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Tag Stationery Kyo No Oto Kokeiro No. 3 Fountain Pen Ink - 40 ml Bottle
Tag Stationery Kyo No Oto Kokeiro No. 3 Fountain Pen Ink - 40 ml Bottle
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Kyo No Oto translates to "sounds of Kyoto". "Kyo no Oto" is a series of writing inks that reproduce traditional Japanese colors used since the Heian period using modern techniques and interpretations. Each color has a unique name and story.
Kokeiro is inspired by the tasteful old moss-covered trees and garden stones can be seen in many gardens in Kyoto. The moss color is a symbol of the wabi-sabi aesthetic, and you can see a glimpse of Kyoto culture.
This dye ink was independently developed by the Kyoto Vegetable Dye Research Institute, which is made up of dyeing and weaving experts, and TAG STATIONERY.
Because dye ink is soluble in water, it can be used for a variety of expressions, such as “blur'' or thinly stretching the color with a water brush after writing with ink.
Kyo No Oto inks are on the drier side. If you prefer more lubricated inks check out Pilot Iroshizuku Inks.
Specs:
- Dye-based fountain pen ink
- 40 ml glass bottle
- Made in Kyoto, Japan
Please note: These inks are made in small runs and may have slight variation from bottle to bottle.
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TAG is a stationary shop in Kyoto (Japan) that produces some interesting soft watercolour-style inks. With the kyo-no-oto series they produce a line of inks that replicates traditional Japanese dye colours. According to available only info, the manufacturing process of the kyo-no-oto inks follows traditional dying techniques dating back to the Heian era between the years 794 and 1185. The inks come in 40 ml bottles, packaged in luxurious thick paper with a texture that feels like heavy watercolour paper.
The first impression of the ink, I found evoked J. Herbin Vert Olive and Robert Oster Chartreuse. Perhaps, Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrun on certain paper or nib varieties. I am totally enamored by this kyo-no-oto ink! So much so, that while some would argue that this is not a work, I do use it at work as well as for personal and intimate writing.