Visconti Limited Edition Speakeasy Fountain Pen

Speakeasy
Speakeasy
Speakeasy

From 1920 to 1933, Prohibition was a national ban on the sale, production, importation, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. This movement was promoted by conservative groups and organizations such as rural Protestants and social Progressives in an attempt to control a variety of perceived social evils such as alcoholism, drug abuse, and gambling. During this era, Speakeasies became one of the most prominent symbols of American culture. Often run by organized crime groups, these secret establishments provided a location for patrons to indulge. To enter, Speakeasies often had a hidden location, passwords, or a special knock.

To commemorate this pivotal period in American history, Visconti has created the Limited Edition Speakeasy. The pen, in polychrome celluloid, has a sanitized container inside it that holds a shot of its owner’s favorite liquor. An ingenious rotating mechanism in the section allows the user to rotate a window, which states the type of liquor held in the pen. Limited to 1,000 pieces, the Speakeasy is available in Fountain pen and Rollerball. The Fountain pen features a 23K Palladium Dreamtouch nib.

Made in Florence Palazzo, Visconti make distinguished and luxurious pens. Founded in 1988, the company is led by Dante Del Vecchio. Located in the luxury and super luxury market, their pens range in price from £100 to - well, how much would you like to pay? They’ll always embellish an already fine pen with precious materials, jewels and exquisite craftsmanship. Whatever the price, you will get a beautiful pen made with the best materials and designed with imagination. Over the years they have come up with many innovative approaches to pen manufacture, as well as nods to the golden age of fountain pens – including a continued use of celluloid – “The pen makers gold”.
  • The Homo Sapiens, made with lava from Mount Etna, is one of the great pens of the early 21st century. It is a plunger filler – updating a system first developed in the 1920’s.
  • It features the safe lock closing system – ingenious, reliable and positive
  • Mid range pens use an effective and convenient magnetic closure system.
  • The 23 carat palladium nibs for their top end pens is unique; they deliver a unique writing experience.
  • The “Smartouch” chrome steel nib, paired with the mosquito filler, offer a clean and effective means of fill a fountain pen.
  • Partnership with the Pininfarina design practice has led to some outstanding designs.
Owning a Visconti pen will be a constant source of pleasure, and for those of us who love pens always provide interest, and sometimes amazement!

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