Sailor Shikiori Irori 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink
The Sailor Shikiori Irori 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. Irori (囲炉裏) is one of the winter-inspired colours and features a vibrant orange-red tone that evokes the comforting warmth of a traditional Japanese hearth during the coldest days of the year.
The Shikiori Collection
Japanese seasons are experienced not only through nature but also through traditional customs and everyday life. The Shikiori collection captures both landscapes and seasonal experiences, transforming them into colours that evoke memories and emotions closely tied to each time of year.
Each ink turns a characteristic scene of Japan into a writing colour, allowing the act of writing to evoke images and sensations associated with a particular season.
Irori and the Warmth of Home in Winter
The term Irori (囲炉裏) refers to the traditional sunken Japanese hearth that for centuries occupied the centre of many rural homes. It was used for cooking, heating the house, and bringing family members together around the fire during the cold winter months.
Sailor's official inspiration for this colour is:
The warmth of the sunken hearth that soothes even the skin-piercing cold.
The scene conveys shelter, comfort, and wellbeing. Sailor interprets this image through a vivid orange-red colour reminiscent of glowing embers inside an irori. The result is a warm and energetic ink that stands out as one of the brightest colours in the Shikiori collection.
Irori belongs to the winter-inspired colours within the Shikiori collection and is notable for representing the warm and welcoming side of winter, offering a contrast to the snowy landscapes more commonly associated with the season.
A Warm Red Inspired by Glowing Embers
Sailor's formulation provides smooth flow and reliable performance, allowing the full intensity of the colour to be appreciated. Its vibrant tone is ideal for journals, correspondence, sketching, creative notes, and personal writing, bringing warmth and presence 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.
Irori 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 Irori mean?
It is the name of the traditional Japanese sunken hearth used for cooking and heating during the colder months.
What colour is this ink?
It features a vibrant orange-red shade inspired by the glowing embers of a traditional Japanese hearth.
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: orange-red inspired by the glowing embers of a traditional Japanese hearth
• 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 everyday scenes into colours capable of conveying emotion on paper.
"Even on the coldest days, there is always a warm light capable of bringing people together."
