The scanner was a bit off, but it'll have to do for the time being. (#8 is the most accurate scan of this ink)
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Many thanks for the nice review. The color fits your handwriting very well - this looks really nice!

Did you notice that the ink writes much more blue but dries to a more green shade?



Michael

Thanks! Yes, I've noticed that trait while writing the review. But, for some reason my scanner refused to pick up the subtle green undertone. So I'll have to find someone to adjust the scanned image for me.

You handwriting is awesome Immoteus. Call me jealous.

Thank you for the review!

Water test results posted (and try to overlook my poor attempt at calligraphy).

Paper: HP #28
Pen: (Cheap) Sumi Brush

Top: Dry (for the most part)
Middle: 1 Minute Rinse
Bottom: 3 Hour Soak
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The grays really held up. I'm impressed.

Thanks for the review and the test samples.
This is a beautiful ink with lovely shading and very appropriately named. It's definitely on my list.

Do the blue Iroshizuku shades have that same chalkiness seen with other permanent blues like Noodler's Luxury Blue and Namiki Blue?

I've never tried Luxury Blue or Namiki Blue, but I don't think any of the blues are chalky. If they appear that way its most likely due to the scanner. In person, the blues come in rich and/or vibrant shades. And for a more accurate colour scan of the Iroshizuku greens and greys, look here. I'll post a calibrated scan of my review at a later time.

These are gorgeous inks!

I have three - syo-ro, tsuki-yo, and shin-ryoku - and they are stunning sophisticated colors, imo, and not chalky at all. And I'm thrilled to see they are water-resistant, too.

Thanks for the review. I find myself reaching for the pens with these inks often just because they are so beautiful to see laying down a line of color on a bright white paper (in my case, Clairefontaine).

At first I thought myself overly indulgent (in paying the shipping from Japan), but for a color junkie like me, they are totally worth it. Uh, did I mention I like these inks?

I definitely want the syo-ro and syo-gun.

I'm just waiting for the next release of colors (hopefully autumn shades) to make a big order as a birthday present to myself.

These inks are definitely worth the indulgence; as Tricia says above, the colours are very sophisticated and tone in well together on the page. I have the greens and blue above. What is fascinating about the Ku-Jaku ink is that, as noted above, it does go on blue and then dry to a green, just like the shading in a peacock feather.
Having seen the scan above, I'm wondering about the greys now!