Pilot Iroshizuku Ink Old Man Winter (Fuyu-syogun) 50ml
Pilot Iroshizuku Ink Old Man Winter (Fuyu-syogun) 50ml takes its name from the cold front that sweeps across Japan in the depths of winter, and the colour is exactly that: a cool, composed blue-grey that carries the stillness of a frozen morning. It sits comfortably between blue and grey without committing fully to either, making it a versatile everyday ink with considerably more character than a standard grey.
Fuyu-syogun shades moderately on quality paper, the blue and grey tones separating gently at the edges of each stroke. Like the rest of the Iroshizuku range it is well-behaved in the nib: consistent flow, clean starts, and no staining.
Why we love it
"For almost 30 years I've carefully selected my 'Ink of the Year' colour, and to accomodate my weekly rotation of a wide range of brands my choice has to work reliably in all my pens. That's why for the past five years Pilot's Iroshizuku ink has been my go-to brand; it's never let me down. This year's colour is Fuyu Syogun, a subtle grey with tinges of blue. I often write on cream-coloured paper - for example the new Nakabayashi notebook - so any lighter grey might lose contrast on it. I'm sure that even with my extra-fine nibs the colour will remain distinct. I'm looking forward to recording my thoughts, life events and ideas in this delightful grey - every day."
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Pilot Iroshizuku Ink Old Man Winter (Fuyu-syogun) 50ml
25 Bellair Street
25 Bellair Street
Toronto ON M5R 3L3
Canada
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