Sailor Shikiori Doyou - Ink Sample

Sophisticated Neutral

This is a beautiful deep earthy brown. Very subtle and neutral- neither reddish nor greenish. Reminds me of raw umber pigment, or the dark, almost blackened patina you see on certain bronze statues. Looks great on ivory paper. I will say that in low- light conditions it appears nearly black, so if you're looking for a lighter or mid- toned brown you may find it a little too dark. It seems to offer a bit of water resistance- at least it doesn't wash off the page instantly the way some inks do. I don't usually go for brown ink but I like this one a lot!