Visconti Homo Sapiens Iris Garden Fountain pen

Visconti is proud to announce the launch of our new Homo Sapiens Iris Garden inspired by the Iris Garden in Florence, Italy. This pen is a tribute to the beauty and elegance of the irises that bloom between the end of April and the end May in the historic Florentine garden, which is located near the Piazzale Michelangelo and offers a stunning view of the city.

The history of the so-called "lily" of Florence is controversial. It seems that it originated from a white Iris, the Iris Florentina, which grew abundantly in the Arno Valley during the Florentine Republic and which the people called "ghiacciolo" or icicle, for its white, slightly bluish color.

The iris is not only a symbol of Florence, but also of its rich history and culture. The lily was adopted as the emblem of the city in the 11th century, when it was used to decorate the banners and shields of the Florentine soldiers. The lily also represents wisdom, courage and faith, qualities that have characterized Florence throughout the centuries.

Like previous limited collections in the Visconti Homo Sapiens series, Iris garden is made from special semi-transparent demo resins carefully selected by our designers. The highlight of the collection, however, is definitely the rose gold trims that perfectly match the coloring of the resin and add a touch of light and preciousness to the design.

The Visconti Homo Sapiens Iris Garden is a limited edition, available only for 388 pieces worldwide. Don't miss this chance to own a piece of art inspired by one of the most enchanting gardens in the world.

The fountain pen is equipped with an 18kt gold nib. The pen uses Visconti’s patented Power Filler Double Reservoir filling system.

The collection can be personalized using the well-known Visconti patented My Pen System, with the instant application of the initials, the zodiac sign or a semi-precious stone. The My Pen System applications can be found in our webstore.

The name Visconti has been for the past twenty years a synonym for writing instruments of extraordinary beauty, historically and technologically studied. The fountain pens, rollers and ballpoint pens by Visconti make up a wide range of high quality instruments with a strong identification.