Bunsen | Paper ink glass pen and small glass plate set
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This product was developed based on the traditional craft "Aohana paper" from Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture. "Aohana paper" is made by soaking Japanese paper in the color of the "Aohana", the flower of Kusatsu City. The traditional method of making it involves applying the juice of the Aohana to the Japanese paper and drying it in the sun, a process that is repeated many times, and is made carefully by hand. It has been used since ancient times as a preliminary design for Yuzen dyeing and tie-dyeing, and in the Edo period it was used as blue paint for ukiyo-e painting.
In order to expand sales beyond its traditional uses, we have developed it into writing ink using a unique manufacturing technique by NPO Seika Seisai, which differs from the traditional manufacturing method. We also offer a set product that can be used with a glass pen and a small plate. Please enjoy the vivid blue color unique to natural Aobana.
How to use:
Cut out one piece along the outline of the die cut, place the paper ink on a small plate, and add an appropriate amount of water (about 0.5 to 1 ml) to dissolve the ink. You can adjust the darkness of the ink by changing the amount of water you add.
specification:
①Paper ink - same as above ②Glass pen - total length approx. 120 mm, shaft diameter approx. φ10 mm, weight approx. 11 g
③Small glass plate - diameter approx. 65 mm, height 15 mm, weight approx. 100 g
Box size: 109 x 154 x 28 mm, weight 215 g
Use: As a writing instrument * Comes with a dropper
よくあるご質問
Frequently Asked Questions
染料インクは耐水性がありません。水がかかるとにじんだり、消えてしまうことがあります。
ただそのぶん、紙にじんわりと染み込んでいく特性があり、独特のにじみやグラデーションの美しさが楽しめます。
That’s right — dye-based inks are not water-resistant. Exposure to water may cause the ink to blur or disappear.
But this very nature allows for soft bleeding and beautiful gradients unique to dye inks — perfect for expressive, freehand writing and drawing.
ガラスペン、つけペン、筆、万年筆など幅広く使えますが、万年筆で使用する際は定期的な洗浄をおすすめします。
筆記具によって色味や表情が変わるので、使い方次第で毎回違う楽しみがあります。
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.
ラメや顔料が含まれるインクは、万年筆内部の細かい機構に詰まりを起こす可能性があるため、基本的にはおすすめしておりません。ただし、中字以上の太めのペン先であれば、こまめなお手入れを前提に「自己責任」で楽しんでいただくことも可能です。筆記表現を広げたい方にとっては、魅力的な選択肢となるかもしれません。
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.
紙の種類、光の当たり方、モニター環境などによって、インクの発色は変化します。
Color appearance can vary depending on the type of paper, lighting, or your screen settings.
