Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same Fountain Pen Ink Review 4K

In this 4K video I review Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same fountain pen ink. This warm gray ink is an exceptional performer with both fast dry times and wet flow.
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Products used in this video:
The Paper Mind Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook: thepapermind.com/products/mit...
The Paper Mind Cosmo Air Light Hardcover Notebook: thepapermind.com/products/cos...
Kakimori Metal Dip Pen Nib Steel: thepapermind.com/products/kak...
Kakimori Pen Nib: thepapermind.com/products/kak...
Kakimori Aluminum Pen Holder: thepapermind.com/products/nib...
Kakimori Sakura Wood Pen Holder: thepapermind.com/products/nib...
Ink Miser: thepapermind.com/products/ink...
Exacompta Bristol Notecards: thepapermind.com/products/exa...
Caran d'Ache Waterbrush: thepapermind.com/products/car...
Classiky Whale Tray: thepapermind.com/products/cer...
Lamy 1.9mm Calligraphy Nib:
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0:00 Intro
0:26 Writing Sample
2:04 Dry times
2:52 Paper Comparison
3:41 Live Writing
5:35 Water Test
6:55 Pros / Cons
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[@maksspiga1106]

i have three different iroshizuku so far and i love them all three. Very easy and pleasant flow and beautiful to the eye... The cooler grey would be fuyu-syogun.

[@BlakesBroadcast]

Thank you! I will definitely do a review of Fuyu-syogun in the future.

[@cameronolson4553]

Thanks for the review; I have this ink myself and happen to really enjoy it! Yes, it is light, but I never had an issue with legibility, even with fine nibs (although it was a pretty wet fine nib). I would describe it as 'gentle,' as opposed to some of the pale pinks and yellows that are truly difficult to read. It's just a really pretty ink, and like many of the other Iroshizuku tones, evokes its name, "Autumn Rain," quite well! I would recommend.

[@BlakesBroadcast]

Glad to hear that it works well for you.

[@nathanmwallace]

I just got this ink myself and I love it! Very well behaved, plenty legible, even with fine nibs, due to the wetness. And it shades so beautifully! I’m a sucker for good shading. I use it instead of black for headings, and the softer contrast and warm undertones make the whole page feel more cozy and relaxing ☺️

[@BlakesBroadcast]

Glad to hear you like it. Cozy and relaxing is a nice description for this ink.

[@davecharvella4854]

One of my favorite grey inks. Matter of fact, I currently have my Desiderata Soubriquet "Moonstone Water" inked with it. It has an EF nib and my journal entries are showing up/are darker than what I see here. I'm sure paper is a major influencer. Cheers!

[@BlakesBroadcast]

It could be that my EF is drier or narrower. Lamy EFs are not the most consistent.

[@mwGoosman]

I love grey inks, thanks for the review 😊

[@BlakesBroadcast]

You are so welcome!

[@Surtak]

Surprisingly nice properties for a lighter grey! I might get a bottle of this.

[@BlakesBroadcast]

If you want a light grey this is my top recommendation.

[@penthevision4706]

Thanks for sharing. I am looking for a grey ink. I will check this out.

[@BlakesBroadcast]

I don't think it can easily be beaten on the performance front.

[@DrDavidMLevy]

Interesting! I think I'll stick with Fuyu-syogun though.

[@BlakesBroadcast]

I will definitely be doing a review a Fuyu-syogun in the future.