Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki

[djpyle]

Okay, I know this ink has been reviewed to death, but I was bored the other day and hadn't done a review in a while, and this was my newest bottle of ink, so I figured what the hey.

 

 

 

 

Those of you who have this ink know it leans very heavily toward turquoise. Personally, I think that's perfect. I know it's crazy expensive, but between its excellent properties and beautiful color, I really think it's worth having. I'm glad I bought a bottle.

 

(Actually, to be clear, I bought a sample from the Goulets first to be sure I'd like it. No affiliation and all that, but I think a sample is always a smart way to go if you're not sure about a color. Especially for an ink that costs as much as the Iroshizukus do.)

[AlejoPlay]

I think this is next on my list (or Sky High . . . not sure). But I don't have a blue like this and I want one for summer.

[wastelanded]

A very distinctive blue, and a happy colour. Thanks for reviewing!

[JeffPDX2]

I think this is next on my list (or Sky High . . . not sure). But I don't have a blue like this and I want one for summer.

 

Kon-Peki is (IMHO) a blue ink; Ama-Iro is more in the Turqouise camp.

 

I love them both. I am a fan of vibrant colors, and both of these qualify in spades.

[AlejoPlay]

I think this is next on my list (or Sky High . . . not sure). But I don't have a blue like this and I want one for summer.

 

Kon-Peki is (IMHO) a blue ink; Ama-Iro is more in the Turqouise camp.

 

I love them both. I am a fan of vibrant colors, and both of these qualify in spades.

 

I was referring to Sailor Jentle Sky High which is very close to this in color (and 1/2 price in the US). I think Ama Iro means "Sky Blue."

[lapis]

Thanks, nice review! Not only that you included several comparisons, but that many of those "blues" are by no means "comparable" blues. Great!!

 

Mike

[GMT]

Great review. Thank you, especially for the comparisons.

[breaker]

nice review!

thanks!

[imahawki]

I think this is next on my list (or Sky High . . . not sure). But I don't have a blue like this and I want one for summer.

 

Sky High is indistinguishable, to my eye, from Kon-Peki when written on Staples Arc system paper.

[kpyeoman]

I also think Sky High is a dead ringer. It's a great performing ink as well.

[AlejoPlay]

I also think Sky High is a dead ringer. It's a great performing ink as well.

 

Good to know. I may just get the Sailor. Sailor inks are amazing.

 

EDIT: just got some specially made carts with Kon-Peki in them that I received with a pen order from Japan. The ink is amazing. I'm kicking myself for not getting a bottle in Japan!

Edited April 8, 2013 by AlejoPlay

[ParkerGuy2000]

Thank you for this review, djpyle! This is the first ink that I tried out of the usual Parker series that are available in my locality, and I am very happy with it. It is such a distinctive, sunny, happy blue. I invariably get in a lighter mood when I write with it ... and of course, the bottle design is fantastic!

[Azura]

Hi, I have a bottle of pel sapphire, however, it more like purple than blue in your picture, weird. BTW I guess I may have a bottle of sheaffer skrip blue-black than, nice shading according to your pic, thank you.

 

Regards.

[meiers]

I am getting myself a bottle.

[dannyboy]

I think this one will be going on my want list! Thanks for the review.

[Jodyw]

My sample fro Goulet pens will be in tomorrow.

 

I also have Pilot Iroshizuku Ku-Jaku (Peacock) and 2 Private Reserve "Fast Dry" inks coming.

 

I am a lefty, so I am looking for some inks that dry quickly (best in MY collection so far is Noodler's 54th Massachusetts). I am VERY excited to try these inks!

[Jazini]

Sky High is indistinguishable, to my eye, from Kon-Peki when written on Staples Arc system paper.

Same as De Atramentis Sky Blue. That one is also very similar in colour and performance.

[ManofKent]

Thank you for the review. I'm very fussy about blues, not a fan of mid blues, and tend to prefer greenish blues or greyish blues, but this looks light enough, but saturated enough to be a possibility.

[vermillex93]

Same as De Atramentis Sky Blue. That one is also very similar in colour and performance.

 

 

Thanks for your info, I've been thinking to get a bottle of DeA Sky Blue, but found it to be quite light in some review. Guess I'll get a bottle now, because I really love Souten and Kon-peki, but I really want a bottle of scented ink, DeA Sky Blue (Forget Me Not)