Visconti Van Gogh Wheatfield with Crows
“Considered by many art historians to be one of Van Gogh's most famous paintings, Wheatfield with Crows is often incorrectly thought of as the last painting by the renowned artist. This belief stemmed from the subject matter and use of color in the painting conveying a tumultuous sky and the end of the path with looming crows overhead. Wheatfield with Crows, dated July 1890, now resides in Amsterdam at the Van Gogh Museum.” Visconti once again pays tribute to the master by bringing out a pen inspired by one of his most famous works of art. The Visconti Van Gogh Wheatfield with Crows. My friends at Coles of London has graciously sent one of these beauties to me to review. Thank you to them for sending this my way, it is flying back to you now…. See what I did there… because of the crows…. Anyway on to the review.
Nib: The nib is steel with vermeil as well to match the rest of the pen. “Visconti” and “M” are engraved on the nib and one of my favorite design touches is Van Gogh’s signature is engraved as well. You must sign a work of art… right? The pen was dip tested for the review and the nib was buttery smooth.
Filling System: Standard international C/CValue: $299 USD, about $240 street price
Overall: The material is stunning, and I feel that it perfectly pays tribute to one of the finest painters in history. The swirls of color capture the painting perfectly in a portable piece of art that you can showoff whenever you like. While the price point is a bit high for a non-piston filler without a solid gold nib, I feel that this is worth every penny based on the packaging, limited edition ink, vermeil trim, and the material/design. Specs:Name: Visconti Van Gogh: Wheatfield with CrowsDesign: Acrylic ResinLength: 139.5mm (5.5in)Posted: 158.3mm (6.2in)Diameter: 10.3mm (.4in)Weight: 31g (1.1oz)Nib: Steel with VermeilFilling System: Standard International C/C Pros: Beautiful faceted material, magnetic cap, My Pen SystemCons: Does not include a solid gold nibIn the same price range:Pilot 823Pineider La Grande BellezzaVisconti Van Gogh Orchard in Blossom
Filling System: Standard international C/CValue: $299 USD, about $240 street priceOverall: The material is stunning, and I feel that it perfectly pays tribute to one of the finest painters in history. The swirls of color capture the painting perfectly in a portable piece of art that you can showoff whenever you like. While the price point is a bit high for a non-piston filler without a solid gold nib, I feel that this is worth every penny based on the packaging, limited edition ink, vermeil trim, and the material/design. Specs:Name: Visconti Van Gogh: Wheatfield with CrowsDesign: Acrylic ResinLength: 139.5mm (5.5in)Posted: 158.3mm (6.2in)Diameter: 10.3mm (.4in)Weight: 31g (1.1oz)Nib: Steel with VermeilFilling System: Standard International C/C Pros: Beautiful faceted material, magnetic cap, My Pen SystemCons: Does not include a solid gold nibIn the same price range:Pilot 823Pineider La Grande BellezzaVisconti Van Gogh Orchard in Blossom
