{"title":"Pilot","description":"\u003cp\u003ePilot is a Japanese company that has been producing high-quality pens and innovative, sustainable solutions for over 100 years to help you make the most of your writing and achieve what matters most.\u003cbr\u003ePilot guarantees impeccable quality for its products thanks to rigorous production processes and controls: each product is systematically tested at the end of the production line.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inchiostro-iroshizuku","title":"IROSHIZUKU Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot Iroshizuku fountain pen ink\u003c\/strong\u003e is named after the combination of \u003cem\u003eiro\u003c\/em\u003e (color) and \u003cem\u003eshizuku\u003c\/em\u003e (droplet): each color is inspired by the natural landscapes and plants of Japan. It is a line renowned worldwide for its chromatic depth and quality formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a 50 ml bottle and in 6-piece cartridges for selected colors. The formulation is water-based, suitable for any fountain pen with a cartridge or converter system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eContinue ▷\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 ml bottle with an inclined bottom to collect residual ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridges available for colors: shin-kay, tsuki-yo, asa-gao, take-sumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-based, vegan formulation, compatible with all fountain pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Pilot, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 13 colors of Pilot Iroshizuku fountain pen ink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn pens.business, 13 colors from the \u003cstrong\u003ePilot Iroshizuku fountain pen ink\u003c\/strong\u003e line are available, each with a name inspired by Japanese nature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyama-budo\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark red-purple (mountain wild grape)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emurasaki-shikibu\u003c\/strong\u003e — medium purple (beautyberry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshin-kay\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep blue-green (new ocean)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etsuki-yo\u003c\/strong\u003e — night blue-green (moonlit night)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003easa-gao\u003c\/strong\u003e — cornflower blue (morning glory flower)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekon-peki\u003c\/strong\u003e — brilliant turquoise blue (azure sky)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eama-iro\u003c\/strong\u003e — sky blue (color of the sky)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esyo-ro\u003c\/strong\u003e — teal (dew on a pine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshin-ryoku\u003c\/strong\u003e — forest green (deep green)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eku-jaku\u003c\/strong\u003e — peacock green (blue-green)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efuyu-syogun\u003c\/strong\u003e — cold winter gray (winter general)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyama-guri\u003c\/strong\u003e — chestnut brown (mountain chestnut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etake-sumi\u003c\/strong\u003e — bamboo charcoal black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't know where to start, read our article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/notizie\/di-che-colore-sei-oggi\"\u003eWhat color are you today?\u003c\/a\u003e — a guide to choosing ink color based on mood, season, and writing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku inks are water-based and formulated with high-quality pigments. They flow smoothly and evenly, with an average drying time for fountain pen inks. They do not contain acids, so they do not damage nibs over time. The formulation is also compatible with converters and piston systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50 ml bottle has an inclined bottom that allows residual ink to be collected even when the level is low, reducing waste. To learn more about fountain pen ink characteristics, consult the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/it.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inchiostro\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eink\u003c\/a\u003e page on Wikipedia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs Iroshizuku ink compatible with all fountain pens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The water-based formulation is compatible with any fountain pen that uses standard cartridges or converters. It does not contain acids or solid pigments that could clog the nib or feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I choose the right Iroshizuku color?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIroshizuku colors cover a wide range: from deep blues (shin-kay, tsuki-yo) to light blues (ama-iro, kon-peki), from greens (shin-ryoku, ku-jaku, syo-ro) to purples (yama-budo, murasaki-shikibu), and also gray, brown, and black. The choice also depends on the type of paper, the pen, and the writing style. Also read our article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/notizie\/di-che-colore-sei-oggi\"\u003eWhat color are you today?\u003c\/a\u003e for guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs Iroshizuku ink waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like most water-based fountain pen inks, Iroshizuku is not waterproof. 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