{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-fountain-pen-ink-cartridge-take-sumi","title":"Pilot iroshizuku Fountain Pen Ink Cartridge - Take-sumi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot Iroshizuku Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges - Take-sumi (Bamboo Charcoal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTake-sumi\u003c\/em\u003e translates from Japanese as\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e bamboo charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, a material that has been fundamental to Japanese domestic life for centuries: used to purify water, regulate humidity, and for its reputed healing qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot's iroshizuku ink line draws its colour names from exactly this kind of deep cultural reference, and \u003cem\u003eTake-sumi\u003c\/em\u003e earns its place in the collection without effort. It is a black so dark and consistent that it reads as almost absolute on the page, with none of the cooler, bluer cast common to many fountain pen blacks. It is the ink for people who want black to mean black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst released as a bottled ink in 2007, the iroshizuku range is now available in cartridge form, and \u003cem\u003eTake-sumi\u003c\/em\u003e translates beautifully to the format. The ink retains the qualities that made the bottled version a staple: a generously wet flow, fast drying at around 40 seconds, reliable medium water resistance, and smooth, consistent performance across a wide range of paper types and nibs. It neither feathers nor pools under normal writing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach box contains six proprietary Pilot ink cartridges, with approximately 0.9 ml of ink per cartridge. The cartridges are compatible with the full range of Pilot and Namiki fountain pens that accept cartridges, including the Vanishing Point, Custom 74, Custom 91, Metropolitan, Kakuno, Prera, and Explorer, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cartridge is printed with the ink name for easy identification, a practical detail when you carry more than one colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packaging is worth a mention. Rather than a generic blister pack, the box mimics the blown-glass iroshizuku ink bottle packaging, with a sliding inner tray and an internal latch that prevents it from pulling out entirely. It is compact enough to slip into a bag or desk drawer and holds the cartridges securely in transit. For those who travel with a fountain pen and prefer not to carry a bottle, these cartridges are the obvious solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iroshizuku name is a combination of two Japanese words: \u003cem\u003eiro\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning colour, and \u003cem\u003eshizuku\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning droplet. The range was designed to reflect the natural landscapes, plants, and seasonal changes of Japan, and each shade is developed with the kind of deliberate attention to colour character that distinguishes this line from standard pen manufacturer inks. \u003cem\u003eTake-sumi\u003c\/em\u003e is not simply black. It carries depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInk colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep black (Take-sumi \/ bamboo charcoal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 proprietary Pilot ink cartridges per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInk volume per cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 0.9 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow: \u003c\/strong\u003eWet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dry time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 seconds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pilot and Namiki fountain pens with proprietary cartridge fitting (including Vanishing Point, Custom 74, Custom 91, Metropolitan, Kakuno, Prera, Explorer) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\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":44519598653575,"sku":"IRF-6S-TAK","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/600478-Iroshizuku-Take-sumi-Bamboo-Cartridge-Swatch.jpg?v=1776916721","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/pilot-iroshizuku-fountain-pen-ink-cartridge-take-sumi","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}