Explore all 24 Colours. Inspired by Nature.
Surround Yourself With Colour.

yu-yake
sunset

fuyu-gaki
winter persimmon

momiji
autumn leaves

tsutsuji
azalea

kosumosu
cosmos

hana-ikada
cherry blossom petals

yama-budo
crimson glory vine

murasaki-shikibu
japanese beautyberry

asa-gao
morning glory

ajisai
hydrangea

kon-peki
deep cerulean blue

ama-iro
sky blue

shin-kai
deep sea

tsuki-yo
moonlight

ku-jaku
peacock

syo-ro
dew on pine tree

sui-gyoku
emerald green

shin-ryoku
forest green

chiku-rin
bamboo forest

hotaru-bi
firefly glow

yama-guri
wild chestnut

take-sumi
bamboo charcoal

kiri-same
autumn shower

fuyu-syogun
old man winter
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A Journey Through Nature's Colourful Canvas
Exquisite moments captured in every bottle: like the moonlit hue of the deep sea or the ever-changing texture of a stone-paved path after a storm.
Frequently Asked Questions
A combination of the Japanese words: ‘iro’ 色 meaning colour and ‘shizuku’ 雫, translating to dew or droplet.
PILOT iroshizuku reflects our mission to distill the unique beauty of the Japanese landscape into every colour droplet found in each bottle of fountain pen ink.
No - most fountain pen inks are water-based/water-soluble and the rich, vivid colours available within the PILOT iroshizuku range could not be achieved with a waterproof formula.
The advantages of water-soluble inks are that they are more well-behaved and require less maintenance when used in fountain pens. With the pigments or iron gall particles that are used in waterproof inks, there is a risk of clogging or damaging your fountain pen, especially if left in it for a long period of time.
Another enjoyable aspect of using water-soluble inks, especially when sketching and painting, is the ability ‘pull colour’ from the ink like you would with watercolour paints. Further dimension can be added to a sketch when using a wet paintbrush.