Shachihata released 5 new Iromoyo shades this month. Iromoyo inks are currently a popular ink choice for eraser stamps. The 5 new colors are: Red Plum, Tangerine, Horsetail, Deep Red, and Navy Blue. These colors were selected from 15 other shades that have been decided through a voting survey answer by users. Unlike the first batch of 24 colors, these new shades don’t have dedicated refill inks available.
Below are the English and romanized translations of the new Iromoyo shades.
Iromoyo Red Plum (Kobairo)
A spring-inspired color which is reminiscent of red plum flowers. This shade became popular in the Heian period in Japan.
Tangerine (Mikaniro)
This bright yellow shade mimics the skin of a tangerine fruit hence its name.
Horsetail (Tokusairo)
This shade is a traditional deep shade of bluish green that is popular among samurais and middle-age people. It’s name directly translates to “horsetail” which has a similar look to that of a bamboo plant.
Deep Red (Akaneiro)
This is a deep red shade that was developed almost the same time as the indigo used in the traditional Japanese dying culture.
Navy Blue (Konjoiro)
This deep blue color is inspired by natural pigments used in Japanese paintings. Its name “Konjoiro” is also used to describe the color of the sea.
Just like the original ink colors, these new shades are priced at JPY 715 (Php 320.) What do you think of these five New Iromoyo ink shades?
Shachihata Iromoyo is a line of fast-drying oil-based pads that offers full coverage on most surfaces. The first batch of colors has a range of 24 colors, most of which are based on traditional Japanese shades. Each ink pad has a size of 2.4 x 1.5 inches
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Pre-order the Iromoyo ink here.
