Cartier Diabolo Rollerball

Cartier Diabolo Rollerball

The name "Cartier" has been synonymous with luxury for decades - but the company that inspired the costumes of Ziegfeld designer Erte as well as the lyrics of Cole Porter and offers everything from watches to Cartier pens has surprisingly humble origins - as well as an interesting role in the history of aviation, of which the line of Cartier ballpoint pens are a tribute.

The company was founded in 1847 when a young apprentice watchmaker named Louis Cartier inherited the shop upon the death of his master. Over the next two generations, his son and grandsons built and expanded the business into a global dealer in luxury goods - though Cartier pens came much later. In fact, it was watches, not Cartier pens that became the company's claim to fame - and assured its place in the history of flight.

The Cartier ballpoint pen might have been part of aviation history - though patented in 1888, the ballpoint pen found its most useful application during the Second World War, when RAF bomber crews required a writing tool that would function at high altitude - but the Cartier line of writing tools were far in the future and not a high priority for Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont. Dumont's main problem was timekeeping; the vibration of early aircraft and the need to keep both hands on the controls at all times made pocket watches impractical, yet it was vital to be able to keep track of time spent in the air lest the plane run out of fuel.

The first man's wristwatch was the solution that Cartier provided.

Today, Cartier watches are still coveted luxury items - but nothing says "Master of the Universe" like Cartier pens. In addition to the Cartier ballpoint pen, today's line includes the Cartier rollerball as well as the traditional Cartier fountain pen. Cartier rollerball pens are particularly popular due to the ease with which they write. These quality writing instruments use a high-viscosity, water-based ink that flows quite easily over the page; the Cartier rollerball makes the physical act of putting words to the page almost effortless.

Cartier pens are also a work of art in their own right. When it comes the Cartier fountain pen line, the premier Roadster is a writing tool that tells mere mortals that you are an alpha male in no uncertain terms. Those who control the destinies of others from deluxe suites on Wall Street and are able to buy and sell legislators with ease must have this symbol of prestige and exalted rank. Those who prefer a Cartier ballpoint pen with a dash of nostalgia that recalls the wit and panache of Cole Porter, P.G. Wodehouse and Noel Coward will appreciate the Art-Deco inspired Diabolo.

Of course, the Cartier rollerball pen combines prestige and beauty that is the Cartier trademark with ease and practicality. Regardless of what you choose however, remember that there is no better way to say regno than a pen from Cartier.

In this article Wayne Hemrick writes about Cartier pens and Cartier Fountain Pen

Cartier Diabolo Rollerball Pen ST180001 $312 Cartier DIABOLO Grab this between the fingers! Black with gold plated finish accents. Height is approximately 14cm. Black ink. Thickness is approximately 10cm. Engraved with the Cartier trademark on the clip. Blue cabochon Tip.

Cartier Diabolo Mini Ballpoint Pen ST180019 $264 Cartier skillfully combines jet black composite with polished palladium finish rings and crowns each creation with the legendary cabachon sapphire blue emblem. Height: 4 1/2" Width: 1/2"

Girl Plays with a Diabolo: The Diabolo on the String $49.99 Girl Plays with a Diabolo: The Diabolo on the String - Giclee Print

Diabolo 1817 $39.99 Diabolo 1817 - Giclee Print

Girl Plays with a Diabolo: The Diabolo Thrown into the Air $49.99 Girl Plays with a Diabolo: The Diabolo Thrown into the Air - Giclee Print

Cartier Roadster Black Rollerball Pen ST240004 $352 Black ink rollberball pen in a black composite body and cap with yellow-gold details. Sapphire-blue-colored resin cabochon. Dimensions: 6" Length 1/2" Diameter

Rollerball $15.79 Rollerball

Women Playing 'Diabolo', 1907 $24.99 Women Playing 'Diabolo', 1907 - Photographic Print

Diabolo Messenger $37 To give pleasure, to be useful and to be used, are and will remain the basic criteria for Lexon product. Technologically savvy and pure in design, the Diabolo Messenger from Elise Berthier is evidence of Lexon's simple philosophy.

Must De Cartier By Cartier $57 Must de cartier was launched by the design house of cartier in 1981.must de cartier is classified as a refreshing, oriental fragrance....

Cartier (Ringtone) $6 Cartier (Ringtone) - Danny Brown

Cartier at Montreal $44.99 Cartier at Montreal - Giclee Print

FUNTRIX Diabolo mit Anleitung auf DVD $10.99 FUNTRIX Diabolo mit Anleitung auf DVDKeine Beschreibung vorhanden!

Man Helps a Lady to Start off the Diabolo on the String $34.99 Gatine Man Helps a Lady to Start off the Diabolo on the String - Giclee Print

French Boy Demonstrates His Skill at Diabolo $24.99 French Boy Demonstrates His Skill at Diabolo - Photographic Print

Playing Diabolo While the Motor Gets Mended 1907 $24.99 Playing Diabolo While the Motor Gets Mended 1907 - Photographic Print

English Girls Playing 'Diabolo' on a Roof in Tabriz, Iran $24.99 English Girls Playing 'Diabolo' on a Roof in Tabriz, Iran - Photographic Print

Cartier Jewelry $79.99 Alfred Eisenstaedt Cartier Jewelry - Premium Photographic Print

Santos De Cartier By Cartier $72 Launched by the design house of cartier in 1981, santos de cartier is classified as a sharp, spicy, lavender, amber fragrance. This masculine scent possesses a blend of woods and spice, very male. It is recommended for daytime wear....

Pasha De Cartier By Cartier $59 Launched by the design house of cartier in 1992, pasha de cartier is classified as a sharp, spicy, lavender, amber fragrance. This masculine scent possesses a blend of mint, citrus, wood, musk and amber. It is recommended for daytime wear....

Pasha De Cartier $40.99 Pasha De Cartier by Cartier for Men - 1.6 oz EDT Spray

Santos De Cartier $56.99 Santos De Cartier by Cartier for Men - 3.4 oz EDT Spray

Delices de Cartier $53.99 Delices de Cartier by Cartier for Women - 3.3 oz EDT Spray (Tester)

Must De Cartier $76.99 Must De Cartier by Cartier for Women - 3.4 oz EDT Spray

Cartier De Lune $79.99 Cartier De Lune by Cartier for Women - 2.5 oz EDT Spray

Eau de Cartier $51.99 Eau de Cartier by Cartier for Unisex - 3.4 oz EDT Spray

Eau de Cartier Concentree $53.99 Eau de Cartier Concentree by Cartier for Men - 3.3 oz EDT Spray