Visconti Homo Sapiens Fountain Pen - Full Demo (Limited Edition)
With the Homo Sapiens Full Demo, Visconti reinvents its most iconic model, transforming it into a tribute to technical mastery. This is more than a writing instrument - it is a statement of craftsmanship, revealing the hidden beauty of its inner workings.
Born from the union of the distinctive Homo Sapiens design and the allure of demonstrator pens, this edition lays bare the heart of the pen: every internal component has been reimagined to become part of the visual experience. The seals, internal fittings, and even the spring of the bayonet closure are tinged in deep blue, contrasting elegantly with gold-plated metal parts, polished to a mirror finish and engraved with exquisite precision. Completing the design, the external bronze rings recall the legacy of the legendary Lava Bronze.
Crowning this masterpiece is the debut of a new skeletonized nib in 14kt gold, inspired by the art of filigree. Its openwork structure reveals glimpses of the blue feed beneath and offers a uniquely flexible writing experience, capable of adapting line width to the pressure of the hand. Thanks to a re-engineered bayonet system, the nib remains visible even when the pen is closed - its presence, unmistakable. In a world that often favors surface over substance, Visconti chooses to reveal what truly matters: quality, ingenuity, and authentic beauty.
But true innovation lies in the way each detail has been executed. Traditional threads have been replaced by micro-screws, ensuring perfect transparency and an immaculate finish even within the pen's most concealed sections. Every component has been treated as if it were on display - because here it is.
The Homo Sapiens Full Demo is more than a pen - it is a declaration of style and truth. It is limited to 1,088 pieces worldwide and is numbered out of 1,088 on the finial. The words "Full Demo" are on the cap, opposite of the clip.
The Homo Sapiens features a vacuum filling system that is easy to use and has considerable benefits. Patented in 1998, this is arguably the most advanced filling system ever developed in fountain pen history. The user is able to fill the pen with the equivalent of 10 cartridges of ink, and thanks to the two reservoirs, prevents ink from leaking during air travel.
Please note we are unable to accept a return of this pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Visconti
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Clear, Blue
- Demonstrator
Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.
- Yes
- Body Material
- Resin, Brass
- Cap Rotations
For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.
- 0.25
- Cap Type
How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).
- Hook Safe Lock
- Compatible inks & refills
Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.
- Bottled ink
- Filling Mechanism
How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.
- Double Reservoir Power Filler
- Grip Material
- Resin
- Nib Size
- Soft Fine
- Nib Color
- Gold
- Nib Material
- 14k Gold
- Postable
Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.
- Yes
- Retractable
Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).
- No
- Trim
- Bronze, Antique Brass
- Diameter - Body
- 14.3mm (0.56in)
- Diameter - Cap (without clip)
- 16.8mm (0.66in)
- Diameter - Cap (with clip)
- 22.2mm (0.87in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 11.4mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 131.2mm (5.17in)
- Length - Cap
- 61.0mm (2.40in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 24.0mm (0.94in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 146.8mm (5.78in)
- Length - Overall (Posted)
When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.
- 172.2mm (6.78in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 24g (0.85oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 18g (0.63oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 42.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Piston Vac
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using the built-in piston or vacuum filling mechanism.
- 3.63ml
