On April 9, 2026 my Tibaldi Impero Celluloid Scriptorium Pens Idyll (Fine) joined its comrades when it was filled with Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same. The pen was in use for 2 months and was emptied and cleaned on June 22, 2026, saying good-bye to its fellows.

Thoughts Before Filling

I have been missing a grey ink in my rotation, and then I remembered I have been wanting to use kiri-same. I also happen to be somewhat concerned that I have pens I favor over others yet they don’t get used. This pen is my favorite in terms of aesthetics, and grey inks go well with it, so I’m putting this back in rotation for this Spring.

Thoughts After Cleaning the Pen

Honesty being the best policy, the particular nib in this pen has a point where it is unpleasant to write with, and I tend to find it more often than I would like. When I get the rotation just right it is a joy to use, but that makes this pen (nib) one that I cannot jot down a quick note. I may swap nibs and try again.