The most intellectually intriguing handcrafted
writing instrument ever created, "The Divine Proportion" pen was inspired by the
novel "The Da Vinci Code," steeped in symbology, numerology and romantic
mystique. "The Divine Proportion" is a combination of the Golden Number,
Pentagram and The Nautilus.
The Divine Proportion is based on the golden number
1,618, or 1:1:618, long considered to be an ideal aesthetic ratio; also called
phi, the number is used to trace circled through five (i.e. pentagons). The
architects and painters of the Middle Ages viewed the pentagon as the symbol of
Quintessence--the fifth element which represents absolute perfection and ideal
beauty.
Visconti's interpretation is a briarwood celluloid
pattern ribbed with pure sterling and posing a two-toned 18k gold nib. The cap
locks with an exclusive "Hook Safe Lock" which keeps cap and barrel aligned
smoothly and securely when posted or closed. The "Push & Pull Touchdown"
filling system is also exclusive and is completely concealed inside the barrel
when not in use. Each Divine Proportion is enclosed within a handsome wooden box
along with a specialized caliper designed to detect the Divine Proportion in
objects up to 15cm in length.