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The Visconti Mirage Mythos (KP07) is Visconti's entry-level Italian fountain pen: a faceted resin body in nine Greek-myth colors, a magnetic twist cap, a large #6 steel nib in F, M or B, and cartridge or converter filling. Goulet measures it at 139.3 mm capped and 32 g; Visconti Italy lists it at €220 (about US$246).
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The Mirage Mythos Poseidon posted, at Goulet's 159 mm, drawn at 1 mm = 5 px.
Faceted resin body, brass grip section and trim plated in yellow gold or ruthenium, stainless steel nib (Visconti, Goulet)
Price range
$$$$over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count)
Colors
Odysseus
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Notes on these facts
Made in Italy: Visconti's Italian site says its pens are handmade in the heart of Florence ("realizzate a mano nel cuore di Firenze"); the Mirage Mythos page itself doesn't name a country. Goulet says the #6 steel nib is made by Schmidt in Germany. Source. Price: example listing.
Colors: names per Visconti Italy, checked October 24, 2026. The nine colors on Visconti's Italian shop page for the Mythos fountain pen, in its order. Ruthenium trim on Poseidon per Goulet Pens. Tints were sampled from Visconti's own color-selector images, which show each resin's pattern. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
Visconti's Italian shop lists nine Mythos colors: Odysseus, Hades, Demeter, Persephone, Aphrodite, Zeus, Apollo, Athena and Poseidon.
Goulet measures the pen at 139.3 mm (5.48 in) capped, 159.0 mm (6.26 in) posted and 32 g with the converter.
The #6 steel nib is made by Schmidt in Germany, per Goulet, in fine, medium or broad.
On October 22, 2026 the Poseidon was 24th on Goulet's best-seller list, with 16 reviews averaging 4.75 out of 5.
Its converter holds 1.18 ml and a long international cartridge 1.77 ml, per Goulet's measurements.
What is the Visconti Mirage Mythos?
It’s the most affordable full-size Visconti fountain pen: a faceted resin pen with a magnetic cap and a large steel nib, in colors named after the Greek gods. Visconti’s Italian shop calls it the company’s tribute to classical culture and the deities of Olympus, available in many color and trim variants.
It’s selling well in the US. On October 22, 2026 the Poseidon color was 24th on Goulet Pens’ best-seller list, where 16 buyers had rated it 4.75 out of 5.
Visconti Mirage Mythos specs
Spec
Mirage Mythos (KP07)
Length capped
139.3 mm (5.48 in)
Length posted
159.0 mm (6.26 in)
Body length (with nib)
123.0 mm (4.84 in)
Diameter
14.9 mm body, 15.0 mm cap, 18.0 mm with clip
Grip
10.4 mm
Weight
32 g (19 g body with converter, 13 g cap)
Nib
Large (#6) stainless steel, F, M or B
Filling
Standard international cartridge or converter
Ink capacity
1.18 ml converter, 1.77 ml long cartridge
Cap
Magnetic twist closure
Measurements are Goulet’s, taken on the Poseidon; nib widths, filling and closure come from Visconti’s Italian page. Visconti doesn’t publish dimensions there.
Posting the magnetic cap adds about 36 mm to the body, per Goulet's measurements.
How does the magnetic cap work?
Magnets pull the cap into short notched threads, so it closes with a small twist instead of several turns. Goulet calls it a magnetic twist closure, and Visconti’s page lists the closure simply as magnetic.
The Pen Addict’s reviewer found the seal good: her pen never dried out between uses. The cap also posts by magnet, but less securely; she noticed a slight rattle while writing, and a Goulet customer reported the same jiggle.
What nib does the Mirage Mythos use?
A large #6 stainless steel nib, which Goulet says is made by Schmidt in Germany. Visconti offers it in fine, medium and broad, plated in yellow gold or in dark ruthenium to match the trim.
The Pen Addict’s reviewer called her nib smooth, with well-balanced wetness. Steel nibs vary from pen to pen, so we’ll write our own samples before rating it.
Which Mirage Mythos color should you choose?
Pick by color and trim; the pen underneath is the same. Visconti’s Italian shop lists nine colors.
Poseidon: sandblasted dark sea blue with ruthenium nib and trim, the first in the line with dark trim (Goulet).
Athena: turquoise with pink, rust and purple swirls, brass-toned trim and a gold-colored nib (The Pen Addict).
Odysseus, Hades, Aphrodite, Apollo, Zeus, Demeter and Persephone: the other seven named colors, each with its own resin.
Each pen’s swirl pattern is unique, Goulet notes, so the pen you receive won’t match the photos exactly.
How does it compare with other Visconti pens?
It sits between the plain Mirage and the lava Homo Sapiens. Prices are Visconti Italy’s list prices, including 22% VAT, on October 22, 2026.
The Homo Sapiens is the pen to choose for a gold nib and a large ink capacity; the Mirage Mythos is the one to choose for color. Our Homo Sapiens vs Mirage Mythos comparison goes through the differences. For other high-end picks, see our best luxury pens.
What cartridges and converters fit?
Any standard international cartridge, short or long, plus the converter that comes with the pen. Goulet measured 1.77 ml in a long cartridge and 1.18 ml in the converter.
That makes it one of the easiest luxury pens to keep inked, since standard international cartridges come from many brands; our guide to filling a fountain pen explains the sizes. For line widths across brands, see fountain pen nib sizes.
Where is the Visconti Mirage Mythos made?
Visconti is based in Florence and says its pens are handmade there, but the steel nib is German. The Mirage Mythos product page doesn’t name a country, so we rely on Visconti’s general statement and on Goulet, which says Schmidt makes the nib in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
What colors does the Visconti Mirage Mythos come in?
Visconti's Italian shop lists nine: Odysseus, Hades, Demeter, Persephone, Aphrodite, Zeus, Apollo, Athena and Poseidon. Poseidon, a dark sea blue, was the first with ruthenium nib and trim, according to Goulet.
Is the Visconti Mirage Mythos nib gold?
No. It is a large #6 stainless steel nib, plated in yellow gold or ruthenium depending on the color; Goulet says Schmidt makes it in Germany.
Does the Mirage Mythos take standard cartridges?
Yes. Goulet lists standard international short and long cartridges, and a converter comes in the box for bottled ink.
Can you post the Mirage Mythos cap?
Yes, magnetically, but reviewers say it's less secure than capping. The Pen Addict found it rattled a little when posted, and the posted pen is 159 mm long.
Is the Mirage Mythos worth it as a first Visconti?
The Pen Addict's reviewer called it a good entry point to the brand and praised the smooth nib. It costs far less than a Homo Sapiens but has a steel nib and no piston.
Is the Mirage Mythos a limited edition?
No. Visconti's Italian shop files it under regular editions (Edizioni Regolari), with colors added over time.
Is the Visconti Mirage Mythos made in Italy?
Visconti is a Florence company and says its pens are handmade there; the steel nib comes from Schmidt in Germany, per Goulet.
