Taccia Hiroshige Inks

Let’s take a look at four Taccia inks from the Hiroshige collection. You can find these inks for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

Swabs:

Left to right: Ainezu, Asahanada, Ruri and Naka Murasaki.

Writing samples:

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

Dry Time: 20-50 seconds

Water Resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: Ainezu and Naka Murasaki had low shading. Asahanada had medium shading. Ruri had medium shading and medium red sheen.

On Walmart Pen + Gear copy paper there was some feathering in every nib size and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Ainezu is a bit more grey than these other blue black inks.

Asahanada is lighter than Birmingham Monongahela.

Ruri is brighter than Diplomat Deep Blue.

Naka Murasaki is a bit more red than Birmingham Corona.

Longer Writing:

All of the inks had average flows.

Overall, Ainezu is my favorite out of the four, but I enjoyed all of them. They are lovely and well-behaved.

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

Ink Review #1523: Taccia Black Jeans

Taccia Black Jeans is from the Jeans collection. It is available in 40ml glass bottles. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The Color:

Black Jeans is a medium black with some sheen.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper you can see the sheen easier.

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: low shading, high black sheen, and no shimmer.

On Walmart 20lb copy paper there was quite a bit of feathering and bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Black Jeans is closest to Waterman Intense Black. Click here to see the Taccia inks together and click here to see the black inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Custom 823 Smoke with a broad nib on a Taroko Breeze notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a nice black ink. It does have some black sheen, but other than that it’s a classic black ink. I don’t love it more than the other black inks I already have full bottles of so I don’t need more than a sample of this one.

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

Ink Review #1522: Taccia Dark Washed Jeans

Taccia Dark Washed Jeans is from the Jeans collection. It is available in 40ml glass bottles. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The Color:

Dark Washed Jeans is a deep indigo blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks lighter with some shading and 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: None

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

On Walmart 20lb copy paper there was quite a bit of feathering and bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Dark Washed Jeans is darker than Kyo-no-oto 05 Aonibi and lighter than Colorverse Proxima B. Click here to see the Taccia inks together and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, I like this one! It’s a pretty dark blue with some gorgeous shading and sheen. I might get a full bottle of this one, it’s lovely!

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

Ink Review #1521: Taccia Indigo Jeans

Taccia Indigo Jeans is from the Jeans collection. It is available in 40ml glass bottles. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The Color:

Indigo Jeans is a medium denim blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty 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: None

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

On Walmart 20lb copy paper there was quite a bit of feathering and bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Indigo Jeans is darker than Birmingham Cornflower but lighter than Sailor Ink Studio 840. Click here to see the Taccia inks together and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Custom 74 Teal with a broad nib on a Taroko Breeze notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I enjoyed this one! It’s well behaved and a lovely color.

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

Ink Review #1520: Taccia Navy Blue Jeans

Taccia Navy Blue Jeans is from the Jeans collection. It is available in 40ml glass bottles. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The Color:

Navy Blue Jeans is a deep denim blue that leans toward green.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has less of a green undertone than it does on the Col-o-ring swab above.

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: None

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

On Walmart 20lb copy paper there was quite a bit of feathering and bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Navy Blue Jeans is a bit darker than Robert Oster Muddy Water. Click here to see the Taccia inks together and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M805 Vibrant Blue with a broad nib on a Taroko Breeze notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I love the color of this ink! It has just a bit of green in it as well as some pretty shading and sheen. I’m tempted to buy a full bottle of this one, I really enjoyed it.

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

Ink Review #1519: Taccia Classic Blue Jeans

Taccia Classic Blue Jeans is from the Jeans collection. It is available in 40ml glass bottles. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The Color:

Classic Blue Jeans is a light denim blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks darker with some shading and 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: None

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

On Walmart 20lb copy paper there was quite a bit of feathering and bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Classic Blue Jeans is less saturated than Sailor Ink Studio 442. Click here to see the Taccia inks together and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, this is a lovely ink, and still readable in a fine nib!

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

Ink Review #1518: Taccia Light Washed Jeans

Taccia Light Washed Jeans is from the Jeans collection. It is available in 40ml glass bottles. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The Color:

Light Washed Jeans is a pale steel blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks darker with some shading.

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, no sheen, and no shimmer.

On Walmart 20lb copy paper there was quite a bit of feathering and bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Light Washed Jeans is closest to Sailor Ink Studio 243, but lacks 243’s purple shading. Click here to see the Taccia inks together and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Lamy Al-star Pacific Blue with a medium nib on a Taroko Breeze notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I like this one, but it can be rather light in smaller nib sizes. I like it best in a wet broad nib.

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

Ink Review #1517: Taccia Grey Jeans

Taccia Grey Jeans is from the Jeans collection. It is available in 40ml glass bottles. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The Color:

Grey Jeans is a pale blue grey.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks darker with some shading.

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: High

Feathering: None

Show through: Low

Bleeding: None

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

On Walmart 20lb copy paper there was quite a bit of feathering and bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Grey Jeans is more grey than Ferris Wheel Press Blue Cotton Candy. Click here to see the Taccia inks together and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin Christoph 45L Italian ice with a medium nib on a Taroko Breeze notebook. The ink had a dry flow.

Overall, this ink is too pale and dry for me. I love the color in the Col-o-ring swab but in longer writing I wish it was a little bit darker and wetter. It’s just not for me.

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

Ink Review #1350: Taccia Fukaki-hanada

Let’s tackle the last ink in the Taccia Ukiyo-e collection, Taccia Fukaki-hanada. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens and Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Fukaki-hanada is a dark cornflower blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks darker and has some shading.

Writing samples:

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

Dry time: 10 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:

Fukaki-hanada is closest to. Sailor Ink Studio 540. Click here to see the Taccia inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Kaweco Sport Serenity Blue with a fine nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I appreciate the fast dry time but there’s still too much feathering and bleeding for me. There are better blue inks out there that behave better and are just as pretty.

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 #1349: Taccia Hokusai-koiai

We are almost through the Taccia Ukiyo-e collection, let’s take a look at Taccia Hokusai-koiai. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens and Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Hokusai-koiai is a classy deep blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has lots of dark 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: 5 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Medium

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Medium

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Hokusai-koiai is closest to Troublemaker Blueberry in swabs. Click here to see the Taccia inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco Pastel Blue with a fine nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I love the color and the fast dry time, but there is way too much feathering and bleeding for me. All of the feathering and bleeding happened on Leuchtturm and Rhodia, so if you stick to Tomoe River paper you should be fine.

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