Sailor Shikiori Chushu 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink

Sailor Shikiori Chushu 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink

The Sailor Shikiori Chushu 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink belongs to Sailor's Shikiori collection, a series inspired by the landscapes, colours, and emotions associated with Japan's four seasons. Chushu (仲秋) is one of the autumn-inspired colours and features an elegant greyish violet tone that evokes the tranquillity of autumn nights illuminated by the moon.

The Shikiori Collection

The changing seasons occupy a central place in Japanese culture. Nature, light, weather, and traditional celebrations have inspired poetry, paintings, and literature for centuries, capturing the beauty of fleeting moments. The Shikiori collection reflects this tradition through inks designed to represent specific seasonal scenes.

Each colour transforms a moment from nature into a writing experience capable of conveying atmosphere and emotion on paper.

Chushu and the Mid-Autumn Moon

The term Chushu (仲秋) literally means “mid-autumn” and refers to the central period of autumn in the traditional Japanese calendar. It is a season strongly associated with moon viewing, a custom known as Tsukimi, during which people admire the beauty of the autumn full moon.

Sailor's official inspiration for this colour is:

A quiet night sky with the harvest moon in mid-autumn.

The scene evokes calmness, contemplation, and the serene atmosphere of a clear autumn night. Sailor interprets this image through a refined grey-violet shade with subtle bluish undertones reminiscent of the night sky illuminated by moonlight.

Chushu belongs to the autumn-inspired colours within the Shikiori collection and stands out for its understated elegance, making it an excellent choice for writers who appreciate subtle colours with a distinctly Japanese character.

A Grey-Violet Full of Serenity

Sailor's formulation provides smooth flow and reliable performance, allowing the delicate nuances of the colour to be fully appreciated. Its sophisticated tone is ideal for journals, correspondence, personal writing, note-taking, and sketching, offering character without being overly bold.

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.

Chushu 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 Chushu mean?
It means “mid-autumn” and refers to the central period of autumn in the traditional Japanese calendar.

What colour is this ink?
It features an elegant grey-violet shade inspired by autumn night skies illuminated by the harvest moon.

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: grey-violet inspired by Japanese autumn night skies
• 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 Japanese culture, transforming landscapes, flowers, and everyday scenes into colours capable of conveying emotion on paper.

"The quietest autumn nights often reveal the most subtle colours."