like these have become a hallmark of the company ’ s top-tier models . Like watch collectors , enthusiasts crave the inventiveness and mechanical precision of luxury pens , and Aquila pushes his designers and engineers to develop features that heighten the joy of writing .
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