Collection: Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze

Visconti conceived the Homo Sapiens collection for real writers, for those to whom the pen continues to represent a traveling mate, a daily friend to share with the same civilization that writing contributed to create. 

The Homo Sapiens Bronze collection is handcrafted from hardened basalt lava sourced from the Etna volcano in Italy, with a solid bronze trim. Visconti lava is practically unbreakable, comfortable and warm to the touch, and slightly hygroscopic, and absorbs moisture from the hand. 

Inspiration was drawn from the Bronze Age for all metallic parts. The Bronze Age, almost contemporary to the invention of writing, marked the eve of human civilization. The clip, the rings and the metal accessories -with the exception of the piston only- are all in bronze: natural bronze like the antique formula, that does not require plating or protection treatments which alter its original almost pink color and which can be easily polished with special products.