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Visconti - Homo Sapiens Dark Crystal

Price: €925

*listed price doesn't include taxes

Nib:18k Gold

18k Gold

Nib Size:Extra Fine

Extra Fine

Medium

Broad

Stub 1.3mm

Product variants

Visconti came up with a new Homo Sapiens, a total black demonstrator collection: Dark Crystal. This fountain pen combines a blend of resin and lava powder with some Homo Sapiens Dark Age features, like shiny black metalwork and 18kt ruthenium finished nib. The transparent barrel is in sync with the dark theme, having a special smoky effect.

The mixture of resin and lava powder makes the pen practically unbreakable. The barrel of the HS Dark Crystal is made of transparent smoked resin and is engraved with the name of the collection.

Made of polished black brass, the iconic clip and the Visconti logo stand out against the black and ivory set-up. The logo on the cap of the pen picks up the dark color of the whole writing instrument but can be personalized thanks to Visconti's Mypensystem.

Each lava pen is made from small parts up to 8 cm long that undergo special techniques using dedicated machines. All metal and transparent parts are polished by hand, while the resin and basaltic lava parts are processed to a characteristic leather/soft feel.

Dedicated to all those who are looking for a functional and elegant writing instrument, enhanced with technical and stylistic features that make it a unique object of its kind, the new Dark Crystal is equipped with the famous bayonet closure and the power filler double reservoir that guarantees a long writing session, and also protection against accidental ink spilling thanks to the two separate chambers.

This pen comes equipped with the ruthenium-plated Visconti - 18kt gold nib. You can choose the nib from the 5 sizes available: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, and Stub 1.3mm. The 18k gold nib is made in-house by Visconti and offers a true and original writing experience.

Specifications:

- brand: Visconti
- type: Fountain Pen
- color: Black & Smoky Clear
- body material: Basaltic lava & Acrylic
- cap type: Hook Safe Lock
- filling mechanism: Power Filler + Double Reservoir
- nib material: 18k Gold
- nib size: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Stub 1.3mm.
- nib color: Ruthenium
- postable: Yes
- trim: Brass
- length overall (closed): 146 mm.
- length overall (posted): 173,4 mm.
- body length: 132 mm.
- cap length: 59,3 mm.
- body diameter: 14,3 mm.
- cap diameter (without clip): 16,5 mm.
- weight (overall): 45 grams.
- body weight: 24 grams.
- cap weight: 21 grams.

Shipping Information

How much is my shipping?

We ship all of our packages outside Romania through DHL using the Express only service. Simply add the items you want into your cart to view the options, which vary based on location and weight/size of the parcel. All of our shipping methods include tracking. The shipping price is calculated when you reach the check out page and place the order, depending on the address and the weight of your products.

For packages in Romania we use the local DPD services.

I'm I going to pay taxes ?

Pen Venture is a company operating from Romania, which is part of the EU. Any orders with a shipping destination outside of EU are going to be charged a price without VAT*(*value added tax) on the Pen Venture website, depending on the country / state (USA) or regulation from the destination of the parcel, local customs agencies may add taxes like VAT or import taxes - the amount of these taxes going to be charged on the customer that is responsible for the import process. Any orders placed from EU countries will be charged the price without VAT*(*value added tax) on the Pen Venture website and added on top the VAT*(*value added tax) rate from the destination country of the parcel.

When will my order ship?

We ship five days a week, Monday through Friday. Sometimes our mail pickup comes in early afternoon, so tracking for orders shipped later that day may not update until the following business day.

You will receive a shipment confirmation with tracking information via email when your order has shipped. You can also sign in and click the My Account link at the top of our site to track the status of your order.

When will my order arrive?

For each order, there is an estimated time of delivery calculated by DHL. It apperas after you introduce your shipping address. Delays attributed to customs process are not taken in the estimation for the delivery time.

DHL international: Usually takes 2-5 business days to arrive.

DPD : Usually takes 1-2 business days to arrive.

Oops, I gave you an incorrect shipping address!

Please email us at penventure@yahoo.com immediately if you realise that you gave us the wrong shipping address — if it hasn't shipped yet, we should be able to correct it before it goes out the door.

If your order ships and ends up being returned to us, then you are responsible for paying the cost of shipping again to resend it to you. If you decide to cancel your order instead, we'll refund you for the products less the original shipping charges. We'll reach out to you to coordinate your options before re-shipping.

If your order ships to an incorrect address that was initially mentioned or stated as shipping destination and is not retrievable, unfortunately we are not responsible and cannot offer reimbursement nor for the shipping cost nor for the items.

return policy

Refund Policy

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Returns
Our policy lasts 15 days. If 15 days have gone by since your order was delivered, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

To be eligible for a return(refund/partial refund/exchange), your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned, goods such as : personalised goods (pen cases and others), notebooks (used), fountain pen inks (open packaging/used) and any fountain pen that was requested to be customised (nib smoothing/nib swapping/nib adjustments) prior of purchase by the customer and also fountain pens customised (nib smoothing/nib swapping/nib adjustments) by the customer after receiving them, items advertised and sold as being pre-owned through our consignment section, cannot be returned.

