on salePilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-PN69221

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out of stock

on salePilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-PN69221

In Stock

out of stock

$2.06

MSRP $2.75

A 2ml sample of Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu (Japanese Beautyberry) fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

Condition
New
Brand
Pilot
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Purple
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
2ml
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

Based on 35 reviews
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M
Micah S.
Perfect Purple

As far as light purples go, this is it. Paragon of color and smooth writing. So great I am buying the full bottle on my next order!

K
Kyo

Really nice looking and very normal cheap copy paper friendly.

N
Nataly G.
Great ink!

This ink writes very smoothly and it dries well on the paper I've used it on. The color is great and very legible! I love this brand and this particular purple shade

S
Sofya L.
Sample in perfect condition, happy I did not have to buy the bottle!

A little too wet for my personal preference, but the color is beautiful. Very similar to the Purple cartridges Pilot sells, except a bit more intense and with less shading.

B
Beth W.
Straightforward violet

This one is a pretty solid, straightforward violet purple hue. I used it with a glass dip pen on Tomoe River 52 gsm white paper. The dry time is much faster than expected, but I had to re-dip a lot. That actually surprised me, because the consistency of the ink on the pen didn't look thin enough to anticipate this. But it flowed pretty wetly ones I touched nib to paper and just kept flowing.

FAQ about Ink Samples

How do I fill my fountain pen from an ink sample vial? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the fountain pen's filling mechanism.

Check out our blog post on How to Fill a Fountain Pen from an Ink Sample Vial.

How much writing can I do with 2ml of ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It really depends on how big or small you write, and the nib size you’re using. We find that usually you can get 2 good fills for a typical converter with our Ink samples, or one good fill with a piston-filling pen. How much writing depends on you more than anything else, so we recommend experimenting with different nib sizes to find what works best for you. 

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.

What's your return policy for ink samples? 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.