Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age - First Impressions!

[@MrAndrew1953]

Must focus on getting one of these in 2024.

[@TheRyanGib]

Really appreciate a new review on an “old” pen. Many of the reviews on this are from years ago and video quality has gotten so much better. Also I really really appreciate making the reviews your own. Many people try to copy more well know reviewers. Keep it up.

[@CraigRoccanova]

I am always going to give real reviews since I am usually reviewing things I bought myself. Actually... I have only ever had one thing on this channel that I didn't pay for and it was a pocket notebook. It was pretty okay.

[@karenkunz9226]

This will probably remain forever my grail pen! Wonderful review!

[@matty6244]

New Craig video, perfect timing! I'm writing in my journal while enjoying the review

[@CraigRoccanova]

Woohoo! Thanks for watching as always Matty!

[@dailycharmaddict]

I have one of the limited edition traveler sets on its way and I am super excited. I also got a medium. I’m glad to see how beautifully it writes. Thank you for a great review.

[@CraigRoccanova]

Thanks for watching it!

[@dailycharmaddict]

@@CraigRoccanova I got the pen! It’s amazing!

[@wadeevans8739]

That is a beautiful pen. Your handwriting does the pen justice. Great review. Thanks again.

[@CraigRoccanova]

Thanks for watching it!

[@fernandodonoso1575]

That's my grail pen. Some day i will have one of my own. Being from a volcanic country i feel a connection with that material and it looks si cool with bronze!. Great purchase Craig!

[@CraigRoccanova]

Totally worth it Fernando!

[@davecharvella4854]

Sweet! This was my very first Visconti pen. Now, I'm up to 13; ranging from the "old style" Voyagers, Homo Sapiens, Operas and Opera Masters. Love them all! Enjoy that new pen ... Cheers!

[@CraigRoccanova]

Wow crazy! The rabbit hole keeps getting deeper xD

[@konradyearwood5845]

I feel the use of novel materials that have a local link is such a creative touch. It must be nice for people from an area to be able to write with a pen made from material that is unique to where they grew up or once lived, especially if they were far away from home. Very good review. Thanks.

[@CraigRoccanova]

Thanks for checking it out Konrad! Yeah that must be pretty cool!

[@gregcooper8466]

I have the Homo Sapiens Steel Age with a palladium nib. It is one of my favourite pens in my collection. It writes beautifully.

[@CraigRoccanova]

I am super impressed with the feel of this nib! Probably one of my favorite new pens for sure!

[@KevinHarrisDrumming]

That thing is sick my dude! Looks like it has a nice hold and comfortable to write

[@CraigRoccanova]

I was using it all week at work. Perfect for these hot days!

[@ironmic9244]

Every time I use this pen, or see a review, or think about it, it completely blows my mind that the pen is made from lava. LAVA!!!! Very unique feel to it as well.

[@CraigRoccanova]

Yeah it’s so different from everything out there. It’s also so comfortable to use!

[@ironmic9244]

@@CraigRoccanova Indeed, it is comfortable to use. I know it's a bigger pen, as you showed in the comparisons, but for some reason it doesn't feel as big, nor do I think of it as such when I think of big or oversize pens for some reason. You should see the Opera Master. That is big and heavy.

[@andresvelascogalicia1165]

Make-e, vintage Watermans and now a Visconti Homo Sapiens. You really have a taste for expensive pens, Craig!

[@CraigRoccanova]

Just you wait till you see what I just got today 😅

[@gizmogeek23]

I’d love to see a version of this with the clear center band that’s in the crystal dream model. Having a middle ground between those models I think would be really nice.

[@laoc5270]

Love the new pen Craig. It’s one of my favorite top 10 in my collection. I’ve never put shimmer ink in any of my vac fillers though as they are impossible to clean out. Great video.

[@CraigRoccanova]

I actually thought it was easy to clean. Thanks for watching it Jason!

[@Inazarab]

The nib unit unscrews which makes it pretty easy to clean.

[@vicentegregorio6476]

I just bought the Dark Ages and I am enjoying it a lot 😊

[@CraigRoccanova]

Great!

[@philnordin7255]

Congratulations on your first pen from Italy! Italian pens are very similar to Italian sports cars and Italian women: They're beautiful, interesting, but a bit temperamental and definitely expensive.

