{"product_id":"tag-stationery-kyo-iro-ki-0105-keage-fountain-pen-ink","title":"TAG Stationery Kyo Iro Cherry Blossom of Keage (蹴上の桜染) — Soft Rose-Pink 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 Cherry Blossom of Keage (蹴上の桜染) — Soft Rose-Pink 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 Cherry Blossom of Keage is a fountain pen ink handcrafted in Kyoto, Japan, using traditional Japanese dyeing techniques. KI-0105 is one of the most celebrated inks in the Kyo Iro (京色) series — a collection dedicated to capturing the quiet, enduring colours of Kyoto as they exist in specific places and moments, formulated not as idealised interpretations but as accurate chromatic records of the city's lived visual landscape. Cherry Blossom of Keage takes its colour and its name from the Keage Incline (蹴上インクライン) — the historic railway incline in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, where every April the disused track disappears beneath an arch of cherry blossoms, the trees planted so densely along its length that the incline becomes one of Kyoto's most celebrated and most photographed sakura viewing sites. The ink captures the colour of those blossoms at their most characteristic moment: not the vivid, saturated pink of a tourist photograph, but the soft, slightly greyish rose of petals at peak bloom, beautiful in the way that things are beautiful when they are exactly themselves.\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 acknowledgement that minor colour variations between batches are an inherent and valued quality of the handcrafted process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCherry Blossom of Keage 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 Cherry Blossom of Keage Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCherry blossom pink is one of the most attempted colours in the fountain pen ink world, and one of the most frequently missed. The temptation is toward brightness — toward the vivid, saturated pinks that read as cheerful and energetic but have little to do with the actual colour of sakura petals, which are famously pale, muted, and transient. Cherry Blossom of Keage gets the colour right. Its soft rose-pink base carries a slight greyish quality that is entirely true to the source — the specific, slightly melancholy beauty of cherry blossoms lies partly in their pallor, in the way their pink is never quite assertive, always on the verge of white — and the result is a pink that is elegant rather than sweet, sophisticated rather than decorative, and genuinely distinctive among the many cherry blossom inks on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat deepens Cherry Blossom of Keage beyond its base colour is its shading. The dry flow and dye formulation produce a shading range that moves from the light, airy rose-pink of individual petals at the stroke edges to a deeper, richer rose-red with hints of burgundy at pooling points and broader nib widths — a gradient that mirrors the tonal depth of a dense cherry blossom canopy, where the light through the outer petals is entirely different from the shadow at the heart of the cluster. The result is an ink that is identifiably and precisely pink, and that rewards the page with a tonal complexity that goes well beyond its first impression.\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]\"\u003eCherry Blossom of Keage's base is a medium to deep rose-pink — soft, muted, and carrying the slight greyish quality that makes it immediately recognisable as a true sakura pink rather than a generic bright pink. In the bottle, it presents as a warm, settled rose with visible depth. On the page in its wet state, it reads as a rich, saturated rose-pink; as it dries, it settles into a softer, slightly more muted tone that is distinctly elegant — the kind of pink that is often described as feminine without being girlish, refined without being cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt fine nib sizes, the colour reads as a clean, soft rose-pink suitable for everyday correspondence and journaling. At broader nib sizes on quality papers, the shading reveals a deeper, burgundy-inflected dimension that adds considerable warmth and tonal complexity to the base colour. The dried colour is consistently described as cherry blossom pink, soft rose, dusty rose, and muted sakura — a colour with a distinctly Japanese aesthetic sensibility that belongs to the wabi-sabi tradition of beauty found in restraint and transience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eShading\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMedium and among the most characterful qualities of Cherry Blossom of Keage. The dry flow characteristic of this ink produces meaningful variation in ink deposit across a stroke, creating the conditions for expressive shading: lighter, airier rose-pink at the thinnest stroke areas and beginnings, deeper, richer rose-red with burgundy undertones at pooling points and stroke endings. The shading gradient — from soft cherry blossom pink to deep rose-red — mirrors the tonal range of the sakura itself: the pale outer petals and the deeper, warmer tones at the centre of the blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe shading is chromatic as well as tonal — it moves not only from light to dark but from a cooler, more neutral pink toward a warmer, more saturated rose-red, giving the ink a two-dimensional depth that is more expressive than a simple tonal gradient. On quality papers with medium to broad or stub nibs, the full shading range is clearly visible and genuinely rewarding. On Tomoe River, the shading is most dramatic and most beautiful — the light-to-burgundy gradient at its fullest development. The ink's shading behaviour is consistently highlighted in reviews as one of its most compelling qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eShimmer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNone. Cherry Blossom of Keage 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. 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\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, soft rose-pink with no additional metallic or iridescent sheen layer. The ink's beauty is in its colour and its shading — in the tonal movement from petal-pink to rose-red — rather than in surface effects.