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Visconti Homo Sapiens Basaltic Lava Bronze Fountain Pen
Colour: Basaltic Lava
· Ref: KP15-07-FPF
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Colour: Basaltic Lava
Authenticity
Authorised Visconti dealer
Warranty
Official Visconti warranty
Shipping
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Returns
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Overview
Natural bronze develops a patina on the Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Bronze fountain pen, whose black body blends resin with basaltic lava from Mount Etna.
The lava-and-resin body has a warm feel, set against bronze trim inspired by the Bronze Age. With use, the natural bronze takes on a patina, gradually changing the appearance of the metal details.
A 14k gold nib, a High Vacuum Power Filler for bottled ink, and a Hook Safe Lock cap equip this Italian-made fountain pen. The clip has a rotating wheel. Closed, it measures 146 mm; with the cap posted, it reaches 173.4 mm. The barrel is 14.3 mm wide, and the pen weighs 43 g with the cap or 26 g without it.
At a glance
- Mount Etna basaltic lava resin
- Natural bronze trim that develops a patina
- Bronze Age inspiration
- 14k gold nib
- High Vacuum Power Filler
- Hook Safe Lock cap
- Rotating-wheel clip
Specs
Body
Finish
Basaltic Lava
Material
Basaltic lava resin
Color
Black
Feel
Warm feel
Nib
Material
14k Gold
Brand
Visconti
Cap
Clasp
Hook Safe Lock
Mechanism
System
High Vacuum Power Filler
General
Country of manufacture
Italy
Product
Collection
Homo Sapiens
Reference
KP15-07-FP
Model
Visconti Homo Sapiens Basaltic Lava Bronze Fountain Pen
Trim
Finish
Bronze
Clip
Details
Rotating-wheel clip
Dimensions
Closed length
146 mm.
Barrel length
132 mm.
Posted length
173.4 mm.
Barrel width
14.3 mm
Weight
With cap
43 gr.
Without cap
26 gr.
Design
Inspiration
Bronze Age
Material
Lava source
Mount Etna
Finish
Patina
Natural bronze develops a patina with use
Questions & Answers
What gives the body its warm feel?
The black body combines resin with basaltic lava from Mount Etna. Its warm feel contrasts with the natural bronze trim, which recalls the Bronze Age.
Will the bronze finish change over time?
Yes. Natural bronze develops a patina with use, so the metal details gradually change in appearance.
What filling system does it use?
It uses a High Vacuum Power Filler for bottled ink.
How long is it with the cap posted?
It measures 173.4 mm with the cap posted and 146 mm closed.
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Verified Reviews
l
J'ai acheté cet article du fait qu'il soit composé de lave ainsi que de résine (50/50) je dois avouer qu'il est plaisant à utiliser, la plume (fine) glisse bien malgré le fait qu'elle soit plutôt tipée rigide !
En tout cas si vous avez des doutes je vous conseille de l'avoir en main avant de l'acheter, sa taille et sa texture spéciale ne convient pas forcément à tout le monde !
En tout cas je recommande vivement ce produit !
M
I was eyeing this pen for quite a while and finally decided to treat myself and pull the trigger. The pen was delivered very quickly, quicker than expected honestly, but I am not complaining in the slightest. The actual Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age fountain pet itself came well packaged, with warranty and the nib out of the box wrote and continues to write spectacularly, especially given that there were some concerns about nib quality issues with Visconti that I heard of. However, with my Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age FP, those issues are non-present. Overall I had a great experience with IguanaSells and will definitely be doing business with them again. PS; they do an internal quality assurance test too, so that’s always a nice bonus to have especially given the money being spent in this particular case.
Hello Michael!!
What a fantastic and detailed review—thank you! We can’t wait to assist you again!
Warm regards,
C
Sehr gute Qualität. Schreibgerät wie erwartet!
Hallo!
Kurze Bewertungen wie Ihre bedeuten uns besonders viel - vielen Dank für diese nette Bestätigung! Dass unser Schreibgerät genau Ihren Erwartungen entspricht, ist für uns die beste Rückmeldung. Wir freuen uns schon auf Ihren nächsten Besuch in unserem Shop!
Beste Grüße
O
Ich nehme es vorweg, der Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age ist der Hammer. Wenn man glaubt, dass es in der großen Welt der Füllhalter eigentlich keine wirkliche Überraschung mehr geben kann, hat man einfach den Visconti noch nicht in der Hand gehalten. Er hat eine geniale Optik, mit seinem Füllmechanismus und dem Verschlusssystem ganz außergewöhnliche Specs, eine mit nichts zu vergleichende Haptik und die Feder bietet beim schreiben das absolut perfekte Feedback. Da ich Federstärke F wollte, die Italiener nach meiner bisherigen Erfahrung aber in der Regel eine Nummer kleiner ausfallen, habe ich ihn in 'M' bestellt, was die genau richtige Entscheidung war. Ich würde sagen, die Strichstärke bewegt sich zwischen F und F+, was unabhängig der Schriftgröße ein perfektes Schriftbild aufs Papier bringt. Und es gibt neben der außerdem perfekten Größe und dem genau richtigen Gewicht (ohne Kappe bringt er befüllt sehr angenehme 30g auf die Waage) noch einen ganz wichtigen Punkt zu erwähnen, der mich absolut begeistert: der Homo Sapiens ist auf sehr hohem Niveau verarbeitet, was bei dem Preis ja auch erwartet werden darf, aber wenn man ihn mit ganz scharfem Auge betrachtet, hat er nicht diese maschinell anmutende Fertigungsperfektion eines Meisterstücks oder eines Pelikan Souverän. Aber genau das macht es ja aus, genau das passt 100% zum italienischen Lifestyle. Fazit: für mich bekommt der Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age 6 von 5 Sternen.
