{"product_id":"visconti-homo-sapiens-lava-color-blue-ultramarine-fountain-pen","title":"Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Color Fountain Pen - Blue Ultramarine","description":"\u003cp\u003eVisconti Homo Sapiens Lava Color Blue Ultramarine Fountain Pen brings a vivid blue expression to one of modern fountain-pen design's most recognizable platforms. The Lava Color collection retains the Homo Sapiens' basaltic-lava foundation while introducing a richly colored surface treatment that gives the pen a more contemporary, oceanic character without sacrificing the tactile feel that made the line distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is formed from treated basaltic lava sourced from Mount Etna and blended with resin, then finished in Blue Ultramarine. That combination gives the pen a subtly tactile surface that feels different from polished acrylic or conventional resin. The color treatment is not merely decorative: it highlights the material's natural depth while an anti-stain finish helps keep the pen looking clean during use and refilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large 14k gold nib provides the writing character expected from a Homo Sapiens, with the Broad and 1.3mm Stub options offering two distinct expressions. Broad delivers a generous, rounded line suited to saturated inks and bold handwriting, while the 1.3mm Stub adds more visible line variation for signatures, headings, and expressive everyday writing. The vacuum Power Filler system supports a substantial ink supply and reinforces the pen's purposeful, engineering-led feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVisconti Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Homo Sapiens has become a modern reference point for collectors because it approaches luxury penmaking through material innovation rather than ornament alone. Lava Color Blue Ultramarine is especially appealing for the way it combines the familiar basaltic-lava concept with a more vivid finish, making it an easy choice for someone who wants a technically interesting Visconti that feels less traditional than Bronze Age or Dark Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting Instrument Type: Fountain Pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Homo Sapiens Lava Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Blue Ultramarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib Material: 14k Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib Options: Broad or 1.3mm Stub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling System: Vacuum Fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Visconti","offers":[{"title":"Broad","offer_id":54363905163539,"sku":"VI-HS-LCBU-FP-B","price":799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.3mm Stub","offer_id":54363905196307,"sku":"VI-HS-LCBU-FP-13S","price":799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/Visconti-Homo-Sapiens-Lava-Color-Fountain-Pen-Blue-Ultramarine-uncapped-leaning.jpg?v=1783100441","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.com\/products\/visconti-homo-sapiens-lava-color-blue-ultramarine-fountain-pen","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}