{"product_id":"pininfarina-piuma-leonardo","title":"Piuma Leonardo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pininfarina Penna Piuma Leonardo was created to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance genius's death, with an evaporated pearwood body and a shape inspired by the quill pens of his manuscripts. Leonardo's signature is engraved on the back in mirror writing: readable in a mirror, just like his original notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiuma is available with an \u003cstrong\u003eEthergraf®\u003c\/strong\u003e tip — a writing system that uses oxidation, no ink, no refills, and never runs out. The stroke is clean and light, permanent on paper. It is also available in a classic ballpoint version with a standard refill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eContinue ▷\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaporated pearwood body, unique natural grain for each piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthergraf® tip — writes by oxidation, without ink and without refills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available with a ballpoint tip with a replaceable refill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel pen holder base included in the package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeonardo da Vinci's signature engraved in mirror writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated for the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death (Amboise, May 2, 1519)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body of the Pininfarina Piuma is made from evaporated pearwood, a material processed to reduce residual moisture and stabilize its shape over time. Each piece has its own natural wood grain, so no two pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is by Pininfarina, the Italian studio known for designing shapes in the automotive and industrial sectors. Furthermore, the steel pen holder base included in the package is designed to display the pen vertically on the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ethergraf® tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthergraf® is a special metal alloy tip that writes by oxidation on the paper surface, without depositing ink or graphite. The mark produced is long-lasting. In particular, the tip does not wear out under normal use conditions and does not require replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePininfarina also offers the same pen with a traditional ballpoint refill, for those who prefer an inked stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe reference to Leonardo da Vinci\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape of the Piuma evokes the quill pen, a writing instrument of the Renaissance, and Leonardo da Vinci's ornithological studies. The artist's signature is reproduced on the pen body in mirror writing, readable only when reflected in a mirror. This is the same technique Leonardo used in his manuscripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pininfarina Penna Piuma Leonardo 500th anniversary is a tribute to Leonardo da Vinci, who died in Amboise on May 2, 1519.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ethergraf® version is suitable for common paper, sketch paper, and notebooks. Unlike traditional tips, it does not work on plasticized or coated surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ballpoint version uses standard refills compatible with the most common formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the Ethergraf tip really write without ink?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ethergraf® writes by oxidation: the metal alloy tip leaves a permanent mark on paper without depositing ink, graphite, or pigments. It does not require refills and does not run out under normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat surfaces does the Ethergraf tip work on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works on common paper, drawing paper, and notebooks with an uncoated surface. However, it is not suitable for plasticized, glossy, or waterproof-coated paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs Pininfarina Piuma also available as a ballpoint pen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In addition to the version with an Ethergraf® tip, Pininfarina offers the Piuma with a classic ballpoint tip and a replaceable refill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does it mean that Leonardo's signature is in mirror writing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonardo da Vinci's signature is engraved on the pen body so that it is only readable when reflected in a mirror — the same technique Leonardo used in his handwritten notes, probably to protect the content or for reasons related to his left-handedness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Pininfarina Piuma package include?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes the Piuma pen and a steel pen holder base, designed to display the pen vertically on the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs Pininfarina Piuma suitable as a gift?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Piuma is a designer pen with a precise narrative history, made of crafted wood and featuring an unusual writing system. It is suitable as a gift for design, writing, art history enthusiasts, or for those looking for an extraordinary desk object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Pininfarina","offers":[{"title":"Ethergraf","offer_id":57016310857993,"sku":"PFNPKRE01680","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ballpoint pen","offer_id":57016310890761,"sku":"FOPIUINKPE","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8797\/7993\/files\/PNpiuma.jpg?v=1770371609","url":"https:\/\/www.pens.it\/en\/products\/pininfarina-piuma-leonardo","provider":"Pens.it by Giardino Italiano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}