Pilot Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Take-Sumi, Bamboo Charcoal, Black (69224)

As they say about Pilot, smooth as silk, oh it really is. The Flow is just, superb. The darkness isn’t as bad as I was scared, it’s pretty normal black to honest. Values for money? Oh yeah it is. The pot itself is worth it man…

Always the best.

The ink writes beautifully s mooth flow, rich colour and clean drying. It feels refined, behaves well on most papers and makes everyday writing surprisingly enjoyable. A lovely choice for any fountain pen user.

I am using this ink for quite sometime now . Because of the computer and the Net , the use of Fountain pen has gone much behind the earlier norm . Therefore , this one bottle is likely to serve me for a couple of years . For this reason , I keep this bottle in my Fridge .

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The ink is absolutely wonderful. I was a bit worried about buying the Take-Sum (Black) edition as it literally translates into 'Bamboo Charcoal' and was concerned the color would be reminiscent of grey-black rather than dark-black. Luckily, the color turned out to be a very somber and deep black which is seemingly perfect. If I could afford to stock up, this would be the only ink that I ever use; alas, I have to reserve its use for only the most solemn occasions so I can stretch out its usage time. Love the ink.

I have uploaded two pics, both writen with same ink. I teach handwriting pbh, for that as I always aims for better ink , better pen. So, in that regard I came across and found this it sounds costly want to try costly and Want to have the feeling of best text with this ink result is before you. Regards Kalyan tenneti ( kkartistscastle)

Great looking bottle.Ink is not dark black but feels premium. Dry time is fast. Thanks to seller for fast delivery

Muy buena tinta, un tono negro suficientemente saturado.

The Pilot Iroshizuku line is everything a fountain pen enthusiast could ask for. The ink flows like silk — smooth, consistent, and perfectly balanced between wet and dry. It performs beautifully on both premium and standard paper, with no feathering or bleed-through when used with a good pen. What really sets it apart, though, is the color quality. Each shade has incredible depth and nuance — whether it’s Kon-peki’s vibrant blue or Yama-budo’s rich wine tone, they all have a subtle shading that makes your writing come alive. The bottle design is stunning, too — thick glass, elegant shape, and easy to fill from. Yes, it’s a little pricey compared to standard inks, but the craftsmanship and performance justify it completely. Pilot Iroshizuku proves that ink can be more than just functional — it can be a work of art in itself.

I have used black from various other companies, like Mont Blanc, Parker etc but this is my favourite. Lovely, black and as with all Iroshizuku inks, it flows very well...

This is my favorite ink right now. Flow and color is beautiful

Compré la tinta porque tenía una pluma fuente nueva con punta flexible, y necesitaba una tinta fluida y de tono intenso. Mi intención es usarla para dibujar. Siempre he confiado en Pilot y la tinta Iroshizuku Take-sumi es prueba de su calidad. Tiene un negro intenso, fluye muy bien, no chorrea ni sangra en el papel adecuado. Para escritura es también muy buena, seca bien, pero no es resistente al agua. Una tinta que se puede usar, como su nombre lo dice, para pintar también. Una tinta elegante.