{"product_id":"tag-stationery-kyo-iro-ki-0101-gion-fountain-pen-ink","title":"TAG Stationery Kyo Iro Stone Road of Gion (祇園の石畳) — Cool Grey-Brown with Expressive Shading Fountain Pen Ink (40ml)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTAG Stationery Kyo Iro Stone Road of Gion (祇園の石畳) — Cool Grey-Brown with Expressive Shading Fountain Pen Ink (40ml)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTAG Stationery Kyo Iro Stone Road of Gion is a fountain pen ink handcrafted in Kyoto, Japan, using traditional Japanese dyeing techniques. KI-0101 is the first ink in the Kyo Iro (京色) series — a collection dedicated to capturing the quiet, enduring colours of Kyoto: the tones that emerge not from spectacle but from centuries of accumulated material and light, from stone worn smooth by generations of feet, from the particular quality of grey that belongs to a city that has always known how to be still. Stone Road of Gion takes its colour directly from the stone-paved streets of Gion — Kyoto's most celebrated historic district — where the irregular, flat stones of the traditional ishidatami pavement create a surface of cool, muted grey-brown that changes subtly with the light and the season, beautiful precisely because it asks for nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTAG Stationery (京都TAG文具店), also known as Takeda Jimuki, is a Kyoto-based stationery brand whose Kyo Iro series represents one of the most considered and regionally specific ink collections in the Japanese stationery market. Each Kyo Iro ink is produced in small batches using traditional Japanese dyeing materials and methods, with the explicit acknowledgement that minor colour variations between batches are an inherent and valued quality of the handcrafted process — a characteristic that connects the ink to the craft traditions that inspired it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStone Road of Gion is available at Shosai (shosai.ca) in Gatineau — your Ottawa–Gatineau source for Japanese and Korean stationery, with in-store pickup and Canada-wide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat Makes Stone Road of Gion Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn a market saturated with vivid, saturated, high-drama inks, Stone Road of Gion occupies a different register entirely. Its colour is not designed to announce itself — it is designed to settle, to age well on the page, to look exactly right in a daily journal or a considered letter without ever drawing attention to itself as a colour choice. The cool grey-brown base sits in that rare zone between brown and grey where neither dominates, producing a tone that reads as sophisticated and understated in the best tradition of Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics: beautiful because of its restraint, not despite it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat prevents Stone Road of Gion from being merely quiet is its shading. The dry flow and dye formulation combine to produce a shading range that is genuinely expressive — from a light, airy warm grey-brown at the thinnest strokes to a deeper, richer grey-brown at pooling points and broader nib widths. On quality papers with wet or broad nibs, the shading gradient is wide and clearly visible, giving the ink a tonal depth that rewards close attention. The result is an ink that is calm in the hand and complex on the page — a combination that is rarer than it should be, and that makes Stone Road of Gion one of the most satisfying everyday inks in the Kyo Iro catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eInk Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStone Road of Gion's base is a cool-toned grey-brown — a colour that occupies the register between stone and earth without leaning fully toward either. It is a muted, desaturated tone: not warm brown, not neutral grey, but the specific colour of old Kyoto stone under overcast light, where the warmth of the material is present but subdued. In the bottle, it presents as a settled, medium-depth grey-brown with visible cool undertones. On the page, it dries to a soft, legible grey-brown that is distinctly Japanese in character — quiet, composed, and refined without effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe colour is consistently described as elegant, wabi-sabi, understated, and distinctly Kyoto in register. It is a colour for writers who find beauty in restraint — who prefer the patina of old stone to the brightness of new pigment. At fine nib sizes, it reads as a clean, cool grey-brown suitable for everyday correspondence and journaling; at broader nib sizes on quality papers, the shading reveals a warmer, richer dimension that adds considerable tonal complexity to the base colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eShading (Nuançage)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMedium to heavy, and among the most expressive qualities of Stone Road of Gion. The dry flow characteristic of this ink means that ink distribution varies meaningfully across a stroke, producing the conditions for pronounced shading: lighter, airier grey-brown at the thinnest areas and stroke beginnings, deeper and richer grey-brown at pooling points, stroke endings, and broader nib applications. The shading gradient — from a light, cool warm-grey to a deeper, more saturated grey-brown — is clearly visible on quality papers with medium to broad or stub nibs, and at its most dramatic on Tomoe River and similar slow-absorbing surfaces where the ink has time to pool and stratify before being absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe shading is tonal rather than chromatic — it moves within the grey-brown register rather than shifting between distinct hues — which gives Stone Road of Gion a restrained, cohesive quality even at its most expressive. Writers who appreciate shading that enhances rather than dominates will find this ink particularly well-matched to their sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eShimmer (Paillettes)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNone. Stone Road of Gion is a pure dye ink with no shimmer or metallic particles of any kind. Its visual complexity comes entirely from its colour and shading behaviour — from the quality of the dye formulation and its interaction with paper surface. No particle clogging risk; no maintenance beyond standard dye ink