Kakimori Torori

[Yazeh]

Kakimori is a stationary shop in Tokyo Japan.

They have a range of inks and stationery, which epitomizes Japanese minimalism and elegance. They also make personalized handmade inks and notebooks, a specialized dip pen nib and nib holders.
Their pigment line comes in beautiful bottles:

Courtesy of Kakimori store.

This is the least beautiful ink in bottle. It is surprising that such an unflattering colour can transform into such a light and joyous orange.
According to them:
"A perfect omelette reveals its deliciously soft centre. Torori is the colour of anticipation, describing a rich consistency overflowing with flavour."

I thought I wouldn’t like this light orange ink. But surprisingly it’s fun to sketch or doodle with.
As a writing ink, I found it only enjoyable with a broad nib . But even then, it’s not comfortable to read for me. However, if you want to write unwanted thoughts, or a vengeance letter, with fine nib to make the reader suffer, it's a good for that

Ink is dry, wet and has long dry times and is easy to clean.

Lets start with Chroma:
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Writing samples:
Text is from The Art of Peace, by Morihei Ueshiba translated by John Stevens.
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Photos:
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Watertest:
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Comparison:
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I did a tiny doodle, to show it works well as an accent ink. The blue ink is Noodler's Lermontov.

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Here is another sketch: A tear for the sacred fire:
Ink are Kakimori Torori
Noodler's Lermontov
J Herbin Larmes de Cassis
Paper is Fabriano Water-colour




· Pens used: Pilot Elite (Ef/Stub) Lamy Safari (Ef/F/M/B), Jinhao 450 with an Ahab nib.
· What I liked: Great for drawing. Enjoyable with broad 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: Dry, long dry times. Ugly colour in the bottle. Not recommended for heavy handed writers or overwriter 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.
· Availability: 30 ml bottles.

Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier

[LizEF]

Good stuff, Yazeh! Thank you for the review. I might like this ink. Hard to say. It looks like the sort that grows on you. I'm thinking kitty and his rodent friend are eyeing that egg for their breakfast.

And forgive me, but I see a pineapple in the midst of your sacred fire! (I'm guessing that's a illusion from the watercolor paper texture...)

Thank you for continuing to reveal this ink line!

[Sailor Kenshin]

Thanks, Yazeh...that IS a cool bottle. And I love orange inks.

[Yazeh]

Thanks, Yazeh...that IS a cool bottle. And I love orange inks.

It is indeed. This is a light orange and if my memory serves me right, you're a leftie overwrite, so you might smudge it all around.

Good stuff, Yazeh! Thank you for the review. I might like this ink. Hard to say. It looks like the sort that grows on you. I'm thinking kitty and his rodent friend are eyeing that egg for their breakfast.

Oh, that egg was supposed a failed draft of a mouse, which looks a bit like Woodstock actually

And forgive me, but I see a pineapple in the midst of your sacred fire! (I'm guessing that's a illusion from the watercolor paper texture...)

Forgiven That was what my wife said too

Thank you for continuing to reveal this ink line!

Always a pleasure

[LizEF]

Oh, that egg was supposed a failed draft of a mouse, which looks a bit like Woodstock actually

I just meant the source of the ink color, not the doodle next to them. (Well, and the egg in the water test.)

Forgiven That was what my wife said too

Now we can definitely blame the texture of the watercolor paper!

[Yazeh]

I just meant the source of the ink color, not the doodle next to them. (Well, and the egg in the water test.)

Got it

Forgiven That was what my wife said too

Now we can definitely blame the texture of the watercolor paper!

No. It's my impatience. Nothing to do with the texture and no dog ate my homework

[LizEF]

No. It's my impatience. Nothing to do with the texture and no dog ate my homework

Hmm. Well, it sure looks like the texture of the paper simulating the texture of a pineapple - I assumed cold-press paper... Either way, I like it - a flame, a pineapple, a pineapple aflame... It's all there.

[mizgeorge]

Happy sigh Always such a treat to see a Kakimori review from you Yazeh. This is another one I love...

I can see the pineapple too, but that's a good thing in my view

[Yazeh]

Happy sigh Always such a treat to see a Kakimori review from you Yazeh. This is another one I love...

I thought so. This is your type of ink for sure. It's light, cheery and orange

I can see the pineapple too, but that's a good thing in my view

Glad you like my flaming pineapple

[VerleneIatarola]

I can see that you have a keen eye for colours and aesthetics. I appreciate your honest opinion on the light orange ink. It sounds like you have a playful and creative personality. 🎨rice purity test

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[dneal]

Good review, as always Yazeh. Although I’m not a fan of yellow, I had never heard of that company.

I’d buy some of that ink (in a different color) just for the bottle.

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[Yazeh]

Good review, as always Yazeh. Although I’m not a fan of yellow, I had never heard of that company.

I’d buy some of that ink (in a different color) just for the bottle.

And if you buy from their website they offer you, different caps, plastic, wood and aluminum. Though not sure if it's worth the price They also do personalized ink

[robinguptadigi]

Thanks for your thoughtful analysis. Your perspective sheds light on aspects I hadn't considered before. Purity Score

[Chrissy]

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[orabellemia]

You seem to have a good sense of color and design. I value your frank feedback regarding the light orange ink. Your personality seems to be lively and imaginative. bitlife

[Chrissy]

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