Yesterday the first of the Visconti Homo Sapiens collection arrived. The look is unlike any other pen on the market with their dense but porous basaltic lava bodies from Mt. Etna in Sicily, Italy. This material is virtually unbreakable, flameproof, and absorbs sweat during use. It is dense to the touch and wonderfully highlighted by bronze fittings, which lean towards a pale rose gold color. The name Homo Sapiens was chosen "to symbolize how two uniquely human activities, writing and metallurgy, form the basis of all writing instruments."
The Homo Sapiens fountain pen has numerous unique features, not the least of which is the just-developed two-tone 23K palladium Dreamtouch nib. It has a moderate amount of flex and is extremely corrosion resistant due to its purity. The piston rod in the High Vacuum Power Filler is titanium, known for its strength, light weight, and non-corrosive properties. The system itself does not leak on airplanes and holds the equivalent of ten ink cartridges.
Overall, the Visconti Homo Sapiens collection represents a significant step forward in the use of unusual materials, both ancient and space-aged at the same time, in the creation of understated, elegant writing instruments.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Pen Event April 17th, New Arrivals
Our first pen show of the year will be April 17th featuring Acme, Faber-Castell, and Michel Perchin pens and accessories. There will be special pricing and new items to view.
Speaking of new items, we're constantly on the hunt for new additions to the store.
The Delta Dolcevita Oro has arrived in all of its orange glory with a gorgeous orange leather pen case, too.
From Noodler's Ink we've added in several new bulletproof inks including #41 Brown, Bad Belted King Fisher, Bad Black Moccasin, and Bad Blue Heron.
The Sherpa line has continued to perform well and we've added Flower Child, Short Circuit, and Mr. Pinstripe II to the assortment.
We're also pleased to announce the arrival of The Metropolitan Museum of Art ballpoint pen collection. At only $30.00 each these are sure winners for the ladies in your life.
Scottsdale Pen was recently awarded a Four Star rating by Talk of The Town for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction. While we are pleased to have earned this unexpected honor, we will strive to improve since we'd like to have all five stars next to our name!
Until next time...
Speaking of new items, we're constantly on the hunt for new additions to the store.
The Delta Dolcevita Oro has arrived in all of its orange glory with a gorgeous orange leather pen case, too.
From Noodler's Ink we've added in several new bulletproof inks including #41 Brown, Bad Belted King Fisher, Bad Black Moccasin, and Bad Blue Heron.
The Sherpa line has continued to perform well and we've added Flower Child, Short Circuit, and Mr. Pinstripe II to the assortment.
We're also pleased to announce the arrival of The Metropolitan Museum of Art ballpoint pen collection. At only $30.00 each these are sure winners for the ladies in your life.
Scottsdale Pen was recently awarded a Four Star rating by Talk of The Town for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction. While we are pleased to have earned this unexpected honor, we will strive to improve since we'd like to have all five stars next to our name!
Until next time...
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