Visconti conceived the Homo Sapiens fountain pen for real writers, for those to whom the pen continues to represent a traveling mate, a daily friend to share with the same civilization that writing contributed to create.

The material in this pen is as antique as the world: lava from the Etna volcano. 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.

Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Dark Age Details:

• Lava has some incredible qualities making it the perfect material for writing instruments.
• Virtually unbreakable: high degree of resilience
• Flame-proof: heat resistance to heat over 100°C
• Slightly hygroscopic: absorbs moisture during use
• Dense to the touch: comfortable to grip and relaxing to write with

The fountain pen has a 18 ct (950) gold nib. Dreamtouch is the term Visconti 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. The charging high vacuum power filler is made of titanium, the only material resistant to ink aggression. 

Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Dark Age Oversize Fountain Pen Specifications

• Body Material: : Basaltic Lava from the Etna Volcano
• Trim and Clip: PVD
• Filling Mechanism: Double Reservoir Power filler
• Cap: Hook safe lock
• Nib: 18kt Gold Dreamtouch
• Length Closed: 5.7in (146mm)
• Length Posted: 6.7in (169mm)
• Length Uncapped: 5.2in (132mm)
• Diameter: 0.63 (16mm)
• Weight: 1.62oz (46g)
• Gift Boxed