Pilot Iroshizuku Limited Edition Ink Set - Sho-ko
Delight in the rich and lavish colors of each of these carefully curated limited edition Iroshizuku ink collection sets, inspired by the beauty of nature. Each vibrant ink color embodies the beauty of Japanese natural landscapes and plants.
This Sho-ko limited edition set includes four 30ml glass bottles of Pilot Iroshizuku fountain pen ink. The colors chosen for the Sho-ko set were inspired by the tiny bit of sunshine in a sunrise - when the sun is about to come over the horizon.
The ink bottles are packaged together in an elegant white gift box.
The four included ink colors are:
- Ku-jaku (peacock): This shade of green calls to the vivid feathers of the richly multicolored peacock.
- Shin-ryoku (forest green): A beautiful nod to the unchanging color of a dense evergreen forest in a long winter.
- Kosumosu (cosmos flowers): Akizakura (Autumn Cherry Blossom), the Japanese name for a Cosmos, originates from its Autumn blossoms and the resemblance of the petals to that of cherry blossoms. This pink is reminiscent of the friendly and endearing Cosmos Flower.
- Shin-kai (deep sea): This blue evokes the deep ocean, its primeval life-source untouched by the rays of the sun. (azalea): this shade of red conjures up the common coloring seen amongst a myriad of azalea flowers.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Pilot
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Teal, Green, Pink, 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
- 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
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FAQs about Bottled Ink
Which pens can accept this ink?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
We do not accept returns for ink that has been used. Otherwise, we accept returns on unused ink products for up to 60 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.