Ink Review #1345: Taccia Sharaku-akasakura

Taccia Sharaku-akasakura is from the recent Ukiyo-e collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens and Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Sharaku-akasakura is an unsaturated fire brick red.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink almost purple in some spots where it pooled, and even feathered around the edges.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Medium

Other properties: medium shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Sharaku-akasakura is closest to Colorverse Mars Curiosity. Click here to see the Taccia inks together, and click here to see the red inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Vanishing Point Galaxy with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I enjoyed the color, but the low feathering and medium bleeding makes it a no-go for me. There are a lot of great reds out there I would use before this one.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1344: Taccia Hokusai-benitsuchi

Taccia Hokusai-benitsuchi is from the recent Ukiyo-e collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens and Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Hokusai-benitsuchi is a dark brick red-brown.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty shading and black sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, medium black sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Hokusai-benitsuchi is closest to Diamine Ancient Copper. Click here to see the Taccia inks together, and click here to see the brown inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Kaweco Al-sport Gold with a fine nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a nice brick brown, well-behaved with some interesting shading and sheen. It’s worth a try!

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1343: Taccia Sharaku-kurocha

Taccia Sharaku-kurocha is from the recent Ukiyo-e collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens and Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Sharaku-kurocha is a dark chocolate brown.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty shading and black sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

Other properties: medium shading, medium black sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Sharaku-kurocha is closest to Diamine Macassar. Click here to see the Taccia inks together, and click here to see the brown inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Vanishing Point Copper with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a slightly dry flow.

Overall, it’s a lovely well-behaved ink other than being a bit dry flowing, but it’s not a must-have for me.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1342: Taccia Coral Pink

There is one more ink in the Taccia Lip Collection that we haven’t reviewed yet: Taccia Coral Pink. The Lip Collection is not currently in production but hopefully they will bring it back soon.

The color:

Coral Pink is a dark, unsaturated blush pink.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink almost looks purple and has quite a bit of feathering.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Coral Pink is darker than Tono & Lims Disturbing U. Click here to see the Taccia inks together, and click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Kaweco Sport Coral with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a slightly dry flow.

Overall, it’s a bit dry for me and has more feathering than I like, but I really enjoy the color. I’m glad I tried this one, but I don’t need a full bottle.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1341: Taccia Rose Pale

I’ve been reviewing the Taccia Lip Color collection this week, and just found out that it’s hard to find because Taccia pulled production for a bit due to bottle breakage. Hopefully they will bring it back soon, but for now let’s take a look at Taccia Rose Pale.

The color:

Rose Pale is a bright hot pink.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks a little less saturated and feathers a lot in ink drops.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Rose Pale is pretty close to Diamine Hope Pink, and less vibrant than Taccia Momo Pink. Click here to see the Taccia inks together, and click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin-Christoph 45L Salmon Glow with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, there’s a bit more feathering than I like but other than that it’s pretty well behaved. Honestly I would probably just use Diamine Hope Pink when I want a hot pink rather than this one.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1340: Taccia Pink Beige

I’ve been reviewing the Taccia Lip Color collection this week, and just found out that it’s hard to find because Taccia pulled production for a bit due to bottle breakage. Hopefully they will bring it back soon, but for now let’s take a look at Taccia Pink Beige.

The color:

Pink Beige is right in-between pink, orange and brown. It looks more orange on the Col-o-ring swab than it does on the other papers.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks more pink and even purple where it pooled, but it did feather around the edges.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low-only in the large swabs

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Pink Beige looks more orange in the swabs than J Herbin Rouille d’Ancre. Click here to see the Taccia inks together, and click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer writing:

I used an Esterbrook Estie Lilac with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I love the range this ink has in large swabs (orange, brown, pink, purple) and different papers, but you don’t see much if any of it in actual writing.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1339: Taccia Sunset

Taccia Sunset is from the Lip Color collection. This ink was more popular earlier this year, but now I can’t find it in stock anywhere.

The color:

Sunset is a vibrant coral pink.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a little bit of gold sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, tiny gold sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Sunset is closest to Diamine Flamingo Pink. Click here to see the Taccia inks together, and click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Sailor Pro Gear Sparkling Pink with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this ink is a little better behaved than the other Lip Color inks, and is one of my favorites from the set. I’m a sucker for a good coral pink.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1338: Taccia Burgundy

Taccia Corinth Pink is from the Lip Color collection. This ink was more popular earlier this year, but now I can’t find it in stock anywhere.

The color:

Burgundy is a medium magenta pink.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks less saturated than it does on the col-o-ring swab.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

Other properties: low shading, tiny green sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Most of these inks are close, but none are an exact match. Click here to see the Taccia inks together, and click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco Pink with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, while I enjoy this color, there are a lot of inks in similar colors that are better behaved than this one. I would probably use Diamine Claret or Pilot Irozhizuku Tsutsuji rather than this one.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1337: Taccia Corinth Pink

Taccia Corinth Pink is from the Lip Color collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Corinth Pink is a dusty rose brown-pink.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks more purple than pink and feathers quite a lot.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

Other properties: low shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Corinth Pink has a lot more brown in it than the other pink inks I have. Click here to see the Taccia inks together, and click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M400 White Tortoise with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I enjoyed the color, but I was surprised that this ink feathered a bit on Tomoe River paper. This ink isn’t a must-have for me, I’ve used up my sample but I don’t need a full bottle.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1336: Standard Bindery Luna Tone

Standard Bindery was a new-to-me brand when I started this review of Luna Tone a few months ago, but since I started it Standard Bindery inks are no longer available. Since the review was already finished I decided to go ahead and publish it. If you would like to find a bottle, the used market may be your best bet.

The color:

Luna Tone is a dark blue black.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks more blue less black and has some pink sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, medium pink sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in most nib sizes as well as some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Luna Tone is closest to Sailor Shimoyo.

Longer writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco-T Mint with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, if you missed out on this ink, give Sailor Shikiori Shimoyo a try as a good alternative.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored in any way.