on saleSailor Shikiori Fuji-sugata - 20ml Bottled Ink

Product Code SL-13-1008-213

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on saleSailor Shikiori Fuji-sugata - 20ml Bottled Ink

Product Code SL-13-1008-213

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$18.00
Size:
20ml Bottle

20ml square glass bottle of Sailor Shikiori Fuji-sugata fountain pen ink. Fuji-sugata, or Wisteria Purple, is a lovely purple, leaning towards a pastel lavender.

A set of small stickers with the name of the ink are included for labeling your ink converter, so you can always remember what ink you're using.

This smooth-flowing water-based dye ink is specifically formulated to be safe for all fountain pens.

Sailor's Shikiori ("Four Seasons") line of fountain pen inks features vibrant and unique colors inspired by the beauty of each season in Japan.

Condition
New
Brand
Sailor
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Purple
Bottle Material
Glass
Bottle Opening Diameter
20.6mm (0.81in)
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
20ml
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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N.M.
Incredible performance!

I purchased this purple ink alongside a lilac Leuchtturm notebook to make calculus notes more bearable, and it's been writing like a dream! I'm left handed, so I expected the dry time to be an issue, but in a Diplomat Magnum (Broad) smudging has been close to none! I've gotten tons of compliments on my note-taking and, overall, writing has been extremely fun. The color is a mid-lavender with a touch of pink and blue in places-- in all, very satisfying.

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E.S.
Beautiful color.

I don't like purple-purple too much but I *really* enjoy colors that toe the line between blue and purple, so I had to purchase this one when I came across it. It goes down a bit dry, so it's hard to race across the page with it, but it's VERY satisfying to watch it dry down. It looks as if the ink has tiny, tiny sky-blue crystals in it, which form the borders around letters once dry. This was a bit of an impulse purchase, but one I absolutely do not regret.

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Anonymous
Thank you

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Ray N.
A Beautiful Purple/Blue ink

As I slowly and surely build my ink collection I realized I needed a purple ink. There are many to choose from but I finally decided on Sailor Shikiori Fugi-sugata. Its light blueish-purple looked pretty so I went with it. It is currently inked up in my TWSBI ECO . I thoroughly cleaned this pen out with pen flush and water, and dissembled it and let it the parts sit in a water bath over night to get the truest form of this ink. The ink dries around 20 seconds so fine for journaling but not great for quick note taking. It writes on the drier side, and on a rare occasion I have a difficult time getting ink to start flowing from the pen. The ink is fairly water resistant, as far as fountain pen inks goes. When it does get wet you can see the mixture of the ink began to separate with blue dye forming around the edges. If you look at the image attached the D in drip test is the best example of this. This event never happens in normal writing I should add. I do like the shading of dark purple to light purple and I think it makes any writing with this ink look a tad more interesting. All in all I am very satisfied with this ink and would recommend it to anyone looking for a lighter purple.

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Pamala J.
Perfect purple

blue violet is hard to find.

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.