Description Sailor USA 50 State Ink Series Illinois fountain pen ink is a very dark shade of blue that comes as a 3ml sample in a plastic vial with a dip at the bottom to allow you to easily get every drop, labeled with the name of the ink brand and color. Sailor Illinois ink was inspired by the magnificent skyline of Chicago. Its rich blue sheen is a reminder of the glowing sky above the metropolis that boast some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world. A beautiful blue for the everyday writer. Sailor fountain pen ink is made in Japan, and is very well behaved, has good flow, and is easy to rinse out of your fountain pen. Having trouble deciding between colors? Use our Ink Comparison Tool to quickly and easily view different colors side by side. We offer Free Shipping on all orders over $59 for US customers, and for orders over $250 for our Canadian customers.