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Atmospheric Vistas: Taccia Ukiyo-e Hiroshige Mini Ink Set II
Journey through the "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido" with the Taccia Ukiyo-e Hiroshige Mini Ink Set. This second installment of Taccia’s celebrated miniature series pays homage to Utagawa Hiroshige, the master of the "poetic" landscape. While Hokusai focused on the power of nature, Hiroshige captured its moods—the falling rain, the misty moonlight, and the gentle transitions of the Japanese sky.
This 4-piece Mini Bottle Set offers a sophisticated, muted palette of water-soluble, dye-based inks, providing a serene and professional alternative to more vibrant collections.
✨ Signature Features: The Hiroshige Palette
The colors in this set were meticulously color-matched to the subtle gradients found in Hiroshige’s woodblock prints, focusing on the soft blues and purples of early morning and late evening.
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Mini 12ml Glass Bottles: These elegant miniatures are the perfect way to sample Taccia’s premium Ukiyo-e line. Their compact size makes them ideal for travel, ink swatching, or gifting to a fellow stationery lover.
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Complex, Low-Saturation Tones: Unlike standard "Primary" colors, Hiroshige’s palette is famous for its dusty, "greyed" undertones, offering a sophisticated look on ivory or cream papers.
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Exceptional Shading: Designed to mimic the Bokashi (color gradation) technique used in woodblock printing, these inks offer beautiful shading that brings character to every letter.
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The Four Atmospheric Shades:
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Hiroshige-Asahanada (Morning Pale Blue): A delicate, airy light blue that captures the clarity of a dawn sky.
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Hiroshige-Ruri (Lapis Lazuli): A rich, soulful medium blue inspired by the deep pigments of traditional Japanese ceramics and textiles.
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Hiroshige-Nakamurasaki (Medium Purple): A muted, dusty violet that evokes the blooming iris gardens of old Edo.
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Hiroshige-Ainezu (Indigo Grey): A standout "chameleon" color; a moody, blue-leaning grey that represents the mist and shadows of a rainy mountain pass.
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🖋️ Why the Hiroshige Set is a Writer’s Favorite
The Hiroshige collection is specifically prized for its legibility and calming presence on the page:
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Professional with a Twist: Colors like Ainezu and Ruri are dark enough for office use and formal correspondence, yet offer a unique "artistic soul" that standard blue-blacks lack.
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Water-Soluble Versatility: These inks are easy to clean and highly responsive to water brushes, making them a favorite for "Ink & Wash" sketching and calligraphy.
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Safe for All Feeds: Taccia inks are formulated to be pH-neutral and highly lubricated, ensuring a smooth writing experience even in pens with finer Japanese nibs.
🔍 Explore Other Taccia Ukiyo-e Mini Sets
Expand your desktop gallery with these other curated collections at Pen Boutique:
- Taccia Ukiyo-e Mini Set - Utamaro – A delicate collection of skin tones and floral hues inspired by classical beauty.
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Taccia Ukiyo-e Mini Set - Sharaku – A dramatic, high-contrast set featuring deep blacks and vibrant crimson.
The Enthusiast’s Note: "The Hiroshige set is my 'rainy day' ink collection. Ainezu is one of the most beautiful greys ever made—it has this incredible depth that makes my journal entries look like they were written 100 years ago. These 12ml bottles are the perfect size for someone who loves variety but doesn't want to commit to a massive bottle."
| Brand | Taccia Pens |
| Set Includes | Ukiyo-e Fountain Pen Bottled Ink II - 4-pc. Mini Bottle Set - Water-soluble Dye based - 12ml bottle - 1 bottle of each: 'Hiroshige-Asahanada, 'Hiroshige-Ruri, 'Hiroshige-Nakamurasaki, 'Hiroshige-Ainezu |
| Type | Bottled Ink Set |