care; compatible with all pen types including vintage instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSheen (Reflet métallique)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNone. The dried ink surface presents as a clean, matte grey-brown with no additional metallic or iridescent sheen layer. This is consistent with the ink's character and its source of inspiration — the stone streets of Gion have no sheen, and neither does this ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eInk Type\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePure dye-based ink, produced using traditional Japanese dyeing materials and techniques in small batches in Kyoto. Not pigment-based; contains no iron gall, no shimmer particles, and no pigment solids. Low water resistance, as is standard for dye-based inks. Minor colour variations between production batches are an inherent characteristic of the handcrafted process and should be understood as a feature of the ink's artisanal origin rather than an inconsistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe dry flow characteristic of Stone Road of Gion is a deliberate formulation choice that supports its expressive shading behaviour and its suitability for use with wetter pens and broader nibs. Writers who prefer a drier, more controlled line will find this ink well-suited; writers using very dry pens or extra-fine nibs may wish to pair it with a wetter-flowing instrument for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eInk Properties at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCool grey-brown; muted, desaturated, cool-toned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePure dye-based; handcrafted in Kyoto using traditional Japanese dyeing techniques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium to heavy; wide tonal gradient from light to deep grey-brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDry; best with wetter pens or broader nibs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eApproximately 15 seconds (medium nib, quality paper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeathering \/ Bleed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow on fountain pen-friendly papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFountain pens; dip pen use also possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTomoe River, Rhodia, Clairefontaine; smooth slow-absorbing papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e40ml glass bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHow to Get the Most Out of Stone Road of Gion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Paper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStone Road of Gion's shading is surface-dependent. Slow-absorbing, smooth papers give the dry-flowing dye time to pool and stratify, producing the widest and most expressive shading gradient. Fast-absorbing papers compress the shading range and reduce the tonal depth that makes this ink distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomoe River (52gsm or 68gsm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the definitive paper for Stone Road of Gion; the slow absorption and smooth surface allow the full shading range to develop; the light to deep grey-brown gradient is most dramatic and most rewarding here; the recommended choice for journaling, correspondence, and any use where the ink's full character is the priority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhodia \/ Clairefontaine\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent everyday performance; shading clearly visible and well-developed; a reliable and practical daily choice that showcases the ink's core character without requiring specialist paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmo Air Light\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth surface gives clean colour development and visible shading; a natural pairing for loose sheet writing and correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYamamoto Ro-biki Notebook\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wax-finished surface slows absorption and supports strong shading development; a rewarding pairing for journaling and extended writing sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeuchtturm1917\u003c\/strong\u003e — good overall performance; shading visible and present; a practical choice for bullet journaling and daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard copy paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — functional for basic legibility at fine nib sizes; shading reduced; some feathering possible at broader sizes; not recommended for the full visual experience of the ink's shading character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Nibs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStone Road of Gion's dry flow rewards wetter, broader nibs that compensate for the ink's natural dryness and deposit sufficient ink for shading to develop fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStub and cursive italic nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the widest shading gradient and the most expressive results; the contrast between the lighter thin areas and the deeper pooling points is most apparent with stub and italic widths; the recommended choice for the full visual character of the ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium and broad nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — shading clearly visible and well-developed; the warm-to-deep grey-brown gradient is most rewarding at these widths; the recommended everyday choice for experiencing the ink's full tonal range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetter fine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cool grey-brown base reads cleanly; shading reduced but present; a practical choice for correspondence and journaling where line precision is a priority; pair with a known wet writer for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-fine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully functional for legibility; shading largely absent; the colour reads as a clean, cool grey-brown; recommended where fine line precision takes precedence over tonal expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDip pen\u003c\/strong\u003e — well-suited for calligraphic use; the dry flow and shading behaviour produce