{"product_id":"tag-stationery-kyo-no-oto-ko-0101-nurebairo-fountain-pen-ink","title":"TAG Stationery Kyo No Oto Nurebairo (ぬればいろ) — Deep Blue-Black with Intense Gold-Copper Sheen Fountain Pen Ink (40ml)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTAG Stationery Kyo No Oto Nurebairo (ぬればいろ) — Deep Blue-Black with Intense Gold-Copper Sheen Fountain Pen Ink (40ml)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTAG Stationery Kyo No Oto Nurebairo is a fountain pen ink produced by TAG Stationery (京都TAG文具店) in collaboration with a traditional Kyoto ink workshop — the first ink in the Kyo No Oto (京のおと) series, and one of the most discussed and celebrated inks in the contemporary Japanese fountain pen ink market. Nurebairo (ぬればいろ) takes its name and its concept from a traditional Japanese colour term — the particular deep, lustrous black of a woman's hair, or of a crow's feather caught in the light: a black that is not merely dark, but that carries within it a quality of depth and sheen that distinguishes it from ordinary darkness. The ink translates that concept with remarkable fidelity. In everyday writing, it presents as a deep, saturated blue-black — composed, authoritative, and immediately legible. Under light, and at areas of ink pooling and heavier deposit, it reveals one of the most extraordinary sheen effects in the fountain pen ink world: an intense, concentrated gold and copper iridescence that has earned Nurebairo a dedicated following among sheen enthusiasts and a reputation as one of the most beautiful black inks ever produced.\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 with deep roots in the Japanese stationery tradition. The Kyo No Oto series represents their most collaborative work — each ink produced in partnership with traditional Kyoto craft workshops, connecting contemporary fountain pen culture to the city's centuries-old dyeing and craft heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNurebairo 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 Nurebairo Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe fountain pen ink market has no shortage of black inks, and no shortage of sheen inks. What is genuinely rare is a black ink with a sheen effect of this intensity and quality — one where the sheen is not a secondary characteristic that emerges only in specific conditions with broad nibs on specialist paper, but a defining visual property that is present and active even at fine nib sizes on standard quality papers. Nurebairo's sheen is consistently described by reviewers as monster sheen: gold, copper, and black iridescence that concentrates at pooling points and stroke edges, visible across a wide range of nibs and papers, and stunning under both natural and artificial light. It is the sheen that has made Nurebairo famous, and it is the sheen that makes it unlike any other black ink on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat makes Nurebairo more than a sheen novelty is the quality of its base colour. The deep blue-black is not a neutral carrier for the sheen effect — it is a genuinely beautiful ink in its own right, with the depth and saturation of a classic blue-black taken to its most extreme and refined expression. Writers who use Nurebairo for everyday correspondence and journaling find it as satisfying as any premium black or blue-black ink; writers who use it specifically for the sheen find that the blue-black base provides exactly the right visual contrast for the gold and copper iridescence to perform at its most spectacular. The result is an ink that works on every level — and that is, by any reasonable standard, extraordinary.\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]\"\u003eNurebairo's base is a deep, intense blue-black — saturated, dark, and authoritative. In the bottle, it presents as a very deep blue-black with visible depth and concentration. In everyday writing at fine to medium nib sizes, it reads as a dark, rich black with a subtle blue undertone that becomes more visible as the ink spreads across the page. At broader nib sizes and in swab applications, the blue component asserts itself more clearly, producing a rich blue-black that is unmistakably deep and dark while carrying the cool undertone that distinguishes it from a neutral black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe colour draws its inspiration from nurebairo — the traditional Japanese colour term for the specific, lustrous black of wet hair or crow feathers, a black that is understood in Japanese colour tradition as carrying depth and reflectivity within it rather than being merely dark. On the page, the dried colour reads as a deep, slightly blue-toned black that is legible, authoritative, and beautiful in everyday use — a black that belongs to the tradition of great writing inks, and that carries its extraordinary sheen as a reward for the reader who looks more closely.\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]\"\u003eIntense — among the most powerful sheen effects in the fountain pen ink world, and Nurebairo's defining characteristic. The sheen presents primarily as a concentrated gold and copper iridescence, occasionally shifting toward dark bronze or black depending on light angle and ink deposit. At pooling points, stroke endings, and areas of heavier ink deposit, the sheen concentrates into a vivid, jewel-like metallic surface effect that is visible under both natural and artificial light. Under raking or angled light, the full intensity of the gold-copper sheen is most apparent, with the iridescence extending across the full width of broader strokes and pooling visibly at stroke edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat distinguishes Nurebairo's sheen from that of many other high-sheen inks is its accessibility — it is not a sheen that requires a broad nib, a wet pen, and Tomoe River paper to appear. Even at fine nib sizes on standard quality papers, the sheen is clearly present and active, making Nurebairo genuinely usable as an everyday ink for writers who want the sheen character in all their writing rather than only in deliberate showcase applications. The sheen does not smear or transfer under normal handling once the ink has fully dried, making it practical as well as beautiful. Reviewers consistently describe the sheen as monster sheen, insane sheen, and one of the strongest sheen effects available in any ink.