Created in the same vein is a miniature magnetic compass – a complication the company developed in collaboration with engineers at Politecnico di Milano . Concealed cavity within the cap , it is the first wayfinding device ever to feature on a Montegrappa pen .
At the opposite end , a mock eyepiece contains the silhouette of the Victoria – the only ship to complete Magellan ’ s expedition . Together they are designed to engender a sense of wonder and inspire owners to follow their own course .
Released 500 years after the death of Ferdinand Magellan , the edition is neatly divided into 250 fountain pens and 250 rollerballs and supplied in an imposing wooden instrument chest .
Montegrappa ’ s Age of Discovery can be viewed at fine stationers , department stores and at www . montegrappa . com
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