Kakimori — Tototo — Ink Review #90

 Kakimori — Tototo

 

Ink Review # 90

 

Originally posted on FPN: Oct 11, 2023

 

Ink: Tototo
Brand: Kakimori
Type: Pigment ink
Country: Japan
Availability: 35 ml bottles.
Pens Used: Pilot Kakuno EF, Lamy Safari (EF, F, M, B)

Description

Kakimori describes this ink as such: "Tototo is the gentle melody of a special rosé poured in quiet company. A colour to elevate everyday life or celebrate a special occasion. Our original inks are inspired by Japanese word play and imagery. Listen to the colourful conversations of dripping ink "

I used to love the Kakimori line with their appealing bottles and whimsical names. As writing inks I cannot recommend them anymore, mostly because of their long dry times, ironically on Japanese paper.

However, as artist inks they are fabulous. They're easy to clean and waterproof.

If you buy the inks directly from their website, you can choose aluminum or wooden caps instead of the standard plastic cap. 

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.

Writing Samples

Rhodia


Midori

Look at the smudging!

Tomoe River 68 gsm

Hammermill 20 lb

Comparison

Water Test

Nothing budges

Artwork

Inktober 2023 challenge: Map

Octopus Write & Draw Fox Grey, Noodler's Bad Green Gator /Apache Sunset, J Herbin Bleu Nuit (Brush pen)/ Rouge Grenat, Diamine Sepia + Herbin Perle Noire

Ink Characteristics

·      What I liked: The colour.
·      What I did not like: long dry times as unusual
·      What some might not like: As of above, and lower than average lubrication, pigment ink
·      Shading: Yes.
·      Ghosting: On cheap copy paper
·      Bleed through: The wetter your pen, the worst it become.
·      Flow Rate: Wet
·      Lubrication: Below average
·      Nib Dry-out: Did not notice.
·      Start-up: Did not notice.
·      Saturation: Did not notice.
·      Shading Potential: It’s there.
·      Sheen: No
·      Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice.
·      Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice.
·      Staining (pen): No.
·      Clogging: No.
·      Cleaning: Easy
·      Water resistance: Excellent

 

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

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