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Tunnel of Japanese Clover

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Specs

Color familyReds & pinks

Approx. hex#AD54A4

SheenNot typically noted

BrandKakimori

Paper & pairing

Reds and pinks show the most dramatic shading of any color family: expect real variation between the edges and center of each letter. This ink will behave predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Cheap, highly absorbent paper (standard copier paper) will dull any ink's saturation and can cause feathering or bleed-through with wetter nibs.

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About Kakimori

Kakimori is a Tokyo stationery maker and shop opened in the craft district of Kuramae in 2010, operated by Hotaka Co., Ltd., a family stationery business established in 1961 and led by Takuma Hirose. It is known for made-to-order notebooks, the Inkstand custom ink-blending service launched in 2014, and its own pigment inks, stainless steel dip nibs and pens.

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Storing and using the bottle

Bottled fountain pen ink has an effectively long shelf life when kept capped and out of direct sunlight: most inks remain usable for years. The main risk isn't the ink spoiling, it's a pen sitting inked and unused for weeks: that's what causes clogs, not the ink's age.

Frequently asked questions

What color family is Tunnel of Japanese Clover?

Tunnel of Japanese Clover falls into Inktend's reds & pinks family based on its typical swatch color.

Does Tunnel of Japanese Clover have sheen?

Tunnel of Japanese Clover is not typically noted for sheen. If you want that effect, browse similarly colored inks tagged with sheen in the ink library.

How should I store a bottle of Tunnel of Japanese Clover?

Years, easily, as long as it stays capped and out of direct sunlight. The thing that actually shortens an ink's usable life is sitting unused inside a pen, not sitting on a shelf.

What paper works best with Tunnel of Japanese Clover?

It behaves predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Stick to something reasonably absorbent-resistant, since cheap copier paper dulls saturation and can feather.

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Color shown is a close digital approximation of a typical swatch, not a calibrated color match.