\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 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 is a deliberate formulation choice that supports expressive shading and rewards wetter pens and broader nibs. Writers using very dry pens or extra-fine nibs may wish to pair the ink 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\"\u003eSoft rose-pink; muted, slightly greyish, warm-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; light rose-pink to deep rose-red with burgundy undertones\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 15–30 seconds (paper dependent)\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 Cherry Blossom of Keage\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]\"\u003eCherry Blossom of Keage's shading is surface-dependent. Slow-absorbing, smooth papers give the dry-flowing dye time to pool and develop its full tonal range. Fast-absorbing papers compress the shading and reduce the depth that makes this ink particularly rewarding.\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 Cherry Blossom of Keage; the slow absorption allows the full shading range to develop from soft petal-pink to deep rose-red; the light-to-burgundy gradient is most dramatic and most beautiful here; the recommended choice for journaling 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 fully showcases the ink's core character\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\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]\"\u003eCherry Blossom of Keage's dry flow rewards wetter, broader nibs that deposit sufficient ink for the full shading range to develop.\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 petal-pink thin areas and the deeper rose-red pooling points is most apparent at stub and italic widths; the recommended choice for the ink's full visual character\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 petal-pink to rose-red gradient is most rewarding at these widths; the recommended everyday choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetter fine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the soft rose-pink 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, soft rose-pink; recommended where fine line precision takes precedence\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 shading behaviour produces expressive and characterful results with broad calligraphy nibs\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]\"\u003eCherry Blossom of Keage 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 personal writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the soft rose-pink base and expressive shading make Cherry Blossom of Keage an exceptionally satisfying everyday journaling ink; legible and characterful at fine sizes, tonally rich and beautiful at broader sizes; a colour that brings quiet elegance to every page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrespondence and personal letters\u003c\/strong\u003e — the refined, sophisticated tone makes this ink well-suited for personal correspondence; a colour that communicates warmth and considered taste without decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring and sakura-themed writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the direct connection to the Keage Incline and the cherry blossom season makes this ink a natural choice for spring journaling, sakura-viewing diary entries, and any writing that marks the particular quality of early April in Japan\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 muted, transient quality of the ink's rose-pink palette embodies the Japanese aesthetic of mono no aware — the bittersweet awareness of impermanence — that cherry blossoms have always represented in Japanese culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote-taking and planner use\u003c\/strong\u003e — the soft rose-pink is sufficiently distinctive to function effectively as a secondary colour in planners and notebooks without the visual weight of a saturated ink\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 from petal-pink to rose-red photographs beautifully on Tomoe River under natural light; a compelling and photogenic 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 connection to one of Kyoto's most beloved sakura viewing sites, and the ink's quietly exceptional shading behaviour make Cherry Blossom of Keage a story-rich and genuinely distinctive gift\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 version of the colour, but the actual, nuanced, light-dependent tone that belongs to the place. Cherry Blossom of Keage (KI-0105) captures the specific pink of the blossoms along the Keage Incline at peak bloom: soft, slightly muted, carrying the quiet melancholy of a beauty that is already passing.\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\"\u003eCherry Blossom of Keage\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-0105\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\"\u003eCherry Blossom of Keage \/ 蹴上の桜染\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 cherry blossoms of Keage Incline (蹴上インクライン), 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; 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\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\"\u003eSoft rose-pink; muted, slightly greyish, warm-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\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; light rose-pink to deep rose-red with burgundy undertones\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\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\"\u003e~15–30 seconds (paper dependent)\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\u003ePen Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSafe for all pen materials including vintage instruments\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\"\u003eAvailable at Shosai — Ottawa–Gatineau\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShosai (shosai.ca) is a fine stationery boutique serving the Ottawa–Gatineau National Capital Region. 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":48197962399969,"sku":"KI-0105","price":43.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8032\/1249\/files\/2_408c44b1-79fa-4e68-8b8d-f06211804366.png?v=1775776811","url":"https:\/\/shosai.ca\/products\/tag-stationery-kyo-iro-ki-0105-keage-fountain-pen-ink","provider":"Shosai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}