Fountain Pen Hospital - Visconti Limited Editions

Visconti has combined their iconic Skeleton design with a highly advanced material to create the new Alutex Skeleton! Visconti cuts into the fine weave of Aluminium fibre to create the overlay of their latest pen. This is an intricate and difficult process which involves cutting the fine aluminium weave into the characteristic design of the Skeleton, a Visconti manufacturing icon. In the watch industry skeleton means *cut-out-mechanism*.

Underneath the Skeleton overlay is transparent *demonstrator* resin, enabling you to clearly see all mechanical details of the pen - the nib, filling piston and the exclusive Visconti Double Reservoir Power Filler system. This unique filling system retains up to seven times the amount of ink in most fountain pens, yet allows the traveller to travel with peace of mind while keeping the pen filled with ink. The nib is a magnificent two-tone 23 Kt. Dreamtouch Palladium nib, available in XF, F, M, B, BB and Stub widths.

The special edition Alutex Skeleton is extremely limited to just 88 fountain pens, 88 rollerballs and 88 matching Visconti *skeleton* travelling inkwells.

2012 Visconti Dragon.
Visconti celebrates the year of the Dragon, one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac and Mongolian zodiac, and the only animal that is from a fairy tale. The Year of the Dragon is associated with the earthly branch symbol. Dragons are powerful mythical creatures celebrated by Chinese culture. Dragons symbolize strength, well-being, harmony, and intellectuality. In Eastern philosophy, the Dragon is said to be a deliverer of good fortune and a master of authority. Therefore, those people born in the year of the Dragon have a sense of honour, respect, audacity, and loyalty. Visconti has master crafted a Chinese dragon in gold vermeil, lacquered in multiple layers of colour like only the ancient Florentine masters could do. Visconti uses a natural black resin as the back drop, creating a silhouette against the array of striking colors and imposing imagery of the vermeil overlay. This striking pen utilizes the Visconti double reservoir power filler and is presented in a magnificent dragon display. Only 888 pens world-wide. The fountain pen is enhanced with a 23kt Palladium nib, available in M, F, XF, B, BB and 1.3 Stub widths.

The Twelve Tribes Limited Edition.
Visconti*s latest creation pays tribute to ancient history and the 12 Tribes of Israel. The sacred Torah traces the Israelites to Jacob, grandson of Abraham. Jacob, who was later renamed *Israel* after a mysterious incident in which he wrestles with an angel or God, had 12 sons who became the ancestors of the 12 Tribes. After conquering Israel, each tribe occupied a separate territory in the holy land of Israel. The Visconti 12 Tribes pen is enriched with Biblical symbols and historical meaning. Distinctive signs and images attributed to each of the tribes are engraved into the pen through a scrimshaw process and each Tribe features different color enamels, matching the one on the Pectoral. The body of the pen is made from ancient .925 silver and features a feint engraving of an olive tree branch, standing for peace and prosperity. The pen body has a unique rotating system and unveils, one after another, the tribes of Israel from right to left (as Hebrew is read). The clip is modeled after the hand of the Torah. The five fingers are often considered to represent the five books of the Torah. Other symbols such as the Menorah and the Star of David are also engraved. The precious-resin cap is blue and white, like the flag of Israel. Every piece is presented in a round wooden case, shaped after the one containing the Sefer Torah. This limited edition is made up of 512 writing instruments in solid silver, fountain pen and rollerball, 12 representing the number of tribes and 5 the books of TANACH. The fountain pen is enhanced with the Palladium 23 Kt. Dreamtouch nib, available in M, F, XF, B, BB and 1.3mm Stub. The pen is filled via the Visconti Power Filler System.

Amerigo Vespucci Limited Edition
*I reached the land of the Antipodes and I recognized that I was gazing on the fourth part of the Earth. I discovered a continent inhabited by a multitude of peoples and animals, more than our own Europe, than Asia or even than Africa.*

This remark may bring a smile to our lips today, but in 1497 the letter that the Florentine navigator Amerigo Vespucci addressed to Lorenzo de Medici caused such a stir that when Martin Waldseemuller drew the first map of America 10 years later, he named the continent after the feminized Latin version of Vespucci*s name: Americus Vespucius. This notable explorer traveled to the New World on 4 separate occasions, discovering Rio de Janeiro and giving Venezuela, or *Little Venice,* its name.

