Kuretake Ink - Café Bottle - Meiji No Iro Araishu - Pen Boutique Ltd

Kuretake Ink-Café Bottle - Meiji No Iro Araishu

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30-Day Return Policy

Our return window is 30 days from the date of purchase. Please include a copy of your invoice and ensure all original packaging and literature are provided. We are happy to offer a credit, exchange, or refund, minus shipping charges. If you receive a defective item, we will send you a shipping or return label via email to send it back to us. Please contact us to arrange the FedEx/UPS return label. For international orders, refunds are issued only in U.S. dollars. We are not responsible for exchange rate differences.

 

Fountain Pen Return Policy

Fountain pens are special, and once filled, they are difficult to resell upon return. When purchasing a fountain pen, it is recommended that you test it by dipping the nib in ink. If you use the supplied cartridges or fill it with ink, we must send the pen to the manufacturer's repair facility to resell it. We want to ensure all our customers receive a brand-new, unused pen. Therefore, we charge a nominal 20% restocking fee to cover repair and shipping costs to the manufacturer's repair center. These pens are then resold in our outlet store. Please note that the restocking fee applies only to fountain pens that have been filled with ink. If you have any questions, please contact us.

 

Return Merchandise Authorization(RMA#)

All returns under Return Policy requires an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. To obtain RMA# please call our customer service at (410) 992 3272 Option:2 or email us with CONTACT US form. Please include /have your Order#/web order# ready.

If an Item is returned to us without an prior authorization number,there would be a 20 % straight restocking fee (Based on the condition of the product,if the product is damaged,there would be no refund).Also,the item should be received within the window of 45 days after you receive the product.

RMA's are valid for 15 days to send it back and will be not eligible for return after 15 days. Return your product to:

Pen Boutique Limited (H.O.) Attn: Returns Department/RMA#________ 5560 Sterrett Place Suite 101 Columbia,MD 21044

Return Exclusions:

We cannot accept returns on

  • Special Orders
  • Engraved Items
  • Corporate Orders
  • Limited Editions where a factory seal on the packaging has been broken by customer
  • Limited Edition Fountain Pen which is inked. These pens needs to be sent back to the manufacturer for repair since most of them are piston filled and the heart opens when the fountain pen is dipped.
  • Where the product was new and undamaged and the damage was caused by the customer.
  • We will not accept returns of opened Ink Bottles ,Ink Cartridges and refills.Kindly contact customer service without opening the package in case you ordered a wrong item or no longer want the item that you ordered.

How To Prepare A Return:

To return an item purchased from Pen Boutique, please follow these guidelines:

1) Your Return Authorization Code. Call (410) 992 3272  or email us using the contact form and you will be given a Return Authorization Code. Please write down this RMA# on the label while returning to us at the below address. Without RMA# we cannot process the return sent to our return processing address.

2) Package Your Return. Please package your return carefully and address it to the below address. Please do not write anything like Montblanc or Visconti or the description on the package for security reason.:

Pen Boutique Limited (H.O.)

Attn: Returns Department/RMA#________
5560 Sterrett Place,
Suite 105
Columbia,MD 21044

2) Insure Your Package: Please insure your package to the appropriate value. When you send expensive items, please make sure that you insure it properly so that you can claim the value when it is lost. Generally for orders above $100, insurance is recommended.

The Warmth of Tradition: Kuretake Meiji No Iro – Araishu

Immerse your writing in the sun-drenched history of Japan’s most transformative era. The Kuretake Meiji No Iro (Colors of the Meiji Era) collection is a curated journey through 19th-century Japanese aesthetics. Among these storied pigments, Araishu (Washed Vermilion) stands out as a hue of radiant optimism—a color that perfectly captures the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modern vitality.

With Araishu, your words don't just sit on the page; they glow with a warm, historic resonance.

✨ The Essence of Araishu: A Luminous Heritage

"Araishu" translates to a "washed-out vermilion," a sophisticated, soft orange-red that was highly fashionable during the Meiji period. It evokes the image of freshly dyed textiles being rinsed in the clear waters of Japan, leaving behind a color that is both vibrant and gentle.

  • Water-Based Dye Excellence: Formulated as a premium dye-based ink, Araishu offers a liquid-smooth writing experience. It is designed to provide beautiful shading, allowing for a depth of color that shifts from a delicate coral to a rich, saturated salmon depending on your nib choice.

  • The "Clean" Vermilion: Unlike heavy pigments that can be temperamental, this water-based dye ink is engineered for effortless flow and easy cleaning, making it as practical as it is poetic.

  • Artisanal Glass Packaging: Each 20ml bottle is presented in a classic, heavy-based glass vessel. The vintage-inspired label design pays homage to the era's unique blend of Japanese and Western graphic arts.

  • Multi-Tool Versatility: Kuretake has ensured that this ink is a "universal" creative medium. Whether you are using a delicate glass pen or a robust fountain pen, the surface tension is perfectly tuned for a skip-free performance.

🖋️ A Masterpiece of Compatibility

The Meiji No Iro collection is uniquely formulated to bridge the gap between traditional and modern writing tools:

  1. Fountain Pens: Safe for even the most delicate internal filling mechanisms.

  2. Glass & Dip Pens: Offers the ideal viscosity to cling to glass grooves, providing a surprisingly long write-out between dips.

  3. Kuretake Karappo-pen: Designed to be used with the "Karappo" (Empty) pen system—simply let the felt core soak up the Araishu ink to create your own custom-colored marker.

🔍 Explore the Meiji No Iro Spectrum

Araishu brings warmth to the page, but the full collection offers a diverse palette of 19th-century Japan. Explore these notable variants at Pen Boutique:

  1. Kuretake Meiji No Iro - Ebicha – A sophisticated "Grape Brown" that served as the academic color of the Meiji elite.

  2. Kuretake Meiji No Iro - Shinkucha – A deep, forest-toned "New Grass" green that evokes the natural landscapes of old Tokyo.

  3. Kuretake Meiji No Iro - Kuroganeiro – A dark, industrial blue-grey inspired by the "Iron Color" of Japan's early modernization.

The Curator's Note: "Writing with Araishu feels like capturing the last light of a Kyoto sunset. It is a color that feels alive, carrying the warmth of the past into every modern stroke."

To learn more about the cultural significance of Meiji-era dyes and how to maintain your pens when using high-shading dye inks, visit our official blog.

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