Tag Stationery Kyo No Oto Ink | No. 9 Sakuranezumi

Sakuranezumi, meaning "cherry blossom gray," is a soft, muted pink from the Kyo No Oto ink collection by TAG Stationery. The color has a gentle, slightly subdued quality rather than a bright cherry blossom pink, making it especially lovely for everyday writing, journaling, and expressive lettering.

The Kyo No Oto series reinterprets traditional Japanese colors associated with the Heian period using modern ink-making techniques. Each shade has its own name and story, connecting the color to Japan's historical culture and traditional dyeing practices. Sakuranezumi takes its inspiration from a poem in the Kokin Wakashu describing cherry blossoms blooming in ink-dyed colors in remembrance of the deceased.

As a dye-based ink, Sakuranezumi has natural shading and bleeding characteristics that can create beautiful variations in color depending on the writing instrument and paper. Because the ink is water-soluble, a water brush can be used to soften or spread the writing for watercolor-like effects.

This 40ml bottled ink can be used with fountain pens, glass pens, dip pens, and brushes. Dye inks are not waterproof, so writing may blur or wash away when exposed to water. When using it in a fountain pen, regular cleaning is recommended.

Key Features

• Soft, muted pink with subtle gray undertones
• Inspired by traditional Japanese color culture
• Dye-based ink with natural shading and color variation
• Water-soluble for creating watercolor-like effects
• Suitable for fountain pens, glass pens, dip pens, and brushes
• Made in collaboration with the Kyoto Plant Dyeing Laboratory
• Not waterproof
• Regular fountain pen cleaning is recommended

Product Details

• Brand: TAG Stationery
• Collection: Kyo No Oto
• Color: No. 9 Sakuranezumi
• Color Meaning: Cherry blossom gray
• Product Type: Bottled Writing Ink
• Ink Type: Dye-based
• Capacity: 40 ml (1.35 fl oz)
• Uses: Fountain pens, glass pens, dip pens, brushes
• Country of Origin: Japan