Description
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.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-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.
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