Taccia Ukiyo-e Utamaro-Aomurasaki (Blue Purple)

Taccia's Ukiyo-e Utamaro-Aomurasaki (Blue Purple) is a dark violet-blue, something that TWSBI calls "Midnight Blue" and which can look on paper like anything from a deep purple-blue to a desaturated light violet, depending on the thickness of your fountain pen nib.

This ink is dye-based, which means it's easy to clean out of your pens but not water resistant.

About the Taccia Ukiyo-e Ink Collection

Taccia is proud to introduce the Ukiyo-e Ink Series, inspired by the rich color palettes of Edo-period (17th century) Japanese woodblock prints. Ukiyo-e captured the everyday life, tastes, and amusements of its time, using nuanced hues that are difficult to describe with a single word. Our Ukiyo-e inks faithfully reinterpret these delicate tones to elevate your writing and drawing experience with fountain pens.

The collection is released in four artist-themed sets—Hokusai, Sharaku, Hiroshige, and Utamaro—each reflecting the distinctive aesthetics of its namesake. Every ink is formulated with safe, high-quality raw materials, with colors developed under the guidance of a Japanese color consultant. The series was created by stationery experts and is manufactured in our own facilities to ensure consistent performance and reliability.