Ink of the Month - October
The October edition of our Ink of the Month series is Limited Edition – Tunnel of Japanese clover.
An ink inspired by the vivid colour of a tunnel of Japanese clover that blooms each autumn in the gardens of Mukojima Hyakkaen. Its rich, lively shade captures one of the striking colours of the Japanese autumn.
The story behind the colour
Tunnel of Japanese clover was inspired by the memory of a tunnel covered in Japanese clover at Mukojima Hyakkaen gardens in Tokyo.
Each autumn, the path transforms into a profusion of delicate flowers and intense pink-purple colour. This brief seasonal moment became the inspiration for an ink that feels fresh, vivid and at the same time beautifully delicate.
It is a colour connected with the changing seasons – capturing a moment that returns every year, yet is never quite the same.
Curated by Kakimori
Tunnel of Japanese clover belongs to the Colour specimen series – a collection inspired by encounters with colour in everyday moments.
- selected and created by the Kakimori team,
- inspired by a particular place and seasonal moment,
- created as a seasonal, one-time edition,
- available only in limited quantities.
Colour specimen is a reminder that a strong memory of colour can come from a brief encounter with nature – even an autumn walk through a garden.
Video: introducing the ink
About the ink
Tunnel of Japanese clover is a pigment ink developed in collaboration with the Japanese colour specialists at Turner Colour Works.
- formulated to minimise nib clogging,
- resistant to water, feathering and bleeding,
- resistant to fading and smudging,
- suitable for everyday writing and the long-term preservation of text.
The ink comes in a 35 ml glass bottle designed to last for years with regular use.
Unobtrusive design
The bottle is simple, considered and free from unnecessary decoration. Its subtly finished cap allows it to fit naturally into both working and home environments.
- Design: Makoto Koizumi
- Bottle manufacturing: Yamamura Bottle Manufacturing
- Ink: Turner Colour Works Ltd.
- Made in: Japan
Use and care
- gently shake the bottle before use,
- use your pen regularly,
- store in a dry place away from direct sunlight,
- this is a pigment ink,
- dried ink can be removed using Kakimori cleaning solution.