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Visconti Homo Sapiens Steel Age MAXI

Visconti Homo Sapiens Steel Age MAXI

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At first glance, Visconti’s Homo Sapiens Steel Age Maxi fountain pen is conservative: black barrel, stainless steel trim. But its construction is quite the opposite Read More

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DeathWatch
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Sep 9, 2015
Just got it a few days back...I ordered the F nib.It was going to be my dream everyday writer...But after a few days I am thinking it could be improved...It has some problems...
The nib is a bit scratchy...Did get rid of that after some adjustment to the nib.
It has the power filler system which holds 1ml of ink.Or thereabouts because it is hard to figure if it is really filled fully.(I usually just fill it twice because according to YouTube reviews it should fill the pen at least about 70%.I tried with another skeleton Visconti of mine that is also power filler and it should be true)But from what I've experienced the ink just ran out really quick which is not very ideal for a supposed to be everyday writer...The nib is so wet it usually runs out after about 1 day of mild-to-frequent usage...I know dry ink should make it better but I am not sure I've any at hand...Maybe Montblanc ones?But I tried and the flow is still fairly heavy....
Last but not least the blind cap at the end does not align properly...One side stick out...Which does not seems to be very appropriate considering the price....
Overall I would not recommend it if you can't find someone to adjust the ink flow...And preferably buy from someone that will check the pen for you/you can check in person.Visconti's QC is rather shabby.
PS:I knew this from a YouTube review of this pen that Pd only cost about half of Gold....So don't over hype it.Though it does write beautifully if the nib doesn't have QC problem.Very smooth and decent amount of flex.
PPS:If you are like me who change inks/flush pens often you might find the color might be mixed or the pen might tend to leak.The problem it is hard to get everything out of the pen.Ink/water might be left in there.To solve this you might need to use the Richard Binder's method of wrap the nib in a paper/towel and then swing/shake it many many times to get it clean.It might be just water coming out at first but I do find some residue of inks if I do it long enough.This happens with other power fillers but this one is opaque thus it is hard to tell if it is cleaned or not which can be troublesome.
wahoo01
8
Aug 29, 2015
Just received the pen and after some nib smoothing to get rid of some hard-starts and a drier ink to slow down the flow I'm quite liking it. Note that this is not a piston filer, it's the power filler mechanism.
cucciasv
2
Aug 28, 2015
Is this MAXI size of the Homo Sapiens the same as the Oversize? Also, is the filler Visconti's Power Filler system? Thank you
Tyler
2438
Aug 27, 2015
Good news group. We’re glad to report that all of the orders have been shipped out from our warehouse and are now on the way to you. Please allow 24-48 hours for tracking to get into the shipper's system and start updating.
If there’s anything else we can do to make your Massdrop experience better, feel free to contact us via “Contact Support” button in your transaction page: https://www.massdrop.com/transactions.
Quick update for the group, it looks like half of the group's orders have shipped, but a few are sitting in a packed state. We will follow-up with our warehouse team and make sure the remaining units are picked-up tomorrow.
Thanks for your patience and expect an update from us on 8/26 or sooner if something comes up.
Quick update for the group, the bulk order arrived at our warehouse a day later than originally anticipated. Our warehouse team is going to get these inventoried and securely packed up as soon as possible. We will update the group again once all individual orders have been shipped out.
Thanks for your patience and expect an update from us on 8/24 or sooner if something comes up.
Great news group! The vendor has let us know that the group's order was picked up and is on its way to our warehouse in New Jersey now. Based on the tracking provided these are scheduled to come in 8/20. Our warehouse team has been forwarded tracking info and will be standing by, ready to get these packed up and turned around as soon as they come in.
Sometimes shipments get delayed en route, not to worry as we will keep the group posted throughout the process and notify you all if anything causes delay.
Thanks for your patience and expect an update from us by the end of the day Pacific Time on 8/21 or sooner if something comes up.
Quick update for the group. We are in contact with the vendor and awaiting updated shipment estimates from them. We have a call scheduled first thing tomorrow morning and should get a bit more visibility in regards to when we can expect these in our warehouse.
We will update the group as soon as these are on the way. Currently we expect that these will be in our warehouse inline with the expected ship date listed in the drop description page.
Thanks for your patience and expect an update from us on 8/14 or sooner if something comes up.
Derek1
7
Aug 7, 2015
Bronze age plz!!
GL1TCH3D
275
Aug 4, 2015
The nibs on these are fantastic. I tried them out at a local shop. Would love to get one if it weren't for this exchange rate =(
The exchange rate actually makes this more expensive than brand new price from authorized dealers in Canada =(
da_vin_ci
29
Aug 4, 2015
GL1TCH3DI agree with you. I have been looking at Canadian sites to see if I can get a good price on one.
flipper_gv
50
Aug 6, 2015
GL1TCH3DSame here. Also, you guys need to know that even though the descriptions says piston, the picture shows clearly that it is the power filler system.
I guess the issue comes from at first it was a power filler, then they switched it to a captured converter and finally it went back to the power filler system.
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Just got it a few days back...I ordered the F nib.It was going to be my dream everyday writer...But after a few days I am thinking it could be improved...It has some problems... The nib is a bit scratchy...Did get rid of that after some adjustment to the nib. It has the power filler system which holds 1ml of ink.Or thereabouts because it is hard to figure if it is really filled fully.(I usually just fill it twice because according to YouTube reviews it should fill the pen at least about 70%.I tried with another skeleton Visconti of mine that is also power filler and it should be true)But from what I've experienced the ink just ran out really quick which is not very ideal for a supposed to be everyday writer...The nib is so wet it usually runs out after about 1 day of mild-to-frequent usage...I know dry ink should make it better but I am not sure I've any at hand...Maybe Montblanc ones?But I tried and the flow is still fairly heavy.... Last but not least the blind cap at the end does not align properly...One side stick out...Which does not seems to be very appropriate considering the price.... Overall I would not recommend it if you can't find someone to adjust the ink flow...And preferably buy from someone that will check the pen for you/you can check in person.Visconti's QC is rather shabby. PS:I knew this from a YouTube review of this pen that Pd only cost about half of Gold....So don't over hype it.Though it does write beautifully if the nib doesn't have QC problem.Very smooth and decent amount of flex. PPS:If you are like me who change inks/flush pens often you might find the color might be mixed or the pen might tend to leak.The problem it is hard to get everything out of the pen.Ink/water might be left in there.To solve this you might need to use the Richard Binder's method of wrap the nib in a paper/towel and then swing/shake it many many times to get it clean.It might be just water coming out at first but I do find some residue of inks if I do it long enough.This happens with other power fillers but this one is opaque thus it is hard to tell if it is cleaned or not which can be troublesome.
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