Kyoto Inks (40ml)

Experience the beauty and tradition of Japan with Kyoto Inks. Crafted using traditional dyeing techniques dating back 1000 years, these water-based fountain pen inks offer a smooth and delightful writing experience. Made in Kyoto and available in 40ml bottles, each stroke is a tribute to Japanese culture.

Kyo-no-oto No.1 Nureabairo:  the name translates to 'jet black'  but it is actually a rich dark blue-black with the beautiful sheen of a raven's wing or the feathers of a magpie. 

Kyo-no-oto No. 2 Imayouiro:  this ink is inspired by the safflower dyes used during the Heian era and was one of the colours historically used as rouge or for dyeing textiles. It is a vibrant fuchsia pink in colour which stands out on paper, yet is not too harsh either. 

Kyo-no-oto No. 3 Kokeiro: the name translates to 'the colour of moss and lichen'; this is an eye-catching chartreuse green colour with a yellow tone to it that gives a very pleasing appearance but can also present as a darker more olive green colour, dependent on the paper.

Kyo-no-oto No. 5 Aonibi: inspired by the light cast by a full moon hovering above Kyoto in a  midnight blue evening sky; this is a dark blue ink, very classy and understated. It is eminently suitable for formal or office use, whilst still having a an elegance that elevates it from the norm.

Kyo-no-oto No.6 Adzukiiro: the name translates to 'little bean colour' and it is a rich, deep burgundy which has a real opulent feel. 

Kyo-no-oto No.7 Hisoku: the name translates to 'secret colour' and is a pale teal/blue shade, reminiscent of seji-ware which is a light blue porcelain. 

Kyo-no-oto No.8 Moegiiro: this is a vibrant lime-green ink and during the Heian period it was thought of as a colour for young people.

Kyo-no-oto No.10 Ochiguriiro: this is a medium brown ink almost reminiscent of the sheen of conkers, somewhat similar to sepia but a little darker. 

Kyo-no-oto No.12 Ryokuyu iro:  translates to 'green glaze' and is a deep green ink with a silvery shimmer. The glaze was commonly used to produce green colours in pottery.  Please note that the shimmer is due to silver flakes in the ink and as such it will naturally sink to the bottom of the bottle between use. Simply shake well to rejuvenate.  However, because of the sedimentary nature of this product we do not recommend you leave in your fountain pen for prolonged periods of non-use and it is not recommended for use in vintage fountain pens with fine feed systems.

Kyo-iro Fushimi's Flaming Red of Fushimi:  the name originally means hidden water and the town of Fushimi is well known for it's spring water, used in the brewing of sake. The ink is beautiful warm shade with varying tones which range from pale coral through to red when seen on paper. 

Kyo-iro Moonlight of Higashiyama:  The Higashiyama District (東山) is found along the lower slopes of Kyoto's eastern mountains is one of the city's best preserved historic districts.  This shade is a wonderful earthy brown, with a hint of terracotta which looks very much like sepia and provides an elegant note to your handwriting. 

Kyo-iro  Snow of Ohara:  Ohara is a beautiful, rural town in the mountains of Northern Kyoto, famous for it's temples, cherry blossoms and azaleas in the spring.  This shade is a deep, rich blue with a purple hue in certain lights.