on salePilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-PN69207

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on salePilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-PN69207

In Stock

out of stock

$2.75

A 2ml sample of Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same (Autumn Shower) fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

Condition
New
Brand
Pilot
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Silver/Grey
Fast Drying
No
Fluorescent
No
Shimmer

Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.

No
Freeze Resistant

Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.

No
Volume
2ml
Iron Gall

Ink made from iron salts and tannic acids. Though quite permanent and waterproof, these inks are typically known for causing chemical corrosion to metal pen parts (especially the nib) and should be used sparingly or with less-valuable pens.

No
Lubricated

Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to increase flow in your pen.

No
Pigmented

Whether or not the ink contains finely-ground solid particles in liquid suspension.

No
Scented
No
Water Resistant

Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.

No

Customer Reviews

Based on 23 reviews
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(15)
22%
(5)
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Mali H.
Beautiful ink with lots of shading

This ink is one of my favorite inks now. The color and the beautiful shading provided makes a full page of it look like you're staring at raindrops on a window pane. I love it in a stub nib. It inspires me to copy down my favorite bits of poetry or book passages.

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oi
i think its pretty ink,,

unfortunately, its not my taste.but i think i'll use it sometimes!

J
Jessica C.
Badly behaved for sketching

I'm not a big fan of the consistency of this ink or how it feels to draw with. It seems thin and watery, and the flow is inconsistent, sometimes dry and scratchy, and sometimes watery and dark, almost black. It's not just shading, it's something wrong with the ink. It makes the paper soggy in spots, and it becomes difficult to cross hatch since it will bleed into itself. I'm not a fan and I'm glad I tried the sample first. The color is nice but this is not fun to use. I got another Pilot Iroshizuku ink to try as well in Tama-gachi and that color has none of the issues this one does.

T
Torrain
Lovely steadfast grey.

Beautiful light grey, dark enough to read and light enough to be soothing. Dries quickly, resists water drops.

S
Seagraves
Ink samples

Thanks so much for providing ink samples. Pilot irishzuku autumn shoeer pleased my daughter in law. It is beautiful.

FAQ about Ink Samples

How do I fill my fountain pen from an ink sample vial? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the fountain pen's filling mechanism.

Check out our blog post on How to Fill a Fountain Pen from an Ink Sample Vial.

How much writing can I do with 2ml of ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It really depends on how big or small you write, and the nib size you’re using. We find that usually you can get 2 good fills for a typical converter with our Ink samples, or one good fill with a piston-filling pen. How much writing depends on you more than anything else, so we recommend experimenting with different nib sizes to find what works best for you. 

What is shading, sheening, or shimmering ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Shading - A common (and often desired) result of a fountain pen ink pooling in certain parts of a letter when writing, so that the color and saturation of the ink appears different within a single letter or word. This characteristic cannot be achieved with ballpoint or rollerball pens and is a very appealing aspect of fountain pen use for those particularly drawn to all the pretty ink colors.

Sheen - Characteristic of a fountain pen ink where when ink pools another color can be seen on top of the ink, especially when looked at in different light angles using certain paper types. There is no way to guarantee an ink will sheen, but using a larger nib on a pen will help obtain sheening results in your writing.

Shimmering - Fountain pen ink that has small particles of glitter mixed in.

Is shimmering ink safe to use in fountain pens? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Yes! Shimmering ink is a great way to add some flare to your writing. We have found that a larger nib will showcase more shimmering particles while writing, but you can use any nib size and shimmering ink. All the ink we sell is safe for use in fountain pens.

You can learn more in our blog: How to Write with Shimmering Ink.

What's your return policy for ink samples? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We do not accept returns for ink that has been used. Otherwise, we accept returns on unused ink products for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.