{"product_id":"visconti-vangogh-starrynight","title":"Notte stellata di Van Gogh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVisconti Van Gogh Starry Night\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pen with very dark tones, from blue to black, illuminated by flashes of yellow and orange light; it echoes the colours and sensations of van Gogh's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaceted 18-sided barrel and cap, with palladium-plated metal trims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge\/converter filling system. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Visconti classic #5 steel nib.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eContinue ▷\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Visconti Van Gogh collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Visconti Van Gogh series is the \u003cstrong\u003esecond edition\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated to the great Dutch painter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first series\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a round cross-section and available in three sizes (\u003cstrong\u003eMaxi, Midi, and Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e), was made with a mixture of natural resins and vegetable components: launched in the late 1990s, it was \u003cstrong\u003ediscontinued in 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e after ten years of great success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe second Van Gogh series\u003c\/strong\u003e was launched in 2011 with a completely renewed identity. Its success was immediate, thanks to three distinctive elements: \u003cstrong\u003ethe regular size\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for any hand, the \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary colors\u003c\/strong\u003e - mixed and striated, inspired by Van Gogh's brushstrokes and palette - and above all, the \u003cstrong\u003efaceted 18-sided shape\u003c\/strong\u003e on the barrel and cap, a geometry never before seen in the world of fine pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emagnetic closure\u003c\/strong\u003e was also introduced: simple, silent, and effective. Not only does it reduce the effort needed to open it, but the system was also designed to facilitate closing, making it optimal for anyone - even the most absent-minded - and eliminating the risk of accidents typical of poorly closed screw pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Van Gogh series, Visconti selected the master's most representative paintings and developed original color formulas to achieve a rendering that recalled his brushstrokes, the light, and shadows of his works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Van Gogh model is inspired by a specific painting.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStarry Night \u003c\/strong\u003erecalls the night and stars of the famous painting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/it.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Notte_stellata\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Starry Night\u003c\/a\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/it.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vincent_van_Gogh\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVincent Van Gogh\u003c\/a\u003e with its deep blue base and splashes of yellow-orange light running along the barrel and cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Van Gogh Starry Night is available as a \u003cstrong\u003efountain pen\u003c\/strong\u003e (steel nib), a \u003cstrong\u003erollerball\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003eballpoint pen\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThe Van Gogh fountain pen is supplied with \u003cstrong\u003e2 nib sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e: a #6 personalized with the Van Gogh brand, or the standard Visconti #5 nib. Both are available in Fine, Medium, and Broad. Here it is offered with the #5 nib.\u003cbr\u003eThe faceted \u003cstrong\u003e18-sided\u003c\/strong\u003e resin barrel and cap are finished with palladium-plated trims.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efilling system\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standard international cartridge or converter (included).\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eweight\u003c\/strong\u003e of the empty fountain pen is approximately 32 g with the cap, for optimal balance in writing.\u003cbr\u003eCustomizable with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/visconti-my-pen-system-pietre-dure\"\u003eMy Pen System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e▷ How many facets does the Van Gogh barrel have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel and cap are 18-sided faceted, an exclusive geometry introduced by Visconti in 2011 with the second Van Gogh series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e▷ What type of cartridges does the Visconti Van Gogh use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses standard international cartridges, compatible with most brands. Alternatively, you can use a converter to fill with bottled ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e▷ Is the magnetic closure secure?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The magnetic system has been designed to ensure an always optimal closure, avoiding the typical problems of screw-on pens. The cap snaps on precisely and does not open accidentally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e▷ What is the difference between the first and second Van Gogh series?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first series (until 2008) had a round cross-section, came in three sizes, and was made with natural resins and vegetable components.\u003cbr\u003eThe second series (from 2011) has a single size, an 18-sided faceted barrel, a magnetic closure, and striated colors directly inspired by Van Gogh's paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e▷ Is it also available as a ballpoint pen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Van Gogh Potato Eaters is available as a fountain pen (Fine, Medium, or Broad nib), a ballpoint pen, and also as a rollerball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e▷ Is it customizable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Van Gogh Potato Eaters is customizable with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/visconti-my-pensystem-iniziali\"\u003emagnetic initials\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/visconti-my-pen-system-pietre-dure\"\u003emagnetic precious stones\u003c\/a\u003e of the Visconti My Pen System, which are applied in place of the Visconti disc at the top of the cap.\u003cbr\u003eThe customization is reversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Visconti","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":57092996333833,"sku":"VKP1204FP.F","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":57092996366601,"sku":"VKP1204FP.M","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":57092996399369,"sku":"VKP1204FP.B","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Roller","offer_id":57092996432137,"sku":"VKP1204RB.RO","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ballpen","offer_id":57092996464905,"sku":"VKP1204BP.PS","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8797\/7993\/files\/VVGStarryNightStilo.jpg?v=1779731433","url":"https:\/\/www.pens.it\/en\/products\/visconti-vangogh-starrynight","provider":"Pens.it by Giardino Italiano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}