expressive results with broad calligraphy nibs and generous ink loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePen Maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStone Road of Gion is a pure dye ink with no shimmer particles or pigment solids — low-maintenance and safe for all pen types including vintage instruments. Flush every 4–6 weeks under normal use, or when changing inks. Compatible with all pen materials including vintage rubber sacs, celluloid, and ebonite. No special maintenance considerations beyond standard dye ink care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily journaling and long-form writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cool grey-brown base and dry flow make Stone Road of Gion an exceptionally satisfying everyday journaling ink; legible and characterful at fine sizes, expressive and tonally rich at broader sizes; a colour that improves with the page and ages gracefully in a filled journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrespondence and personal letters\u003c\/strong\u003e — the understated, sophisticated tone is well-suited to formal and personal correspondence alike; a colour that communicates care and considered taste without decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese aesthetic and wabi-sabi themed writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the direct connection to Kyoto's historic Gion district and the ink's muted, restrained palette make it a natural choice for writing practices with a Japanese aesthetic sensibility; a colour that embodies the concept of wabi-sabi — beauty in restraint, in imperfection, in the passage of time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote-taking and annotation\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cool grey-brown is sufficiently distinct from standard blue and black to function as an effective annotation colour without the visual weight of a saturated ink; a subtle and sophisticated alternative to conventional note-taking colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFountain pen photography and swatching\u003c\/strong\u003e — the shading gradient photographs beautifully on Tomoe River under natural light; the cool-to-warm tonal range is most apparent in swab applications and broad nib writing samples; a compelling addition to any ink swatch collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift for fountain pen enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e — the handcrafted Kyoto provenance, the direct connection to the stone streets of Gion, and the ink's quietly exceptional shading behaviour make Stone Road of Gion a story-rich and genuinely distinctive gift for anyone who appreciates Japanese stationery culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout the Kyo Iro Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKyo Iro (京色) translates directly as \"Kyoto colours\" — a series built on the premise that colour is inseparable from place, and that the specific colours of Kyoto carry within them the accumulated history, material culture, and aesthetic sensibility of one of the world's most deeply considered cities. Each ink in the Kyo Iro series is named for a specific Kyoto location, object, or phenomenon, and formulated to capture the particular colour of that subject as it exists in the city's lived visual landscape — not the idealised or saturated version of the colour, but the actual, nuanced, light-dependent tone that belongs to the place. Stone Road of Gion (KI-0101) is the series' first ink and its most representative expression of the Kyo Iro philosophy: a colour that is exactly what it claims to be, nothing more, and precisely right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout TAG Stationery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTAG Stationery (京都TAG文具店), also known as Takeda Jimuki, is a Kyoto-based Japanese stationery brand with a philosophy rooted in the intersection of traditional craft and contemporary writing culture. Their inks are produced with attention to both formulation quality and conceptual depth — each ink in the TAG catalogue carries a story, a reference, and a considered visual identity. The Kyo Iro series represents their most regionally specific work, translating the colours of Kyoto into fountain pen inks produced using traditional Japanese dyeing techniques in small, handcrafted batches. Shop the full TAG Stationery collection at Shosai — Gatineau–Ottawa's home for Japanese and Korean stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eStone Road of Gion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTAG Stationery (京都TAG文具店) \/ Takeda Jimuki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eKyo Iro (京色)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eKI-0101\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStone Road of Gion \/ 祇園の石畳\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eThe stone-paved streets (ishidatami) of Gion, Kyoto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eJapan (Kyoto) — handcrafted in small batches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e40ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePure dye-based; 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We carry a curated selection of premium fountain pen inks, papers, and writing instruments from the world's most respected Japanese and Korean stationery brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📍 In-store pickup: Gatineau, QC — J9J 0K6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🛵 Local delivery: Available in the Ottawa–Gatineau area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🚚 Canada-wide shipping available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🇫🇷 Service bilingue — français et anglais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhether you are new to fountain pens or a seasoned collector, Shosai is your local destination for inks that go beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shosai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48196521787617,"sku":"KI-0101","price":43.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8032\/1249\/files\/2_650188d0-469d-4ee2-8ea3-b84784251d2d.png?v=1775673608","url":"https:\/\/shosai.ca\/products\/tag-stationery-kyo-iro-ki-0101-gion-fountain-pen-ink","provider":"Shosai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}