To complete your return, please contact Pen Venture through : email / message WhatsApp / call - we will pick up the item with our DHL services only*. Prior to shipping we want you to send us pictures documenting the present condition of the item in order to not be then damaged in shipping and to have issues related to delivery condition.

*we use only our DHL account to pick up returning inventory because our company has its licence to import sold goods only through DHL and we are not having signed agreements with other sipping services providers nor the local post office. Any items sent without notice using other shipping providers besides DHL prevents us from importing them as sold inventory and would result in us not being able to receive them.

You will be responsible for covering return shipping costs and payment fee of the payment provider (PayPal/Stripe) for the transaction.

In case that the product(s) we shipped is (are) different from what you ordered or we made other errors concerning your order, we will reimburse your return shipping cost, in the limit of the initial shipping cost (or maximum 24 eur).

Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer without initial communication exchanged with Pen Venture.

There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable).
Any item not in its original condition (used / different condition than sold initially), is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error is eligible only for a partial refund.

Any item must be returned within 15 days after delivery.

Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed and once we determine the agreed amount that is to be refunded a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 30 days from us receiving the returned item.

Late or missing refunds (if applicable).
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at penventure@yahoo.com.

Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged and within our available stock.
(We can't exchange items from limited editions if they are sold out on our website and we will offer a in store credit that you can use to exchange your item). If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at penventure@yahoo.com and send your item to: Strada Ciocarliei, Nr 13 Radauti, Jud. Suceava RO 725400.

Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.

If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.

Shipping
To return your product, contact Pen Venture and ask for a waybill though the shipping services providers. (Do not send items through postal services or providers of shipping services that Pen Venture are not having signed contracts for such services - this will end up in a refusal of delivery due to the customs law of Romanian imports stating the need to hire a outside customs declarant and taxes imputed to the receiving party). Contact us for further details in cases of returns/exchanges.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs for initial order are non-refundable, unless your order has missing items / wrongly sent items - due to actions of Pen Venture. When receiving the refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

At Pen Venture, we are dedicated to providing a complete and engaging shopping experience. We go the extra mile to ensure that your purchase journey is both informative and immersive. We include educational video content from the Pen Venture YouTube channel, and for select items, we offer a fully immersive 3D experience to assist you in choosing your favorite product from our extensive lineup.

They made my order very special

This pen purchase was to mark a milestone in my life - something very personal. Something I survived. I saved for years and Pen Venture had the best deal when I was ready to buy. However, they went above and beyond to make my first purchase a wonderful experience. In a day and age when customer service seems to be nonexistant, included with my order was a personal, handwritten note that took time, care, and effort. I cannot express how much that gesture is appreciated. They also checked the nib and added in the personal initials for the pen - a bonus that made me tear up with gratitude! That personal touch is something I will never forget. Thank you for making my first purchase with Pen Venture memorable and special. It certainly will not be my last!

An amazing pen

I really love it, it was dream pen, a self gift. Pen Venture did an amazing job running my pen, I am very grateful to them.

Buying this pen from Pen Venture was the best buying expirence that I have so far.

Visconti - Homo Sapiens Dark Crystal

Amazing All Around

I love everything about this pen! I can honestly say that the customer service I received from Emy made the experience so much better! He took the time to carefully tune the nib before sending it to me with a handwritten note and even added a personal detail to my pen that I greatly appreciated. The pen writes incredibly smooth and wet. Shipping was quick and the pen was well packaged. Overall, one of the best pen and customer services I've ever had.

Great Experience

Great pen and even better service from Pen Venture. Will certainly be ordering from them again. Quick shipping and even got a hand written thank you note (such a nice personal touch).

Before ordering know that...

"With each product sold at Pen Venture, our commitment to excellence shines through. We take pride in providing a professional and personalized touch at every stage of your purchase. Every fountain pen undergoes a preestablished process – meticulously inspected, its nib delicately dipped in ink, and rigorously tested. If any minor adjustments are required to ensure an exceptional writing experience, rest assured, these are expertly carried out by Emy himself prior to shipping.
If you have specific preferences for your writing experience with your ordered pen, simply leave your requests in the order notes. Your input will serve as the foundation for our nib adjustments.
In the rare event that any item falls short of its intended purpose or function even after our thorough checks, we take the responsibility of sending it back to the manufacturer for replacement. As the final caretakers of the product before it reaches you, we view this as both a privilege and a responsibility, with your satisfaction as our foremost priority, and the manufacturer's standards coming second."

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