Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu Fountain Pen Ink

Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu Bottled Fountain Pen Ink (15ml)

Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu draws inspiration from the delicate purple berries of the Japanese Beautyberry shrub, named in honor of Lady Murasaki, the legendary author of The Tale of Genji. As part of Pilot's celebrated 24-shade nature collection, this refined violet ink delivers a graceful writing experience characterized by subtle floral shading. In lighter strokes, it presents an airy lavender-violet, while pooled areas deepen into a dignified, medium royal purple suitable for daily journaling and formal correspondence.

Key Features

• Graceful Violet Hue (Murasaki-shikibu):** Inspired by Japanese beautyberry blossoms, offering balanced, classic purple shading with refined depth.
• Non-Carbon Dye Chemistry: Pure water-soluble formulation without pigment particles, preventing feed clogging, hard starts, or internal sediment accumulation.
• Silky Nib Lubrication: Specially balanced surface tension provides wet, consistent capillary flow and minimizes nib friction across various paper stocks.
• Compact 15ml Glass Bottle (INK-15): Heavy-bottomed, faceted glass silhouette with an octagonal sealing cap, ideal for portable carry, desk rotations, or ink sampling.
• Broad Instrument Compatibility: Fully suitable for all fountain pens (cartridge-converter, piston, and vacuum fill systems) as well as glass dip pens and calligraphy nibs.

Specifications

• Brand: Pilot
• Collection: Iroshizuku
• Color: Murasaki-shikibu (Japanese Beautyberry / Purple)
• Model Code: INK-15
• Formulation: Non-carbon water-based dye ink
• Volume: 15 ml (0.5 fl oz)
• Container: Clear glass bottle with threaded octagonal cap
• Country of Origin: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu clog fountain pens?
No. Murasaki-shikibu uses a fully soluble dye formulation free of solid carbon particles or suspended micro-particles, making it exceptionally safe for all fountain pen feeds, converters, and delicate nibs with easy water flushing.

What color undertones does Murasaki-shikibu exhibit?
Murasaki-shikibu is a balanced, floral violet that avoids leaning overly pink or dark black-purple. It dries into a classic, subdued Japanese purple with delicate shading transitions depending on nib width and paper sizing.

Is Murasaki-shikibu waterproof?
Like traditional fountain pen dye inks formulated for gentle pen maintenance, Murasaki-shikibu is water-soluble. Lines will bleed or lift when exposed to water or moisture.

Can this bottle be used directly with converters and dip pens?
Yes. The wide bottle opening comfortably accommodates standard fountain pen converters, glass dip pens, and calligraphy dip nibs.

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