TAG Stationery Kyoto No Oto Fountain Pen Ink 40ml

Kyoto no Oto, or Sounds of Kyoto, is a series of inks made in partnership with the Kyoto Plant Dyeing Research Institute, recreating traditional Japanese dyes from the Heian period with modern techniques.

Note: While most of these inks are safe to use in fountain pens, some are not. Do not use the dip pen and brush inks in your fountain pens!

• Aonibi (Bluish Grey) fountain pen ink, representing the moonlit sky over Kyoto at night.
• Nureba-Iro (Glossy Black) fountain pen ink, the colour of lustrous crow feathers.
• Ochiguriiro (Fallen Chestnut Brown) fountain pen ink, the red-brown of fallen chestnuts.
• Sakuranezumi (Cherry Blossom Grey) fountain pen ink, the colour of cherry blossom with a hint of dark ink.
• Ryokuyu-Iro (Celadon Green)for dip pens and brush only. The colour of green-glazed pottery.
• Yurushiiro (Listening Hue) fountain pen ink. A paler colour, when bright crimson was reserved for the Imperial family and high ranking people, this ‘listening colour’ was allowed for everyone.
• Urahairo (Underside Leaf Green) fountain pen ink, the paler green of the underside of leaves.
• Ruriiro (Lapis Lazuli Blue) for dip pens and brush only. The colour of the gemstone.
• Koke-Iro (Moss Green) fountain pen ink, the colour of moss on old trees or stones in the gardens of Kyoto.
• Usugumo (Pale Cloud Grey) fountain pen ink, the pale grey of spreading cirrus clouds.
• Imayo-Iro (Trendy Pink) fountain pen ink, a fashionable pink-red that was very popular in the Heian period that inspired these inks.
• Azuki-Iro (Red Bean) fountain pen ink, the colour of azuki beans.
• Hisoku (Secret Blue) fountain pen ink, the colour of celadon pottery.
• Moegi-Iro (Sprout Green) fountain pen ink, the bright green of early spring shoots.
• Yamabuki-Iro (Kerria Yellow) fountain pen ink, a bright golden yellow of a dye from yamabuki flowers.