THE VISCONTI HOMO SAPIENS BRONZE AGE

[@chrisb012]

Love my HS Dark Age. Similar but also very different to the Bronze Age, and to be honest is overlooked by many reviewers out there. The dark almost black nib is really eye catching. Has a more subtle look than the Bronze Age, but I agree with everything you say about your pen, it applies to the Dark Age just as much. Great video, thank you.

[@JefferyHall-ct2tr]

Hi Vincenzo! Thanks for showing us your new grail pen! This is a pen that kind of fascinates me. Thanks for letting us know the power filler parts are titanium. That adds value to the pen, in my opinion. Thanks for showing that nice Aurora Turquoise ink, as well! The Visconti spring clips are very nice. Probably my favorite spring clip. Mine is on the Mythos Mirage Apollo, but it IS nice.

[@fountainpentherapy]

My pleasure!

[@larryjensen303]

Your words recalled to mind something I had expressed a while back to someone - our emotional connection with our favorite pen(s) is what it all comes down to, the memories, the sacrifices, the link to craftsmanship - the whole thing. Such a delight to see you enjoying your pens so much. Congratulations.

[@fountainpentherapy]

As a collector, I think the most fascinating part of buying a pen is being able to do so in certain very special circumstances. My montblanc 149, which i for a long time truly believed it was the most overrated pen in the world, suddenly took on a different and special place in my collection when it was gifted to me by my dear wife.

[@larryjensen303]

@@fountainpentherapy a thoughtful gift like that will stay with you forever. I also am drawn to your ring- could you share that story and possibly a picture? Thank you for sharing everything.

[@kan-zee]

5:50 ... Love the _History Lesson_ on the fountain pens....Keep it up , well done...Bravo !! *Visconte* = meaning ; a nobleman next in rank below an earl (A man of high social rank). Italian meaning = a Title of Rank *Homo Sapien* = Homo is the Latin word for 'human' or 'man' and sapiens is derived from a Latin word that means 'wise' or 'astute'. *_WISE HUMAN_* *Bronze Age* = a prehistoric period that followed the Stone Age and preceded the Iron Age, when certain weapons and tools came to be made of bronze rather than stone. A Time from around 2,000BC to 700BC when people used bronze. In the Bronze Age, stone was gradually replaced by bronze. Bronze was made by melting tin and copper, and mixing them together.

[@fountainpentherapy]

When you take a look at all of the definitions, you have just given to me you can see each one exemplified perfectly in that pen. The more I think about it the more I think it’s pure genius.

[@LilSis-v6x]

Enjoy your hard earned money…that’s what it’s for! The sheer joy your pens bring you is so evident and sharing that with us certainly brightens my day. Makes me smile. Love your channel!

[@fountainpentherapy]

Thank you For Those, very Kind WordS

[@vicentegregorio6476]

I liked your video a lot. I own your Montblanc, Pelikan and Visconti. Would love to own a Delta grande. My Visconti is a Dark Ages Cristal. I love it! But my ranking would be: 149, M 1000. And Visconti. I adore my MB it’s been with me since the 90’s. Cheers L

[@JoseFbt6bk]

Grail pens are very personal. I've had a Visconti Lava Bronze Age with an M nib for almost a year now and there's something that doesn't quite convince me. It writes well, it's warm to the touch, it's beautiful, but it's not in my top three favorite pens : Pelikan M 800, Pilot Custom 743 and Waterman Carène. The beauty of this hobby is that everyone experiences the feeling of writing with a particular model in different ways. And that's the way I think it should be. You, Vincenzo, enjoy your Homo Sapiens and tell us your impressions of it in a year, for example, to see if they have changed. 😊

[@fountainpentherapy]

The magic around pens varies from person to person and not only do you factor in the writing experience but in my case the fact that I hunted for that pen in the country where I was born makes it all the more special and in the end may very well remain special However, I agree that our tastes and collections change over time and there is a whole world to explore out there and that’s what I’m looking forward to

[@JoseFbt6bk]

@@fountainpentherapy The emotional factor is very important.

