Visconti Homo Sapiens Fountain Pen - Dark Sapphire (Limited Edition)
With the new Homo Sapiens Dark Sapphire and Dark Emerald collection, Visconti explores the tension between darkness and light, between the depth of matter and the brilliance - at times hidden - of precious stones.
The new Dark Sapphire and Dark Emerald are the result of meticulous aesthetic and material research, born from the harmonious fusion of resins and pigments that blend into soft, irregular veins, illuminated by a metallic finish that evokes the natural gleam of the rarest gemstones. The deep blue of the resin, traced by veins of profound black, evokes the enigmatic allure of sapphire, a gem symbolizing clarity of mind and inner wisdom.
Every element has been designed to enhance the chromatic depth and purity of the design. The Dark Sapphire, plated in palladium, reflects the refined coolness of lunar metal. Dark Sapphire is the pen for those who write to find themselves again, for those who see reflection as the highest form of intelligence.
The enameled clip, matched in color, completes the visual harmony. Both models are fitted with Visconti's precious 18kt gold nib, a symbol of Italian craftsmanship excellence and a guarantee of a fluid, precise, and harmonious writing experience.
The double reservoir power filler is 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.
The Hook Safe Lock revolutionary cap closing system is very satisfying to operate and was created to lock the pen body into the cap to prevent the possibility of the pen accidentally unscrewing and leaking inside a pocket or bag.
The Dark Sapphire Limited Edition is individually numbered and limited to 388 pens worldwide. Each pen is presented in a beautifully crafted limited edition box.
Note: Each of these pens has a different pattern and consistency of swirls. 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
- Blue
- Demonstrator
Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.
- No
- Body Material
- Resin
- 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
- Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad
- Nib Color
- Silver
- 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
- Silver
- 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.
- 131.5mm (5.18in)
- 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.
- 23.7mm (0.93in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 145.4mm (5.72in)
- 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.
- 170.2mm (6.70in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 23g (0.81oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 21g (0.74oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 44.0g
- 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
