Ready to make your writing extra kawaii? 💖 Whether you're practicing kanji, doodling your name, or just vibing with your brush pen, there’s a new wave of calligraphy inks (書道液) that brings joy to every stroke. This time, it’s not just about writing—it’s about writing with friends! 🐾✍️
In March 2025, the legendary ink masters at Kuretake (呉竹) teamed up with some of Japan’s most beloved characters—Chiikawa, Koupen-chan, and mofusand—to give their classic ink bottles a super cute makeover. 😍
Perfect for students, calligraphy beginners, teachers, and collectors, these inks are functional, fun, and totally collectible. Let’s dip into each one! 🖋️✨
🐰✨ Chiikawa Bokuteki – The Everyday Ink with Big Charm!
If you're learning calligraphy or just practicing your brush moves, this ink is your new bestie! With Chiikawa and pals cheering you on from the label, it’s perfect for daily use—whether you're writing on washi paper or machine-made gasen (a type of traditional calligraphy paper).
💧 Smooth flow
🧒 Great for kids & beginners
📄 Ideal for practice
📦 180ml
💰 Price: ¥473 (tax included)
🧼🩳 Chiikawa Washable Calligraphy Ink – Oops-Proof and Adorable!
Spilled ink on your shirt again? 😅 No worries! This special washable version of the Chiikawa ink is designed for those "oops" moments. Just toss the clothes in the wash and breathe easy.
⚠️ Heads-up: This one’s just for practice—it won’t work for mounting or official displays, but it’s perfect for students and first-timers.
🧺 Ink that washes out of clothes
🐣 Friendly for messy artists
🎨 Just practice, not for framing
📦 180ml
💰 Price: ¥539 (tax included)
🐧🖤 Koupen-chan Seisho Ink – Neat, Deep, and Elegant
Want to make your final draft pop? 🖋️ The Koupen-chan ink is made for clean, professional-looking pieces. It's a seisho (清書) ink, meaning it’s designed for final copies—not just rough drafts!
It gives you:
🖤 A deep, rich black
💧 Less bleeding on paper
📜 A polished look on final calligraphy sheets
Perfect for contests, school displays, or when you just want your writing to shine. 🌟
📦 180ml
💰 Price: ¥550 (tax included)
🐱🖌️ Mofusand Fude Omoina Ink – Gentle on Brushes, Tough on Style
This one’s for the brush lovers! If you want an ink that’s kind to your tools, Mofusand’s ink has you covered. Even if your brush dries out, this formula helps it bounce back to life—no frizz, no fuss.
💖 Gentle on brush tips
🔁 Easy recovery if brushes get stiff
🐾 Cute cats on the label = instant motivation
Great for frequent users and brush caretakers who want ink that works with them.
📦 180ml
💰 Price: ¥473 (tax included)
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