Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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Watch me sample all 24 of the current Pilot Iroshizuku ink swatches and gush about some unexpected gems in the group.
I purchased samples of these inks from Goulet Pens: https://gouletpens.com.

The Messy Journaler’s Video: youtu.be/sPA90GChkAk?si=-mczpCQwfpTBMWfJ

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Unboxing
4:51 Ink Swatching
19:00 First Impressions
21:37 Paper Comparisons
32:14 General Thoughts
35:25 Picking My Favorites & Outro

INKS FEATURED
Ajisai
Ama-iro
Kon-peki
Asa-gao
Shin-kai
Tsuki-yo
Syo-ro
Ku-jaku
Sui-gyoku
Shin-ryoku
Chiku-rin
Hotaru-bi
Murasaki-shikibu
Yama-budo
Tsutsuji
Momiji
Kosumosu
Hana-ikada
Fuyu-gaki
Yu-yake
Yama-guri
Kiri-same
Fuyu-syogun
Take-sumi

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
5mL Ink Vials: amzn.to/3s3dxhp
Ink Vial Labels: amzn.to/45zTdlz
Ink Vial Swatch Stickers: amzn.to/3Sq0L7B
Iroful A5 Paper: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

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