Pilot Iroshizuku - Rikka (Snow Crystal)

Pilot Iroshizuku Rikka (六花, "Snow Crystal") is a crisp, cool blue ink with a faint green undercurrent — closer to icy winter sky than deep navy. Shading is moderate, moving gently from a light sky-blue to richer mid-tones depending on nib and paper. Flow is smooth and reliable with a balanced dry time, and the color stays clean and legible even with finer nibs while remaining expressive enough for headings and journaling. Fountain pen safe across all nib sizes.

The Iroshizuku name comes from iro ("color") and shizuku ("droplet"), and each ink is named for a Japanese natural landscape or plant.

Specifications:

• Brand: Pilot
• Series: Iroshizuku
• Name: Rikka (六花) — "Snow Crystal"
• Color: Light-to-medium icy blue with a hint of green
• Sheen: None
• Shading: Medium
• Flow: Wet
• Dry time: Fast (~15 seconds average)
• Shimmer: No
• Water resistance: Low
• Compatible with: Fountain pens, dip pens, glass pens
• Country of origin: Japan