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  HOMO SAPIENS

  HOMO SAPIENS FORGED IN THE VOLCANO

  More than five thousand years ago with the invention of writing the pre-history of the human kind ceases and Homo Sapiens marks the eve of human history. The same age discovers the metallurgy, thus allowing the civilization of metals to sign the beginning of human evolution all the way to the invention of the wheel. The first great civilizations arose on the Nile, Tigris and Euphrates river banks and soon led to the development of sciences like algebra, geometry, astronomy, engineering.

  Visconti conceived the Homo Sapiens writing instruments line for real writers. Cteristics that render it unique in the manufacturing of writing instruments. Visconti has successfully produced a material containing over 50% of pure basaltic lava, catalysed together with resin in a formula – patented thus obviously kept secret -whose extraordinary characteristics practically transforms it into a material perfectly fit to writing instruments.

  Visconti lava is:

  Virtually unbreakable: It has a high degree of resilience.
  Flameproof - Visconti lava has a resistance to heat of over 100°C.
  Slightly hygroscopic, allowing to absorb hand sweat during use.
  Dense at touch, allowing the best finger-relaxing grip.
  Unquestionably new in the range of materials employed in the making of fountain pens.

  Inspiration was drawn from the Bronze Age for all metallic parts. The Bronze Age, almost contemporary to the invention of writing, marked the eve of human civilization. The clip, the rings and the metal accessories -with the exception of the piston only- are all in bronze: natural bronze like the antique formula, that does not require plating or protection treatments which alter its original almost pink colour and which can be easily polished with special products.

  The charging high vacuum power filler is made of titanium, the only material resistant to ink aggression.

  The 23 ct 950 Palladium DREAMTOUCH Nib

  With Homo Sapiens Visconti introduces the first ever made 23 ct 950 palladium Dreamtouch nib.
  Dreamtouch is the term we coined to define a nib that requires no pressure whatsoever in order to write, it traces in a gentle way thoughts and words for a dream handwriting.

  Palladium has interesting physical features that allow the production of fountain pen nibs; its manufacturing is possible nowadays thanks to new metal-fusion technologies and to the welding of iridium tips. This metal has been the fundamental element in 1989’s Pons and Fleischmann cold fusion theory.

  Palladium actually melts at much higher temperatures than gold: 1552°C against 1063°C. It is therefore obvious that this metal has better mechanical features, being more resistant than gold and that any manufacturing process involving palladium becomes a lot more challenging.

  The international classification system lists only four precious metals and their related titles: platinum, palladium, gold and silver.

  Value: the 23 ct 950/1000 palladium nib is the highest value ever manufactured nib in the fountain pen history. In other words, it contains 95% pure palladium against 75% pure gold in the 18 ct nib and 58% gold in the 14 ct nib.

  Flexibility and Memory: are the best for any type of writing, enhanced of 30% compared to the same nib in 18 ct gold.

  Resistance to ink corrosion has been improved up to 100% thanks to the pureness of the material to an extent to which no protection treatment of the plating is needed.

  Originality: the palladium nib will render even more exclusive your Visconti, either as a collection piece or as a daily use fountain pen.

  We think of Homo Sapiens as a fountain pen that can bring to mind a time-frame: starting from lava as generating materia, passing through bronze - recalling the beginning of the act of writing , and ending with palladium – the metal of the future and of the cold fusion.

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  HOMO SAPIENS LAVA COLOR

  Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Color
  
  We are proud to present our new creation the Homo Sapiens Lava Color, the first collection to showcase our 14 kt gold nib made in Visconti factory.
  This vibrant and colorful writing instrument is a re interpretation of our iconic Homo Sapiens collection.
  The pen is made from the Visconti’s well known and highly valued material Lava Color is the perfect union of catalyzed Mount Etna basaltic lava and colored resin made following Visconti secret formula.
  This new edition also has an anti stain treatment that protects the pen and prevents ink from depositing on the pen during the refilling phase Homo Sapiens.
  Lava Color comes in three nature inspired colors the Ash White the red earth pigment Terra di Siena and Tuff a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption.
  Unlike the classic Homo Sapiens Lava collection, the Lava Color features magnetic lock closing system which makes opening and closing it effortless
  The Lava Color is the perfect addition to the Homo Sapiens family, an absolute must have for colour and nature lovers.
  
  COLOUR SHADES: The process of catalysing the lava material with coloured resin is very complex but the final look of the pen is unique and makes this collection stand out from other Homo Sapiens editions.
  ANTI STAIN TREATMENT: Due to the fact that the material is basaltic lava, the pen has a high degree of absorption and it is very hygroscopic. In order to avoid ink stains, the pen has to be treated with an anti stain treatment.
  We recommend to clean the pen with Visconti blotting paper every time you fill it, to ensure that any ink stain has been removed from the section.
  
  The Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Color features the patented Power Filler filling system.
  The fountain pen is equipped with a plunger for filling directly from the inkwell.
  At the back end of the barrel, unscrew the blind cap (
  Pull the rod all the way out
  Be careful if the pen is filled could come out a little bit of ink. Submerge the nib into the ink until the front end of the grip section .
  Depress the plunger downward with one single stroke. Count to five slowly, allowing the pen to fill and then remove from the ink .
  Screw the blind cap back into the barrel end 
  Dry the nib and the conductor with the blotting paper. We recommend cleaning the writing set, nib and conductor, periodically by filling and emptying the pen continuously with water.
  This operation is essential if the pen is not used for a long time.

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  VISCONTI HOMO SAPIENS...

  This new edition showcases all the unique benefits of the original award -winning Homo

  Sapiens with the combination of the new transparent crystal windows and patented double reservoir filling system

  . The Homo Sapiens Crystal Dream DR is a unique demonstrator with a large window cut into the pens barrel offering

  a view of stored ink in the larger ink reservoir and a smaller window behind the pen’s grip offering a view of stored

  ink in the pen’s second smaller ink reservoir. The Homo Sapiens Crystal Dream DR is a must have for a true Visconti

  fountain pen collector.

  Product ID: New

  Material: Lava/transparent acrylic
  Colors: Lava, transparent
  Dimensions: Over
  Weight 45,7 gr
  Writing system: FP
  Nib: 18kt (big), rose gold
  Filling system: FP

  Power Filler Double Reservoir

  Metal: Solid bronze

  Closing system: Hook safe lock

  Clip: Bronze, enameled with black

  Trim: Bronze

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  VISCONTI HOMO SAPIENS...

  Visconti Homo Sapiens Elegance

  Visconti stylus more than five thousand years ago with the invention of writing the prehistory of humanity ceases and Homo Sapiens marks the eve of human history. Visconti has made this new model in black resin. The metal clip, rings and accessories. Visconti's fountain pen Homo Sapiens introduces the first 23-carat Dreamtouch palladium nib. Dreamtouch is the term that Visconti has coined to define a tip that does not require any pressure to write, it traces in a soft way the thoughts and words for a dream of writing by hand.

  - Fountain Pen with piston converter and Cartridge