About Visconti Homo Sapiens Limited Edition Fountain Pen -Midnight in Florence

The Visconti Homo Sapiens demonstrator collection offers the Iris Garden version, available in a Limited Edition run of 388 pens worldwide, each one bearing its own individual number and is available as a Fountain Pen or Rollerball Pen.

This pen is a tribute to the delicate beauty and ephemeral elegance of the irises that bloom between the end of April and the end of May in the historic Giardino dellIris (Iris Garden) in Florence, 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 colour. 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 characterised Florence throughout the centuries.

The trim is rose gold plated and the nib is produced from 18ct rose gold and is available in a range of grades.

Fitted with Visconti’sDouble Reservoir Power Filler system and presented in an elegant storage box.