Takeda Jimuki Kyo No Oto Ink No. 6 | Azuki Bean Red | Azuki Iro
Experience the depth and subtlety of traditional Japanese safflower-dye heritage with Kyo-no-oto No. 6 – Adzuki-iro, crafted by Takeda Jimuki (TAG) in Kyoto. This refined burgundy ink—whose name literally means “adzuki bean color”—captures warmth, richness, and timeless elegance, all in one bottle.
Key Characteristics & Performance
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Distinctive Burgundy Hue: A sophisticated wine-red with earthy undertones—deep yet inviting, evoking the classic tone of adzuki beans.
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Flow & Dry Time: It offers a dry-to-average flow and dries in approximately 40 seconds using a medium nib on Rhodia paper—especially suited for fine nib pens or drier feeds.
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Shading & Sheen: Medium shading brings writing and sketches to life, while occasional low black sheen adds a subtle, sophisticated dimension.
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Ink Type: Dye-based fountain pen ink, archival-safe in appearance though not waterproof.
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Production & Origin: Handcrafted in Kyoto using traditional dye techniques for the TAG stationery store—it’s produced in small batches and may show slight variation between bottles.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Color Name | Adzuki-iro (Azuki Bean Red) |
| Color Family | Deep Burgundy / Wine Red |
| Flow | Dry–Medium |
| Dry Time | ~40 sec (medium nib on Rhodia) |
| Shading | Medium |
| Sheen | Low black sheen when pooled |
| Water Resistance | None |
| Ink Type | Dye-based fountain pen ink |
| Bottle Size | 40 ml glass bottle |
| Origin | Kyoto, Japan – produced by TAG Stationery using traditional dye techniques |