Visconti Homo Sapiens Carbon Moiré

Visconti Homo Sapiens Carbon Moiré

The Homo Sapiens Carbon Moiré is the result of years of complex experimentation, aimed at creating a collection that combines cutting-edge techniques with an inimitable aesthetic.
The use of unique materials has been the distinctive feature of the Homo Sapiens family since the first implementation of volcanic lava in the iconic Homo Sapiens Lava Bronze.
Inspired by this initial urge, our designers embarked on an exhaustive search for advanced materials, particularly drawing inspiration from the craftsmanship of the most prestigious Italian supercars and hypercars.
After extensive research and experimentation, Visconti focused on the implementation of forged carbon: a composite material of recent conception, made by combining carbon fiber fragments and resin.
This characteristic gives the barrel an organic appearance, with the fibers taking on an irregular and dynamic pattern.
However, it is the meticulous process of amalgamating gold leaf within the composite that makes this material aesthetically unparalleled.
The golden hue creates unique reflections: the material appears alive, three-dimensional, almost holographic, much like the refined moiré fabrics that lend the collection its name.
Enthralled by this play of light, we chose to leave the material exposed without additional surface coatings.
This way, when running your fingers over the pen’s surface, you can feel the succession of carbon fibers with their subtle ridges and depressions, resulting in a pleasantly porous and irregular texture.
The use of forged carbon gives the pen its characteristic lightness.
To emphasize this strength, all metal components are made of grade 5 titanium, a special alloy that is twice as light as brass or steel.
This alloy undergoes a controlled natural oxidation treatment, allowing our designers to match the color of the gold leaf present in the resin by harnessing the chemical properties of titanium without using paint.
The natural titanium color is visible on the Visconti clip, thanks to a delicate laser engraving that removes the oxidation, revealing the titanium beneath and creating a refined two-tone effect.
To protect the metal components, a very thin layer of transparent nano-ceramic coating is applied, which stabilizes the color over time and preserves the titanium from potential micro- scratches.

The fountain pen version of the Homo Sapiens Carbon Moiré is equipped with the iconic Visconti Power Filler Double Reservoir system.
To highlight the introduction of the double reservoir, the central ring features a section in clear acrylic resin, allowing the ink level to be seen even when the pen is closed.
The cap is equipped with an improved magnetic closure system, ensuring an even more secure and solid seal. Completing the fountain pen is our 18kt yellow gold Visconti nib.

The Visconti Homo Sapiens Carbon Moiré is limited to 622 fountain pens, in tribute to the atomic numbers of the key chemical elements that give the pen its extraordinary lightness: carbon (6) and titanium (22).