The use of unique materials has always been the distinctive feature of the Homo Sapiens family. Inspired by this, Visconti’s designers embarked on an exhaustive search for advanced materials, particularly drawing inspiration from the craftsmanship of the most prestigious Italian supercars.
MOIRÉ TEXTURE
After extensive research and experimentation, the designers developed the implementation of forged carbon: a composite material of recent conception made by combining carbon fibre fragments and resin. This characteristic gives the barrel an organic appearance, with the fibres taking on an irregular and dynamic pattern.
However, it is the meticulous process of amalgamating gold leaf within the composite that makes this material aesthetically unparalleled. The golden hue creates unique reflections: the material appears alive, three-dimensional, almost holographic, much like the refined moiré fabrics that lend the collection its name. Enthralled by this play of light, the material was exposed without additional surface coatings. This way, when running your fingers over the pen’s surface, you can feel the succession of carbon fibers with their subtle ridges and depressions, resulting in a pleasantly porous and irregular texture.
HI-TECH MATERIALS
The use of forged carbon gives the pen its characteristic lightness. To emphasize this feature, all metal components are made of grade 5 titanium, a special alloy that is twice as light as brass or steel. This alloy undergoes a controlled natural oxidation treatment, allowing our designers to match the colour of the gold leaf present in the resin by harnessing the chemical properties of titanium without using paint.
The natural titanium colour is visible on the Visconti clip, thanks to a delicate laser engraving that removes the oxidation, revealing the titanium beneath and creating a refined two-tone effect.
To protect the metal components, a very thin layer of transparent nano-ceramic coating is applied, which stabilizes the colour over time and preserves the titanium from potential micro-scratches.
The edition is limited to 226 pieces, in tribute to the atomic numbers of the key chemical elements that give the pen its extraordinary lightness: carbon (6) and titanium (22).
The fountain pen is fitted with an 18k yellow gold nib (EF, F, M, B & S) and equipped with Visconti’s iconic Power Filler Double Reservoir filling system – a remarkable innovation compared to the traditional Power Filler that characterizes the historic Homo Sapiens collections. To enhance the introduction of the double reservoir, the band features a central band in transparent acrylic, which allows you to observe the ink level even when the pen is closed.
