{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-fountain-pen-ink-15ml-kon-peki","title":"Pilot iroshizuku Fountain Pen Ink 15ml - Kon-peki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot Iroshizuku Fountain Pen Ink 15ml - Kon-peki (Deep Cerulean)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKon-peki\u003c\/em\u003e is Japanese for \"deep cerulean,\" and it earns the name. This is a rich, saturated blue with the faintest whisper of green at its edges - the colour of a clear summer sky over open water, captured in 15ml of exceptionally well-made Japanese ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's Iroshizuku line has been a benchmark for fountain pen ink since its introduction, and \u003cem\u003eKon-peki \u003c\/em\u003ehas become one of its most enduring entries. It writes with a pleasingly wet flow that flatters most nibs, lays down with remarkable consistency, and dries in roughly 20 to 25 seconds on quality paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour reads as an even, confident blue in everyday use, with minimal shading variation - a quality that makes it as comfortable in correspondence and journaling as it is in professional writing. Look closely at pooled ink on fine paper and you may notice a subtle magenta sheen, but it is well-behaved enough that you will likely only discover it if you go looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle itself is worth mentioning. It is a small, heavy glass vessel with a distinctive concave well pressed into the base - a considered design detail that collects the last of the ink so nothing is wasted and filling is easy even when the bottle is nearly empty. The minimalist label and precision-threaded screw cap reflect the same attention to craft as the ink inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep cerulean blue with a trace of green undertone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume: \u003c\/strong\u003e15ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet to medium-wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 25 seconds on quality paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading: \u003c\/strong\u003eLow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faint magenta on premium paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron gall:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePigment:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e All standard fountain pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few practical notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKon-peki \u003c\/em\u003eperforms well across a wide range of paper stocks, though like all dye-based inks it rewards the use of fountain pen-friendly paper. It cleans easily from pens without staining and leaves no residue in converters or cartridge sections. Not water resistant, so it is not recommended for documents requiring permanence. If you write in humid environments or need archival quality, this is worth knowing before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 15ml bottle is a practical option for those who want to sample the Iroshizuku range before committing to the larger 50ml format, or for those who like to rotate inks regularly and prefer smaller quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/WEBFLAGS_JAPAN_125px.png?v=1613731316\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44498591580295,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/600453-p1-pilot-iroshizuku-mini-15ml-deep_cerulean_blue-kon_peki-bottle_box.jpg?v=1776569994","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/pilot-iroshizuku-fountain-pen-ink-15ml-kon-peki","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}