Before Breakfast & TAG STATIONERY | FROM KYOTO TO LONDON-BRITISH TEA (MINI INK SET)
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BEFORE BREAKFAST x TAG STATIONERY joint project
BEFORE BREAKFAST is a design studio in London that makes handmade stationery. With a concept of sustainability, they use environmentally friendly materials such as recycled paper and soy ink, and produce notebooks using RISOGRAPH printing and traditional bookbinding machines. Their designs are modern and playful, created by NICKI SHEN from Taiwan.
This time, we collaborated with TAG STATIONERY for the first time to create a mini ink set and a mini sketch pad. TAG STATIONERY, based in Kyoto, and BEFORE BREAKFAST, based in London, share a common theme in their daily lives: tea. With tea as the theme, we expressed each tea with different ink colors.
In addition, a limited edition version of the standard sketch pad was created to coincide with the theme color. The blank pages are made from 100% recycled paper, and the beautiful sketch pads are handmade and bound.
Before Breakfast https://www.beforebreakfast.london/
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FROM KYOTO TO LONDON
Everyday Tea In Colour.
Everyday tea seen through colors.
From Kyoto to London, the distance is 9470km. The love of tea is what brings these two places together. Tea comes in many forms and is enjoyed in a number of different ways. This is also reflected in their understated yet distinct color palette.
The distance from Kyoto to London is 9,470 km. These far-flung places are connected by a love of tea. Different cultures and regions reflect different ways of enjoying tea, and subtle yet distinct colors, even though they use the same tea leaves.
Sometimes tea stains are accidentally made by their cups, and leave a mark on the table. They are very much a subtle feature, and a part of our everyday lives.
When I occasionally look closely at the tea stains left on the table by the cup, they seem like "signs of our daily lives" as we live in each of these places.
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COLOR OF BRITISH TEA SET
#1 English Breakfast
#2 London Fog
#3 Earl Grey
#4 Darjeeling
#5 Chamomile
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MINI INK & MINI SKETCH PAD SET
Dye ink (BRITISH TEA)
Manufacturer: Takeda Office Equipment (TAG STATIONERY)
Set contents: 5ml x 5 bottles
Uses: For writing with fountain pens and brushes
Designed by Before Breakfast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
You can use our ink with a wide range of writing tools such as glass pens, dip pens, brushes, and fountain pens. If using a fountain pen, regular cleaning is recommended.
The color and expression vary depending on the writing tool, so you can enjoy a different experience each time depending on how you use it.
You can use our ink with dip pens, glass pens, brushes, or fountain pens. If using a fountain pen, regular cleaning is recommended.
The same ink can express different nuances depending on the tool — a small change can spark a whole new writing experience.
Shimmer or pigment-based inks are generally not recommended for fountain pens, as they may clog the delicate inner feed system. However, if you use a medium or broader nib and clean your pen regularly, you may enjoy them at your own risk. For those seeking to expand expressive possibilities, they can be an exciting option.
Color appearance can vary depending on the type of paper, lighting, or your screen settings.
