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See my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/learn\/vintage-safe-fountain-pen-inks-a-practical-guide\"\u003eguide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"50mL Bottle","offer_id":47483124580580,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mL Sample","offer_id":47483124613348,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-iroshizukusample_momiji-ink.jpg?v=1768841343"},{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-murasaki-shikibu-purple-ink","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu Purple Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku \u003cstrong\u003eMurasaki-shikibu (Japanese Beautyberry)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003epurple \u003c\/strong\u003efountain pen ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's Iroshizuku line of fountain pen inks are the gold standard for a reason. They're well-behaved, wet-writing, generally quick-drying (\u0026lt;20 seconds), and come in an assortment of stunning colors. Because of how Iroshizuku inks tend to be, they can often be some of the most reliable inks to give you a great writing experience with dry-writing pens (think Japanese \u0026lt;Fine\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;Extra-Fine\u0026gt; nibs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only place I'm careful with them is in vintage sac-filling or celluloid pens: Iroshizuku inks can be quite alkaline, which can harm these sensitive vintage materials. See my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/learn\/vintage-safe-fountain-pen-inks-a-practical-guide\"\u003eguide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"50mL Bottle","offer_id":47483133788388,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mL Sample","offer_id":47483133821156,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-iroshizukusample_murasaki-shikibu-ink.jpg?v=1768841411"},{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-rikka-blue-ink","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku Rikka - Blue Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku \u003cstrong\u003eRikka (Snow Crystal)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eblue \u003c\/strong\u003efountain pen ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's Iroshizuku line of fountain pen inks are the gold standard for a reason. They're well-behaved, wet-writing, generally quick-drying (\u0026lt;20 seconds), and come in an assortment of stunning colors. Because of how Iroshizuku inks tend to be, they can often be some of the most reliable inks to give you a great writing experience with dry-writing pens (think Japanese \u0026lt;Fine\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;Extra-Fine\u0026gt; nibs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only place I'm careful with them is in vintage sac-filling or celluloid pens: Iroshizuku inks can be quite alkaline, which can harm these sensitive vintage materials. See my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/learn\/vintage-safe-fountain-pen-inks-a-practical-guide\"\u003eguide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"50mL Bottle","offer_id":47483190214884,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mL Sample","offer_id":47483190247652,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-iroshizukusample_rikka-ink.jpg?v=1768841562"},{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-shin-kai-blue-black-ink","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-kai - Blue-Black Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku \u003cstrong\u003eShin-kai (Deep Blue)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eblue-black \u003c\/strong\u003efountain pen ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's Iroshizuku line of fountain pen inks are the gold standard for a reason. They're well-behaved, wet-writing, generally quick-drying (\u0026lt;20 seconds), and come in an assortment of stunning colors. Because of how Iroshizuku inks tend to be, they can often be some of the most reliable inks to give you a great writing experience with dry-writing pens (think Japanese \u0026lt;Fine\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;Extra-Fine\u0026gt; nibs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only place I'm careful with them is in vintage sac-filling or celluloid pens: Iroshizuku inks can be quite alkaline, which can harm these sensitive vintage materials. See my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/learn\/vintage-safe-fountain-pen-inks-a-practical-guide\"\u003eguide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"50mL Bottle","offer_id":47483192148196,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mL Sample","offer_id":47483192180964,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-iroshizukusample_shin-kai-ink.jpg?v=1768841754"},{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-shin-ryoku-green-ink","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-ryoku - Green Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku \u003cstrong\u003eShin-ryoku (Forest Green)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003egreen \u003c\/strong\u003efountain pen ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's Iroshizuku line of fountain pen inks are the gold standard for a reason. They're well-behaved, wet-writing, generally quick-drying (\u0026lt;20 seconds), and come in an assortment of stunning colors. Because of how Iroshizuku inks tend to be, they can often be some of the most reliable inks to give you a great writing experience with dry-writing pens (think Japanese \u0026lt;Fine\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;Extra-Fine\u0026gt; nibs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only place I'm careful with them is in vintage sac-filling or celluloid pens: Iroshizuku inks can be quite alkaline, which can harm these sensitive vintage materials. See my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/learn\/vintage-safe-fountain-pen-inks-a-practical-guide\"\u003eguide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"50mL