Visconti

[Llewellyn]

It's been over two months since I bought a pen and it's starting to get to me so I'm on the hunt. I'm being tempted by the midi stainless steel Homo Sapiens and was thinking of trying a stub nib just for something different in regards to line variation (I usually use a fine nib). But the midi version doesn't come with a stub nib, it only goes up to broad.

Will I get any line variation with the broad nib or will it just look like thick, unreadable lines (at least with my writing). I have found a picture of a writing sample of all the Visconti nibs but it was a bit hard to tell.

[Tracy Lee]

Not too much line variation in the broad. It is a really fat line - a wonderful fat line.

[Newjelan]

A wonderful, WET, fat line

[Murfie]

Ummm, global rumours abound about Mr. Bogon's new Visconti Didgeridoo, but there is a strange lack of self publicity of the event in this thread, which is rather unusual for him ...

[Llewellyn]

Ummm, global rumours abound about Mr. Bogon's new Visconti Didgeridoo, but there is a strange lack of self publicity of the event in this thread, which is rather unusual for him ...

Has he been raiding Rozmenko's treasure trove again???? I've just ordered the two new Van Gogh's from my dealer in Rome.

Edit: I forgot. Following a lead from here about Regina Martini's site, I also have a Pericle on it's way to me. It's a medium nib which I don't normally use so it will be an interesting change. If my research is correct this pen is the first version of the Pericle from circa 1994 I believe. Red with a gold nib..............should be fun.

[Tracy Lee]

Ummm, global rumours abound about Mr. Bogon's new Visconti Didgeridoo, but there is a strange lack of self publicity of the event in this thread, which is rather unusual for him ...

Has he been raiding Rozmenko's treasure trove again???? I've just ordered the two new Van Gogh's from my dealer in Rome.

Edit: I forgot. Following a lead from here about Regina Martini's site, I also have a Pericle on it's way to me. It's a medium nib which I don't normally use so it will be an interesting change. If my research is correct this pen is the first version of the Pericle from circa 1994 I believe. Red with a gold nib..............should be fun.

I have a green one of those - with a really nice gold nib. It's a nice pen. I am partial to the design of the later Pericles (I have a couple of those) but the nibs are steel so not as nice as the original design.

[Scrawler]

I do not own a Visconti, and probably never will. However I am taking care of a friends pens for a while and one of them is a burgundy Wall St. It seems the material is inspired by the 1940 Parker Vacumatic. I like the vacuum filler mechanism, but it does not allow for a full and complete flush. In the ink window there is always a little ink left over, no matter how much I flush. As it is not my pen I am loath to overuse the filler mechanism. I like the solid feel of the pen. It is exactly the right weight. I am really impressed with the quality of the machined parts, especially the knurled knob to loosen and tighten the filler. Now that I have a Delta and have tried a Visconti, I can see the appeal. Is a slight springy flex normal for Visconti? Because if it is, they have gotten it almost perfect for writing with character.

[Tracy Lee]

I do not own a Visconti, and probably never will. However I am taking care of a friends pens for a while and one of them is a burgundy Wall St. It seems the material is inspired by the 1940 Parker Vacumatic. I like the vacuum filler mechanism, but it does not allow for a full and complete flush. In the ink window there is always a little ink left over, no matter how much I flush. As it is not my pen I am loath to overuse the filler mechanism. I like the solid feel of the pen. It is exactly the right weight. I am really impressed with the quality of the machined parts, especially the knurled knob to loosen and tighten the filler. Now that I have a Delta and have tried a Visconti, I can see the appeal. Is a slight springy flex normal for Visconti? Because if it is, they have gotten it almost perfect for writing with character.

I unscrew the nibs ftom my power fillers after flushing and wash out the last bits, and rinse off the section. Put a narrow edge of paper towel in to absorb extra water. Done and done. Can understand being reluctant on a pen thst isn't yours but it is super simple to do. My power fillers are as easy to clean as the converters, except the captive converters which suck to clean. Again, unscrew the nib, makes such a difference. Enjoy your temporary custody arrangements. The palladium nibs are slightly more soft than others.

[Llewellyn]

I do not own a Visconti, and probably never will. However I am taking care of a friends pens for a while and one of them is a burgundy Wall St. It seems the material is inspired by the 1940 Parker Vacumatic. I like the vacuum filler mechanism, but it does not allow for a full and complete flush. In the ink window there is always a little ink left over, no matter how much I flush. As it is not my pen I am loath to overuse the filler mechanism. I like the solid feel of the pen. It is exactly the right weight. I am really impressed with the quality of the machined parts, especially the knurled knob to loosen and tighten the filler. Now that I have a Delta and have tried a Visconti, I can see the appeal. Is a slight springy flex normal for Visconti? Because if it is, they have gotten it almost perfect for writing with character.

