Visconti Comedia Rollerball Paolo & Francesca

A Forever BondFollowing Virgilio and Caronte, Visconti continues its journey through Dantes DivineComedy with Paolo & Francesca, opening a new chapter in the Comeda collectiondedicated to the most profound and universal force of human experience: love. Paolo and Francesca are among the most celebrated figures in Dantes work.It is another stunning enhancement to this popular series of fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints. Each new version is limited to 999 pieces.Collection Story:Love, that swiftly seizes the gentle heart, seized this man for the fair form that was taken from me; and the manner still offends me. Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy, Inferno, Canto VDante Alighieri was born in 1265 in Florence and is considered to be the greatest Italian poet who has ever lived. He is also known as the father of the Italian language as we know it. His most important work Comedia later known as the Divine Comedy, (DivinaComedia), is a masterpiece of world literature that explores the afterlife through three realms: Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio) and Heaven (Paradiso). Those pen themes are still available in limited quantities for all writing modes.Lovers in life, Paolo and Francesca were killed by Francescas husband who was also Paolos brother -after being discovered together. For this reason, Dante places them in the second circle of Hell, among the lustful souls swept away by a passion stronger than reason. Condemned to be carried forever within an endless storm, they remain united for eternity, symbolizing a love that endures beyond sin and death.In this edition, Paolo and Francesca are brought together in a single writing instrument,evoking the eternal and inseparable nature of their bond.The rollerball makes a perfect companion to the fountain pen. The refill colors and point sizes available make this two piece rollerball a great additional liquid ink writer.Please note! No two Visconti Comedia pens are alike. Each is made from a custom resin with unique flows of color. Every piece has a totally different display of the wonderful colors.Overall Size 5 1/2 in. x 9/16 in. (140mm x 15mm)Body 4 15/16 in. x 1/2 in. (125mm x 13mm)Cap 2 9/16 in. x 9/16 in. (65mm x 15mm)Weight 35 gComposition Variegated resin body and capAppointments Gold platingEngraving The resin of this pen is engraved and then filled with gold to match the trim.This pen is delivered with a black medium point refill.