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The Visconti Van Gogh collection adds the Van Gogh Potato Eaters: made from mixed resin with dark color streaks, enriched by earthy ochre and green tones. Every detail is a tribute to the depth, texture, and spirit of the painting.
18-faceted barrel and cap, with palladium-plated metal trims. Cartridge/converter filling system. Personalized nib, size #6
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The Visconti Van Gogh collection
This Visconti Van Gogh series is the second edition dedicated to the great Dutch painter.
The first series, with a round cross-section and available in three sizes (Maxi, Midi, and Mini), was made with a mixture of natural resins and vegetable components: launched in the late 1990s, it was discontinued in 2008 after ten years of great success.
The second Van Gogh series was launched in 2011 with a completely renewed identity. Its success was immediate, thanks to three distinctive elements: the regular size suitable for every hand, the extraordinary colours - mixed and streaked, inspired by Van Gogh's brushstrokes and palette - and above all, the 18-faceted shape on the barrel and cap, a geometry never before achieved in the world of fine pens.
Visconti has since selected the most representative paintings of the master and developed original color formulas to achieve a rendition that connected such different objects and techniques: acrylic resin and oil paint, pen and brush.
Another innovative element is the magnetic closure: simple, silent, and effective. Not only does it reduce the effort required to open, but the system has also been designed to facilitate closing, making it optimal for anyone - even the most distracted - and eliminating the risk of typical accidents with poorly closed screw pens.
Each colorway in the Van Gogh series is inspired by a specific artwork. The Van Gogh Potato Eaters recalls the dark, earthy tones of The Potato Eaters (1885), one of the masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh's Dutch period, with its streaks of ochre, dark green, and deep brown.
Technical features
The Van Gogh Potato Eaters is available as a fountain pen (steel nib), a rollerball, and a ballpoint pen. The fountain pen comes with 2 nib models: size#6, personalised with Van Gogh logo, or normal Visconti size #5 nib. Both are available as Fine, Medium, or Broad tip. The 18-faceted resin barrel and cap are finished with palladium-plated trims. The filling system is a standard international cartridge or converter (included). The weight of the empty fountain pen is approximately 32g with the cap, for optimal writing balance.
FAQ
▷ How many facets does the Van Gogh body have?
The barrel and cap are 18-faceted, an exclusive geometry introduced by Visconti in 2011 with the second Van Gogh series.
▷ What type of cartridges does the Visconti Van Gogh use?
It uses standard international cartridges, compatible with most brands. Alternatively, you can use the converter to fill with bottled ink.
▷ Is the magnetic closure secure?
Yes. The magnetic system has been designed to ensure an optimal closure every time, avoiding the typical problems of screw pens. The cap snaps precisely and does not open accidentally.
▷ What is the difference between the first and second Van Gogh series?
The first series (until 2008) had a round cross-section, came in three sizes, and was made with natural resins and vegetable components. The second series (from 2011) has a single size, an 18-faceted body, a magnetic closure, and streaked colors directly inspired by Van Gogh's paintings.
▷ Is it also available as a ballpoint pen?
Yes, the Van Gogh Potato Eaters is available as a fountain pen (Fine, Medium, or Broad nib), a ballpoint pen, and a rollerball.
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Van Gogh Potato Eaters
Body and cap faceted with 18 facets, in dark resin enriched by earthy tones of green and ocher.
Palladium-plated trim.
The gift box is decorated with Van Gogh's painting and includes a coordinated bookmark and (for the fountain pen) a bottle of ink in the painting's shades.
Potato Eaters
The Potato Eaters is one of Vincent van Gogh’s first great masterpieces, created in 1885 in a rural village in the Netherlands, where the artist closely observed the harsh lives of farmers and miners.
The painting depicts a family gathered around a table, eating a simple meal of potatoes under the dim light of an oil lamp.
Van Gogh uses dark tones, strong facial features, and thick brushstrokes to convey the authenticity, toil, and dignity of peasant life, drawing inspiration from 17th-century Dutch realist painting.
With intense emotional sensitivity, the artist seeks to represent the profound humanity and social truth of his subjects.
Dimensions
Fountain pen or rollerball, closed: 139 mm
Max diameter: 14.1 mm
Ballpoint pen: 134 mm
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