{"product_id":"pilot-iroshizuku-take-sumi-bamboo-charcoal","title":"Pilot Iroshizuku - Take-sumi (Bamboo Charcoal)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePilot \u003cstrong\u003eIroshizuku Take-sumi\u003c\/strong\u003e (竹炭, \"Bamboo Charcoal\") reads as a classic black at first glance, but reveals soft charcoal-gray depth on closer inspection — a refined, understated alternative to a standard black ink. Shading is subtle, shifting between deep near-black and softer charcoal gray depending on nib and paper. Flow is smooth and consistent with a moderate dry time and better-than-average water resistance for the Iroshizuku line. Fountain pen safe across all nib sizes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Iroshizuku name comes from \u003cem\u003eiro\u003c\/em\u003e (\"color\") and \u003cem\u003eshizuku\u003c\/em\u003e (\"droplet\"), and each ink is named for a Japanese natural landscape or plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noeticpaper.com\/collections\/pilot\"\u003ePilot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroshizuku\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take-sumi (竹炭) — \"Bamboo Charcoal\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep charcoal black-gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheen:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (~20–25 seconds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fountain pens, dip pens, glass pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"2ml Sample","offer_id":43821101875313,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ml","offer_id":43821101908081,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cartridge (pack of 6)","offer_id":43821328564337,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/9475\/9025\/files\/Take-sumi.jpg?v=1785650518","url":"https:\/\/noeticpaper.com\/products\/pilot-iroshizuku-take-sumi-bamboo-charcoal","provider":"Noetic Paper","version":"1.0","type":"link"}