Visconti Homo Sapiens Crystal Dream Fountain Pen. M Nib.
Visconti Homo Sapiens Crystal Dream Fountain Pen. M Nib.
The Homo Sapiens Crystal Dream is an exceptional fountain pen, showcasing all of the unique benefits of the original, award-winning Homo Sapiens with several upgrades and modifications:
Crystal Ink Chamber: The most discernible modification to the body of the pen is the addition of a large transparent window made from crystal acrylic resin. A large section of lava has been cut out of the pens body and replaced with a piece of clear crystal acrylic tube, transforming the pen into a demonstrator with a unique appearance and identity. This 'oversize' window offers the user a view of stored ink inside the pen and the pens 'double reservoir' power filling system
Double Reservoir: The original Homo Sapiens featured Visconti's 'single reservoir' power filling system. The Crystal Dream is upgraded to Visconti's patented 'double reservoir' power filler, 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.
Crystal Ring: The final change is the small ring around the pens grip section. Metal has been replaced with crystal acrylic resin, offering a view of stored ink in the pens second smaller ink reservoir.
As with the original Homo Sapiens, the Crystal Dream is made from volcanic lava rock making the pen virtually unbreakable, naturally hygroscopic and very comfortable to write with. All trims are made from natural bronze and the cap closes with Visconti's patented 'hook safe lock'. The Homo Sapiens Crystal Dream is a must-have for every Visconti pen enthusiast.
The Homo Sapiens is handmade from hardened basaltic lava sourced from the Mount Etna volcano in Italy, with a trim made of solid bronze. Visconti lava is virtually unbreakable, comfortable and warm to the touch - and slightly hygroscopic, absorbing moisture from your hand. The basaltic lava is mixed with resin to create this pen.
The pen caps using the Visconti 'Hook Safe Lock', a revolutionary capping system so you can cap a pen without worrying about the cap accidentally unscrewing in your pocket and leaking. The fountain pen's double reservoir vacuum power filler is made of titanium to resist ink corrosion, and it features a rose gold-plated oversized 18kt gold nib to match the trim color.
Condition: New
Brand: Visconti
Type: Fountain Pens
Color: Black
Demonstrator ? No
Body Material: Basaltic lava/resin
Cap Rotations ? 0.25
Cap Type ? Hook Safe Lock
Compatible inks & refills ? Bottled inks
Filling Mechanism ? Double Reservoir Power Filler
Grip Material: Basaltic lava
Nib Size: Medium
Nib Color: Rose Gold
Nib Material: 18kt Gold
Postable ? Yes
Retractable ? No
Trim: Bronze
Diameter - Body: 14.0mm (0.55in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip) 16.5mm (0.65in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip) 21.0mm (0.83in)
Diameter - Grip ? 11.0mm (0.43in)
Length - Body ? 132.0mm (5.20in)
Length - Cap 59.3mm (2.33in)
Length - Nib ? 24.3mm (0.96in)
Length - Overall (Closed) 146.0mm (5.75in)
Length - Overall (Posted) ? 173.4mm (6.83in)
Weight - Body: 24.0g (0.85oz)
Weight - Cap: 17.0g (0.60oz)
Weight - Overall: 41.0g (1.45oz)
Max Ink Capacity - Piston Vac ? 3.69ml
Montegrappa manufactured since 1912 stands in the same historic building on the bank of the River Brenta, in one of the most picturesque areas of the historic town of Bassano del Grappa in the prosperous north-eastern part of Italy. This Italian heritage is an important value for a Brand that is the first Italian pen manufacturer: it is his tradition, his legacy. Since 1912 Montegrappa pens embody the Italian flair.
Founded as a “Manufacturer of gold nibs and fountain pens”, the Bassano factory found itself in a key position during World War I. Among the many soldiers who used Montegrappa pens (then known as Elmo) to write letters home, there were also two celebrated American writers, Ernest Hemingway and John Dos Passos, who were both volunteer ambulance drivers at the front.
Montegrappa’s pens are reserved for those who can’t live without the emotions inspired by the feel of a crafted writing instrument between their fingers, responding to their delicate movements. Whether it be the colors reminiscent of the master painters or the ornaments of Baroque palaces, it is all part of Montegrappa’s Italian heritage. In the land known for drama and love, where writers especially have come to get a taste of romance, no object is too small or too practical not to strive for beauty. As well as its limited editions, freely inspired by great moments of history and the most ancient passions of mankind, Montegrappa produces a regular range, for who want to indulge in a daily luxury.