2012 marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of Vespucci. To create a pen commemorating this important anniversary, Visconti took inspiration from symbolic events and documents, primarily Vespucci*s travels themselves and Waldseemuller*s famous map of 1507. To reproduce portions of the map correctly, Visconti further perfected its scrimshaw technique on special ivory resin, introducing points and chiaroscuro into the graphic work, and embedded the scrimshaw into the pen*s surface. Visconti*s unique 23kt palladium Dreamtouch nib enhances this masterpiece, available in M, F, XF, B, BB, and stub widths. Limited to a total of 500 fountain pens and rollerballs combined in bronze trim and 50 fountain pens and rollerballs combined in 18kt gold. The fountain pen is filled via the exclusive Visconti Power Filler system. The special presentation box reproduces an astrolabe, the instrument that�in conjunction with the quadrant�allowed Vespucci to complete his voyages.

Visconti*s latest limited edition, Istos Aracnis, (Greek for Spider), pays tribute to the famous myth of Arachne*s weaving competition with the goddess Athena and her subsequent transformation into a spider. The Istos Aracnis is made from black Lucite with a sterling silver overlay in a web pattern enameled in white to highlight its intricate design. The Spider fountain pen offers a double reservoir power filler system and features the Visconti Dream Touch 23K palladium nib in your choice of five sizes. Limited to 888 pieces worldwide. Dual Reservoir Power Filler/Bottle fill only.

It is only appropriate that Visconti created an exceptionally beautiful pen in honor of a royal wedding.� On July 1st and 2nd, the Principality of Monaco celebrated the wedding of HSH Albert II of Monaco, Sovereign Prince and Miss Charlene Wittstock. On this special occasion and in a tradition of solidarity and generosity so characteristic of the Grimaldi dynasty, the royal couple agreed to the release of a special limited edition pen of just 388 pieces. All profits from the subscription of the pen will be donated to a Monegasque charity chosen by the newlyweds. Each pen is hand-crafted from ivory color organic resin and is cloaked by a hand-crafted sterling silver filigree plated in 18kt rose gold, evoking the Monaco Crown with all its elegant and refined symbols. The filigree reconciles the best of modern technology with traditional values common to both Monaco and Florence.� The result is a beautiful writing instrument enriched with the unmistakable craftsmanship of artisan work. This limited edition pen is available in either a fountain pen or rollerball.� The fountain pen fills using Visconti*s patented Double Reservoir Power Filler and features the revolutionary Visconti 23Kt Palladium nib. Each pen is displayed in a specially hand-made wooden box lacquered in pearlescent white with the official wedding crest embossed on top.

As always, Visconti pays special attention to themes that have impact, changing and describing life and the world in which we live. The Mecca and Medina are the latest additions to the Mystic Pen Collection, a series of fountain pens dedicated to all people and religions of the world. The Mecca and Medina pay tribute to the spiritual leader Muhammad, the founder of Islam. The great city of Mecca is the birthplace of Muhammad, near which he received his first revelations from God, and thus, began the religion of Islam. The body of the pen is turned from shiny black lucite to create a shape reminiscent of the architecture of the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam. Palladium-plated sterling silver comprises the trim throughout the pen. This cube shaped building located in Mecca predates Islam and was built by Abraham, the father of the Hebrew nation. The Kaaba was made of granite from the surrounding hills outside Mecca. Each of the four sides is scrimshawed with Arabic verses from the Qu'ran. They are inspired by the Kiswah, an embroidered black cloth that covers the Kaaba. The rings evoke the stone pieces used to build the structure. The pen is limited to 622 pieces in honor of the year Muhammad and his followers migrated to Medina, also known as the Hijra.The fountain pen is filled via the Visconti Power Filler, and is enhanced with their exclusive 23 kt Palladium nib. Only 622 fountain pens have been produced. The rollerball is available by Special Order and is un-numbered.

As always, Visconti pays special attention to themes that have impact, changing and describing life and the world in which we live. The Mecca and Medina are the latest additions to the Mystic Pen Collection, a series of fountain pens dedicated to all people and religions of the world. The Mecca and Medina pay tribute to the spiritual leader Muhammad, the founder of Islam. Medina is the burial place of Muhammad, the second most sacred site in Islam. His tomb is located in one of the three oldest mosques in Islam. The body of the pen is turned from ivory colored resin. The green marbled cap recalls the green dome under which Muhammad is buried. The microcast artwork in gold vermeil (gold-plated sterling silver) around the pen signifies the doors leading to his tomb. The clip reminds us of the many columns that may be found inside the mosque. The pen is limited to 622 pieces in honor of the year Muhammad and his followers migrated to Medina, also known as the Hijra.The fountain pen is filled via the Visconti Power Filler, and is enhanced with their exclusive 23 kt Palladium nib. Only 622 fountain pens have been produced. The rollerball is available by Special Order and is un-numbered.

