Visconti pays homage to Lorenzo de' Medici with the second edition of the Il Magnifico model. Based on the Medici model, this pen features a barrel made from green Serpentine marble. This marble color is in line with traditional the colors of Tuscan architecture still visible in ancient squares. The cap, section and the filling knob are made from 925 Sterling Silver. This silver is aged and chiseled with a fleur-de-lis motif which is the Medici coat of arms. Every material and technique used to make this pen represents the essence of the Renaissance period. Lorenzo de' Medici is well known sponsoring artists like Botticelli and Michelangelo.
This pen comes equipped with a single tone Visconti Dreamtouch 23k Palladium oversized nib or the new 18k Gold nib. You can choose the nib from the 5 sizes available: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad and Stub 1.3mm.
Generous ink capacity is available with the Visconti patented vacuum Power Filler. This filling system is made entirely from titanium resisting ink corrosion. The weight of this pen is considerable higher because of the nature of the materials used. This pen can't be accidentally uncapped , it features the Hook Safe Lock trademark capping mechanism. Customise your Visconti with the magnetised My Pen system. Choose between name initials, natural stones or zodiac signs to swap the Visconti logo coin on the finial.
Specifications:
- brand: Visconti
- type: Fountain Pen
- color: Green / Silver
- body material: Marble , 925 Sterling Silver
- cap type: Hook Safe Lock
- filling mechanism: Power Filler
- nib material: 23k Palladium / 18k Gold
- nib size: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Stub 1.3mm.
- nib color: Silver
- postable: Yes
- trim: Silver
- length overall (closed): 142 mm.
- length overall (posted): 170 mm.
- body length: 146,5 mm.
- cap length: 61,6 mm.
- body diameter: 14,6 mm.
- cap diameter (without clip): 16,6 mm.
- weight (overall): 82 grams.
- body weight: 48 grams.
- cap weight: 34 grams.