Leonardo Officina Italiana has recently launched a new line of colourful pens that go under the name of Furore. Furore, Italian for “fury”, show off their bright and shiny liveries, calling for liveliness, deeness, and passion.
Nothing about the feelings connected to fury shine through.
If you’re puzzled about it, know that there is more to the name than an apparent mismatch with the pen’s character.
Discover here the mystery beyond Furore pens!
Furore, the mystery beyond a name
Feb 11th, 2019 by Simona Gauri-Reisch
5 good reasons to catch a Visconti Giardino dell’Eden
Dec 17th, 2018 by Giardino Italiano
When Giardino Italiano turned 20 (20 years of online sales), Visconti made a special pen for us; a Limited Edition in 100 pieces to celebrate the anniversary, the first one in the world for pens’ webshops.
Also because our very first pen sold online was actually a Visconti, therefore it was an obvious choice.
In these monts, everybody liked it, and it has been a best-seller, for a series of reason – in my opinion – that I’m trying to list here below.
Some new pens have hit the market. It’s the Momento Zero series (the Italian for “Zero Moment”). They display a beautifully classical look, with their informal and natural style. The colors of their resins and celluloid are sober, yet iridescent. Their name calls for rebirth, commitment, and enthusiasm.
The brand is Leonardo Officina Italiana, a novice in the pen-making field. This start-up was founded by brother and sister Salvatore and Mariafrancesca Matrone, whose names should ring a bell to pen lovers.
I interviewed them to discover a little bit more about their new enterprise.
The renaissance of Pineider with Dante Del Vecchio
Aug 21st, 2018 by Giardino Italiano
I interviewed Dante Del Vecchio one and a half years after leaving Visconti. Founder and CEO of Visconti up to 2016, Dante del Vecchio is the creator of all the Visconti pens, inventor of all its patents and author of its successes.
Instead of greeting a golden retirement, as many people would do at his age, Dante put himself on the line, starting from scratch and building for Pineider some pen collections that are highly successful.
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Since the beginning of 2018, Visconti changed the compatibility of nibs and grips.
The great feature of all Visconti pens was the compatibility standard: a small size nib was perfectly exchangeable in all the pens that mounted a small nib, both steel or palladium. They had the same feeder, the same grip section, the same shape and size of the nib.
A Game of Thrones – Montegrappa’s tribute to the Houses of Westeros
Feb 14th, 2017 by Simona Gauri-Reisch
“When you play a game of thrones you win or you die.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones
Stark, Baratheon, Lannister and Targaryen: if you know what these names stand for, you will be excited to know that Montegrappa has created a new line of pens inspired by the four clans of ‘A Game of Thrones’ – the world-famous TV series by HBO.
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Dante Del Vecchio is leaving Visconti
Dec 15th, 2016 by Giardino Italiano
Dante Del Vecchio is leaving Visconti.
Incredible, but true.
He sent a note yesterday, announcing that he’s leaving the direction and chairmanship of Visconti by the end of the year, due to internal conflicts with his business partner.
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Discover how Giardino Italiano pampers their customers
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Simona Gauri-Reisch
Since the very beginning, Giardino Italiano has always cared for its customers. We welcome the new ones into our family, without taking for granted the ones that have been with us so far.
We have designed saving opportunities for all of you, and the more you buy, the more you save.
Garden of Eden through our customers eyes
Nov 15th, 2016 by Simona Gauri-Reisch
Earlier this year, Giardino Italiano issued a very special pen to celebrate its 20th anniversary: Garden of Eden. This pen was exclusively designed and produced by Italian penmaker Visconti for Giardino Italiano. Its style, character and significance are unique, and as rare as the scrimshaw technique used to decorate each and every piece of this limited series.
Some months later, we asked our customers what they thought about the Garden of Eden in an online poll. We were so amazed by their responses that we thought to share their feedback and thoughts in our blog as one of our best advertisements ever.
Garden of Eden special – overnight in Milan for 1€ at Giardino Blu
Oct 5th, 2016 by Simona Gauri-Reisch
Autumn city break? Yes, please! Giardino dell’Eden gives you an overnight pass at Giardino Blu’s.
Buy the pen ‘Giardino dell’Eden’ and Giardino Italiano will offer you an overnight stay at Giardino Blu’s for the cost of 1 euro. Situated in the heart of Milan, you will arrive during one of the most exciting periods of the year.
Longing for a city break in one of the most exciting European cities? Purchase from Giardino Italiano and you’ll stay at Giardino Blu’s starting from 1 euro a night!
Giardino Blu is a refined studio in the heart of Milan, the Italian capital city for fashion, tourism and shopping. Don’t miss this special offer in Giardino Italiano’s Twentieth Anniversary: place your order at Giardino.it and start planning your trip to Milan!
Garden of Eden – be tempted by the pen of our 20th anniversary
May 30th, 2016 by Simona Gauri-Reisch
We have mentioned it earlier, but now we can show you a preview: the pen of Giardino Italiano’s 20th anniversary has been specially handcrafted by Italian pen maker Visconti for Giardino Italiano.
It will soon be available in a limited edition…
Of course, exclusively at Giardino Italiano’s!
Pirates by Montegrappa, the ultimate treasure
Apr 11th, 2016 by Simona Gauri-Reisch
From Treasure Island to the Pirates of the Caribbean, the legend of the fearsome sea marauders goes on with Pirates by Montegrappa. If incredible adventures, sea stories, skulls and coffers filled with golden doubloons intrigue you, this pen will be your personal treasure.
If you don’t want to miss it, sail straight away to Giardino Italiano’s website!
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Giardino Italiano turns Twenty
Apr 6th, 2016 by Simona Gauri-Reisch
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996-2016: Giardino Italiano blows its first 20 candles to celebrate its anniversary of online business.
Discover the surprises that Giardino Italiano has in store for you in this special year!
New color for Visconti Rembrandt
Mar 9th, 2016 by Giardino Italiano
Visconti’s entry-level model enriches with a new color, quite different from the previous ones.
Fainter, less bright, and especially not rhodium finished, like almost all the pens of that level. The new green/black is cloudy and shaded, and PVD black trims.