Declaration of Independence Limited Edition...Adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence announced that the 13 American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, were independent states, and thus no longer part of the British Empire. The Declaration listed the colonial grievances against King George III, and rights, including a right of famously made a statement of individual human rights�*We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness*. For almost 250 years, for many, this has represented a moral standard for which the United States should strive. Appropriately, Visconti pays tribute to this most important of dates with a unique limited edition fountain pen since a pen was used by the signatories to the statement. Visconti uses their sophisticated scrimshaw technique on special resin to replicate the full text of the Declaration of Independence into the barrel of the pen. A specially engraved magnifying glass is included to pay closer attention to the intricate details. All trims are made of aged sterling silver. The end-cap is engraved with the American bald eagle, a symbol of Freedom. The power-filler mechanism is operated by the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American Independence. Visconti�s unique 23 kt Palladium nib enhances this masterpiece, available in M,F,B,BB and Stub. Limited to a total of 776 Fountain pens and rollerballs combined, in sterling trim and 76 Fountain pens and rollerballs combined in 18 kt gold.

The Wall Street Limited Edition is reminiscent of the Manhattan skyline at night and is a spectacular pen made from solid celluloid available in translucent red, green or platinum. The entire pen is made from the pearlescent celluloid, including the grip section making for a very comfortable writing experience. The pens combines Visconti�s unique �squaring of the circle� design with the much loved �bridge� clip, all trims are plated in platinum. This oversize pen is available in fountain only and features Visconti�s new Dream touch 23kt palladium nib, available in M, F, B,XF and stub. a truly super smooth writing experience. The pen fills using Visconti�s patented �double reservoir power filler�, so you can use your pen on a airplane without leakage! It also fills with up to 9 cartridges of ink!

Herodotus used the name *Griffins* (Treasurers of the Gold) for the nomadic tribes wandering the steppes east of the Ural Mountains and the Caspian Sea (currently Kazakhstan territory). And he was not wrong at all, considering that the fifth century BC mysterious prince Saka has been discovered in his tomb completely covered in gold clothes. This Golden Man, an armed warrior, used to adorn himself with thousands of jewels- gems and gold- representing leopards, ibex, winged horses and floral motifs � evidence of the animalistic art used by these nomads, rulers of the Asian steppes, to convey their emotions and their view of the world. Visconti has created a wonderful pen inspired by the myth of the Golden Man that reflects the same motifs of the Scythian art, artistically reproducing the magic of the mysterious warrior. The original colours and naturalistic symbols of the pen convey the same emotions as those of the ancient tribes that clothed their princes in solid gold! Add to that the fact that although the tribes inhabited distant lands, they reached Europe in their migrations during the fall of the Roman Empire which will give you the feeling that you have contributed to the history of the European Middle Ages just as the Scythians did. Overlain in gold vermeil (gold plating over .925 sterling silver) in the lost wax method, this red lacquered masterpiece features Visconti�s Power Filler and is enhanced with the 23 kt Palladium Dreamtouch nib. Strictly limited to 388 Fountain Pens worldwide.

Founded in 421 A.D., Venice is a masterpiece of nature, consolidated along 400 years of barbaric invasions, and not just projected by some architect�s hand. Throughout the 7th century A.D. Venice, a Sea Republic, was the main connection between East and West. This position highly contributed to its cultural development, allowing Venice to become one of the finest cities in Europe and later on during the Renaissance one of the most influential for art, architecture and literature of the time. After almost one thousand years of complete independence, on May 12, 1797, the doge Ludovico Manin and the High Council were constrained to abdicate. Napoleon consequently proclaimed the Temporary Government of the Town and yielded Venice to the Austro � Hungarian Empire. In 1866 Venice joined the Reign of Italy. After 2009�s Florentia fountain pen, Visconti pays tribute to another great Italian city�Venice, a destination loved by millions of tourists each year.
The Venetia limited edition fountain pen is a masterpiece of symbols and icons; it will make you live an emotion and you will feel the atmosphere ofVenice and its world right there, in your hands: the canals, the gondolas, the bridges, the characteristic windows. Available with sterling silver overlay in an edition of 421 fountain pens (cartridge/converter fill), or gold vermeil overlay in an edition of 99 fountain pens (featuring Visconti�s high power vacuum filler), each enhanced with Visconti�s exclusive Palladium Dreamtouch nib. The vermeil edition ships in a full wood desk display with crystal inkwell, pen stand and blotter. A crystal inkwell accompanies the sterling silver fountain pen as well.

