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Visconti Pens Factory Tour: The Art of Writing in Renaissance Florence | Kirby's Grand Italy Tour

Join me, Kirby Allison, as we continue our exploration of the rich culture of quality, craftsmanship, and tradition found in Florence, Italy. In this episode, we visit the prestigious Visconti pen company, where the art of writing is celebrated in every one of their incredible creations. In Florence, the city that birthed the Renaissance, writing played a pivotal role in transforming society, art, and culture. Renaissance scholars, poets, and visionaries used the written word to share profound insights and captivating prose. Our journey begins at the Visconti flagship boutique, where the spirit of the Renaissance thrives through their exquisite pens. Skilled artisans combine age-old techniques with innovative design, crafting each pen with meticulous attention to detail. From selecting the finest materials to precision nib work, every Visconti pen is a masterpiece, reflecting the harmony of form and function that defined the Renaissance. Join me as we delve into the world of Visconti pens and rediscover the beauty of the timeless art of writing. 🔍 MORE ABOUT Visconti 🔸 Website: https://www.visconti.it/ 🔸 Instagram: @visconti_italy ✍️ SHOP Visconti Fountain Pens https://www.kirbyallison.com/collecti... 🎞 Watch the Other Episodes in "Kirby's Grand Italian Tour": 🔸Trailer:    • Kirby Allison's Grand Italian Tour! | Comi...   🔸Florence Walking Tour:    • My First Day in Italy: A Florence Walking ...   🔸Scuola del Cuoio:    • Italy Leather Making School | Scuola del C...   🔸Visconti Pens Factory Tour:    • Visconti Pens Factory Tour: The Art of Wri...   🔸Stefano Bemer Florence:    • Italy's Most Famous Shoemaker | Stefano Be...   🙌 SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL    / @kirbyallison   📽️ Join this channel to support our content with independent craftspeople and artisans:   / kirbyallison   🛒 Shop All Kirby Allison Products: https://www.kirbyallison.com #kirbyallison #visconti #florence 🎬 Visconti Pens Factory Tour: The Art of Writing in Renaissance Florence | Kirby Allison 00:00 Welcome to the Grand Italian Tour! 03:10 Introduction to Florence 04:33 Visconti Flagship Boutique overview 05:36 Meeting CEO Francesco Poggesi 05:54 History of Visconti & the legacy of the Renaissance 08:34 What makes writing with a pen so special 11:51 Nibs - the deal is in the details 16:20 How Visconti personalizes 18:20 Debunking fountain pen myths & the re-filling system 19:52 Time to look at some pens! 21:13 Main elements of iconic Visconti pens 34:06 Arriving at the Visconti Headquarters 35:05 Touring the factory and glimpsing into the pen production process 38:11 Ricardo's craftsmanship - assembling the iconic Alexander the Great Pen 39:10 Explanation of initial sketching & designing process 40:01 The final assembly of the nib & pen completion 43:34 This is what sets Visconti apart from the rest 45:15 Archive sample collection - absolute masterpieces! 52:15 Conclusion 🧺 Dry cleaning provided by Rave Fabricare: https://bit.ly/3ery0FU 📍 FOLLOW US ON OUR OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA! 🔹 INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/kirbyallison 🔹 TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@kirbyallisonofficial 🔹 X: www.twitter.com/kirby_allison