Description
Homo Sapiens Lava Bronze Fountain pen by Visconti
A unique model, the Homo Sapiens is made from basaltic lava from Mount Etna, which has been catalysed by resin. This innovative material is the result of a patented formula kept secret by the Florentine brand. It is highly resistant to heat, impact and corrosion. It is the combination of these two materials that gives the fountain pen its extremely soft feel. Let’s add that it also absorbs moisture from the hand when writing.
The cap closes with the Visconti hook safe lock. A slight twisting motion is all it takes to close the fountain pen, while you open it by pushing the cap down and twisting it slightly.
Visconti chose bronze, gold-plated, for the trims of Homo Sapiens in reference to the Bronze Age, when the first writing systems were invented. The brand has adorned the body with a magnificent ring engraved with the model’s name. The cap has also been embellished with two rings and its famous laser-engraved articulated clip. Its finial The cabochon displaying the brand logo at the top completes the look.
The fountain pen has a vacuum filling system. To fill the fountain pen, unscrew and pull the knob at the top of the barrel: the metal plunger extends from the reservoir to its stop point (seal). Next, dip the fountain pen into the ink bottle and perform the reverse operation, pushing the piston back into the barrel (before screwing the knob back in). This is when the air-ink exchange takes place and the reservoir (1.5 ml capacity) fills (3/4 full).
The nib:
Visconti has equipped its creation with a superbly engraved 18-carat pink gold nib. It is available in five sizes: EF, F, M, B and Stub 1.1.
You will receive your Homo Sapiens Lava Bronze fountain pen from Visconti in a superb gift box.
Features:
1. Fountain pen:
- material: basaltic lava, resin
- colours: anthracite grey
- trim material: gold-plated brass
- trim colour: rose gold
- cap type: hook safe lock
- postable cap: yes (although we do not recommend it)
- length, closed: 146 mm
- length, without cap: 132 mm
- body diameter: 14 mm
- weight, with cap: 43 g
- weight, without cap: 30 g
2. Nib:
- material: 18 carat gold
- colour: rose gold
- available sizes: extra-fine, fine, medium, broad, stub 1.1
3. Filling:
- filling mechanism: piston
- compatible inks: bottled
4. Warranty: 2 years
If this product is not in stock, we will receive it 3 days after order.
Click if you wish to discover the brand’s travel inkwell.









Reviews
There are no reviews yet