Visconti
Homo Sapiens Crystal Swirl (or Medici/Demonstrator variant in Red Celluloid/Resin)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Power Filler
Condition
Mint / New In Box (NIB), sealed in original plastic sleeve with papers and box
Estimated Value
$600 - $900 USD
Era
Modern Production
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Power Filler
Body Material
Celluloid / Acrylic Resin
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Red Swirl / Marbled Red
Cap Type
Hook Safe Lock
Clip Design
Visconti Bridge Clip with gold finish and engraved branding
Barrel Shape
Flat-Top with faceted blind cap
Nib Details
Nib Material
18K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Standard
Nib Condition
Pristine factory new, untested
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approx. 145mm capped, 133mm uncapped, 175mm posted, 14mm diameter
Weight Estimate
Approx. 40g, balanced slightly toward the center
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Modern Production
Country of Origin
Italy
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Mint / New In Box (NIB), sealed in original plastic sleeve with papers and box
Filling System Condition
Factory new, fully functional
Estimated Value
$600 - $900 USD
Special Features
Visconti hook safe lock cap, proprietary power filler mechanism, highly chatoyant red swirled material
Ink Recommendations
Visconti Red, Iroshizuku Yama-budo, or Diamine Red Dragon
Care Recommendations
Store away from direct sunlight to preserve celluloid/resin vibrancy, flush periodically with clean water, avoid staining inks if transparent components are present
Interesting Facts
Visconti is renowned for using traditional Italian celluloid and innovative mechanical systems like the Hook Safe Lock and Power Filler.
Overall Assessment
A stunning high-end Italian fountain pen in pristine condition, combining eye-catching chatoyant red materials with Visconti's signature luxury engineering.