\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]\"\u003eNone. Nurebairo's colour is exceptionally even and consistent — the deep blue-black deposits uniformly across stroke widths and paper types, with no meaningful tonal variation from light to dark within a single stroke. The ink's visual complexity comes entirely from its sheen rather than from tonal gradation. Writers who specifically seek shading inks will find this characteristic absent; writers who seek a consistent, deeply saturated base for maximum sheen performance will find the even deposit ideal.\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. Nurebairo is a pure dye ink with no shimmer or metallic particles of any kind. The extraordinary gold and copper sheen effect is produced entirely by the dye formulation and its thin-film surface interaction with paper — a property of the ink's chemistry rather than of any added particle. No clogging risk; low-maintenance; safe for all pen types.\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 in collaboration with a traditional Kyoto ink workshop. Not pigment-based; contains no iron gall and no shimmer particles. Low water resistance, as is standard for dye-based inks. The dry flow characteristic is a deliberate formulation choice that supports the sheen development — a drier flow allows the ink to sit on the paper surface for longer before being absorbed, giving the thin-film sheen effect more time and surface to develop. Writers using very dry pens may wish to pair Nurebairo with a wetter-flowing instrument; writers using standard modern fountain pens will find the dry flow comfortable and well-balanced.\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\"\u003eDeep blue-black; saturated, intense, 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; produced with traditional Kyoto ink workshop\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\"\u003eNone; exceptionally even colour deposit\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\"\u003eIntense; gold and copper iridescence; visible even at fine nib sizes\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 for maximum sheen performance\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 60–70 seconds (nib and 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 Nurebairo\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]\"\u003eNurebairo's sheen is surface-dependent, though less so than most sheen inks — the intensity of the sheen effect means it is active and visible across a broader range of papers than is typical. Slow-absorbing, smooth papers give the dye maximum time to sit on the surface before absorption, producing the strongest and most concentrated sheen. Fast-absorbing papers reduce the sheen's intensity but do not eliminate it entirely at medium and broader nib sizes.\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 Nurebairo's sheen; the slow absorption rate and smooth surface give the gold-copper sheen maximum time and surface to develop; the sheen is most spectacular here, concentrating into vivid iridescent pooling at stroke edges and ends; the recommended choice for any use where the sheen is the primary goal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhodia \/ Clairefontaine\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent performance; sheen clearly visible and active even at fine nib sizes; a reliable and practical everyday choice for experiencing Nurebairo's full character without 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 strong sheen development; a natural pairing for loose sheet writing and correspondence where the sheen is an active presence\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 further and concentrates the sheen; highly recommended for display writing and any use where maximum sheen intensity is the priority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeuchtturm1917\u003c\/strong\u003e — good sheen visibility; a practical choice for bullet journaling and daily use where the sheen adds visual interest without requiring specialist paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard copy paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — sheen reduced but present at medium and broader nib sizes; functional for everyday writing where the base blue-black colour is the primary consideration\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]\"\u003eNurebairo is one of the few sheen inks that performs meaningfully across the full nib size range. The sheen is most spectacular at broader widths, but genuinely present even at fine sizes — making it usable as an everyday ink at any nib size without sacrificing the sheen character entirely.