We are going to take a look at one more Pilot Iroshizuku this week before we move onto something else, Pilot Iroshizuku Asa-gao, aka Morning Glory. I purchased my bottle of ink at Pen Chalet.
Read MoreWhen I first discovered fountain pens I bought a sample of Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same, aka Scotch Mist, quickly used up the whole sample and then forgot to buy a bottle. It’s one of those inks I just kind of forgot about until a reader sent me a sample for review. As soon as I saw it again I remembered how much I liked it, and that I’ve never reviewed it. You can purchase this ink at most pen retailers, including Pen Chalet.
Read MoreI’ve been trying to make it through all of the standard Pilot Iroshizuku inks lately, so I was excited when a reader sent me a sample of Pilot Iroshizuku Ama-iro, aka Sky Blue. You can purchase this ink at most pen retailers, including Pen Chalet.
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I’ve been using a lot of Pilot inks lately but haven’t reviewed them all yet, so today we are looking at Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-guri aka “Wild Chestnut”. I purchased my bottle of ink from Pen Chalet.
The color:
Yama-guri is a medium brown with a purple undertone.
In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks more purple than black, with some antique gold sheen.
Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.
Dry time: 15 seconds
Water resistance: Low
Feathering: None
Show through: Medium
Bleeding: None
Other properties: medium shading, low sheen, and no shimmer. The sheen is only visible in the flex nib and swabs on Tomoe River paper.
On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in all nib sizes but just a tiny bit of bleeding.
Yama-guri is a bit lighter than Robert Oster Motor Oil and a bit cooler than Diamine Espresso. Click here to see the Pilot Iroshizuku inks together, and click here to see the brown inks together.
I used a Montegrappa Copper Mule with a fine nib on a Lochby A5 blank Refill-Tomoe River 68gsm. The ink had a wet flow.
Overall, I really enjoyed this ink. It has a nice wet flow and some decent shading. It’s a great go-to brown, I think I would use it most in the winter. I did recently find out that the price of these Iroshizuku inks will be going up in January 2020, so if you are considering buying one it’s a great time to do it.
Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links, but this post is not sponsored in any way.
Pilot Iroshizuku Ina-ho aka “Grain of Rice” has been on my list to review for a long time. A reader recently sent me a sample for review so let’s try it out. You can purchase this ink at Pen Chalet.
The color:
Ina-ho is a medium yellow-brown with lots of character.
In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks much darker but still has plenty of shading.
Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.
Dry time: 15 seconds
Water resistance: Low
Feathering: None
Show through: Medium
Bleeding: None
Other properties: medium shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.
On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in all nib sizes but just a tiny bit of bleeding.
Ina-ho is lighter and more yellow than Robert Oster Khaki and Noodler’s Banker’s Tan. Click here to see the Pilot Iroshizuku inks together, and click here to see the brown inks together.
I used a Pelikan M200 Gold Marbled with a medium nib on a Lochby A5 blank Refill-Tomoe River 68gsm. The ink had a wet flow.
Overall, I love this ink so much I ordered a full bottle. It has a great color, wonderful wet flow and lots of shading. Pilot does a great job on their Iroshizuku line, and this one is no exception. It’s definitely worth a try!
Disclaimer: I received a sample of this ink from a reader for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links, but this post is not sponsored in any way.
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Read MoreHi, I’m Kelli, and I’m the brain behind Mountain of Ink. I’m a homeschooling mama of three littles, full-time student, aspiring photographer, amateur chef, and lover of all things stationery. I think any day that doesn’t involve learning and playing with ink is a day wasted. On my site you will find fountain pen, ink, and paper reviews, along with stationery bits and bobs along the way. You can find me @mountainofink on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
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