Sailor Shikiori Tokiwamatsu 20 ml Fountain Pen Ink
The Sailor Shikiori Tokiwamatsu 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. Tokiwamatsu (常磐松) is one of the winter-inspired colours and features a deep green tone that evokes evergreen pine trees retaining their colour even beneath winter snow.
The Shikiori Collection
Japanese seasons are filled with natural symbols that convey emotions and values. Some plants represent the fleeting nature of life, while others symbolise endurance and permanence. The Shikiori collection captures these seasonal elements and transforms them into colours that bring characteristic Japanese landscapes to the page.
Each ink in the series reflects a specific moment in nature, allowing the writing experience to evoke images associated with a particular season of the year.
Tokiwamatsu and the Pines of the Japanese Winter
The name Tokiwamatsu (常磐松) literally means “evergreen pine.” In Japan, pine trees symbolise longevity, resilience, and perseverance because they retain their colour throughout the year, even during the harshest winter months. They are also a familiar sight in traditional gardens, temples, and New Year decorations.
Sailor's official inspiration for this colour is:
Pine needles showing signs of spring under the weight of the snow.
The scene captures the moment when nature begins to awaken while winter is still present. Sailor interprets this image through a rich natural green reminiscent of pine needles emerging beneath snow, carrying the promise of a new season soon to arrive.
Tokiwamatsu belongs to the winter-inspired colours within the Shikiori collection and stands out for conveying stability, hope, and renewal through its deep evergreen character.
A Deep Green Inspired by Nature
Sailor's formulation provides smooth flow and reliable performance, allowing the richness of the colour to be fully appreciated. Its distinctive tone is ideal for journals, correspondence, sketching, note-taking, and everyday writing, offering an elegant alternative to more conventional green inks.
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.
Tokiwamatsu 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 Tokiwamatsu mean?
It means “evergreen pine” and refers to pine trees that retain their colour throughout the year.
What colour is this ink?
It features a deep green shade inspired by Japanese pine needles during winter.
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: deep green inspired by snow-covered Japanese pine trees
• 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 beneath the deepest snow, nature is already preparing for the arrival of spring."