Halo Oliver,
Ihre begeisterte und detaillierte Beschreibung des Homo Sapiens Bronze Age hat uns absolut fasziniert! Sie haben genau erfasst, was diesen Füllhalter so einzigartig macht - die perfekte Balance zwischen italienischem Flair und herausragender Funktionalität. Dass Sie ihm sogar 6 von 5 Sternen geben würden, ist das größte Kompliment, das wir uns vorstellen können.
Vielen Dank, dass Sie Ihre Erfahrungen so anschaulich geteilt haben. Dies hilft anderen Sammlern, die nach dem besonderen Schreibgefühl suchen, das nur ein Visconti bieten kann.
S
Excelentes profesionales. Todo muy bien. La estilográfica Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronce, va de maravilla. Gracias por vuestra amabilidad
R
Very fast shipping, top notch Webshop, state of the art customer care and the fountain pen itself is just stunning! I recommend
C
Er ist nicht preiswert, aber seinen Preis wert. Der Füller ist sehr edel, hat ein schönes Gewicht und liegt gut und angenehm in der Hand. ich schreibe ohne aufgesetzte Kappe, damit käme er aus dem Gleichgewicht. Der Verschluss ist außergewöhnlich. Das Füllsystem funktioniert prima, die Tinte fließt sofort. Die bronzefarbene Feder (ich habe B) ist butterweich. Ich kann den Visconti uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
C
The pen is excellent. The filling mechanism is brilliant and it looks and feels amazing.
The nib did need adjusting out of the box as do a lot of viscontis, a simple shim between the tines and a flex session solved the dryness. But the nib itself writes great with adequate flow. I would not let the adjustment put you off buying this pen it’s still a life time pen and is well worth the money.
Again hats off the the iguana staff for excellent service and prompt delivery!
Connor, thank you for your excellent review! We appreciate your honest feedback about the nib and we are glad you managed to adjust the nib to your linking, we hope it brings you much joy. We're grateful for your acknowledgment of our staff and they will be very happy to hear from you. If you need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you again for choosing us and sharing your positive experience!
C
Excelente trato i ràpida respuesta a mus preguntas. Muy satisfecho!
M
Super fast shipping, fair pricing, absolutely friendly custmer service.
A seller as it "should be".
Absolutely recommended A+++
G
Es una de las más bellas plumas que he adquirido, en cuanto la abrí la llené con tinta azul permanente Montblanc. Gracias estoy muy contento.
M
Unfortunately the pen did not work after many attempts with different ink. However customer service were brilliant and paid to have the pen returned returned. Ultimately the problem is with Visconti, not Iguanasell.
M
Mine is a M nib, and fuelled with a dry ink, Pelikan 4001 blue-black, it is exceptionally well-behaved and a joy for me to write with. An excellent price, all fees etc to UK covered.
L
The pen and speedy delivery exceeded my expectations. Thank you
C
Love this pen. As an avid collector this was a grail pen for me and it is already a favourite. The feel of the lava barrel is like no other, and the workmanship excellent. Highly recommended.
E
Very smooth, not as smooth as the reviews online make it seem.
Tiny bit of feedback.
Great pen
A
A much desired pen by many, and the pen does not disappoint in the style stakes, as with many Visconti pens.
The nib write consistently and as advertised ( a Fine is actually fine), but quite toothy. As ever, you buy a Visconti then need the last 10% done by a nibmeister, but then it will be excellent.
W
First off the nub was scratchy as hell. I emailed their support and never got a reply. I’m a novice, what do I know except I have $20 pens that write beautifully.
Anyway, I have done some nib tuning on my own ( taking quite a risk it seems) and managed to get the nib to a place I am kind of comfortable with. I am for now going to count my blessings and count myself fortunate!
All in all I love the pen for the design an form of it, but I don’t think I’ll be purchasing another Visconti anytime soon.
P
Meets all my expectations. The gold F nib writes very smoothly. :)
A
Füller kam mit 23k Palladiumfeder anstelle der beworbenen 18k Goldfeder. Diese ist allerdings auf einem vergleichbaren level.
N
Visconti Homo Sapiens Basaltic Lava Bronze Fountain Pen, Oversized
J
The Visconti Homo Sapiens is an extremely good pen, very comfortable and with a somewath flexible medium nib. I also like the good flow of ink for a medium nib.
It is a pen that should make part of any enthusiast pen collection. Recommended!
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