The Carbon Dream company of Italy is a worldwide leader in the production of composite materials in the automobile, motorcycle, marine, and aerospace fields. As with Visconti, Carbon Dream embodies the story of passion for work, know-how, excellence and perfection. For the first time, Carbon Dream has authorized production of a limited edition pen in precious carbon fibre, a product representative of the qualities of these two prestigious companies. A milestone in carbon fibre workmanship � for the first time in pen history, the fine carbon weaving has been cut into the characteristic design of the Ripple � Visconti�s manufacturing icon. The transparent resin adds depth to the pen and allows us to view the patented, titanium Double Reservoir power filler. Thus this unique demonstrator pen joins the two technological materials par excellence � carbon fibre and titanium. The flexible Dream Touch Nib is crafted from 23kt (.950) Palladium, available in widths XF, F, M, B, BB and Stub. The Carbon Dream fountain pen is limited to 993 units worldwide.

Worldwide production is limited to only 100 pens....In 1998, Visconti applied for the Italian patent to its Double Reservoir Power Filler, a unique filling system that allows a greater ink capacity and safe usage during air flights. Visconti has now applied the Double Reservoir Power Filler to the Opera collection, creating the Opera Master Demo. In order to appreciate its fine components, and to enjoy the view of the ink too, Visconti introduces this exquisite semitransparent honey cream colour. Every pen is polished twice: externally and internally, to give just the right finish to the acryloid. Visconti�s large, 14 kt gold nib, is available in M, F and B width.

Visconti�s Knights Templar limited edition was inspired by the legendary order of the Middle Ages, remembered for its contribution to the economic development of Europe and its skilled fighting during the Crusades. The fountain pen is fashioned after the white robes and red cross the Knights wore, in ivory resin with an aged metal filigree and red enamel cross. On the crown is the Knights� seal with two figures, the warrior and the monk. The fountain pen has Visconti's power piston-filler and a two-tone 18kt gold nib. Bottle fill only.

The first of Visconti�s pens based on the golden mean, or ideal ratio of phi, was the Divine Proporzione limited edition fountain pen. Hand-crafted from briar colored celluloid, the success of this exceptional pen inspired the release of the new Divine Proporzione ball pen! Present in architecture, painting, music and nature, the divine proportion was used to develop this amazing pen. Its perfect spiraling shape is crafted in rich, warm tortoise celluloid inlaid with solid sterling silver bands. The twist ball pen is just the right length for perfect balance and writing control. Limited to 618 un-numbered pieces, the Divine Propozione ball pen is truly a collector�s prize!

Visconti pays homage to THE SCREAM painted by Edvard Munch. Painted in 1893, The Scream is Munch's most famous work and one of the most recognizable paintings in the history of art. It has been widely interpreted as representing the universal anxiety of modern man, as timely a topic today as it was 116 years ago. Crafted in black resin with sterling silver appointments, this piston-filled masterpiece is enhanced with a 14 kt gold nib in M, F and B widths. Only 338 pens are available worldwide.

Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, has always been considered one of the three most beautiful cities in Italy, alongside Rome and Venice. The city is well-known not only for its monuments but also for its unique craftsmanship and its taste for beauty. With a view to celebrating this magical city, Visconti conveys through a scrimshaw-like process on the fountain pen, together with a magnificent wood rolltop writing case that accompanies each pen, a special cultural atmosphere--highlighting images of the Statue of David, the Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria on the fountain pen. Seeking to absorb the values of a by-gone era, all these ingredients recall a time when communication was commonly done by pen in hand, on a sheet of hand-made paper,hand-carried to the post office or even delivered by coach. Featuring Visconti's unique Double Reservoir, piston-fill mechanism and their large, 18 kt gold nib, Visconti has strictly limited this edition to 88 fountain pens worldwide.

