{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-fountain-pen-ink-15ml-shin-kai","title":"Pilot iroshizuku Fountain Pen Ink 15ml - Shin-kai","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot Iroshizuku Fountain Pen Ink 15ml - Shin-kai (Deep Sea)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are blue-black inks, and then there is \u003cem\u003eShin-kai\u003c\/em\u003e. Named for the Japanese word meaning \"deep sea,\" this dark, smoky blue hints at the inky depths of the ocean - subtle, moody, and endlessly versatile. It occupies a middle ground that few inks manage with such elegance: serious enough for the office, yet complex enough to reward those who notice these things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA colour that lives and breathes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhat makes \u003cem\u003eShin-kai\u003c\/em\u003e genuinely distinctive is how it behaves on the page. It goes down as a rich medium blue and dries to a vintage, dusty tone that shifts depending on the paper and the light. Subtle grey and purple hues emerge depending on how dry the ink is and the angle at which you view the paper, along with a very nice, understated red sheen. This depth of character is rare in a blue-black, and it is precisely what has earned \u003cem\u003eShin-kai \u003c\/em\u003ea devoted following among fountain pen enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the perfect combination of blue and black, with none of the stray green, teal, purple, or grey tones that mar lesser blue-black inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance you can rely on\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShin-kai\u003c\/em\u003e produces \u003cstrong\u003eno feathering\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ezero bleed-through\u003c\/strong\u003e, even on smooth papers like Rhodia, making it an excellent choice for high-end notebooks and planners. It works with any size nib, from extra-fine to broad stubs, and flows with a lovely, consistent wetness that keeps even more demanding nibs running cleanly. Dry time is quick for an ink of this saturation - it dries fast and has no tendency to smear or smudge, which is welcome in everyday use. Water resistance is moderate: some ink may wash away if the page gets wet, though legibility is typically preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning is straightforward, as you would expect from the Iroshizuku range, and the ink will not dry on the nib between writing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Iroshizuku standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \"Iroshizuku\" combines the Japanese words for colour and droplet - \"coloured dew\" - a name that captures the philosophy behind the entire range. Each ink in the collection captures a particular scene or feeling from nature, and Pilot's Iroshizuku line is widely recognised for its smooth flow, sophisticated colours, and premium packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 15ml bottle is a hand-blown glass vessel with a concave well at the base - a considered detail that makes it easy to fill your pen even as the ink runs low. It arrives in a silver presentation box that is restrained and precise, exactly in keeping with the ink inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-black (deep sea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle red, visible on wetter lines and in pooled ink\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 Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron gall:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Suitable for all standard fountain pens with converter or piston filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/WEBFLAGS_JAPAN_125px.png?v=1613731316\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44498541314183,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/600432-p1-pilot-iroshizuku-mini-15ml-deep_sea-shin_kai-bottle_box.jpg?v=1776566949","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/pilot-iroshizuku-fountain-pen-ink-15ml-shin-kai","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}