Visconti Homo Sapiens Fountain Pen - Carbon Rose (Limited Edition)

Product Code VI-KP15-57-FP-F

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Visconti Homo Sapiens Fountain Pen - Carbon Rose (Limited Edition)

on saleVisconti Homo Sapiens Fountain Pen - Carbon Rose (Limited Edition)

Product Code VI-KP15-57-FP-F

Coming in November

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$2,716.00

MSRP ~~$3,395.00~~

Color:

Carbon Abyssus

Nib Size

Visconti presents the Homo Sapiens Carbon Rose, the third chapter in a collection born of technical experimentation and aesthetic exploration. This new edition expresses an elegance defined by subtle hues, contrasts and exquisite details.

Its new personality is defined by pink-anodized aluminum alloy leaf, incorporated into the composite. Rosy veins emerge among the dark carbon fibers, following their irregular contours and creating a delicate play of luminous reflections. The depth of the dark background accentuates the warmth of the pink, while the light reveals different nuances as the viewing angle changes.

The metal fittings are crafted from Ergal, an aluminum alloy also used in aerospace applications, preserving the lightness and mechanical strength that distinguish the collection. Their anodized finish complements the pen’s color palette, creating visual continuity between the metal elements and the veins running through the body.

The fountain pen features the Double Reservoir Power Filler system. A transparent central window allows the ink to be viewed even when the pen is capped, seamlessly integrating function into the design. A magnetic closure and a Visconti 18kt gold nib complete the pen.

Finally, the fountain pen is completed with an in-house made rose gold plated 18k gold nib. This Limited Edition is individually numbered and limited to 288 pens worldwide. Each pen is presented in a beautifully crafted limited-edition box.

Note: Each of these pens has a different pattern. We do our best to photograph a pen that’s indicative of the average overall aesthetics, but expect some variance when you receive yours. It’ll be one-of-a-kind, just like your unique writing style!

Please also 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: Black, Rose Gold
Demonstrator Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.: No
Body Material: Forged Carbon
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).: Magnetic cap
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: Forged Carbon
Nib Size: Fine, Medium
Nib Color: Rose Gold
Nib Material: 18k 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: Rose Gold
Diameter - Body: 14.3mm (0.56in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip): 16.2mm (0.64in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip): 21.6mm (0.85in)
Diameter - Grip (mm) Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.: 11.0mm
Length - Body The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.: 133.0mm (5.24in)
Length - Cap: 59.3mm (2.33in)
Length - Nib The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.: 24mm (0.94in)
Length - Overall (Closed): 146mm (5.75in)
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.: 173.4mm (6.83in)
Weight - Body If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.: 21g (0.74oz)
Weight - Cap: 13g (0.46oz)
Weight - Overall (g): 34.0g
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fill a fountain pen with ink?

It depends on the pen's filling mechanism, which you can find in the Technical Specs section above.

Here's a quick definition of the most common filling mechanisms:

Cartridge - A small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write! Check out our quick guide here.
Converter - A detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter. Here's a video for how to fill a cartridge/converter pen using a LAMY pen as an example.
Eyedropper - A pen that utilizes the entire barrel as a reservoir for ink. Ink is directly filled into the barrel, allowing for a high ink capacity. Here's a video on how to do it!
Piston - A type of filling system that uses a retracting plunger inside a sealed tube to draw ink into a pen. They are typically either twist or push-operated. These pens cannot accept cartridges or a converter, and only fill from bottled ink.
Vacuum - A push-style piston that uses pressure to fill the large pen body with ink. They seal the ink chamber when closed, making it ideal for flying without risk of leaking. Check out our video on how to use a vac filler here.

Check out more info on these filling mechanisms including a video on how to fill each one on our blog.

How do I clean this fountain pen?

It mostly comes down to flushing out the pen with water, and sometimes a little bit of pen flush if the ink is really stuck.

We put together a blog post with step-by-step instructions, or you can watch the video here:

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

For even more information about fountain pen cleaning, check out our Fountain Pen 101 video blog post.