Sailor Shikiori Yozakura 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink

Sailor Shikiori Yozakura 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink

The Sailor Shikiori Yozakura 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink belongs to Sailor's Shikiori collection, a series inspired by the landscapes and emotions associated with Japan's four seasons. Yozakura (夜桜), literally meaning “cherry blossoms at night”, is one of the colours dedicated to spring and features a delicate pink-violet tone inspired by sakura blossoms illuminated beneath the moonlight.

The Shikiori Collection

Nature has long been a source of inspiration in Japanese culture. Flowers, seasonal changes, and fleeting landscapes have inspired poetry, painting, and literature for centuries. Through the Shikiori collection, Sailor transforms these seasonal scenes into colours designed for everyday writing.

Each ink captures a particular moment of the year, inviting every writer to imagine their own landscape through colour.

Yozakura and Cherry Blossoms After Sunset

Yozakura (夜桜) is the Japanese term used to describe the appreciation of cherry blossoms at night. While traditional hanami is often associated with daylight, viewing sakura beneath the evening sky has a uniquely poetic atmosphere that has inspired generations of artists and writers.

Cherry blossom petals drifting along waters fed by melting snow perfectly capture the fleeting beauty of the Japanese spring. This feeling is reflected in Yozakura's colour, a soft pink with subtle lavender undertones that conveys elegance, tranquillity, and lightness.

Yozakura is one of the colours dedicated to spring within the Shikiori collection and is particularly appreciated for its refined floral character and distinctive appearance on the page.

A Delicate and Expressive Ink

Sailor's formulation provides smooth flow and reliable performance, allowing the subtle nuances of the colour to emerge naturally. Its gentle tone makes it particularly suitable for journals, personal correspondence, creative writing, and decorative notes.

The compact 20 ml bottle offers an easy way to explore the Shikiori collection and experience a variety of colours inspired by the seasons of Japan.

Yozakura 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 Yozakura 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 Yozakura represent?
It belongs to the spring 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: pink-violet inspired by cherry blossoms on a spring night
• 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 renowned for their quality, character, and distinctive colours. The Shikiori collection reflects the company's appreciation for nature and the beauty of the seasons, transforming familiar scenes into colours that enrich everyday writing.

"Cherry blossoms may last only a few days, yet their beauty remains in memory long after the petals have fallen."