As Italian neighbour, I still primarily connect "Made in Italy" as cheap and low quality (speaking in general, not pens). I was amazed with the prices some of their pens reach for. I guess in terms of Visconti, one should really connect it with expensive and low quality.
From experience, if you want quality, you buy German or Japan made. And lately, it seems like Germany is going to have to be crossed from that list as well, given current trends.
I've been renovating my home past year and actively worked on avoiding anything Italian made. The new bathroom had an italian made toilet installed (didn't check it, my girlfriend picked it). It is the single worst piece of furniture in my home right now to the point of being barely usable.
EDIT: I am, of course, speaking in generalities. This doesn't apply to *absolutely everything*.
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