Kuretake Ink-cafe™️ MEJI NO IRO Series - SHIMBASHI-IRO

The "MEIJINOIRO" series is a beautiful selection of coloured inks inspired by popular colors from the Meiji era of Japan.

The Meiji era is an era of Japanese history which extended from 1868 to 1912.
Each color has a history that originates from that era. Please enjoy using this ink, and be reminded of the old days of Japan.

It can be used with fountain pens, glass pens, dip pens, Kuretake Karappo-pens, and more.

What is SHIMBASHI-IRO?

In the late Meiji era, new colours were born with the creation of chemical dyes.
"Shimbashi" is the name of a place found in Tokyo. The bright, bluish-green color was popular among "Geisha" in Shimbashi as it was fashionable and trendy.

Download and print your own colour card here.

Made in Japan