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Kakimori Tototo I used to love the Kakimori line with their appealing bottles and whimsical names. However, as writing inks I cannot recommend them anymore, mostly because their long dry time, ironically on Japanese paper. However, as artist inks they are fabulous, they're easy to clean and waterproof. Here is the bottle with the wooden cap, curtesy of Kakimroi website. (If you buy them directly from their website, they have standard and aluminum cap also) Here's how they describe their ink: "Tototo is the gentle melody of a special rosé poured in quiet company. A colour to elevate everyday life or celebrate a special occasion." Our original inks are inspired by Japanese word play and imagery. Listen to the colourful conversations of dripping ink." Let's start with the chroma: Writing samples: Look at the smudging: Comparison: Water test (Nothing budges) And as usual an artwork, this was part of Inktober 2023 challenge: Map Inks used are: Octopus Write & Draw Fox Grey Noodler's Bad Green Gator /Apache Sunset Kakimori Tototo J Herbin Bleu Nuit (Brush pen)/ Rouge Grenat Diamine Sepia + Herbin Perle Noire · Pens used: Pilot Kakuno Ef, Lamy Safari (EF/F/M/B), · What I liked: The colour. · What I did not like: long dry times as unusual · What some might not like: As of above, and lower than average lubrication, pigment ink · Shading: Yes. · Ghosting: On cheap copy paper · Bleed through: The wetter your pen, the worst it become. · Flow Rate: Wet · Lubrication: Below average · Nib Dry-out: Did not notice. · Start-up: Did not notice. · Saturation: Did not notice. · Shading Potential: It’s there. · Sheen: No · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice. · Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice. · Staining (pen): No. · Clogging: No. · Cleaning: Easy · Water resistance: Excellent · Availability: 30 ml bottles. Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier