Dominant Industry Takasago Ink Swatch Paper
Description
For those who take ink seriously — and tea, perhaps, just as seriously.
The Dominant Industry Takasago Ink Swatch Paper is thoughtfully designed for fountain pen enthusiasts who value precision, clarity and a touch of charm. Each pack contains 120 swatch cards (87.9 g/m²), sized at a neat 50 × 90mm — compact enough for organised storage, yet generous enough for expressive testing.
The Ink Tea Time edition features three elegant teacup designs, with 40 cards of each illustration. It is a gentle nod to the ritual of pausing, observing and appreciating colour as it settles and dries.
Every card includes clearly designated spaces for the date, brand, ink name, ink number and pen used, alongside room for both a primary swatch and a second swatch or writing sample. You log with clarity. You compare with confidence. You never wonder what you tested.
At the heart of these cards lies paper from TAKASAGO Paper Mill, a manufacturer with more than 110 years of history since 1910. Developed in 2020 specifically for fountain pen users, this paper offers a silky smooth surface that enhances shading, renders colour accurately and dries quickly enough for practical note-taking. Ink behaves beautifully here — no drama, just depth.
Presented in a sturdy cardboard flip-top box reflecting the artistic theme of the swatch designs, this set feels both archival and delightful. A small ritual, elevated.
Designed with You (and Your Inks) in Mind
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Fountain Pen Optimised Paper: Silky smooth surface enhances shading, improves colour brightness and supports quick drying for clean swatches.
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Structured, Easy Logging: Dedicated spaces for ink details and two swatch areas ensure organised, repeatable comparisons every time.
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Charming Ink Tea Time Design: Three teacup illustrations (40 of each) add personality while maintaining a professional archiving layout.
Details
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Size: 50mm x 90mm
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Weight: 87.9g/m2
- Sheets: 120 sheets (each of the three types of design)
For those who take ink seriously — and tea, perhaps, just as seriously.
The Dominant Industry Takasago Ink Swatch Paper is thoughtfully designed for fountain pen enthusiasts who value precision, clarity and a touch of charm. Each pack contains 120 swatch cards (87.9 g/m²), sized at a neat 50 × 90mm — compact enough for organised storage, yet generous enough for expressive testing.
The Ink Tea Time edition features three elegant teacup designs, with 40 cards of each illustration. It is a gentle nod to the ritual of pausing, observing and appreciating colour as it settles and dries.
Every card includes clearly designated spaces for the date, brand, ink name, ink number and pen used, alongside room for both a primary swatch and a second swatch or writing sample. You log with clarity. You compare with confidence. You never wonder what you tested.
At the heart of these cards lies paper from TAKASAGO Paper Mill, a manufacturer with more than 110 years of history since 1910. Developed in 2020 specifically for fountain pen users, this paper offers a silky smooth surface that enhances shading, renders colour accurately and dries quickly enough for practical note-taking. Ink behaves beautifully here — no drama, just depth.
Presented in a sturdy cardboard flip-top box reflecting the artistic theme of the swatch designs, this set feels both archival and delightful. A small ritual, elevated.
Designed with You (and Your Inks) in Mind
-
Fountain Pen Optimised Paper: Silky smooth surface enhances shading, improves colour brightness and supports quick drying for clean swatches.
-
Structured, Easy Logging: Dedicated spaces for ink details and two swatch areas ensure organised, repeatable comparisons every time.
-
Charming Ink Tea Time Design: Three teacup illustrations (40 of each) add personality while maintaining a professional archiving layout.
Details
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Size: 50mm x 90mm
-
Weight: 87.9g/m2
- Sheets: 120 sheets (each of the three types of design)
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