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The Divine
Proportion
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.
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