THE BIBLE COLLECTION - The Mystic Pen Limited Edition
(999 Fountain Pens and 199 Rollerballs)
Science and Ethics, and Secularism and Clericalism, are some of the great opposing themes of humanity which often compete against each other. Globalization and international conflicts have enlarged this dichotomy. As Visconti�s creations have often taken into account the great themes that impact one�s life, Visconti has launched a limited edition series dedicated to all religions of the world�the Mystic Collection. The Bible, being the world�s most widely read book, is the subject of Visconti�s initial release, with two instruments reflecting the two great religions linked to it: Christianity and Judaism.
In a more ancient shape than the Christian Bible pen, the Judaic pens are also turned from a solid bar of ivory colored resin. Using the painstaking scrimshaw etching/painting technique, the resin is drypoint engraved and filled with calligraphy ink. After drying, the excess ink is removed with a very fine glass paper and then hand-polished. This edition relates the story of the Old Testament on the barrel with such scenes as Adam and Eve; Noah�s Ark; David and Goliath; Abraham and Isaac, and Moses and the 10 Commandments. The cap reflects the solemn moment of a prayer in front of the Wailing Wall. The 10 facets on the lower end of the barrel (�blind cap�) are reminiscent of the 10 Commandments with their form and Hebrew. The sacred Temple is hidden inside the �blind cap� and serves to activate the fountain pen�s power filler. All metal trim is made of sterling silver.

THE BIBLE COLLECTION - The Mystic Pen Limited Edition (999 Fountain Pens and 199 Rollerballs).
Science and Ethics, and Secularism and Clericalism, are some of the great opposing themes of humanity which often compete against each other. Globalization and international conflicts have enlarged this dichotomy. As Visconti�s creations have often taken into account the great themes that impact one�s life, Visconti has launched a limited edition series dedicated to all religions of the world�the Mystic Collection. The Bible, being the world�s most widely read book, is the subject of Visconti�s initial release, with two instruments reflecting the two great religions linked to it: Christianity and Judaism.
The Christian Bible pen collection is turned from a solid bar of ivory colored resin with the cap and barrel having the same dimensions. Using the arduous scrimshaw etching/painting technique, where the resin is drypoint engraved, filled with calligraphy ink and then colored by the noted artist, Claudio Mazzi, this edition reflects the story of the Old Testament on the barrel with such scenes as Adam and Eve; Noah�s Ark; David and Goliath; Abraham and Isaac, and Moses and the 10 Commandments. On the cap are featured New Testament stories of Jesus---his Birth; his Baptism; the Last Supper, and his Ascent to Heaven. The painting style hearkens to that prevalent during the Renaissance. The 10 facets on the lower end of the barrel (�blind cap�) are reminiscent of the 10 Commandments with their form and Hebrew engraving, reminding us of Moses� two stone tablets. The Holy Grail is hidden inside the �blind cap� and serves to activate the fountain pen�s power filler. All metal trim is made of gold-plating over sterling silver (vermeil).

METROPOLIS Retractable Gordian Knot Collection
Limited Edition - The Gordian Knot is a legend associated with Alexander the Great, often used as a metaphor for an intractable problem, solved by a bold stroke ( cutting the Gordian knot ), just as Visconti for the first time in the pen industry has produced a fountain pen with a piston fill mechanism coupled with a retractable nib! As legend has it, the Phrygians were without a legitimate king. An oracle decreed that the next man to enter the city driving an ox-cart should become their king. A peasant, Gordias, then drove into town on his ox-cart. He was declared king by the priests. In gratitude, his son Midas dedicated the ox-cart to the gods and tied its shaft with an intricate knot. An oracle further prophesied that the one to untie the knot would become the king of Asia. In 333 BC, Alexander sliced the knot in half with a stroke of his sword, producing the required ends and becoming the king of Asia.
The sterling silver Metropolis sports a minimal-chic, six-sided design. The fountain pen's retractable system, which requires a few seconds to extend the fountain pen nib, has a perfect built-in mechanical piston filler. Visconti has achieved this unique feat for the first time with a watchmaker precision, utilizing over 30 components. The rollerball is likewise a retractable pen. The fountain pen includes a large, two-tone, 14kt gold nib, available in M, F and B. In each finish, only 188 rollerballs and 288 fountain pens have been produced.

Limited to 199 fountain pens, the Black Ripple is pure design, an incredible fountain pen, just as you might have expected from Visconti. The ripple itself is a wave such as that created by a stone falling into a pond, and usually is something invisibly surrounding us. The concept refers to the propogation of water which starts from the center and ripples everywhere to the end. Featuring Visconti's
Double Reservoir Power Filler, the large 18 kt gold nib is available in M, F, XF and B.

The Art of Peace and Harmony in Human Society.

