Kakimori — Torori — Ink Review #58

Kakimori — Torori

 

Ink Review # 58

 

Originally posted on FPN: Apr 19, 2023

 

Ink: Torori
Brand: Kakimori
Country: Japan
Availability: 35 ml bottles.
Pens Used: Pilot Elite (EF/stub,) Lamy Safari (EF, F, M, B), Jinhao 450 with an Ahab nib.

Description

Kakimori is a stationery shop in Tokyo Japan.

They have a range of inks and stationery, which epitomizes Japanese minimalism and elegance. They also different dip-pen nibs and pen holders. They make personalized inks and notebooks. 

Their pigment line comes in beautiful bottles. 

According to them:

"A perfect omelet reveals its deliciously soft center. Torori is the color of anticipation, describing a rich consistency overflowing with flavor."

This is the least beautiful ink in the bottle. It is surprising that such an unflattering colour can transform into such a light and joyous orange.

The ink is very wet, has below-average lubrication, and has long dry times. 

As a writing ink, I found it enjoyable only with a B nib. But even then, it was not comfortable to read. However, if you want to write unwanted thoughts, or a vengeance letter with a F nib to make the reader suffer, it's a good choice. 😀

Surprisingly it’s a fun ink to sketch or doodle with.

Note on pigment inks: Pigmented fountain pen inks are best used in well-sealed pens that are easy to dismantle. Regular cleaning is advisable, and pen flush may be needed if water alone is not enough.

Chroma

Writing Samples

Text is from The Art of Peace, by Morihei Ueshiba, translated by John Stevens.

Rhodia

Midori

Tomoe River 68 gsm

Note: Tomoe River used here is 68 gsm, not the thinner 52 gsm version commonly referenced in reviews.

Photos:

Water Test


Comparison

Artwork

Doodle. The blue ink is Noodler's Lermontov.

 

A Tear for the Sacred Fire

Noodler's Lermontov, J Herbin Larmes de Cassis. Paper is Fabriano Watercoloré

Ink Characteristics

·      What I liked: Great for drawing. Enjoyable with a B nib. Very easy to clean.
·      What I did not like: It’s not easy to read, especially with finer nibs. Not good for note-taking.
·      What some might not like: Below-average lubrication, long dry times. Ugly colour in the bottle. Not recommended for heavy-handed writers or over-writer lefties.
·      Shading: With wider nibs.
·      Ghosting: None.
·      Bleed through: None.
·      Flow Rate: Wet.
·      Lubrication: On the dry side.
·      Nib Dry-out: None.
·      Start-up: None.
·      Saturation: Light.
·      Shading Potential: With wide nibs, some.
·      Sheen: None.
·      Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: None
·      Nib Creep / “Crud”: Nope.
·      Staining (pen): No.
·      Clogging: No.
·      Cleaning: Easy
·      Water resistance: Very good.

 

eel free to share your experience, feedback, or any other comments. The more the merrier. 😊

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