The June ink in our Ink of the Month series is Limited Edition – Life.
An ink inspired by the quiet changes that happen every day. Growth, light, and life unfolding around us.
The story of the colour
The shade Life is inspired by the green of a Ficus Panda plant welcomed into the home this spring.
It is the green of new leaves, morning light, and everyday care. A colour that reminds us that life often unfolds in the quietest moments.
Curated by INKSTAND
Life belongs to the Colour specimen series — colours born from subtle encounters with the surrounding world.
- selected, mixed, and bottled by the INKSTAND team,
- created as a seasonal, one-time edition,
- available only in limited quantities.
Each bottle captures a moment of growth, light, and everyday life.
Video: ink presentation
Ink characteristics
Life is a pigment ink, developed in collaboration with Japanese colour specialists Turner Colour Works.
- designed to minimise nib clogging,
- water-resistant and resistant to bleeding,
- fade- and smudge-resistant,
- suitable for everyday writing and long-term preservation.
The ink is bottled in a 35 ml glass bottle, designed to last for years of regular use.
Quiet design
The bottle is simple and intentional, free of unnecessary ornament. Its cap finish is designed to complement both working and living spaces.
- Design: Makoto Koizumi
- Bottle manufacturer: Yamamura Bottle Manufacturing
- Ink: Turner Colour Works Ltd.
- Made in: Japan
Use and care
- gently shake before use,
- use your pen regularly,
- store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight,
- this is a pigment ink,
- dried ink can be removed using Kakimori cleaning solution.