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TAG Stationery Kyoto No Oto Fountain Pen Ink 40ml - AONIBI (Bluish Grey) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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.
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.95 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £4.95 on orders over £100, £5.95 on smaller orders. Express available for £9.95, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
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For more, see our Delivery Information page.
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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.
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.95 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £4.95 on orders over £100, £5.95 on smaller orders. Express available for £9.95, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
More Information
For more, see our Delivery Information page.