A hundred years ago, in November 1922, English archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, the Egyptian king of the pharaoh dynasty, who died at the age of just 19. It was said of him: “The pharaoh who in his lifetime was among the lesser-known kings of Egypt, but in his death became one of the most famous,” thanks to the relative intactness of his burial site and the wealth of treasures preserved within it.
The Italian luxury brand Visconti has drawn inspiration from the opulence of King Tut’s tomb to create a new fountain pen in their Tutankhamun collection. This pen features the Power Filler system with two reservoirs—one small, near the nib, and one large, above it. This mechanism prevents ink leakage caused by changes in air pressure or temperature (such as those experienced during flights). The metal parts of the pen are made of sterling silver plated with gold, and the nib is crafted from 18-carat gold. The pen’s body is made of ivory-like acrylic plastic, highly resistant to UV radiation, with carvings inspired by elements from the tomb. The pen is presented in a wooden box designed to resemble the king’s sarcophagus, with the pen resting on a piece of olive wood wrapped in red velvet, embossed with Visconti’s golden logo. The pen is priced at 4,500 euros.
