Visconti Homo Sapiens Mechanical Pencil in Lava Black with Bronze Trim – 0.7mm

DescriptionPossibly the most highly anticipated pen of 2010 the Visconti Homo Sapiens is the first pen ever to be forged from volcanic lava from Mt. Etna in Sicily Italy.The unique lava material has a high degree of resilience (virtually unbreakable) is flame proof (heat resistant over 100 degrees Celsius) slightly hygroscopic (absorbs hand sweat during use) and is dense to the touch.Each pen features solid bronze trim and is packaged with the new Visconti DVD warranty.Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Black Details:Lava has some incredible qualities making it the perfect material for writing instruments.Virtually unbreakable: high degree of resilienceFlame-proof: heat resistance to heat over 100°CSlightly hygroscopic: absorbs moisture during useDense to the touch: comfortable to grip and relaxing to write withFinish: Volcanic Lava and SteelTrim: BronzeBreak-resistant 0.7mm leadCan be customized with the magnetized MyPen SystemGift boxed