Has anyone had one of the Visconti's with this filling system? I'm considering one but thought I would ask for feedback from anyone who likes, dislikes or has any opinions about this filling system before dropping a bunch of cash on one. Thanks in advance!

It is a great filling system! It is my favorite mechanism by far. That said, however, Visconti's can have flow issues. At least half my Visconti's required work to make them write well (either a trip to Florence or to Jerry Trafford (I think he is out of business)). The newer pens (last three years) or so seem to have the problem fixed, but as most of the double reservoir fillers will made long ago, you may want to have the flow tested before you plunk down big cash.

Thanks a lot for the feedback. I've also read about the ink flow problems and talked to the seller about their willingness for a return should that issue arise. But again, thank you very much!

I have a Wallstreet LE and I love the system. Very nice to be able to "deink" w/o emptying the pen! I've had no feed problems at all.

I own Two Viscontis with this system- the oldest of which is a Kaleido Anniversary 2000 and the newer one is an Anniversary 2002. Both pens worked perfectly out of the box with good flow and even wet lines. The nibs are medium and stub.
I know some of the older pens had issues but I think the problem was more with the nib assemblies than the filling systems.

Thanks guys. That ability to deink was one of the reasons I got interested in it, as it seems to eliminate any possibility of airplane troubles. I ordered one of the Wall Street LE fountain pens today. Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks again everyone.

I have come late to this conversation, but I have only good things to remark. I have this filling system in three "Anniversary" pens and I have had no problems at all. I like the system and I appreciate that the pens hold a ton of ink. I have not had any flow problems with any of my Visconti pens. Perhaps I have been lucky.

I am interested to hear your response to the pen when you have had time to use it.

Good luck.

I just received the pen today. I filled it immediately and found the system to be fascinating - especially with the ability to lock out the ink from the reservoir. The fine nib I purchased was a bit fine and a tad dry at first but I put about 10 minute of work into it and right now it is absolutely perfect. After I've used it daily for about a week I'll post again - but as of now, I am exceedingly pleased.

I have a Visconti with this type of filling system. How do you get it into the "lockout" mode?

You just have to point the nib up, then open the cap at the back, the ink will drop down into the second reservoir, then screw it shut again - when you have it this way the pen is supposed to be safe for airplane travel. And when you want more ink to write with, just unscrew the real cap, point the nib down - the ink will fill into the front section - then tighten it again.

Do you use Visconti's ink pot to fill your pens ?

I never have owned one or even tried one, but I've read good things about them.

I have wondered how long the filler could be expected to last; and how easily a broken filler could be replaced or repaired ?

I've used the Travelng ink pot to fill a power filler. It seems to hold a bit more ink when used with this system vs normal bottle filling. I suppose it has to do with the slight vacuum that is created when you push the plunger down. I've found you should blot the feed and write the equivalent of three drops of ink after filling these pens though. A breather element in the feed seems easily clogged causing inconsistent lines if the ink isn't blotted out relatively quickly.

The system should be very easy to repair if it becomes necessary. The nib/feed is a screw in unit on most of them and the pneumatic piston can be accessed from the section side. The materials used are all modern synthetics rather than cork like on old Onoto pens. The fill rod itself is stainless steel, so modern inks should not corrode it. These pens should give yeoman service for decades so long as periodic maintenance is done (silicone spray the filler rod and flush the system monthly).

Thanks for all the info Lemon!

While we are on Viscontis, the Clip on them is not as tight as I would like, the only drawback. I just have to make sure to push the top of the pen all the way into my shirt so it will get "caught" in the space between the clip and top of the clip

sam

Superb!

I think the clip style is neat, but one of my also doesn't grab as firmly as it ought to. For cautions sake, I actually only carry that one in my pen case.