Everyone should own at least one Visconti

[Llewellyn]

I unscrew the nibs from my power fillers after flushing and wash out the last bits, and rinse off the section. Put a narrow edge of paper towel in to absorb extra water. Done and done. Can understand being reluctant on a pen that isn't yours but it is super simple to do. My power fillers are as easy to clean as the converters, except the captive converters which suck to clean. Again, unscrew the nib, makes such a difference. Enjoy your temporary custody arrangements. The palladium nibs are slightly more soft than others.

Tracy Lee, how hard is it to do this, and is it just a case of simply unscrewing carefully? I remember once accidentally removing the nib on a Van Gogh (from memory it just twisted out of the section) and after the initial panic wore off it wasn't that hard to put it back.

[Tracy Lee]

I unscrew the nibs from my power fillers after flushing and wash out the last bits, and rinse off the section. Put a narrow edge of paper towel in to absorb extra water. Done and done. Can understand being reluctant on a pen that isn't yours but it is super simple to do. My power fillers are as easy to clean as the converters, except the captive converters which suck to clean. Again, unscrew the nib, makes such a difference. Enjoy your temporary custody arrangements. The palladium nibs are slightly more soft than others.

Tracy Lee, how hard is it to do this, and is it just a case of simply unscrewing carefully? I remember once accidentally removing the nib on a Van Gogh (from memory it just twisted out of the section) and after the initial panic wore off it wasn't that hard to put it back.

I quite literally gently unscrew. The nib and feed and collar are one piece so don't pull. Requires a special tool. I have had no issues with any of mine doing this. Some were pretty tight so some gentle coaxing may be needed and I have wrapped the nib in a paper towel to hold at the very bottom while turning to keep my grip soft and even. No misaligned feeds or other problems. I can't guarantee your experience of course, but this is my process whenever I clean and change inks.

[Silverbreeze]

My Dali unscrews like an Edison or Pelikan

Like those I wouldn't do it by the wings but by holding Nib and feed with a light forefinger and thumb

[Scrawler]

I do not own a Visconti, and probably never will. However I am taking care of a friends pens for a while and one of them is a burgundy Wall St. It seems the material is inspired by the 1940 Parker Vacumatic. I like the vacuum filler mechanism, but it does not allow for a full and complete flush. In the ink window there is always a little ink left over, no matter how much I flush. As it is not my pen I am loath to overuse the filler mechanism. I like the solid feel of the pen. It is exactly the right weight. I am really impressed with the quality of the machined parts, especially the knurled knob to loosen and tighten the filler. Now that I have a Delta and have tried a Visconti, I can see the appeal. Is a slight springy flex normal for Visconti? Because if it is, they have gotten it almost perfect for writing with character.

Everyone should own at least one Visconti

I am sure this is true, but for some reality is more humble.

[earthdawn]

Its been up since 2011.... But I just found this "How it's Made" video on Visconti

WOW

http://youtu.be/ljB9CRKbN3s

[Tracy Lee]

Its been up since 2011.... But I just found this "How it's Made" video on Visconti

WOW

http://youtu.be/ljB9CRKbN3s

Such a cool video. :-) I can watch it over and over.

[Robert]

I quite literally gently unscrew. The nib and feed and collar are one piece so don't pull. Requires a special tool. I have had no issues with any of mine doing this. Some were pretty tight so some gentle coaxing may be needed and I have wrapped the nib in a paper towel to hold at the very bottom while turning to keep my grip soft and even. No misaligned feeds or other problems. I can't guarantee your experience of course, but this is my process whenever I clean and change inks.

Tracy Lee - - When you rescrew the nib/feed assembly, is it necessary to apply any silicon grease to prevent leakage? Many thanks.

[Tracy Lee]

I quite literally gently unscrew. The nib and feed and collar are one piece so don't pull. Requires a special tool. I have had no issues with any of mine doing this. Some were pretty tight so some gentle coaxing may be needed and I have wrapped the nib in a paper towel to hold at the very bottom while turning to keep my grip soft and even. No misaligned feeds or other problems. I can't guarantee your experience of course, but this is my process whenever I clean and change inks.

Tracy Lee - - When you rescrew the nib/feed assembly, is it necessary to apply any silicon grease to prevent leakage? Many thanks.

I have never used the grease on mine, it is good tight fit once screwed in and I have not had noticeable leaks. There is usually always a small bit of ink (like a smear) on the collar once unscrewed so it isn't a perfect seal, but it is a very tiny amount and is around the threads and not much lower than that.

[Silverbreeze]

Doubt a small Dab would hurt

[snedwos]

I love how they use really fancy machinery, and then resort to cable ties...

[snedwos]

ALso, I have now discovered a new potential B&M store to peruse.