Sailor Shikiori Okuyama 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink

Sailor Shikiori Okuyama 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink

The Sailor Shikiori Okuyama 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink is part of Sailor’s Shikiori collection, a series inspired by the colours and landscapes of Japan’s four seasons. Okuyama, which can be translated as “deep mountain” or “mountain interior”, is one of the most representative colours of the Autumn collection. Its distinctive deep reddish-purple tone evokes the forests of Japan as the leaves begin to take on the colours of the changing season.

Okuyama and the Landscapes of Japanese Autumn

Within the Shikiori collection, Okuyama represents the beauty of autumn landscapes far from the cities, where nature reveals some of its most intense colours. The ink displays a deep reddish-magenta tone with darker undertones that may vary slightly depending on the paper, nib and amount of ink applied.

Its colour is particularly attractive for journals, correspondence, personal notes, illustration and creative projects. At the same time, it maintains excellent legibility, making it suitable for both everyday writing and special occasions.

Writing Performance and Experience

As expected from Sailor inks, Okuyama offers a smooth, fluid and perfectly balanced writing experience. Its formulation provides consistent flow and reliable performance across a wide range of fountain pens. The colour retains its intensity even with fine nibs, while broader nibs reveal the depth and richness that make this ink so distinctive.

Although it performs beautifully on virtually any high-quality Japanese paper, we particularly recommend using it with the Midori Cotton Pad A5 Blank. The cotton surface highlights the depth of the colour and its tonal variations. It also performs exceptionally well on other fountain pen friendly Japanese writing pads available at Inktraveler.

Those who prefer the convenience of cartridges can also enjoy Okuyama in the Sailor Shikiori Ink Cartridge Set. This colour is also included in the Sailor Shikiori 20 Colours Brush Pen Set, an excellent way to explore the collection through brush pens with both brush and fine tips.

A Creative Experience with Shikiori Colours

As a complement to the collection, Sailor offers two downloadable colouring sheets: one inspired by the Shikiori logo and another dedicated to Japan’s four seasons. The illustrations feature birds, flowers, fish, autumn leaves and snowflakes that reflect the spirit of the collection. Both can be downloaded from the attachments tab and used with either Shikiori inks or the brush pens from the collection, providing a creative and relaxing way to explore Sailor’s Japanese colours.

Package Contents

The package includes one 20 ml bottle of Sailor Shikiori Okuyama fountain pen ink, manufactured in Japan and protected inside a cardboard box. Its compact size makes storage easy while allowing users to enjoy the renowned quality of Sailor inks in a practical format. (Product photographs are for reference only and slight variations may exist between images and the actual product.)

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Sailor
• Collection: Shikiori
• Colour: Okuyama
• Capacity: 20 ml
• Type: Fountain pen ink
• Water-based ink
• Made in Japan
• Compatible with fountain pens and converters

The Sailor Philosophy

Since 1911, Sailor has been creating writing instruments and inks that combine Japanese tradition, technical innovation and aesthetic sensitivity. The Shikiori collection reflects this philosophy by transforming landscapes, seasonal scenes and elements of nature into colours capable of conveying emotions through writing.

The Shikiori series does more than reproduce colours; it seeks to evoke the feelings associated with each season. Every ink in the collection aims to bring a small scene of Japanese nature and the emotions connected to it onto the page.

"Some colours capture a season; others preserve its memory."