Visconti Opera Metal Monza Ballpoint Pen

£270.00 excluding VAT - £225.00

The Visconti Opera Metal Monza Ballpoint Pen is a more modern (2015) twist on Visconti’s classic Opera fountain pen that originated in 2003 and used acrylics, resin or celluloids. The Opera Metal series is made of a type of aluminium known as “2017” or “Avional” which, as the latter name suggests, is often used in the aeronautics industry for parts that need to be lightweight, but will also be placed under a fair bit of stress. Avional is easy to form and makes a very nice pen body, which in this case features the unique Visconti “Squaring the Circle” cross-section – imagine a circle with four flattened sides (or an octagon in which every other face is rounded).

When open, placing the cap on the end of the pen makes a long writing instrument that feels solid in the hand.

The Opera Metal Ballpoint Pen comes in five different finishes: Silver Shadow, Speedboat, Monza, Roadster and Total Black.

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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