\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 highest-intensity sheen; gold and copper iridescence concentrates along the full width of the broad stroke, creating a spectacular metallic effect that is most visible under raking light; the recommended choice for maximum sheen drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium and broad nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — sheen fully active and clearly visible; the gold-copper iridescence pools beautifully at stroke endings and edges; the recommended everyday choice for experiencing the full sheen character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — sheen clearly present and active — genuinely unusual for a sheen ink at fine nib sizes; the deep blue-black base reads cleanly and the sheen concentrates at stroke endings; an excellent everyday choice for writers who want the sheen present in all their writing\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; sheen reduced but present at pooling points; the deep blue-black base reads as a clean, authoritative writing colour\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 sheen is most spectacular in dip pen applications with generous ink loads and broad nib widths; the gold-copper iridescence at maximum pooling is genuinely extraordinary\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]\"\u003eNurebairo is a pure dye ink with no shimmer particles or pigment solids — low-maintenance and safe for all pen types including vintage instruments. The long dry time of 60–70 seconds should be noted for everyday writing use on absorbent papers; on slow-absorbing papers the dry time extends further. 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\u003eEveryday writing with extraordinary visual reward\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nurebairo is one of the very few sheen inks that is genuinely practical as an everyday writing ink; the deep blue-black base is as legible and authoritative as any premium black or blue-black ink, and the sheen adds visual complexity to every page without requiring deliberate technique or specialist materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrespondence and formal writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the deep blue-black base carries the authority and legibility expected of a formal writing ink, while the gold-copper sheen transforms correspondence into something memorable; a colour that communicates both seriousness and refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFountain pen calligraphy and display writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the sheen is most spectacular in calligraphic applications with broad and italic nibs; the gold-copper iridescence along the broad strokes of copperplate or italic lettering creates a visual effect that rivals gilded writing without requiring metallic ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese aesthetic writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the direct connection to the traditional Japanese colour concept of nurebairo — lustrous black, the colour of wet hair and crow feathers — makes this ink a natural choice for writers engaged with Japanese aesthetics, calligraphy, and writing culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheen ink collection and photography\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nurebairo is one of the most photogenic inks ever produced; the gold-copper sheen photographs spectacularly under natural and raking light on Tomoe River; an essential addition to any serious sheen ink 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 Kyoto craft workshop collaboration, the extraordinary sheen, the connection to traditional Japanese colour culture, and the ink's reputation as one of the most celebrated inks in the contemporary market make Nurebairo an exceptional and story-rich 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 No Oto Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKyo No Oto (京のおと) — \"sounds of Kyoto\" — is TAG Stationery's most collaborative series: each ink produced in partnership with a traditional Kyoto craft workshop, connecting the contemporary fountain pen ink format to the city's centuries-old craft heritage. Where the Kyo Iro series captures the visual colours of specific Kyoto places and phenomena, the Kyo No Oto series draws from the deeper traditions of Kyoto craft — the dyeing techniques, colour concepts, and material culture that have defined the city's aesthetic identity for centuries. Nurebairo (KO-0101), as the series' first ink, establishes the Kyo No Oto philosophy directly: a colour drawn from traditional Japanese colour vocabulary, produced using traditional craft methods, and formulated to express something that cannot be captured by colour alone — the quality of depth, lustre, and visual complexity that belongs to the most carefully considered colours in the Japanese tradition.\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 No Oto series represents their most craft-rooted work, produced in direct collaboration with traditional Kyoto workshops to create inks that are as connected to the city's heritage as they are to contemporary fountain pen culture. 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\"\u003eNurebairo\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 No Oto (京のおと)\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\"\u003eKO-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\"\u003eNurebairo \/ ぬればいろ\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\"\u003eTraditional Japanese colour concept: lustrous black of wet hair and crow feathers\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) — produced with traditional Kyoto ink workshop\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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gold and copper iridescence; monster sheen\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~60–70 seconds (nib and 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":48198006309089,"sku":"KO-0101","price":43.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8032\/1249\/files\/2_6e4e7fbf-26f2-447c-b8df-83c3c2e792ce.png?v=1775780513","url":"https:\/\/shosai.ca\/products\/tag-stationery-kyo-no-oto-ko-0101-nurebairo-fountain-pen-ink","provider":"Shosai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}