Ink Review #267: Pilot 100th Anniversary Bishamonten

Today we will be reviewing another Pilot Anniversary ink. Bishamonten translates to “son of Vishavra”.

Swabs:

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This ink had low shading and high gold sheen. The color is a deeper pink than Pilot Iroshizuku Tsutsuji. 

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Dry Time/Water Resistance:

Limonaired Ink Test Card

Limonaired Ink Test Card

This ink had an average dry time of 20 seconds and medium water resistance.

Writing Sample:

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

I found that this ink had a smooth, slightly wet flow. The sheen was consistent and I did not experience any hard starts or skipping.

Overall: This is a beautiful magenta with great sheen. I liked this color a lot and could see it being used in the summer or for letter-writing.

Disclaimer: This ink was purchased by me and all opinions/photos are my own. This post was not sponsored.