Writing

"What started out as a good product is now becoming a passion of mine." That’s what the Octopus Fluids' chemist, Dr. Kai-Oliver Schäfer said when he was developing these high-quality writing inks. "It’s no longer about writing something beautiful – it’s about beauty itself!"The parameters he used to assess the quality go beyond colour and saturation. With...

"What started out as a good product is now becoming a passion of mine." That’s what the Octopus Fluids' chemist, Dr. Kai-Oliver Schäfer said when he was developing these high-quality writing inks. "It’s no longer about writing something beautiful – it’s about beauty itself!"The parameters he used to assess the quality go beyond colour and saturation. With...

Personalise your Kakimori ink bottle with the delicate simplicity of the aluminium cap. Designed to replace the standard plastic ink bottle cap. Let your ink bottle make an aesthetic statement with a cap finish that complements your space and furnishings. Each cap is carefully hand finished, giving the metal a touch of softness and subtle detailing that...

Personalise your Kakimori ink bottle with the elegant grain and natural warmth of Japanese cherry. Designed to replace the standard plastic ink bottle cap. Let your ink bottle make an aesthetic statement with a cap finish that complements your space and furnishings. Experience the texture and feel of natural wood. Japanese cherry is characterised by the...

A rollerball pen made for fountain pen inks. Enjoy the freedom of ink colour in a familiar form. Featuring a textured matte finish and a discreet logo on the cap, the pen is designed to fit in with any occasion. While it may resemble a regular pen at first glance, our metal rollerball pen adds joy to even the simplest of notes with your favourite colour...

*Nib holder only — nib sold separately* A nib holder crafted from Japanese cherry and finished with an indigo dye. Designed to universal specifications to fit a standard nib of your choice. The natural beauty of the woodgrain is accentuated by a deep indigo finish. Each nib holder has been carefully hand dyed by artisans using indigo grown in Tokushima....

*Nib holder only — nib sold separately* A nib holder crafted from Japanese cherry. Enjoy a natural patina that evolves with you for a lifetime of writing. Designed to universal specifications to fit a standard nib of your choice.  Experience the texture and feel of natural wood. Japanese cherry is characterised by the reddening of its colour over time,...

10 Koton "The silence of the night is punctuated by koton, the sound of an ink bottle being placed on the desk. A colour for quiet contemplation." These original Kakimori inks are inspired by Japanese onomatopoeia, word play, and imagery, translating familiar feelings and sounds to colors that are in conversation with each other. Designer Makoto Koizumi...

"What started out as a good product is now becoming a passion of mine." That’s what the Octopus Fluids' chemist, Dr. Kai-Oliver Schäfer said when he was developing these high-quality writing inks. "It’s no longer about writing something beautiful – it’s about beauty itself!"The parameters he used to assess the quality go beyond colour and saturation. With...