Iroshizuku Syun-gyo (Spring Dawn) fountain pen ink is a color that's hard to describe: a dark, reddish-violet. Is "red bean paste" a color? Anyway, it's quite mesmerizing.
Pilot's Iroshizuku line of fountain pen inks are the gold standard for a reason. They're well-behaved, wet-writing, generally quick-drying (<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 <Fine> and <Extra-Fine> nibs).
The 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 guide on vintage-safe fountain pen inks for more information.
Truly a beautiful color, reminds me of a glass of wine. 🍷 once you have a lot of ink you can see a gold sheen, excited to use this one my pilot fountain pens. 🖋️
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