on salePilot Iroshizuku Shin-kai - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code PN69225

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on salePilot Iroshizuku Shin-kai - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code PN69225

In Stock

out of stock

$23.73

MSRP $29.66

50ml glass bottle of Pilot Iroshizuku Deep Sea (shin-kai) blue-black fountain pen ink.

Condition
New
Brand
Pilot
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Blue
Bottle Material
Glass
Bottle Opening Diameter
19.3mm (0.76in)
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
50ml
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

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Herbert S.
A lovely smokey blue

At least with my pens (e.g., a Pilot Custom 823 with nib in Smoke) the writeout is much more like a smokey blue than a deep blue/black.

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Anonymous
Very well behaved Blue Black

As always, you can't go wrong with Iroshizuku ink. This is a great blue black.

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Jane P.
Wonderful color!

I love Pilot Iroshizuku inks. And this is no exception. The color is a really nice blue-black (more blue) and it is wet! It takes a little longer to dry, but I am using it with a Broad nib. So I am putting a lot of ink down of the Rhodia paper. The color is lovely. Great for work, or whatever. No bleeding, no feathering. It's very well behaved. I can't believe I didn't get this sooner!

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Roger R.
Wet wet wet!

This is an interesting blue ink. In the bottle it looks insanely intensely blue. It goes onto paper bright blue initially, then as it dries it turns a stately slate blue. There is some shading on most papers, especially with broader nibs. Like many Iroshizuku inks, the flow is generous and lubricated. If your pen doesn't write freely with this ink, it's not working properly! It is wet even in drier nibs. This is a little bit different blue-black ink that would certainly be suitable for professional use.

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Cody F.
Cooler in the Shade

These are the types of ink I love, they can be a bit of a chameleon. The color is a what I would call a dusty blue. You get fantastic effects with just standard writing. The shading on letters shows up in pretty much any light, with any writing style. It isn't quite dark enough of a blue to get by using it as a blue ink as on a professional or legal document though; it has a bit too much purple in it. It does stand out on the page visually. It's one of those inks that depending on where you are and even the mood you are in can seem to shift colors between blue and purple.

FAQs about Bottled Ink

Which pens can accept this ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Any of these fountain pens will work with bottled ink. Typically, as long as the pen can be filled with a converter, has a built-in filling mechanism like a piston, or can be eyedropper-filled, it can accept bottled ink.

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.

My ink smells funny, is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Generally yes! Ink does not smell good- it usually has a chemical smell, along with other scents such as sulfur, rubber, chemicals or even paint. However, as long as you’re not seeing anything floating in the ink, it should be safe to use.

It’s cold and my ink froze; is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Yes, frozen ink will not hurt your pen (after it’s thawed of course!) The issue with ink freezing is primarily a concern because certain glass bottles could break as the water-based ink expands, and then you’d have a mess!

What is your return policy for bottled ink? 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.