Pilot Iroshizuku Fountain Pen Ink 15ml - Shin-ryoku (Forest Green)
Shin-ryoku translates from Japanese as "forest green," and Pilot have captured that meaning with unusual precision. This is not the bright, cheerful green of a summer meadow - it is something older and quieter: the dense, unchanging colour of an evergreen forest in the depths of winter. As a rich forest green, it carries competing undertones of blue and chartreuse that give it an intriguing complexity. On the page, it reads as a deep, composed green that holds its character across different papers and lighting conditions.
Part of what makes Shin-ryoku genuinely interesting to write with is its behaviour as it dries. The ink starts off almost blue when wet, then warms to green as it dries - a subtle shift that rewards attention. When used in a wetter pen, it can display a noticeable red-black sheen, which surfaces most dramatically on smoother, fountain pen-friendly papers. This is an ink that rewards the right pairing.
The name Iroshizuku is a combination of the Japanese words iro (colour), expressing high standards and variation of colour, and shizuku (droplet), embodying the image of dripping water. The collection as a whole is an exercise in restraint and craft - colours drawn from the natural landscapes of Japan, mixed to a quality standard that has made the range a benchmark in the fountain pen world.
This 15ml bottle is the travel-friendly format: compact enough to carry without concern, and well suited to those who rotate inks frequently or want to explore the Iroshizuku palette without committing to a larger volume. The ink is well-behaved in daily use - good flow, reliable and consistent performance across nib widths, and straightforward to clean out when you are ready to move on.
Suitable for all fountain pens
Shin-ryokuworks across brands and nib sizes. It is not waterproof, and it is free from lubrication additives and pigment particles, which means it is gentle on pens and unlikely to cause any maintenance issues over time.
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