Kyoto Ink KYO-IRO Fountain Pen Ink Bottle 30ml

The Kyo-Iro ink collection by Kyoto Ink is a carefully considered range of five fountain pen inks, each inspired by a specific place, season, or moment within the landscape of Kyoto. Rather than chasing boldness for its own sake, these inks focus on atmosphere, balance, and the quiet pleasure of writing well.

Every colour flows smoothly, always behaves predictably in fountain pens, and never overwhelms the page. Whether you’re journalling, writing letters, or filling pages with careful thoughts, Kyo-Iro inks reward a slower, more attentive pace.

Made in Kyoto using traditional water-based dyeing techniques, this collection is as much about how writing feels as how it looks. The bottles themselves are made of glass in Kyoto, understated and tactile, with packaging that reflects the calm confidence of the inks inside.

Why You’ll Love It

• Five distinct Kyoto-inspired colours: Each ink is rooted in a real place or scene, giving you a palette that feels cohesive yet varied

• Always a pleasure to write with: Smooth flow, gentle shading, and inks that don’t fight your pen or your paper

• Crafted with restraint and care: Made in Kyoto using time-honoured techniques that prioritise balance over spectacle

The Colours

• Cherry Blossom of Keage – A soft, delicate pink inspired by cherry blossoms falling along the historic Keage Incline in spring

• Stone Road of Gion – A muted, grounded tone reflecting the preserved stone streets and quiet elegance of Kyoto’s Gion district

• Soft Snow in Ohara – A cool, gentle blue-grey capturing winter fields under snow and moonlight in rural Ohara

• Moonlight of Higashiyama – A calm, atmospheric shade inspired by evening walks through Kyoto’s historic eastern hills

• Fushimi’s Vermillion – A rich red drawn from the iconic torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, warm without being brash

Specifications That Matter

• Water-based fountain pen inks

• Suitable for all fountain pens

• Glass bottles made in Kyoto

• 40ml per bottle

• Designed for smooth flow and consistent performance