[@UneFontaineDePlumes]

Hi Vincenzo, when I've seen you've bought the Visconti Homo Sapiens, I was almost sure about what will happen for you 🙂. I have mine since 2 years, and still have the same feeling than the 1st day (my Homo Sapiens Bronze age is also with me in holidays :-)). I'm pretty sure that each time you will use it in the future, you will have the same feeling. This pen is just probably the best engineered pen made. Thank you for the great mood we can feel in your video !👌

[@fountainpentherapy]

Merci beaucoup pour tes commentaires en passant est-ce que t’es encore en vacances?

[@UneFontaineDePlumes]

@@fountainpentherapy oui. Je rentre par avion Jeudi prochain :-(.

[@gihanzohdy3284]

I like this video a lot because you provide so much detail that allows one "feel" those magnificent pens. My preference for nibs is always the broad, juicy types, and I perfectly agree with your views on Pelikan, I own one. Tempting to go and check out the Visconti Homo Sapiens bronze age.

[@fountainpentherapy]

They are two great pens

[@salvadorluquegarcia2159]

Gracias por tu vídeo. Enhorabuena por la compra. Decidí comprar uno viéndote lo feliz que estabas en tu anterior vídeo. El mí me llego ayer. Lo compré el sábado día 24 de Agosto On-Line en la tienda de Iguana Shell de Madrid. Lo noté que rascaba un poco el papel al escribir (retroalimentación) y lo notaba en la mano pero ya lo he arreglado. La tinta fluye de maravilla por la punta fina. Espero, como tu, escribir mucho con él. Gracias y saludos desde Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) tierra del vino y el caballo. Saludos (Thanks for your video. Congratulations on the purchase. I decided to buy one after seeing how happy you were in your previous video. Mine arrived yesterday. I bought it on Saturday, August 24th Online at the Iguana Shell store in Madrid. I noticed that it scratched the paper a little when writing (feedback) and I could feel it in my hand but I have now fixed it. The ink flows wonderfully through the fine tip. I hope, like you, to write a lot with it. Thanks and greetings from Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) land of wine and horses. Greetings) Nota final: Tengo dos modelos diferentes de Dolce Vita, de los primeros que salieron a la venta, en punto fino. (Estilográfica y bolígrafo), siempre trato de comprar la pareja, además de muchos modelos Delta de las ediciones limitadas, pero por ahora no los vendo😉(Final note: I have two different Dolce Vita models, the first ones that went on sale, in fine point. (Fountain pen and ballpoint pen), I always try to buy the pair, as well as many Delta models from the limited editions, but for now I am not selling them😉)

[@fountainpentherapy]

Don’t sell those pens. I know I won’t when I get one.

[@salvadorluquegarcia2159]

Gracias por responder

[@karenholden4740]

I'm so happy for you Vincenzo!

[@fountainpentherapy]

It’s fountain pen therapy

[@karenholden4740]

Love this video.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Thanks for watching

[@paulmchugh1430]

This was the first model of the Homo Sapiens ever released. It is a lovely pen. The lava pumice resin is so unique. It should be one of your "forever pens" in your collection. The Fine nib is wonderful, by the way.

[@fountainpentherapy]

I think the fact that I purchased that pen in my country of origin will make that pen all that more special

[@carolannefisher1516]

My one and only grail pen is my HS Crystal Dream all the way. No question. I have and love other pens (including the great good fun Magna Carta M6500 and look forward to more wonderful fountain pen experiences (such as a long anticipated Pilot Custom 823 FA). But for me anyway, it’s all about the Homo sapiens. Very much enjoyed your series on your vacation trip and, of course this review.

[@fountainpentherapy]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it

[@waswas1717]

At least yours write. Sadly my experience with Visconti is very bad. I love the look of their pens. I bought two homo sapiens. One with a palladium nib 8 years ago, and one with a golden nib 2 years ago. Both of them did not write even after sending them back to Visconti in Italy. Wish you good times with it.

[@fountainpentherapy]

I was very conscious of that problem with Visconti and the hit or miss experiences. However, I was not going to buy that pen unless I tried it first, and I’m glad I was able to do so at the Novelli store in Rome.

