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    Kakimori Tototo

    I used to love the Kakimori line with their appealing bottles and whimsical names. However, as writing inks I cannot recommend them anymore, mostly because their long dry time, ironically on Japanese paper.
    However, as artist inks they are fabulous, they're easy to clean and waterproof.
    Here is the bottle with the wooden cap, curtesy of Kakimroi website. (If you buy them directly from their website, they have standard and aluminum cap also)

    Here's how they describe their ink:
    "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."

    Let's start with the chroma:

    Chroma - Tototo. jpeg.jpg

    Writing samples:
    Rhodia - Tototo.jpg
    Look at the smudging:
    Midori - Tototo.jpegTR68gr- Tototo.jpegHammermill.jpg
    Comparison:
    Comparison - Tototo.jpg
    Water test (Nothing budges)
    Watertest -tototo.jpeg

    And as usual an artwork, this was part of Inktober 2023 challenge: Map
    Inks used are:
    Octopus Write & Draw Fox Grey
    Noodler's Bad Green Gator /Apache Sunset
    Kakimori Tototo
    J Herbin Bleu Nuit (Brush pen)/ Rouge Grenat
    Diamine Sepia + Herbin Perle Noire




    · Pens used: Pilot Kakuno Ef, Lamy Safari (EF/F/M/B),
    · 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
    · Availability: 30 ml bottles.

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

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    Default Re: Kakimori Tototo

    I don't have a huge number of these, but I still love them. I only really use them for drawing, and with dip pens, so haven't really run into any dry time problems.

    Thank you as ever for such an excellent review - I'm loving mousey raising his little glass of rosé.

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    Default Re: Kakimori Tototo

    Quote Originally Posted by mizgeorge View Post
    I don't have a huge number of these, but I still love them. I only really use them for drawing, and with dip pens, so haven't really run into any dry time problems.
    Yes, they are excellent for washes and drawing, and I believe that the long dry times will work in favour of the artist
    Quote Originally Posted by mizgeorge View Post
    Thank you as ever for such an excellent review - I'm loving mousey raising his little glass of rosé.
    🙏

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    Default Re: Kakimori Tototo

    Thanks, Yazeh, for a thorough review of an ink with frustrating dry times. I like the wood cap on that bottle, and I think I like the ink color. Lack of lubrication isn't so great, but that's what the larger nibs are for. Mostly, I like the kitties - poor, lonely swatch kitty; mildly amused friend of Party Mouse; and compass-kitty! Always fun seeing your reviews. Good quotes, too. That one about pain and suffering is a hard one to learn, but so true.

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    Default Re: Kakimori Tototo

    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    Thanks, Yazeh, for a thorough review of an ink with frustrating dry times.
    This ink defies the humid/ arid paradigm
    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    I like the wood cap on that bottle, and I think I like the ink color. Lack of lubrication isn't so great, but that's what the larger nibs are for.
    Yep. Japanese are great when it comes to these details. Though you need to get it all the way from Japan. It's not that bad, with a light touch, but I shudder with a wider nib, even with a blotter
    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    Mostly, I like the kitties - poor, lonely swatch kitty; mildly amused friend of Party Mouse; and compass-kitty! Always fun seeing your reviews.
    Thank you!
    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    Good quotes, too. That one about pain and suffering is a hard one to learn, but so true.
    Thanks. I try hard to find the right quotes. Not always easy. As for the suffering quote, it's easier said than done. Or maybe we should stay with suffering, becoming aware of it, embracing it, and then letting it go.... 🧘*♂️🙏

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