Take-sumi, or “bamboo charcoal” is another home run. I know some people call this neutral black, but I see brown (or maybe black-brown, but it’s brown). Browns are one of my favorites, and this rich, saturated, bold, handsome color doesn’t disappoint. (Have you ordered your 24 Iroshizuku yet?)
Pilot Iroshizuku Take-sumi“When a bottle of Iroshizuku Take-sumi (Bamboo Charcoal) showed up in my mailbox, I immediately knew which pen I’d fill. It’s easy to love ink color that pop off the page, but loving a black ink takes a little more work. Packaged in that gorgeously iconic Iroshizuku bottle, Take-sumi impresses with its lovely darkness. It’s like the night sky. Usually you take it for granted but every now no then…’wow!’” -The Pen Club Blog
The Choirmaster’s Pursuits 