{"product_id":"kakimori-pigment-ink-03-tototo","title":"Kakimori Pigment Ink, #03 Tototo","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you open your Kakimori Pigment Ink, the first thing you'll notice is the bottle. It's droplet-shaped, like the molten glass has just solidified. The shape is an homage to \u003cem\u003epotari, \u003c\/em\u003ea word for falling raindrops from the extensive Japanese lexicon of onomatopoeia. Each Pigment Ink color is also named for a different Japanese onomatopoeia, which are much more central to Japanese culture than they are in the English-speaking world. Rather than just mimicking sounds (although some Japanese onomatopoeia do that, too) these evocative words can express how a particular feeling or sensation would sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn use, Kakimori Pigment Ink is just as beautiful as it is in appearance and concept. Developed in partnership with Turner Colour Works, a leading Japanese paint and pigment manufacturer, this special ink is thick and saturated enough for dip pens and brushes, but smooth and fine-textured enough for use in fountain pens. Because it's pigmented, this ink is water-resistant and fadeproof when dry, but it has a slow drying time that allows lifting, blending, and reworking when used on watercolor paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lovely, off-kilter Kakimori bottle is custom-made in Japan with a unique 8° tilt and a large, 20 mm opening. Those are the perfect specs for filling fountain pen converters and dipping brushes and nibs without wasting ink. The wide, heavy base prevents your bottle from tipping over, and the cap provides a trustworthy seal for storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our studio tests, we tried Kakimori Pigment Ink with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/products\/kakimori-fountain-pen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efountain pens\u003c\/a\u003e, brushes, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/products\/kakimori-rollerball-pen\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/products\/kakimori-rollerball-pen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eliquid ink rollerballs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/products\/color-liner-kit-fine-tip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eempty liner\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/products\/kakimori-color-liner-kit-brush-tip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebrush markers\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/products\/kakimori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKakimori's unique dip pens\u003c\/a\u003e. It worked perfectly in each application, creating deep, complex tones when used in thick layers and subtle, transparent tones when used with more restraint. In fountain pens, there's a pronounced shading effect, with deeper colors at the inkier end of your line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is definitely a bottle you'll want to keep when it's empty (try using it as a portable water reservoir, e.g.) but the 35 mL of ink will last quite some time when used for writing or drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Kakimori and 100% made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Kakimori:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eKakimori began as a stationery shop in east Tokyo, and they've quickly become one of the most creative and thoughtful product design firms in our industry. Drawing on a tight-knit network of Japanese artisans and manufacturers, Kakimori offers playful and poetic supplies that bring traditional media into the contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/kakimori\"\u003eBrowse our full Kakimori collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kakimori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42735099379970,"sku":"798237948645","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/kakimori-tototo-pow.jpg?v=1651898909","url":"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/en-au\/products\/kakimori-pigment-ink-03-tototo","provider":"St. Louis Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}