As the 18 th century waned, “Cigar Boats” began to move under the sea rather than to sail on top of it. The most notable of these was the World’s first practical submarine, Robert Fulton’s Nautilus. It was inspired by one of nature’s most unique Sea Creatures of the same name. The shelled creature propels itself by moving the ocean (like a jet) rather than swimming. Nautili rise and fall by filling their many chambers with air or water.
Jules Verne published the classic novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in 1870. Here, the celebrated French novelist took Fulton’s ideas to the absolute ends of Victorian imagination. He named the fantastic vessel, Nautilus
Just 84 years later, the World’s first atomic submarine was launched. Its unprecedented range allowed it to stay submerged for weeks taking it to the literal ends of the Earth. There could only be one suitable name for this epoch vessel… Nautilus.
The Nettuno® Nautilus™ Collection of Writing Instruments features maritime design cues that result in a brand new interpretation of ergonomic perfection. The Nautilus™ resin was painstakingly created over the course of a year to emulate underwater reflections of the sun. The clip is submarine-shaped and features a conning tower. The Celebration version also features a Diamond. Nautilus’ shape is as perfectly suited to the ergonomics of writing as the fastest sea creature is to conquering the Ocean.
For those who dream in superlatives, the Nettuno® Nautilus™ is your next pen. |
