Umberto Nobile (1995-1978) was one of the key figures in the history of flight. A General in the Italian Royal Air Force, Nobile designed air ships (dirigibles, also known as blimps or “Zeppelins”) all over the world, but he is mostly known for having flown across the North Pole twice. The first time was in 1926 at the request of Norway with the airship NORGE, which he designed and commanded. The second time was in 1928 on an Italian expedition aboard the airship ITALIA, the namesake for this pen.

With a comfortable, ergonomic shape reminiscent of the airship for which it was named, the Nobile Italia ballpoint and mechanical pencil allows the user to swap out a Schmidt Easyflow ballpoint refill or Schmidt .7mm mechanical pencil insert. Both are included with the pen/pencil, and Mazzuoli conveniently includes three different Schmidt Easyflow refills with the pen, in blue, black, and red. The Mazzuoli Nobile Italia is available in four different finishes: Polished Chrome, Matte Chrome, Black, and Aviation Blue.

.7mm lead refills are available for purchase here.