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The Visconti Homo Sapiens Fountain Pen - Dark Age distills Visconti's most distinctive ideas into a purposeful, all-black silhouette. Its body is formed from a proprietary basaltic lava resin sourced from volcanic rock and blended with resin for strength. The result is a warm-to-the-touch material with a finely grained, slightly hygroscopic surface that offers a confident grip and exceptional durability in daily use.
Dark, matte finishes define the pen's stealth character. Black PVD-coated trim, including Visconti's arched spring-loaded clip, complements the tactile lava body. The cap uses the brand's Hook Safe Lock bayonet mechanism for a fast, secure closure without thread wear, preserving the clean lines and long-term reliability. Subtle faceting at the grip and balanced proportions speak to Visconti's ergonomic priorities, while the material's quiet texture keeps reflections low and fingerprints at bay.
Fitted with Visconti's Dreamtouch nib in a matching dark finish, the Dark Age delivers a smooth, responsive feel with generous ink flow and a natural softness on the page. The pen is filled via Visconti's Power Filler vacuum system, offering high capacity and dependable performance with bottled ink. Nib sizes range from extra fine through stub, allowing writers to match line width and character to their preferred paper and hand.
Founded in Florence in 1988, Visconti has long explored innovative materials, engineering, and Italian design language. The Homo Sapiens collection, introduced with its now-iconic lava composite, exemplifies that approach by uniting tactile authenticity with modern filling systems and distinctive finishing.
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Drop Shipping: In the event of errors in our on-hand inventory or to expedite delivery, some items may be drop shipped directly from our US distributors. This means that these items will be shipped directly from the distributor's warehouse to your designated shipping address.
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Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.
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Shipping Rates: International shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package and the destination country.
Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.
Please note that shipping times may vary depending on the destination and other factors beyond our control. Customs duties, taxes, and any additional fees associated with international shipments are the responsibility of the customer.
Refunds: A full refund will be issued for returned items.
Condition of Return: To be eligible for a refund, the item must be returned in its original condition, including all original boxes and packaging.
Restocking Fee: For used items or items missing their original packaging, a 20% restocking fee will be applied.
Refund Method: Refunds will be processed using the original form of payment.
Return Shipping: Customers are responsible for the shipping costs associated with the return, unless the return is due to a product defect or an error on our part.
Return Process: To initiate a return, please contact our customer service team with your order details and the reason for return. Once the return is approved, you will receive further instructions on how to proceed.
Refund Processing Time: Please allow up to 7 business days for the refund to be processed after we receive the returned item.
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