Ink

Crafted in the historic city of Kyoto, Kyo No Oto inks celebrate the timeless beauty and cultural richness of Japan’s ancient capital. Each color is thoughtfully inspired by Kyoto’s landscapes, architecture, and traditional arts—capturing the subtle, refined tones found in temples, gardens, textiles, and seasonal scenery.

Known for their nuanced, expressive shades, Kyo No Oto inks bring depth and elegance to every page.  These inks are made in small batches, so the color can vary slightly from one bottle to another.

40mL / 1.4 oz glass bottle

Dye based

Water Resistant: No

Shimmer: No

Crafted in the historic city of Kyoto, Kyo No Oto inks celebrate the timeless beauty and cultural richness of Japan’s ancient capital. Each color is thoughtfully inspired by Kyoto’s landscapes, architecture, and traditional arts—capturing the subtle, refined tones found in temples, gardens, textiles, and seasonal scenery.

Known for their nuanced, expressive shades, Kyo No Oto inks bring depth and elegance to every page.  These inks are made in small batches, so the color can vary slightly from one bottle to another.

40mL / 1.4 oz glass bottle

Dye based

Water Resistant: No

Shimmer: No

Crafted in the historic city of Kyoto, Kyo No Oto inks celebrate the timeless beauty and cultural richness of Japan’s ancient capital. Each color is thoughtfully inspired by Kyoto’s landscapes, architecture, and traditional arts—capturing the subtle, refined tones found in temples, gardens, textiles, and seasonal scenery.

Known for their nuanced, expressive shades, Kyo No Oto inks bring depth and elegance to every page.  These inks are made in small batches, so the color can vary slightly from one bottle to another.

40mL / 1.4 oz glass bottle

Dye based

Water Resistant: No

Shimmer: No

Crafted in the historic city of Kyoto, Kyo No Oto inks celebrate the timeless beauty and cultural richness of Japan’s ancient capital. Each color is thoughtfully inspired by Kyoto’s landscapes, architecture, and traditional arts—capturing the subtle, refined tones found in temples, gardens, textiles, and seasonal scenery.

Known for their nuanced, expressive shades, Kyo No Oto inks bring depth and elegance to every page.  These inks are made in small batches, so the color can vary slightly from one bottle to another.

40mL / 1.4 oz glass bottle

Dye based

Water Resistant: No

Shimmer: No

This dye-based ink collection is inspired by the beauty, history, and atmosphere of Kyoto. Each color reflects a meaningful place or motif, bringing traditional Japanese sensibility to modern writing.

Capacity: 40 ml

This dye-based ink collection is inspired by the beauty, history, and atmosphere of Kyoto. Each color reflects a meaningful place or motif, bringing traditional Japanese sensibility to modern writing.

Capacity: 40 ml

This dye-based ink collection is inspired by the beauty, history, and atmosphere of Kyoto. Each color reflects a meaningful place or motif, bringing traditional Japanese sensibility to modern writing.

Capacity: 40 ml

A gentle purple fountain pen ink with a subtle lilac bouquet. This ink is a dye-based ink developed to resemble traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, called “sumi.” Though standard pigmented sumi is not suited for use with fountain pens, we wondered if we couldn’t translate the qualities of this traditional ink into a dye-based fountain pen ink. This is why we chose to partner with KURETAKE, Ltd. who specialize in sumi production. The added flowery aroma makes each stroke of the pen a delight of both sight and smell.

Product: Scented dye-based ink for fountain pens
Color: Purple
Scent: Lilac
Volume: 55ml
By: Mitasanshodo + KURETAKE

A cheery red fountain pen ink with a bright bouquet of Japanese plum blossoms. Ume is a dye-based ink developed to resemble traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, called “sumi.” Though standard pigmented sumi is not suited for use with fountain pens, we wondered if we couldn’t translate the qualities of this traditional ink into a dye-based fountain pen ink. This is why we chose to partner with KURETAKE, Ltd. who specialize in sumi production. The added flowery aroma makes each stroke of the pen a delight of both sight and smell.

Product: Scented dye-based ink for fountain pens
Color: Red
Scent: Japanese plum blossom
Volume: 55ml
By: Mitasanshodo + KURETAKE

A gentle yellow-brown fountain pen ink with a bright cypress aroma. Hinoki Yellow is a dye-based ink developed to resemble traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, called “sumi.” Though standard pigmented sumi is not suited for use with fountain pens, we wondered if we couldn’t translate the qualities of this traditional ink into a dye-based fountain pen ink. This is why we chose to partner with KURETAKE, Ltd. who specialize in sumi production. The added woodland fragrance makes for a truly sensual writing experience that transports the user into the cypress-dotted mountains of Japan.

Product: Scented dye-based ink for fountain pens
Color: Yellow-brown
Scent: Japanese cypress wood
Volume: 55ml
By: Mitasanshodo + KURETAKE