Sailor Shikiori Fujisugata 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink
The Sailor Shikiori Fujisugata 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink belongs to Sailor's Shikiori collection, a series inspired by the landscapes, flowers, and seasonal scenes that have shaped Japanese aesthetics for centuries. Fujisugata (藤姿) is one of the summer-inspired colours and features a delicate lavender-violet shade reminiscent of wisteria blossoms in full bloom.
The Shikiori Collection
The changing seasons have long been a source of inspiration in Japanese culture. Through poetry, painting, and literature, nature has served as a way of expressing emotions, memories, and fleeting moments. The Shikiori collection brings this tradition into the world of writing through inks designed to represent specific seasonal scenes.
Each colour in the series captures a distinctive image from nature and transforms it into a writing experience capable of conveying atmosphere and emotion beyond the words themselves.
Fujisugata and the Elegance of Wisteria Blossoms
The name Fujisugata (藤姿) can be translated as “the figure of wisteria” or “a silhouette among the wisteria blossoms”. Wisteria (fuji) is one of Japan's most admired flowers, and its long cascading clusters have inspired gardens, poetry, and works of art for generations.
Sailor's official inspiration for this colour is:
A young girl dances gracefully under the wisteria blossoms.
The scene evokes elegance, movement, and seasonal beauty. Sailor interprets this image through a soft lavender-violet shade that recalls wisteria petals gently swaying in the breeze. The result is a bright and delicate ink that perfectly reflects the grace traditionally associated with this flower in Japanese culture.
Fujisugata belongs to the summer-inspired colours within the Shikiori collection and stands out for its refined personality, making it particularly appealing to writers who enjoy expressive colours while maintaining excellent readability.
A Delicate and Luminous Violet
Sailor's formulation provides smooth flow and reliable performance, allowing the subtle nuances of the colour to be fully appreciated. Its gentle tone is especially suitable for journals, correspondence, creative writing, and personal notes, offering a distinctive character without becoming overwhelming.
The compact 20 ml bottle also makes it easy to explore the wider Shikiori collection and discover other colours inspired by the seasons of Japan.
Fujisugata 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
What does Fujisugata mean?
It refers to the image or graceful figure associated with Japanese wisteria blossoms, one of the country's most iconic flowers.
What colour is this ink?
It features a delicate lavender-violet shade inspired by blooming wisteria flowers.
Is it suitable for fountain pens?
Yes. It is formulated specifically for fountain pens and can also be used with dip pens.
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: lavender-violet inspired by Japanese wisteria blossoms
• Compatible with fountain pens and dip pens
• Glass bottle
• Made in Japan
History and Philosophy of Sailor
Founded in Hiroshima in 1911, Sailor has developed some of the world's most respected Japanese fountain pen inks. The Shikiori collection reflects the deep relationship between nature, seasonality, and artistic expression that characterises much of Japanese culture, transforming everyday seasonal scenes into colours capable of conveying emotion on paper.
"Wisteria blossoms are admired not only for their beauty, but also for the graceful movement they bring to the landscape."
