Kyo-Iro fountain pen inks are made in Kyoto, Japan. They are crafted according traditional Japanese dyeing techniques. These inks are inspired by famous and fascinating places in Kyoto which are the expression of its rich history and profound culture.

* Stone Road of Gion

“Gion” is the city where you can meet aesthetics that has been inherited by Japanese ancestors. There are Kyoto-stye houses lining up, flow of river, stone road and sometimes you can see “Maiko-san”. This is completely Japan itself.

* Soft Snow of Ohara

In winter of Kyoto that is getting silence back after finishing autumn season, you can feel sacred atmosphere if you fold your hand in front of “Amitabha” standing in ceder grove when snow is falling.

* Flaming Red of Fushimi

“Fushimi-Inari” is the head quarter of “oinari-san” that existing 30000 places across Japan. It’s been widely worshiped with people’s deep devotion as a god of harvest, prosperity, safety and fulfilment of your dream.

* Moonlight of Higashiyama

“Higashiyama” is the city where there are tradition, creation, culture and comfort. There are not just only scenic sport and famous places, but there are also Kyoto-style house “Machiya”, and full of humaneness around here.

* Cherry Blossom Keage

As becoming spring season, breathtaking landscape with cherry blossom fills everything around “keage” particularly called “somei-yoshino”. There is no doubt it is remarkable just like falling star on the railway.

From Kyoto Japan