Visconti Il Magnifico Calacatta Gold Limited Edition Fountain Pen
Visconti presents the 7th edition of the "Il Magnifico" collection: the "Calacatta Gold" model. It showcases the elegant white and gold hues of the precious Italian marble "Calacatta Macchia Oro" — a rare and refined variety of Carrara marble, streaked with golden veins and quarried in the Apuan Alps. This edition stands out for:
A body made of Carrara marble, white with golden veins.
Yellow gold-plated brass fittings, finely engraved with the famous Florentine lily.
An 18-karat yellow gold Visconti nib.
Visconti's famous "Power Filler" filling system, as well as the secure "Hook Safe Lock" closure system.
A limited edition of 188 fountain pens and 88 rollerballs worldwide.
Il Magnifico Calacatta Gold
Throughout history, "Calacatta" type marbles have been reserved for the most prestigious projects and works of art, notably those of Michelangelo and Donatello. This marble is synonymous with luxury, elegance, and sophistication. Its prestige stems from both its exceptional quality and its rarity: its extraction in Carrara is limited and strictly controlled, much like the finest products of Italian craftsmanship.
History
The "Il Magnifico" collection, dedicated to Laurent de' Medici, pays tribute to the most powerful and fervent patron of Italian Renaissance culture, during the period when he ruled the Republic of Florence. As a protector of the arts, he is best known for supporting artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo. Alongside other great masters of the Renaissance, these artists created remarkable works at the crossroads of art and science, exploring nature and precious materials.
The "Calacatta Gold" model is presented in a limited-edition case, specially designed for the "Il Magnifico" collection and matching the pen.
Edition: Limited, 188 copies for the fountain pen.
Nib: 18-karat yellow gold (available sizes: EF, F, M, B, S).
Filling system: "Power Filler".
Material: "Calacatta Macchia Oro" marble.
Fittings: Brass.