[@williamcatalano1762]

I feel like I am biased with Visconti and Aurora as well being Sicilian LOL I've heard people having bad luck with Visconti though, I however have not had any bad luck with nibs or materials. I have a 23k Palladium dreamtouch nib on my Homo Sapiens Bronze age and it's divine. I just found a brand new Visconti Opera Gold in red and gold for 128 dollars with tax and shipping!!! It's got the same nib as the Mythos but it's a double reservoir power filler! I love those pens. Also what green ink do you have in your Pelikan M1000?

[@fountainpentherapy]

Now that I have my Homo sapiens, I too, am looking at getting other pens from Visconti asked to the green Inc. As to the Inc. it’s Montblanc Irish green

[@williamcatalano1762]

@@fountainpentherapy I know where you can get an Opera Demo with a 14k gold nib for 120 bucks or the Opera Gold with a steel nib for the same price. Thanks for letting me know the ink!!

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Very nice pen! Can't you close the tines a tad on the Pelikan and make it write a little drier?

[@williamcatalano1762]

The problem with the Pelikan is how soft the nib is even with the softest pressure. You can do it and even make the line width reduced and it will help. I own an M1000 in a fine nib and it's almost still too wet to write with every day. I should of gotten an extra fine and even then I don't know if I could use to every day. It's more of a mess around pen, Signature writing pen, or super quick notes. It's not a pen you write in a journal with every day. I love it and adore it to death though and I'm glad I own it. It's a whole different experience.

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

@@williamcatalano1762 I guess that I would have no use for it.

[@williamcatalano1762]

@@robertcalkjr.8325 it's an amazing pen don't get me wrong. And if you can try one in a store or from a friend or something, do it. Just to see if you'd like it, I encourage it. I have A LOT of different pens and different nibs and it's very unique.

[@Shak-MD]

I like the idea. Unfortunately, with how soft the nib is, it will be right back where it is now. Any amount of pressure puts the tines out of sorts over short time. The best nib on M1k, I find, is the Fine nib, lasts the longest before widening. EFs are not that good.

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

@@Shak-MD It just depends on what each person is looking for. I only need pens for writing letters and stuff. I thought about using them for notetaking, but I decided to stick with my pencils. I bought my Pilot 912 with the PO nib to keep track of my purchases in my checkbook register, but I also use it for jotting down quick notes and ideas in my small pocket notepad.

[@zoznammic]

I know this is not a comment on the pen but out of those three cities, which one would you recommend the most for a short stay as a tourist and not necessarily for fountain pen tourism? 😂 I would love to go to Rome, but those endless crowds look a bit too much. Is Florence or Naples better? Thanks. Edit: I will add a comment about the pen after all. I like the Homo Sapiens lineup but if I even decided to go for a high end Visconti, that Medici Briarwood that the lady in Florence was pushing, that is my Grail Visconti I'd say.

[@fountainpentherapy]

I love all three cities. I was born close to Naples lived in Rome and often travel to Florence. However, if I have to choose one of the three, I would definitely choose Rome. If you stay in the historical centre of Rome, You cannot go wrong on every street corner. There is some site to explore. The historical sites, museums fountains, Piazza, etc., etc. to me it is and will always be the most beautiful city in the world.

[@Bunnyisms]

