Visconti Homo Sapiens Earth Origins Fountain Pen - Aether (Limited Edition)
Through the Homo Sapiens Earth Origins collection, Visconti has paid homage to the primordial forces of the universe, capturing their essence in precious writing instruments. Now, with the final chapter of this exceptional journey, we present the most precious element: Aether. Limited to 388 pieces worldwide.
The Homo Sapiens Earth Origins Aether pen is crafted from a mesmerizing bluish-purple resin made by Jonathon Brooks, a shade long associated with nobility, wisdom and the infinite sky. The celestial hue, shifting between deep violet and radiant indigo, captures the essence of the cosmic unknown.
The pen is embellished with rose gold trim, a warm and luminous contrast that enhances its aura of refinement and sophistication. The 18kt pure gold nib, designed to offer an exceptional writing experience, reflects the preciousness and mastery that distinguish Visconti.
The Homo Sapiens features 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. This revolutionary closing system 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.
It comes with Visconti's 18kt gold in-house nib hand-crafted and manufactured in Florence, Italy. Available in EF, F, M, and B.
We do our best to photograph the pens to show how they will appear in person, but due to the nature of the material, there will be some variation in the pattern seen here. This adds an element of uniqueness to the pen, with no two patterns being exactly the same. We cannot honor special requests.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Visconti
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Purple
- Demonstrator
Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.
- No
- Body Material
- Resin
- Cap Rotations
For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.
- 0.25
- Cap Type
How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).
- Hook Safe Lock
- Compatible inks & refills
Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.
- Bottled ink
- Filling Mechanism
How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.
- Double Reservoir Power Filler
- Grip Material
- Resin
- Nib Size
- Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad
- Nib Color
- Rose Gold
- Nib Material
- 18k Gold
- Postable
Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.
- Yes
- Retractable
Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).
- No
- Diameter - Body
- 14.3mm (0.56in)
- Diameter - Cap (without clip)
- 16.2mm (0.64in)
- Diameter - Cap (with clip)
- 61mm (2.40in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 11.0mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 132mm (5.20in)
- Length - Cap
- 59.3mm (2.33in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 23.8mm (0.94in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 145.7mm (5.74in)
- Length - Overall (Posted)
When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.
- 170.3mm (6.70in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 25g (0.88oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 21g (0.74oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 46.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Piston Vac
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using the built-in piston or vacuum filling mechanism.
- 3.63ml
