Ink on Cheap Paper #38, Iroshizuku Ina-ho

Iroshizuku Ina-ho aka "Grain of Rice" is a medium yellow-brown. The name Iroshizuku is a combination of the Japanese words Iro (Coloring), meaning to express high standards and variations of colors, and Shizuku (Droplet), meaning the very image of dripping water. Each Pilot Iroshizuku ink is inspired by beautiful Japanese environments, landscapes, and plant life. Reviews for this ink can be found at Mountain of Ink, Inkyfountainpens, and The Well-Appointed Desk. These samples were written with a Jinhao x750 with a medium nib.

AMPAD Legal Pad with Post-It-Note - Front

AMPAD Legal Pad - Reverse

AMPAD Small Legal Pad - Front

 AMPAD Small Legal Pad - Reverse

AMPAD Steno Pad - Front

 AMPAD Steno Pad - Reverse

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Front

 Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Reverse

AMPAD Scratchpad - Front

 AMPAD Scratchpad - Reverse

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Front

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Reverse

 

Best One-Sided Performer: Legal Pad for writing area, despite scratch pad having no dry time.

Best Two-Sided Performer: Staples copy paper for the best dry time.

The Post-It-Note Test: Decent for quick notes.

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 5, B, G; small Legal Pad - 5, B, G; Steno Pad - 10, G; Copy Paper 20lb - 5, G; Scratchpad - 0, B, G; p&G Notebook - 30, G. 

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and is not sponsored in any way. This ink came from my own collection.