In the Details: Cartier's Diabolo Rollerball

In every collector’s cadre of pens there are those work horse models that stand out as favorite daily companions. And when a fountain pen lover needs a pen for travel or work, it is often a rollerball that is taken in hand. Fitting this profile in the most satisfying way, the rollerball from the longstanding Diabolo de Cartier collection has been a faithful go to pen for the collector with discriminating taste.  

  

Made from Cartier’s trademark composite, praised by us before for being a hybrid of resin and glass, stronger than either material on their own and more lustrous than simple black resin, the Diabolo collection offers something extraordinary in the modern age: the elegance of classical design.

With a distinctive tapered profile and slightly rounded cap, the Diabolo is an experiment in contrast. Accented with three gold rings, including the clip band, and a fourth cap band inscribed with the name of the iconic Maison, the Diabolo invokes the timeless style of Cartier’s classical jewellery creations. Crowned with a synthetic sapphire cabochon, this rollerball adds a touch of jewelled elegance to an ideal daily carry pen.

At 142 mm in length, this light weight pen fits well in the hand, and is well balanced with its weighted cap. Gliding effortlessly across any page with a superbly engineered Cartier ink cartridge, writing is pleasant with well regulated ink flow.

Those seeking a practical pen, with an exotic, luxurious aesthetic, will do well to consider the Diabolo de Cartier collection. With its grand rollerball or more diminutive and compact ball point pen, and available in both gold or palladium trim, the Diabolo de Cartier collection has a model for every occasion.

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