Ink - 10 Koton
KAKIMORI Pigment Ink No. 10 Koton, a felted gray-black inspired by the sound of a bottle placed on the desk in silence. Water-resistant formula for fountain pens, dip pens, and rollerballs, glass bottle blown by Makoto Koizumi (d. 5.8 × h. 4.8 cm).
10 KOTON - Pigment Ink by Kakimori, Tokyo, Japan.
"The silence of the night is punctuated by Koton, the sound of an ink bottle on the desk. A color for silent contemplation." The names given to the inks are inspired by Japanese onomatopoeias and their imagery.
Innovative pigments have been developed to minimize clogging in the nib while being water-resistant. These inks can be used with dip pens, fountain pens, and rollerballs, allowing you to fully enjoy the pleasure of writing and drawing.
The evocative shape of the bottle resembles a drop of molten glass that has solidified. Filling the bottles with ink creates the illusion of two elements becoming one. The stable base prevents the ink from being spilled.
Once dry, these pigment inks are water- and fade-resistant. They have been developed so that your special messages withstand the test of time.
The wide 2cm opening with an 8° tilt makes dipping easy and helps avoid damaging delicate nibs. The reduced depth allows effortless refilling and helps keep your pens clean.
The design of the bottle and writing accessories was carefully entrusted to Japanese designer Makoto Koizumi. Imagined as furniture pieces to be treasured, the various materials were crafted by Japanese artisans.
- Glass container, AS (plastic resin) cap
- Bottle production by Yamamura Bottle Manufacturing
- Ink creation by Turner Colour Works Ltd.
KAKIMORI is a brand born from a specialty stationery shop founded by enthusiast Hirose Takuma. This essential Tokyo shop, frequented by the most discerning writing lovers, opened an ink counter in 2014 to allow the creation of custom colors. From this experience, the 10 most beloved colors from their archives were born.
KAKIMORI has always aimed to develop a durable product that will inspire and bring a sense of pride to the user.
Features
- Dimensions
- d. 5.8 × h. 4.8 cm
- Weight
- 150 g
- Capacity
- 35 mL
- Material
- Glass
- Color
- Black
- Designer
- Makoto Koizumi
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Brand since
- 2010
Usage & Entretien
If ingested, seek medical advice.
If ink comes into contact with eyes, rinse with water and consult your doctor.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Use your pen regularly to prevent the ink from drying in the nib.
This ink has been designed and tested for pens sold at the KAKIMORI shop. It may not be compatible with other pens.
Born in Kuramae, the craftsmen's district
Since 2010, Kakimori has inspired writing from Kuramae, a workshop district in Tokyo. Inks with vibrant colors, metal nibs, carefully selected papers: each item is designed to make the act of writing simple and precious, every day.
KAKIMORI EXPERTISE
What makes these objects unique
Inks with bold colors
Kakimori inks are pigmented: dense colors that sit on the paper and stay there, without bleeding through the page.
Metal feathers, regular stroke
Stainless steel or brass nibs provide a smooth and consistent line, and can be cleaned with a simple gesture.
Carefully selected paper
Notebooks, envelopes, and letter papers are selected for their feel and ink durability.
Hand-finished
Caps, pen holders, and pen rests go through the workshop for a smooth and precise finish.
A craftsman’s district
Kuramae, between workshops and shops, is the birthplace of the brand. It is where everything is designed and tested.
Since 2010
A young brand that has made a name for itself among writing enthusiasts, in Tokyo as well as in Paris.