[@CraigRoccanova]

lol

[@KenchanKrafts]

Ooo, I knew it and I mean Brian Goulet is right. Your medium writes like a true medium haha. My medium was like a broad!! So awesome we both have a Visconti now! Haha :D yours also seems to have more feedback than my 23k version. Very cool differences but both are just perfection!

[@CraigRoccanova]

It’s my favorite to journal with! I’m so happy I got a medium vs a fine. The line it lays down is just right for me! 😃

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

That medium nib seems very nice to me, it has personality, it uses up ink like a V8 uses up gasoline

[@kuyagords]

I actually have the EF nib and love it. Not scratchy at all. The material of the pen has to be felt to understand.

[@fjschnitzer1]

Great video. I will love to see you do a video of the Montblanc 149 VS the Visconti Homo Sapiens. For the viewers from a country where luxury pen are so expensive and can only afford 1 flagship pen. Which do you prefer if you got to choose only one and why. If you already done the video kindly refer me the link. Thank you.

[@waylon_willie]

Hey, Craig! Curious, do you still have and love this pen? I just received mine a couple weeks ago - absolutely my grail pen. Your review helped my decision a lot, so thank you! I was a little surprised how thin the medium nib was out of the box. I waited a couple days, then did some tuning, now it's the perfect pen for me. Wondering if you still enjoy yours?

[@CraigRoccanova]

I love mine! It’s one of my go to journaling pens! I’m glad the review helped! 😃

[@Javi_C]

I got to hold it last year at the Dallas Pen show, and really liked the rubbery texture you feel when you hold it. Is there any other pen with the same rubbery texture?

[@CraigRoccanova]

This doesn’t necessarily feel rubbery to me. It’s matte but pleasant!

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Ebonite pens. They can be found at a much lower price point too.

[@Calcprof]

I've walked on an Etna lava field.

[@CraigRoccanova]

That's super rad!

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

I really love this pen!!

[@CraigRoccanova]

My favorite new user pen!

[@markferguson3365]

That's my grail pen!

[@halfking1940]

Be careful using shimmering inks in fountain pens. If you use the pen often, move it around before writing. The movement will spread the shimmer. If the pen sits for awhile, the shimmer will settle and clog the pen. Personally, I use shimmer inks with a glass dip pen. Same results on the page without the clogging of the pen.

[@CraigRoccanova]

Yeah I tend to not use them. This got cleaned out tonight.

[@tanju_sarı]

You are very lucky that you didn't need to visit a nib master to fix the nib...And filling mechanism is another Bronze Age technology mostly not functioning...but anyway enjoy your pen

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

Definitely a grail pen. Unfortunately, the pen is far beyond what I would comfortably pay for a fountain pen.

[@CraigRoccanova]

You never know! Maybe someday!

[@littletweeter1327]

such a cool pen. the only pen i’d get from the ‘overpriced italian’ side of the market hahaha

[@CraigRoccanova]

It also isn't like a crazy gaudy Montegrappa. Speaking of which, I have a Montegrappa video coming soon and it is the least WILD that I have seen!

[@jamesfahey7188]

I have the HS. It’s not my fav. I would like more Italian pens. The Scribo looks interesting. The HS is a real pest to clean. I made the mistake of disassembling mine and had to send it back. Don’t do that! The m800 you just unscrew the nib. I like a pen that’s easy to clean.

[@ironmic9244]

The Homo Sapiens also has a nib unit that you unscrew just like the M800. But you are correct that it is still not easy to clean.

[@CraigRoccanova]

I really had no issues cleaning this pen 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ironmic9244]

@@CraigRoccanova I have the Skylight, so I can still see flecks of water and ink in the barrel. The plunger is also white, so there is a little staining, so for me at least it's a bit more difficult. If I had the standard lava edition I suspect it would not be as difficult for me.

[@ironmic9244]

Oh I didn't see SCRIBO there. I would be inclined to take SCRIBO. Anything to do with OMAS will undoubtedly get my attention ASAP. Nothing beats an OMAS.

[@angellondian7628]

1 of my favorite pens I own. Feels so good in the hands. Do you know where I can find the tool to disassemble in order to clean?

[@CraigRoccanova]

I am not sure but you might try googling it but I don't recommend taking any of these things apart.

[@ironmic9244]

You can unscrew the nib unit, and shoot water up the barrel with an blunt tip syringe. It is one lovely pen to the touch and write with.