Bottle","offer_id":47483198636260,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mL Sample","offer_id":47483198669028,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-iroshizukusample_shin-ryoku-ink.jpg?v=1768841808"},{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-sui-gyoku-emerald-green-ink","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku Sui-gyoku (Emerald Green) Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku \u003cstrong\u003eSui-gyoku (Emerald)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003egreen \u003c\/strong\u003efountain pen ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's Iroshizuku line of fountain pen inks are the gold standard for a reason. They're well-behaved, wet-writing, generally quick-drying (\u0026lt;20 seconds), and come in an assortment of stunning colors. Because of how Iroshizuku inks tend to be, they can often be some of the most reliable inks to give you a great writing experience with dry-writing pens (think Japanese \u0026lt;Fine\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;Extra-Fine\u0026gt; nibs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only place I'm careful with them is in vintage sac-filling or celluloid pens: Iroshizuku inks can be quite alkaline, which can harm these sensitive vintage materials. See my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/learn\/vintage-safe-fountain-pen-inks-a-practical-guide\"\u003eguide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"50mL Bottle","offer_id":47483199357156,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mL Sample","offer_id":47483199389924,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-iroshizukusample_sui-gyoku-ink.jpg?v=1768841923"},{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-syo-ro-green-ink","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro - Teal-Green Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku \u003cstrong\u003eSyo-ro (Dew on Pine Tree)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eteal blue\/green \u003c\/strong\u003efountain pen ink. It's one of my personal favorites, and looks very blue when it's wet before drying to a beautiful teal green. In many ways it reminds me of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/products\/taccia-ukiyo-e-hokusai-sabimidori-rust-green-ink\"\u003eTaccia's Sabimidori (rust green) ink\u003c\/a\u003e, though Iroshizuku Syo-ro doesn't have any of that mezmerizing red shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's Iroshizuku line of fountain pen inks are the gold standard for a reason. They're well-behaved, wet-writing, generally quick-drying (\u0026lt;20 seconds), and come in an assortment of stunning colors. Because of how Iroshizuku inks tend to be, they can often be some of the most reliable inks to give you a great writing experience with dry-writing pens (think Japanese \u0026lt;Fine\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;Extra-Fine\u0026gt; nibs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only place I'm careful with them is in vintage sac-filling or celluloid pens: Iroshizuku inks can be quite alkaline, which can harm these sensitive vintage materials. See my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/learn\/vintage-safe-fountain-pen-inks-a-practical-guide\"\u003eguide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"50mL Bottle","offer_id":47483200995556,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mL Sample","offer_id":47483201028324,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-iroshizukusample_syo-ro-ink.jpg?v=1768842085"},{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-syun-gyo-red-lavender-ink","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku Syun-gyo - Red-Lavender Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku \u003cstrong\u003eSyun-gyo (Spring Dawn) \u003c\/strong\u003efountain pen ink is a color that's hard to describe: a \u003cstrong\u003edark, reddish-violet\u003c\/strong\u003e. Is \"red bean paste\" a color? Anyway, it's quite mesmerizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's Iroshizuku line of fountain pen inks are the gold standard for a reason. They're well-behaved, wet-writing, generally quick-drying (\u0026lt;20 seconds), and come in an assortment of stunning colors. Because of how Iroshizuku inks tend to be, they can often be some of the most reliable inks to give you a great writing experience with dry-writing pens (think Japanese \u0026lt;Fine\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;Extra-Fine\u0026gt; nibs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only place I'm careful with them is in vintage sac-filling or celluloid pens: Iroshizuku inks can be quite alkaline, which can harm these sensitive vintage materials. See my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/learn\/vintage-safe-fountain-pen-inks-a-practical-guide\"\u003eguide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"50mL Bottle","offer_id":47483210793188,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mL Sample","offer_id":47483210825956,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-iroshizukusample_syun-gyo-ink.jpg?v=1768842376"},{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-take-sumi-charcoal-black-ink","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku Take-sumi - Charcoal Black Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku \u003cstrong\u003eTake-sumi (Bamboo Charcoal) \u003c\/strong\u003eis a charcoal-black fountain pen ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's Iroshizuku line of fountain pen inks are the gold standard for a reason. They're well-behaved, wet-writing, generally quick-drying (\u0026lt;20 seconds), and come in an assortment of stunning colors. Because of how Iroshizuku inks tend to be, they can often be some of the most reliable inks to give you a great writing experience with dry-writing pens (think Japanese \u0026lt;Fine\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;Extra-Fine\u0026gt; nibs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only place I'm careful with them is in vintage sac-filling or celluloid pens: Iroshizuku inks can be quite alkaline, which can harm these sensitive vintage materials. See my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/learn\/vintage-safe-fountain-pen-inks-a-practical-guide\"\u003eguide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"50mL Bottle","offer_id":47483224916196,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mL Sample","offer_id":47483224948964,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-iroshizukusample_take-sumi-ink.jpg?v=1768842550"},{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-to-ro-orange-ink","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku To-ro - Orange Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku \u003cstrong\u003eTo-ro (Warm Lantern) \u003c\/strong\u003eis a \u003cstrong\u003eorange-yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e fountain pen ink. 