"Junyouboku" — literally "pure dissolved ink" — and "Aokei," meaning "blue-toned," together give this liquid ink its name: a concentrate prized for clarity and its cool, blue-black cast on paper.
Formulated by Kobaien for calligraphers and painters who want depth without the ritual of grinding an inkstick, Junyouboku Aokei is a concentrated sumi liquid, ready to dilute three to twenty times with water to suit everything from fine linework to broad ink-wash passages.
At full strength expect rich blotting and layered depth; diluted, the ink opens into the cooler, bluish register its name promises — the tonal range sumi-e painters look for when building distance and atmosphere into a composition.
Each 100ml bottle (130g) arrives ready to use straight from Nara, no stone or water dish required, a practical companion for daily practice or travel.
For those already familiar with Kobaien's handmade inksticks, this liquid ink offers the same studio's ink character in a fast, no-mess format — useful for practice sessions, sketchbooks, or days when grinding isn't practical.
Please note: this ink contains artificial preservatives and is not intended for tattoo use.
100ml(130grams)
