Tag Stationery Kyo No Oto Ink | No. 15 Usugumo

Usugumo, meaning “Thin Clouds,” takes its name from the 19th chapter of The Tale of Genji as well as the Japanese term for clouds that spread lightly across the sky. The name gives this Kyo No Oto ink a quiet connection to classical Japanese literature and traditional color culture.

Part of TAG STATIONERY’s Kyo No Oto collection, Usugumo is a dye-based writing ink developed to showcase the natural characteristics of dye ink. As it dries on paper, the color can shift in intensity and produce gentle shading and gradients rather than appearing completely uniform.

Because the ink is water-soluble, it can also be worked with a water brush after writing to soften the color, create washes, or extend the ink into lighter tones. Usugumo is suitable for fountain pens, pens, and brushes, making it useful for both everyday writing and more expressive ink work.

Key Features

• No. 15 Usugumo (薄雲), meaning “Thin Clouds”
• Named after the 19th chapter of The Tale of Genji
• Dye-based writing ink
• Naturally produces shading, gradients, and variations in tone
• Water-soluble for use with a water brush
• Suitable for fountain pens, pens, and brushes
• Not water-resistant

• Developed by TAG STATIONERY in collaboration with the Kyoto Plant Dyeing Laboratory

• Made in Japan

Product Details

• Brand: TAG STATIONERY
• Series: Kyo No Oto / Sounds of Kyoto
• Color: No. 15 Usugumo (薄雲)
• English Color Name: Thin Clouds
• Ink Type: Dye ink
• Volume: 40 ml
• Product Number: KO-0115
• Recommended Tools: Fountain pens, pens, brushes
• Water Resistance: Not water-resistant
• Country of Origin: Japan