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See my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/learn\/vintage-safe-fountain-pen-inks-a-practical-guide\"\u003eguide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"50mL Bottle","offer_id":47483229536484,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mL Sample","offer_id":47483229569252,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-iroshizukusample_to-ro-ink.jpg?v=1768842780"},{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-tsuki-yo-moonlight-blue-ink","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo (Moonlight Blue) - Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku \u003cstrong\u003eTsuki-yo (Moonlight) \u003c\/strong\u003eis a \u003cstrong\u003edark blue \u003c\/strong\u003efountain pen ink. It's a beautiful, business-friendly color that boasts shading and a quick dry time (15 seconds).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's Iroshizuku line of fountain pen inks are the gold standard for a reason. They're well-behaved, wet-writing, generally quick-drying (\u0026lt;20 seconds), and come in an assortment of stunning colors. Because of how Iroshizuku inks tend to be, they can often be some of the most reliable inks to give you a great writing experience with dry-writing pens (think Japanese \u0026lt;Fine\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;Extra-Fine\u0026gt; nibs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only place I'm careful with them is in vintage sac-filling or celluloid pens: Iroshizuku inks can be quite alkaline, which can harm these sensitive vintage materials. See my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/learn\/vintage-safe-fountain-pen-inks-a-practical-guide\"\u003eguide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"50mL Bottle","offer_id":47483234681060,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mL Sample","offer_id":47483234713828,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-iroshizukusample_tsuki-yo-ink.jpg?v=1768842849"},{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-yama-budo-wine-purple-ink","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-budo - Wine-Purple Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku \u003cstrong\u003eYama-budo (Crimson Glory Vine) \u003c\/strong\u003eis a \u003cstrong\u003ebright magenta purple \u003c\/strong\u003efountain pen ink. There's a reason that this is one of the most popular fountain pen inks in the world: it's a unique, bright color that is a joy to use and has gorgeous shading. Some part of me suspects that when we buy our first fountain pen, we secretly sign an agreement to one day buy, use, and love this ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've written a full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/fountain-pen-ink\/pilot-iroshizuku-yama-budo-review\" title=\"Pilot Iroshizuku Yama Budo fountain pen ink review\"\u003eyama-budo ink review\u003c\/a\u003e, if you're interested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's Iroshizuku line of fountain pen inks are the gold standard for a reason. They're well-behaved, wet-writing, generally quick-drying (\u0026lt;20 seconds), and come in an assortment of stunning colors. Because of how Iroshizuku inks tend to be, they can often be some of the most reliable inks to give you a great writing experience with dry-writing pens (think Japanese \u0026lt;Fine\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;Extra-Fine\u0026gt; nibs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only place I'm careful with them is in vintage sac-filling or celluloid pens: Iroshizuku inks can be quite alkaline, which can harm these sensitive vintage materials. See my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bottleandplume.com\/blogs\/learn\/vintage-safe-fountain-pen-inks-a-practical-guide\"\u003eguide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"50mL Bottle","offer_id":47483237105892,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mL Sample","offer_id":47483237138660,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4507\/0308\/files\/pilot-iroshizukusample_yama-budo-ink.jpg?v=1768843293"},{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-yama-guri-brown-ink","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-guri - Brown Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku \u003cstrong\u003eYama-guri (Brown Chestnut) \u003c\/strong\u003eis a \u003cstrong\u003emedium brown \u003c\/strong\u003efountain pen ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's Iroshizuku line of fountain pen inks are the gold standard for a reason. They're well-behaved, wet-writing, generally quick-drying (\u0026lt;20 seconds), and come in an assortment of stunning colors. Because of how Iroshizuku inks tend to be, they can often be some of the most reliable inks to give you a great writing experience with dry-writing pens (think Japanese \u0026lt;Fine\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;Extra-Fine\u0026gt; nibs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only place I'm careful with them is in vintage sac-filling or celluloid pens: Iroshizuku inks can be quite alkaline, which can harm these sensitive vintage materials. 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