Pilot Iroshizuku Fountain Pen Bottled Ink, 50 ml, High Standard Color, Everyday Writing, Smudge Proof, Ideal for Office & Personal Use – Shin-ryoku (Forest Green)

Key features include: a forest-green depth that shades nicely on good paper; cohesive flow with a steady line from start to finish; controlled drying suitable for notebooks and lists; fountain-pen safety with clean rinsing during routine maintenance; and an elegant premium glass bottle that fits modern desks.

Shin-ryoku performs well on good white or ivory office papers where shading is visible and legible. On lower-quality papers, you may see more feathering or less shading, so testing on your regular paper is recommended.

The ink offers controlled drying with steady line integrity from the first stroke to a signature, making it reliable for daily notes, planner entries, and marginalia.

Yes. Shin-ryoku is designed to be fountain-pen safe and should work well across typical nib sizes. After filling, rinse your nib as part of routine maintenance to keep performance optimal.

Fill your fountain pen using your usual filling mechanism (converter or piston) with Shin-ryoku. After filling, gently prime the nib by making a few test strokes on scrap paper to ensure smooth ink flow.

The ink is housed in a premium glass bottle, and the bottle size is 50 ml, making it a convenient option for extensive writing and long-term use on your desk.

Store the bottle in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Rinse the nib and feed during routine maintenance cycles to keep ink flow clean and prevent buildup.

Yes. Shin-ryoku provides a professional, legible green tone with tasteful shading that remains distinctive without being loud, making it appropriate for planners, note-taking, and correspondence.

Shin-ryoku shades nicely on good paper. Using slightly wetter nibs or broader nibs can enhance shading, while testing on your regular notebook will help you dial in the look you prefer.

If you're exploring forest-green options, you can browse related inks on Fepy at https://fepy.com/collections/iroshizuku-inks. Differences typically include shading strength, drying time, and ink flow across different nibs; Shin-ryoku emphasizes a refined, professional green with steady performance.

For planners and marginalia, Shin-ryoku offers a balance of legibility and character without overpowering the page. If you’re exploring alternatives, consider the forest-green options on Fepy to compare shading, dryness, and line feel. Start with a test page to see how the ink interacts with your paper and ink flow before committing to a full refill.