{"product_id":"kuretake-ink-cafe-bottle-meiji-no-iro-ebicha","title":"Kuretake Ink-Café Bottle - Meiji No Iro Ebicha","description":"\u003ch5 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Color of History: Kuretake Meiji No Iro – Ebicha\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eStep back into the transformative era of Japan with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eKuretake Meiji No Iro\u003c\/b\u003e collection. This exquisite series of inks is inspired by the vibrant colors that defined the Meiji period—a time when traditional Japanese aesthetics merged with Western influence. Among these storied hues, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"285\"\u003eEbicha (Grape-Brown)\u003c\/b\u003e stands as a symbol of intellectual elegance and academic prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis is more than just ink; it is a liquid tribute to the scholars and trailblazers of 19th-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ The Essence of Ebicha: A Sophisticated Palette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe name \"Ebicha\" translates literally to \"grape tea,\" a rich, maroon-leaning brown that carries a distinct purplish undertone. Historically, this color was popularized for the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003ehakama\u003c\/i\u003e (traditional trousers) worn by female students at the dawn of Japan’s modern educational system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater-Based Dye Magic:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated as a high-quality water-based dye ink, Ebicha offers exceptional fluidity. It flows smoothly from the nib, providing a luxurious writing experience that captures the delicate nuances of shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e Kuretake has meticulously researched the dyestuffs of the Meiji era to recreate this specific \"maroon\" that balanced traditional sobriety with a new, fashionable vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElegant Presentation:\u003c\/b\u003e Each \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003e20ml glass bottle\u003c\/b\u003e is a work of art in itself. The heavy glass base and vintage-inspired labeling make it a centerpiece for any desk, reflecting the high standards of Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExceptional Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e While many boutique inks are restricted to dip pens, Ebicha is engineered for a wide variety of tools. Its gentle formulation ensures it is safe for your most precious fountain pens while remaining vibrant enough for artistic calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🖋️ One Ink, Infinite Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe Meiji No Iro collection is uniquely compatible across a broad spectrum of writing instruments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFountain Pens:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfectly balanced for consistent flow and easy cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGlass \u0026amp; Dip Pens:\u003c\/b\u003e High surface tension allows the ink to cling to the nib, providing longer writing sessions between dips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKuretake Karappo-pen:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed specifically to work with Kuretake's \"empty pen\" system, allowing you to create your own custom felt-tip or brush markers using Ebicha ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔍 Explore the Meiji No Iro Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe Ebicha hue is a cornerstone of the series, but the Meiji era was a kaleidoscope of color. 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Araishu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e – A washed-out vermilion that evokes the warm, sun-faded tones of traditional textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwij35vOv-CSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQlQE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuretake Meiji No Iro - Kuroganeiro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e – A sophisticated \"Iron Color,\" a dark blue-grey that mirrors the industrial spirit of the Meiji Restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Archivist’s Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Ebicha is the color of progress. 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