Nahvalur (Narwhal) Fountain Pen - Nautilus - Aqua Regia (Royal Water) - Endless Exclusive (2024)

Aqua regia is Latin for royal water, whispering secrets of the ages in its vibrantly amber depths. This legendary potion, mixed in a 1:3 ratio of nitric and hydrochloric acid, possesses an alchemical mystique that has mesmerized scientists and dreamers alike for centuries. In its embrace, the most noble metals gold, platinum, and palladium yield and dissolve, unleashed in a symphony of molecular ballet.

In the heart of this caustic duet flows nitric acid, the fierce oxidizer, breathing life into inert gold — while hydrochloric acid, the quiet accomplice, tenderly stabilizes the auric ions. This harmonious dance, where neither partner can triumph alone, speaks to the intricate and intimate cooperation of nature’s elements.

Aqua regia has adorned the annals of history with its profound influence. During the dark days of World War II, the Nobel laureate George de Hevesy entrusted the safety of two Nobel Prize medals to its caress, dissolving them to shield them from the clutches of tyranny. In a triumph of intellect over oppression, the gold was later resurrected from its liquid refuge, a poignant symbol of indomitable human spirit and resilience.

Likewise, modern science finds a steadfast ally in this royal concoction. Aqua regia purifies, analyzes, and transforms — its touch vital in the realms of analytical chemistry and microfabrication, and in the reclamation of precious metals from the detritus of industry. The very metals that once enriched the crowns of kings and queens now find new life through its potent grace.

In all its corrosive glory, Aqua regia is a reminder of the paradox of chemistry — the gentle power that lies within destruction, and the elegant simplicity of complex reactions. It stands as an enduring testament to the wonders of science, acting as a liquid bridge between the mysteries of the ancient alchemists and the relentless curiosity of modern explorers.

As you wield the Nahvalur Nautilus Aqua Regia, may you discover the hidden treasures within your own transformative narrative.

This special edition Nautilus Aqua Regia fountain pen boasts a distinct design and is only available in limited quantities.