TACCIA Ukiyo-e Kuniyoshi Kuromurasaki Fountain Pen Ink
Kuromurasaki (“black purple”) is a deep, near-black purple Japanese fountain pen ink with strong shading. Concentrated applications settle into an almost-black depth, while lighter areas reveal a clear violet undertone. Made in Japan as part of the TACCIA Ukiyo-e collection, this ink writes well in both fountain pens and glass dip pens.
In Heian Japan, deep purple was a color reserved for the highest-ranking nobility, a quiet but absolute marker of status at court. The box features Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s masterpiece “Princess Takiyasha Calling up a Monstrous Skeleton Specter at the Old Palace in Soma” (相馬の古内裏, c.1845-46). The triptych depicts the warrior Mitsukuni confronting a colossal skeleton conjured by Princess Takiyasha, daughter of the rebel Taira no Masakado, in the ruins of her father’s palace. The skeleton is drawn in remarkable anatomical detail, informed by Kuniyoshi’s interest in imported Western medical illustrations.
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 presented in packaging printed with Kuniyoshi’s original ukiyo-e, making the box itself worth keeping. See the full range of Japanese fountain pen inks in our collection.
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
Kuromurasaki (“black purple”) is a deep, near-black purple Japanese fountain pen ink with strong shading. Concentrated applications settle into an almost-black depth, while lighter areas reveal a clear violet undertone. Made in Japan as part of the TACCIA Ukiyo-e collection, this ink writes well in both fountain pens and glass dip pens.
In Heian Japan, deep purple was a color reserved for the highest-ranking nobility, a quiet but absolute marker of status at court. The box features Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s masterpiece “Princess Takiyasha Calling up a Monstrous Skeleton Specter at the Old Palace in Soma” (相馬の古内裏, c.1845-46). The triptych depicts the warrior Mitsukuni confronting a colossal skeleton conjured by Princess Takiyasha, daughter of the rebel Taira no Masakado, in the ruins of her father’s palace. The skeleton is drawn in remarkable anatomical detail, informed by Kuniyoshi’s interest in imported Western medical illustrations.
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 presented in packaging printed with Kuniyoshi’s original ukiyo-e, making the box itself worth keeping. See the full range of Japanese fountain pen inks in our collection.
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.
