

Murasaki-shikibu separates into purple and pale pink, with a hint of blue in the centre. This was the first Iroshizuku ink that I used in the series, to put into my Pilot Capless Bamboo fountain pen. I like this purple because it’s a very sweet colour without being too royal or striking, giving it its own special qualities. But at times, one option is the best option. This is the only purple ink in the whole Iroshizuku series, a bit of a pity because I love purple inks myself and hope that there might have been more purple options.

Other than that, the Japanese beautyberry ( Callicarpa japonica) is a tree that has purple berry fruits, a plant native to Japan. In fact, when I asked my Japanese colleague about the meaning of “murasaki-shikibu”, this lady was the first to cross his mind. She was from the Imperial Court in Japan and served as a lady-in-waiting to the Empress then. Most call it “beauty berry” but Murasaki Shikibu is also the nickname of a famous Japanese poet/novelist from the Heian period. Murasaki-shikibu (紫式部) has a couple of meanings. It may be helpful for you to read that to understand some of the terms and references that I make in my post below. To read about how I log my inks, click on this article. In this last instalment, I will review the remaining 6 inks: Murasaki-shikibu, Chiku-rin, Ina-ho, Ama-iro, Take-sumi, and Shin-kai.
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