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Ink test sheet for Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-Kai with ink bottle

Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-Kai Ink Review: Deep Sea Blue

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Looking for a reliable, refined daily writer with a hint of luxury? Our Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-Kai ink review dives deep (just like the name suggests) into this elegant, ocean-inspired blue fountain pen ink from Japan's renowned Pilot brand. Known for their consistency, craftsmanship, and collector-worthy presentation, the Iroshizuku ink series is a fan favorite, and

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Visconti Homo Sapiens Ultramarine fountain pen resting on a dark background—its vivid blue resin body and metallic trim catching the light, headlining Nate’s Starter Pack series.

Pen Collecting Milestones: Nate’s Fountain Pen Starter Pack

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Have you ever paused to think about your own pen collecting milestones? Whether you’re just unboxing your very first fountain pen or you’ve amassed an impressive pen collection paired with a display of dazzling inks, those early “firsts” leave a permanent mark. Your first real pen crush. Your first nib catastrophe. Your first “what was

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Two inks featured in ink comparison showing ink swatches and bottles with a title overlay, "New Ink Comparison: Rikka vs. Periwinkle Twinkle"

Snow Crystal vs Periwinkle Twinkle Ink: Reader-Requested Comparison

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Get ready for Snow Crystal vs Periwinkle Twinkle Ink, a reader-requested ink comparison that you all get to enjoy. Meet the Inks: Snow Crystal vs Periwinkle Twinkle Ink Pilot Iroshizuku Snow Crystal ink: A rich, cool blue with subtle shading and clean performance.Dominant Industry Periwinkle Twinkle ink: A soft periwinkle base with a gorgeous silver

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Swatches and writing samples of five blue fountain pen inks on Rhodia paper inside a Rhodia Goalbook

Best Blue Fountain Pen Inks: Pen Chalet Staff Favorites Side-by-Side

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Looking for the best blue fountain pen inks? You’re not alone. After a recent reader comment on one of our weekly ink reviews, we rounded up five standout blues—each one a personal favorite of a different Pen Chalet team member—to put them to the test side-by-side. 5 Best Blue Fountain Pen Inks According to Pen

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Pilot Iroshizuku Rikka ink review showing ink swatch and dry test

Pilot Iroshizuku Snow Crystal Ink Review | Winter-Inspired Ink

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Today's Pilot Iroshizukuy Snow Crystal ink review features one of the new inks that Pilot added to the Iroshizuku ink collection in 2024. Rikka (or Snow Crystal) was added along with Syun-Gyo and To-Ro as part of an ink series expansion. However, the Snow Crystal (Rikka) fountain pen ink didn't arrive for us to add

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