Sailor Shikiori Yukiakari 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink
The Sailor Shikiori Yukiakari 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink belongs to Sailor's Shikiori collection, a series inspired by the landscapes and emotions associated with Japan's changing seasons. Yukiakari (雪明) is one of the winter-inspired colours and features a bright sky-blue tone that evokes the glow of snow reflecting light across quiet winter landscapes.
The Shikiori Collection
Japanese nature offers countless scenes that change with each season. From the cherry blossoms of spring to the snow-covered landscapes of winter, every moment possesses a unique beauty that has inspired Japanese poetry, painting, and literature for centuries. The Shikiori collection transforms these images into colours designed to enrich the writing experience.
Each ink captures a specific scene from Japanese nature and turns it into a visual expression capable of conveying atmosphere, memories, and emotions on paper.
Yukiakari and the Glow of Snow
The name Yukiakari (雪明) can be translated as “snow glow” or “light reflected by snow.” In Japan, the term describes the brightness created when snow reflects moonlight or daylight, softly illuminating the surrounding landscape during the quietest moments of winter.
Sailor's official inspiration for this colour is:
The pale shimmering snow illuminates the stillness.
The scene conveys serenity, silence, and luminosity. Sailor interprets this image through a brilliant sky-blue colour reminiscent of light reflecting from freshly fallen snow. The result is a fresh, luminous ink full of visual energy that stands out elegantly on the page.
Yukiakari belongs to the winter-inspired colours within the Shikiori collection and stands out for its bright and cheerful personality, offering a refreshing interpretation of winter through colour.
A Luminous Blue Inspired by Snow
Sailor's formulation provides smooth flow and reliable performance, allowing the vibrancy of the colour to be fully appreciated. Its tone is ideal for journals, correspondence, sketching, notes, and creative writing, bringing freshness and clarity to every page.
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.
Yukiakari 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 Yukiakari mean?
It means “snow glow” and refers to the light reflected by snowy landscapes during winter.
What colour is this ink?
It features a bright sky-blue shade inspired by the brilliance of snow reflecting light.
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: bright sky blue inspired by the glow of winter snow
• 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 and fleeting moments into colours capable of conveying emotion on paper.
"Even in the silence of winter, snow has the power to fill the landscape with light."