Mud�jar Art of Aragon started in Spain between the year 1000 and 1600 A.D. as a fusion between the Romanic, the Gothic and the Renaissance style, with considerable Arabic influences. This kind of art has a great symbolic meaning. It represents 400 years of peaceful and common existence of the three great monotheistic religions: Christian, Muslim and Hebrew. It is a symbol of community, labour and cooperation between three different groups of people in the same territory for the common well-being. This happened 500 years ago and still it is an example for us all, a real World Heritage.

This pen is created in ivory coloured resin with finely cut scrimshaw engravings reminiscent of the Mud�jar art monuments. The grooves are filled in with copperplate printing ink and left drying for at least three days. At the end the surface is smoothed until the design appears. The pen is enhanced with an 18 kt gold nib, with filling via the Double Reservoir Power Filler. This pen was first presented in Saragossa on October 19th 2006 in the Palacio de Montemuzo, in the presence of the highest local authorities and experts of Mud�jar Art.

It is the rule of proportion in the examination of nature that causes us to observe an organized universe and a universe in chaos, rational and irrational numbers, harmony and discord. These descriptions are merely proportional effects of the opposition that is inherent in all things. We see harmony expressed by those emotions, feelings, and characteristics present within ourselves. This harmony is viewed within nature as the Divine Proportion. It was closely studied by the Greek sculptor, Phidias, and took on the name �Phi�. Phi can be found throughout the universe: in the growth patterns of flowers and plants and in the behavior of light and atoms; from the spirals of galaxies to the spiral of a Nautilus seashell; from the harmony of music to the beauty in art.

Throughout history, Phi has been observed to evoke emotion or aesthetic feelings within us. Witness the ancient Egyptian pyramids and Greek architecture. During the 12th century, in reliance on this scientific discipline, the mathematician, Fibonacci, developed the famous �Fibonacci Sequences�, the impetus for the Golden Spiral, in the shape of the Nautilus Seashell which is embodied in this incredible fountain pen. During the Renaissance, Phi served as the "hermetic" structure on which many great masterpieces were composed. In 1509 Leonardo Da Vinci illustrated �De Divina Proportione��the written version of an ancient oral tradition, said to have revealed a mystery.

Originating with Phi, the concepts that inspired Visconti to produce this limited edition were the Golden Number (1.618, comparing the length of the cap with the length of the open or closed pen), the Pentagram (a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon) and the Nautilus. The Pentagram is inside the form of the pen itself, adapted to the ergonomic necessities of a writing instrument. The Nautilus is known as the �Golden Spiral� and, built according to the Fibonacci sequence, is �traced� on the pen body.

The �Hook Safe Lock� defines a new system for locking the cap. Any accidental unscrewing of the barrel is prevented enabling a perfect connection of the golden spiral with a closed and open pen. The �Push & Pull Touchdown� is a filling system based on Visconti�s �Power Filler� technology, designed to disappear inside the barrel and being activated by a simple �click�.

Hand-crafted from briar coloured celluloid, the pen is available in sterling or 18 kt gold decoration. The 18 kt gold nib is available in medium, fine, extra fine and broad widths.

From Visconti�s popular �Squaring the Circle� Collection comes �Aida�, an Opera of master dimensions in blue-green �candy stripe� celluloid with mother-of-pearl highlights. It is not round, as any other pen, nor squared� as it would be then less ergonomic. It is simply unique... as all objects yearning for perfection. A fountain pen of ideal proportions! With an elegant clip, a two-colour 18 Kt gold nib, available in M, F, XF and B, with a converter filling system. Its elegant packaging includes a handsome crystal inkwell. An equally impressive rollerball is also available in an unnumbered edition.

Limited to 1871 fountain pens worldwide.

Throughout history, Europeans have always been �united but divided�, continuously competing against each other, while searching for their common roots and goals. Although they have recently celebrated the European Constitution, Europeans tend to always need myths to bind themselves together. Visconti has considered why European towns are so similar to each other, so often placed on hills, with winding small roads, and why the same religious symbols, churches and cathedrals, represent a common thread of the �European� lifestyle. All European forms of art that developed between 1000 AD and the late 12th century belong to the �Romanic� tradition, due to the significant presence of Roman factors. In homage to this era�s architectural elements, Visconti has adapted to these exquisite writing instruments, through chiselled engraving, the beauty of the arches, bricks and windows so prevalent then. As the Romanic era was the precursor to the Renaissance, Visconti hopes for this pen to witness a new beginning for Europe. Presented in two distinctive finishes, in an edition of 1000 pens each, the 18 kt. gold nib is available in M, F, XF and B, with filling via Visconti�s Double Reservoir Power Filler.