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product_id: 10819629
title: "PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Murasaki-shikibu, Japanese Beautyberry (Purple) 50ml Bottle (69221)"
brand: "pilot"
price: "R753"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Pilot"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/10819629-pilot-iroshizuku-bottled-fountain-pen-ink-murasaki-shikibu-japanese-beautyberry
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# rich, nuanced purple hue inspired by Japanese nature 50ml premium ink volume PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Murasaki-shikibu, Japanese Beautyberry (Purple) 50ml Bottle (69221)

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** R753
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Write Your Legacy in Purple Perfection

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Murasaki-shikibu, Japanese Beautyberry (Purple) 50ml Bottle (69221) by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** R753 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/10819629-pilot-iroshizuku-bottled-fountain-pen-ink-murasaki-shikibu-japanese-beautyberry)

## Best For

- pilot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pilot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous 50ml Bottle:** Ample ink supply designed for prolonged use, ensuring your fountain pen never runs dry during your busiest days.
- • **Artistry in Every Drop:** Experience the subtle depth of Murasaki-shikibu, a purple inspired by Japanese beautyberry, elevating your writing to a creative ritual.
- • **Trusted Heritage Quality:** Crafted by Pilot, a century-old leader in writing instruments, guaranteeing smooth flow and consistent performance.
- • **Elegant & Functional Design:** Beautifully crafted bottle with a unique ink reservoir tip for easy refilling, blending aesthetics with practicality.
- • **Perfect for Professionals & Creatives:** Ideal for bullet journaling, note-taking, or artistic projects, making your writing stand out in any professional setting.

## Overview

Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu is a 50ml bottled fountain pen ink featuring a deep lavender hue inspired by Japanese beautyberry. Renowned for its rich color variations and smooth flow, this ink is crafted with over 100 years of Pilot’s expertise. The elegant bottle design includes a unique reservoir tip for efficient refilling, making it a premium choice for professionals and creatives seeking to elevate their writing experience.

## Description

From a culture that has revered the art of writing for more than a thousand years comes instruments and accessories that celebrate both writing and art. Namiki Iroshizuku Fountain Pen Inks are created using the highest standards and variations of color. The name "iroshizuku" is a combination of the Japanese words "iro" meaning coloring, and "shizuku" meaning droplet. It expresses the variations of color embodied in the image of dripping water. Each ink name is derived from the expressions of beautiful Japanese natural landscapes and plants, which all contribute to the depth of each individual hue. Enjoy the rich and subtle colors of Japan with every stroke of your pen. For every creative endeavor, Namiki provides the ultimate writing tools.

Review: Great Color! - Love this ink. Has nice flow and a great color! It works well in my pilot prera fountain pen. Good purchase and I would recommend it!
Review: Gorgeous ink, gorgeous bottle - Lovely true purple - light to medium ink. The bottle is so beautiful as well. If you wondered about the little point in the bottom as I did - it's so that you can suck up the ink with your pen when the bottle is almost empty.

## Features

- Created using the highest standards and variations of color
- Ink names derived from Japanese natural landscapes and plants
- Enjoy the intense and subtle colors of Japan as you write
- TRUSTED QUALITY: We've been making pens for over 100 years. Whether you're taking notes, stocking up on school or office supplies, or writing in a bullet journal, Pilot has the perfect pen for you!
- POWER TO THE PEN: Pilot makes exceptional writing instruments to suit all your needs. We have fountain, ballpoint, retractable, erasable & gel ink pens, whiteboard markers & more for every writing style.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006T4DQZM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #32,424 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #24 in Bottled Pen Ink |
| Brand | PILOT |
| Closure | Retractable |
| Color | Deep Lavender |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (493) |
| Date First Available | June 12, 2007 |
| Ink Color | Lavender |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 10.9 ounces |
| Item model number | 69221 |
| Manufacturer | Pilot Pen Corporation of America |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 69221 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Point Type | Bold |
| Product Dimensions | 3.7 x 1.5 x 3.4 inches |
| Size | 1.7 fl oz |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** PILOT
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00072838692214
- **Item Volume:** 50 Milliliters
- **Package Information:** Bottle
- **Paint Type:** Alcohol

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are the inks packaged well?**
A: Superbly packaged. I keep all of the boxes the inks come in.

**Q: is this ink opaque like sumi ink..... and it be used for calligraphy?**
A: Idk, it’s a lot brighter than I thought it would be, I was hoping for a dark dark green. I never really done calligraphy so idk if it would work. I bought Iroshizuku Shin Ryoku. Still a nice ink though.

**Q: Has anyone received a busted lid/leaky bottle in 2019? Wondering if the shipping packaging has improved any. Thanks!**
A: Neither of the two bottles I purchased separately had issues.

**Q: Has anyone received a busted lid/leaky bottle in 2019? Wondering if the shipping packaging has improved any. Thanks!**
A: I have ordered and received 3 different bottles of Iroshizuku ink in the last 12 months and all have arrived intact and without issue.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Color!
*by C***N on October 22, 2025*

Love this ink. Has nice flow and a great color! It works well in my pilot prera fountain pen. Good purchase and I would recommend it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous ink, gorgeous bottle
*by J***O on November 17, 2025*

Lovely true purple - light to medium ink. The bottle is so beautiful as well. If you wondered about the little point in the bottom as I did - it's so that you can suck up the ink with your pen when the bottle is almost empty.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty Color and great fountain pen ink!
*by P***S on July 31, 2024*

I bought the Twsbi Eco in purple eggplant and this ink matches the pen beautifully! It a great color for writing with! I have about 6 different colored inks in the Pilot iroshizuku brand and love how great all my fountain pens write with this ink. Smooth and wet but dries quickly too.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-07*