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Visconti Homo Sapiens Dark Age Fountain Pen
Colour: Dark Age
· Ref: KP15-05-FPEF
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Colour: Dark Age
Authenticity
Authorized Visconti dealer
Warranty
Official Visconti warranty
Shipping
Free · DHL Express
Returns
30 days from delivery
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Overview
The Visconti Homo Sapiens Dark Age fountain pen gives basaltic lava from Mount Etna an all-black look, with PVD-finished trim and an engraved clip.
Resin and basaltic lava form a black body with a distinctive tactile feel. The PVD-finished metalwork follows the same dark palette, and the Visconti name is engraved on the clip.
This Italian-made version has a 14k gold nib, a High Vacuum Power Filler for bottled ink, and a Hook Safe Lock cap. It measures 146 mm closed and 173.4 mm with the cap posted, with a 14.3 mm barrel width. Capped weight is 43 g.
At a glance
- Mount Etna basaltic lava resin
- Black body with PVD-finished trim
- 14k gold nib
- High Vacuum Power Filler
- Hook Safe Lock cap
- Visconti-engraved clip
Specs
Body
Finish
Dark Age
Material
Basaltic lava resin
Color
Black
Feel
Distinctive tactile feel
Nib
Material
14k Gold
Brand
Visconti
Cap
Clasp
Hook Safe Lock
Mechanism
System
High Vacuum Power Filler
General
Country of manufacture
Italy
Product
Brand
Visconti
Collection
Homo Sapiens
Reference
KP15-05-FP
Model
Visconti Homo Sapiens Dark Age Fountain Pen
Trim
Finish
PVD finish
Clip
Details
Visconti-engraved clip
Dimensions
Closed length
146 mm.
Barrel length
132 mm.
Posted length
173.4 mm.
Barrel width
14.3 mm
Weight
With cap
43 gr.
Material
Lava source
Mount Etna
Questions & Answers
What creates the all-black finish?
The black basaltic lava resin body is complemented by PVD-finished trim. The clip is engraved with the Visconti name.
What is distinctive about the body material?
It combines resin with basaltic lava from Mount Etna. The material's distinctive tactile feel is part of the Dark Age design.
Does this version use bottled ink?
Yes. It uses a High Vacuum Power Filler for bottled ink.
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The warranty covers manufacturing defects. It doesn't cover normal wear and tear or accidental damage — and on watches, it doesn't cover straps, bracelets, or batteries.
Questions about a specific piece? Our specialists are happy to help. [Contact our team →]
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Most in-stock orders arrive within 1-2 working days of dispatch.
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You have 30 days from delivery to return your order.
How returns work. Just let us know and we'll email you a prepaid DHL Express return label — you never have to arrange a shipment or pay anything up front. The return cost is deducted from your refund. If the piece arrived damaged or wasn't what you ordered, the return is on us.
Your refund options.
- Credit (issued as a gift card) — processed almost immediately once your return reaches us
- Refund to your original payment method — typically 5–10 working days, depending on your bank
To qualify for a full refund, the piece must:
- Be unused and in perfect condition, with no signs of wear
- Include its original packaging and outer box
- Include all original documentation, accessories, and the warranty card
- Not be engraved or personalised — custom pieces are made to order and can't be returned
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