Sailor Shikiori Yonaga 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink
The Sailor Shikiori Yonaga 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink belongs to Sailor's Shikiori collection, a series inspired by the landscapes, colours, and emotions associated with Japan's changing seasons. Yonaga (夜長), meaning “long night”, is one of the colours dedicated to autumn and is distinguished by its elegant deep blue tone.
The Shikiori Collection
For centuries, the changing seasons have inspired Japanese poetry, literature, painting, and everyday life. Sailor captures this tradition through the Shikiori collection, a range of inks and writing accessories that interpret seasonal scenes through carefully selected colours.
Each ink is associated with a particular moment in nature, inviting writers to create their own personal connection with the landscape it evokes.
Yonaga and the Long Nights of Autumn
The name Yonaga (夜長) refers to the long evenings of autumn, when daylight gradually shortens and the nights become longer. Sailor expresses this atmosphere through a quiet and reflective scene:
Autumn night. A lake of wandering birds with a full moon crossing over it.
The image of migratory birds moving across a moonlit lake conveys a sense of calm, distance, and contemplation. This mood is reflected in Yonaga's rich blue colour, reminiscent of autumn skies after sunset and still waters illuminated by moonlight.
Yonaga is one of the colours dedicated to autumn within the Shikiori collection and offers a refined blue that combines excellent readability with strong visual character.
A Colour for Everyday Writing
Sailor's formulation provides smooth flow and consistent performance, making Yonaga suitable for daily writing, journals, correspondence, note-taking, and creative work. Its deep blue tone remains professional while offering more personality than a conventional blue ink.
The compact 20 ml bottle also makes it easy to explore the different colours available throughout the Shikiori collection.
Yonaga is also available as Sailor Shikiori ink cartridges, which can be found in our Sailor Shikiori cartridge collection.
Matching colours are also available in Sailor's Shikiori marker range, which you can explore in our Sailor Shikiori marker collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yonaga suitable for fountain pens?
Yes. It is formulated specifically for fountain pens and can also be used with dip pens.
Is it waterproof?
No. This is a water-based dye ink and is not intended to be permanent.
Which season does Yonaga represent?
It belongs to the autumn colours within the Sailor Shikiori collection.
Is it available in cartridges?
Yes. Sailor offers this colour in both bottled ink and cartridge formats.
Package Contents
20 ml Sailor Shikiori glass ink bottle with official Sailor packaging. (Product photographs are for illustrative purposes only and slight variations may exist between the images and the actual product.)
Technical Specifications
• Volume: 20 ml
• Ink type: water-based fountain pen ink
• Collection: Sailor Shikiori
• Colour: deep blue inspired by autumn nights
• Compatible with fountain pens and dip pens
• Glass bottle
• Made in Japan
History and Philosophy of Sailor
Founded in Hiroshima in 1911, Sailor has spent more than a century developing writing instruments and inks known for their quality, character, and attention to colour. The Shikiori collection reflects the company's appreciation for nature and the beauty of the seasons, transforming familiar landscapes into colours that enrich everyday writing.
"The long nights of autumn invite us to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the quiet pleasure of writing."