In principle, I really don't recommend the Visconti Homo Sapiens, but somehow I have four. Visconti is generally quite lacking in fit and finishing compared to other makers such as Opus 88, Aurora, or Pilot. Things are finished fairly roughly. All of my Viscontis have some significant machining marks because they don't finish them that well. The vac filler on the double-reservoir fillers made of resin is rougher feeling because the plunger seal is rubbing against the fairly roughly finished barrel. The TWSBI Vac700R and Pilot Custom 823 run silky smooth because the barrels have very smooth finishing inside. On the lava oversize Homo Sapiens, the single reservoir power filler actually does not hold that much ink. It's comparable and sometimes less than a regular piston filler. The double reservoir Homo Sapiens hold a lot more ink. On all my four Homo Sapiens Oversize, some purchased in Italy and some purchased in the states, none of them wrote out of the box at all. It was really horrible. They all required professional services to tune them properly. This said, why four? Somehow the Homo Sapiens has captured my heart. I absolutely love the capping system. Super convenient. The nibs, now fully adjusted and tuned write like a dream. They are now some of my best writing pens. The in house nibs have some softness to them that really makes them feel amazing once they are properly tuned. While the Lava models are interesting, I went for resin models instead because of the larger ink capacity and ability to see my ink level. You also don't need to unscrew the end of the pen when writing like the Pilot Custom or TWSBI Vac700R because the small chamber holds enough ink for quite a few pages of writing, even with a juicy italic nib. It functions like the Pelikan Level where you only open the valve when the front chamber is empty, fill the front chamber, and close the valve. The pen is not perfect, but overall, it's a favorite

[@kellydunn7113]

What is the green ink? I really, really like it. The most expensive pen I own is a $248 Esterbrook "Esti" Nouveau Bleu/Gold. I am relatively new to collecting fountain pens. I am retired, so I must be careful about which pens I can collect. Nonetheless, I do have a fair collection of fountain pens, all things considered.

[@fountainpentherapy]

If I am not mistaken, it is Irish green from Mountblanc

[@kellydunn7113]

@@fountainpentherapy I ordered it -- THANKS!

[@mikeone2one]

I would have called your Napoli C "The Maserati" (in keeping with all things Italian!). I suspect that your Homo Sapien will be your King of Grail pens! I wonder who else on here thinks the same?

[@fountainpentherapy]

The way I see it is that this pen will remain special for sometime

[@Shak-MD]

Great video Vincenzo. I watched it end to end. I love your passion. Visconti is truly special pen. I have the Crystal Dream in Medium. It is very smooth. I will take it to one of the nibsters in Orlando pen show and get it down to an EEF. I appreciate that you brought the roughness in the grip section. It has been a sore spot for me, that Visconti may or may not do something about, seeing how few people it bothers. As for comparison with the other two. I think your M1000 may have wider gaps than normal, that can happen with use, especially with heavier hands. Unfortunately, I find this to be a down side of the M1000s soft nibs. I have even seen it advertised as a "semi flex" nib, which it is not. It is very very juicy :) The 149....... Your 149 needs help. Of my ~80 149s, none do this. A few did initially, but I have worked them to my liking. I think if you take it to a nib person in Scriptus, you may see it come to life. I also find that any pen can mis-behave given the right [wrong] ink. I hope to see your thoughts on the Mag 600 which you so smoothly sneak in this video :) :D Cheers from the US of A.

[@fountainpentherapy]

My M1000 has a broad nib. I regret my choice. I should’ve ordered the pen with a fine nib. However, this just demonstrates how our tastes and preferences change over time. I will look into getting a fine nib for that pen. As to my 149 I agree that I need to have it looked at because it’s not the greatest, as to the mag 600 stay tuned

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

Mythos is an excellent pen

[@fountainpentherapy]

Indeed, it is a very underrated pen. It was the one that resurrected my interest in Visconti. I would say it ultimately is responsible for me being interested in acquiring the Homo sapiens.

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

@@fountainpentherapy and congrats on getting such an amazing grail pen!!! I want one so badly but it’s way out of my budget while the twins are still in college! 😊

[@citrussoller]

Hello Vincenzo, here is one loyal viewer of your Reviews and your personal Fountain Pen Journey. I own your Dream Pen, the Delta Dolcevita Oversize with Box, Papers and Ink Glas. It has a fantastic smooth B Nib. I would be happy to sell it to you and give some support for your passion. I can send you all details, individual images and everything you want to know. I will drop a line on your website.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Write to me at [e-mail]

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

My Visconti Homosapiens had hard starts, leaked, and the clip fell off. I spent $800.00. I am very unhappy with this brand!

[@fountainpentherapy]

That’s most unfortunate. I just hope that that is an exception and not the rule. I guess we will soon find out.