Visconti Gel Refills Are No More

[bdez]

I am an ardent fan of the Visconti Gel Parker style refill (model AA38B) .... alas Visconti have decided to discontinue it in favour of a new hybrid Gel ballpoint ink version called the Smartouch. Unfortunately no where near the smoothness of the old Gel version. Attached is the new (top) and old (bottom).

 

If anyone knows who may have the old Gel stock Id appreciate any info.

 

RIP Visconti Gel.

[lectraplayer]

Write Visconti and tell them they are taking a step back in quality and ask why they are doing so. If enough people does that, they may retrace their steps and advance differently.

[Ghost Plane]

Nooooooooo!

[Algester]

there are some better parker like carts out there but I'm a fine point guy...

[ian1964]

I have both the Visconti and Parker Gel refill in their respective pens and both are excellent but I didn't realise the Parker would work in the Visconti.

[bdez]

Thanks for the replies all ... does anyone have a view on the closest replacement for the old gel broad Visconti ? Closest I have in terms of smoothness is the Parker Gel ... but Id like something like the old Visconti broad gel ... any input appreciated

[ian1964]

Thanks for the replies all ... does anyone have a view on the closest replacement for the old gel broad Visconti ? Closest I have in terms of smoothness is the Parker Gel ... but Id like something like the old Visconti broad gel ... any input appreciated

I notice that Peters of Kensington (Sydney) have some Visconti Gel refills in stock. Not sure if they are what you are looking for just a FYI

[adamselene]

there are some better parker like carts out there but I'm a fine point guy...

You do know about the Itoya Gels don't you? My absolute favorite.

 

I have a bunch of Visconti gels, but felt they tend to smear (maybe because they're old). Got odd colors at closeout prices.

[bdez]

You do know about the Itoya Gels don't you? My absolute favorite.

I have a bunch of Visconti gels, but felt they tend to smear (maybe because they're old). Got odd colors at closeout prices.

Thanks Adam - i have tried the Itoyas but found them too fine - if you have some of the Broad Visconti Gels ill take them off your hands - PM me if interested