Taccia Kuro (Black)

[jandrese]

Here is a look at Taccia Kuro aka black. Simple name for what appears to be a simple ink but this one has some surprising depth.

 

This is from the Nakabyashi stationary company but is really no doubt made by Sailor.

 

The ink is well lubricated and relatively free flowing. The color is just black without hint of another color or any sheen per se. It is, however, fairly saturated and can form a black "sheen" that is almost like a glossy lacquer. The writing properties are really quite nice. It can show through but does not bleed through and resists feathering. There is little to no shading potential and is more consistently black than Pilot or Platinum black. As shown by the chromatography there is seemingly only one dye component that somewhat resists water. This is not a waterproof ink. It tends to sit up on the paper some, which probably counteracts feathering, but the dry time is a bit on the higher side.

 

I really like this ink. It could be a workhorse black with an interesting subtle glossy finish to the strokes. Taccia Aka (red) is a stunning winner of an ink but this is also very good and I think preferable to Pilot or Platinum black.

 

taccia kuro tomoe by Ja Ja, on Flickr

 

taccia kuro staples by Ja Ja, on Flickr

 

taccia kuro chroma 1 by Ja Ja, on Flickr

[UDog]

It looks exceptional. Vanness carries it so I might give it a try.

 

Concise review. Thanks.

Edited April 4, 2019 by UDog

[Tas]

My Taccia pen is a regular source of joy. I'd be interested to see more of their inks.

 

Thank you for taking the time to post a review and making me aware of it.

[sakib]

Could you compare it with sailor kiwa guro? It's an amazing ink but the grey sheen bothers me sometimes. I like take sumi but it's behavior isn't on par with kiwa guro

[jandrese]

Could you compare it with sailor kiwa guro? It's an amazing ink but the grey sheen bothers me sometimes. I like take sumi but it's behavior isn't on par with kiwa guro

Very different inks. Pigment vs dye. What property do you care about? The Taccia is much more black.

[sakib]

Especially the behavior on cheap paper. Does it perform as well as kiwa guro- on crappy paper

[sakib]

Especially it's behavior on cheap paper. Does it perform as well as kiwa guro- on crappy paper?

[jandrese]

Especially it's behavior on cheap paper. Does it perform as well as kiwa guro- on crappy paper?

In my opinion the Taccia behaves better on cheap paper and it is darker. Performance is similar both being better than Pilot Black or Platinum Black.

[jandrese]

taccia kuro vs kiwa guro focus by Ja Ja, on Flickr

[sakib]

Thank you so much. Need to give this ink a try .