TACCIA Ukiyo-e Kuniyoshi Budounezu Fountain Pen Ink
Budounezu (“grape gray”) is a refined purple-gray Japanese fountain pen ink. The shading shifts gently between cool gray and warm plum undertones, producing a quietly changing tone with each stroke. Made in Japan as part of the TACCIA Ukiyo-e collection, this ink flows smoothly in both fountain pens and glass dip pens.
Budounezu is a classic Edo-period color born from the late Tokugawa government’s restrictions on bright clothing for commoners. In response, townspeople developed an extraordinary range of subtle grays known as hyaku-nezu (“the hundred grays”), paired with the equally famous shijuhachi-cha (“the forty-eight browns”). Budounezu, with its plum undertone over a cool gray base, became one of the most refined of these hues. The box features Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s “The Origin of the Cat Stone from the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido” (見立東海道五拾三次 猫石の由来, c.1845), a striking print depicting an old woman who is secretly a bakeneko (a shape-shifting cat-spirit), revealed by the giant cat shadow looming behind her.
In the writing sample, the filled wash was painted with a brush and the linework was made with a glass pen, both on YU-SARI Fountain Pen Notebook. The 40ml glass bottle is wrapped in packaging featuring Kuniyoshi’s original artwork. Explore more colors in our complete range of Japanese fountain pen inks.
Details
- Brand: Nakabayashi (TACCIA)
- Volume: 1.35 oz (40ml)
- Ink Types: Water-Based
- Size (bottle): 1.65" × 1.65" × 2.7" (42 mm× 42 mm × 68 mm)
Nakabayashi: Crafting Excellence in Stationery Since 1951
Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. is a renowned Japanese stationery manufacturer founded in 1951. It has been dedicated to producing innovative and high-quality stationery and office supplies. Nakabayashi takes pride in its craftsmanship and attention to detail. The company creates unique, stylish products that enhance productivity and bring joy to daily life.
Their YU-SARI notebook series is designed specifically for fountain pen users. Nakabayashi also offers a diverse range of other high-quality products. Each product reflects excellence and a pioneering spirit in the industry.
Nakabayashi prioritizes quality above all. The company invests heavily in research and development of unique materials and designs. Their goal is to provide the best writing experience. Beyond stationery, Nakabayashi aims to support creative individuals in expressing themselves.
With a history of innovation and dedication to superior products, Nakabayashi is trusted by stationery enthusiasts worldwide.
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Description
Budounezu (“grape gray”) is a refined purple-gray Japanese fountain pen ink. The shading shifts gently between cool gray and warm plum undertones, producing a quietly changing tone with each stroke. Made in Japan as part of the TACCIA Ukiyo-e collection, this ink flows smoothly in both fountain pens and glass dip pens.
Budounezu is a classic Edo-period color born from the late Tokugawa government’s restrictions on bright clothing for commoners. In response, townspeople developed an extraordinary range of subtle grays known as hyaku-nezu (“the hundred grays”), paired with the equally famous shijuhachi-cha (“the forty-eight browns”). Budounezu, with its plum undertone over a cool gray base, became one of the most refined of these hues. The box features Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s “The Origin of the Cat Stone from the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido” (見立東海道五拾三次 猫石の由来, c.1845), a striking print depicting an old woman who is secretly a bakeneko (a shape-shifting cat-spirit), revealed by the giant cat shadow looming behind her.
In the writing sample, the filled wash was painted with a brush and the linework was made with a glass pen, both on YU-SARI Fountain Pen Notebook. The 40ml glass bottle is wrapped in packaging featuring Kuniyoshi’s original artwork. Explore more colors in our complete range of Japanese fountain pen inks.
Details
- Brand: Nakabayashi (TACCIA)
- Volume: 1.35 oz (40ml)
- Ink Types: Water-Based
- Size (bottle): 1.65" × 1.65" × 2.7" (42 mm× 42 mm × 68 mm)
Nakabayashi: Crafting Excellence in Stationery Since 1951
Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. is a renowned Japanese stationery manufacturer founded in 1951. It has been dedicated to producing innovative and high-quality stationery and office supplies. Nakabayashi takes pride in its craftsmanship and attention to detail. The company creates unique, stylish products that enhance productivity and bring joy to daily life.
Their YU-SARI notebook series is designed specifically for fountain pen users. Nakabayashi also offers a diverse range of other high-quality products. Each product reflects excellence and a pioneering spirit in the industry.
Nakabayashi prioritizes quality above all. The company invests heavily in research and development of unique materials and designs. Their goal is to provide the best writing experience. Beyond stationery, Nakabayashi aims to support creative individuals in expressing themselves.
With a history of innovation and dedication to superior products, Nakabayashi is trusted by stationery enthusiasts worldwide.
