Kyoto TAG Kyo-no-Oto No. 10 Ochiguriiro Ink Bottle
Born from a collaboration between stationery shop TAG and Kyoto Kusakubi Laboratory (a specialist in colour dyes), these inks are made in Kyoto following traditional Japanese dyeing techniques dating back to the Heian era. Expressing a rich ancient history dating back over 1000 years, these beautiful water-based inks are a joy to write with.
The range covers two lines (Kyo-no-oto, and Kyo-iro) made up of 10 traditional Japanese colours.
This was the very first ink I received in a box from Truphae and I immediately fell in love with it. It's my favorite brown I've used, and I always keep at least one pen inked with it. It's a relatively wet write, but well behaved, and you will see some differences depending on the nib you use.
When using an F nib, normally my Vanishing Point, it will give a bit lighter brown line though not too light.
When using a B nib, as in my TWSBI 580ALR, it can show hints of a dark red-orange.
Just ordered a 2nd bottle to make sure I always have some on hand. :)
