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Visconti Ltd Edition Homo Sapiens Iris Garden Fountain Pen

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Visconti Ltd Edition Homo Sapiens Iris Garden Fountain Pen
Visconti is proud to announce the launch of the new Homo Sapiens Iris Garden inspired by the Iris Garden in Florence, Italy. This collection is a tribute to the beauty and elegance of the irises that bloom between the end of April and the end of May in the historic Florentine garden, located near the Piazzale Michelangelo and offers a stunning view of the city. The history of the so-called "lily" of Florence is controversial. It seems that it originated from a white iris, the Iris Florentina, which grew abundantly in the Arno Valley during the Florentine Republic which the people called "ghiacciolo" or "icicle" for its white, slightly bluish color. The iris is not only a symbol of Florence, but also of its rich history and culture. The lily was adapted as the emblem of the city in the 11th century, when it was used to decorate the banners and shields of the Florentine soldiers. The lily also represents wisdom, courage and faith, qualities that have characterized Florence throughout the centuries. Like previous limited collections in the Homo Sapiens series, Iris Garden is made from special, semi-transparent demo resins carefully selected by Visconti's designers. The highlight of the collection, however, is the rose gold trims that perfectly match the coloring of the resin and add a touch of light and exquisite detail to the design. 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. Hook Safe Lock is a revolutionary closing system that 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.  Visconti's 18kt gold in-house nib with rose gold plating, hand-crafted and manufactured in Florence, Italy. Available as a fountain pen or rollerball, the collection is limited to 388 pieces. The Iris Garden is truly a spectacular pen that comes in a beautifully crafted, lavender limited edition box.
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Specifications
Size: 5 3/4" X 1 7/8" Weight: 1.8oz
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Review: Pen Loving Pam, pamgutman@sbcglobal.net Submitted: 7/6/2024

Overall5 out of 5 stars.

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Stunning pen! Exceeded expectations
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I am a small collector of fountain pens, primarily Auroras, Mont Blancs, Pelikans, S.T. Duponts -- and a few one-offs, e.g., Cartier, Lami, Waterman. When I saw this beautiful pen in the catalog, I was smitten. However, I had questions since it was my first Visconti-- so I spoke with the Fahrney's pen consultant prior to purchasing the pen. When the pen arrived, it was beautifully presented in a lovely lavender box. The deep vibrant colors of the pen, offset by the pearl-accents, were exactly as photographed in the catalog. The rose gold nib is beautiful and writes smoothly--almost as lush as the Pelikan nibs. And the rose gold trim elements provide beautiful accents. This is one of the beautiful pens I have ever seen. The pen is large, equivalent to the Pelikan 1000 series in girth. When the cap is posted, the pen feels a little long, so I leave the cap off. Filling the pen is challenging. I had to watch a couple YouTube videos to understand how to load the Double-Reservoir Power Filler, and it still took me three attempts to successfully fill the pen. I am looking forward to testing the 'no-leakage promise' on my next flight. Overall: I LOVE THIS PEN. It is strikingly beautiful, writes smoothly and exceeded my expectations! It has now joined my other favorites in my fountain pen collection. Enjoy!
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