Taccia - Ukiyoe - Asahanada

Taccia - Ukiyo-e - Asahanada - Ink drop

Asahanada is from the second series of inks in Taccia’s Ukiyo-e collection. The Ukiyo-e inks are some of the most beautifully presented on the market. The original series contained Sabimidori, my favorite ink from 2020, and I’ve been excited to try the recently released second series honoring ukiyoe artists Hiroshige and Utamaro.

Taccia - Ukiyo-e - Asahanada - Color Range

Asahanada is one of the four inks honoring Hiroshige. Considered one of the last great ukiyo-e masters, his series 100 Famous Views of Edo includes some of the genre’s most iconic works. Asahanada was inspired by no.75, Dyer’s Quarter, Kanda. The image depicts indigo-dyed fabrics billowing in the wind with Mt. Fuji in the background. The image covers the ink’s box.

Taccia - Ukiyo-e - Asahanada - Edge Sheen

This is a special blue. Blending mid-indigo and dark aquamarine, it’s a complex combo. Hints of yellow and green give it an appealing and energizing visual feel. It’s a nice shader, and a dark halo frames strokes very successfully. It immediately catches your eye and stands out.

Taccia - Ukiyo-e - Asahanada - Ink Swatch Card

Asahanada performs well and is particularly nice on coated papers. Neither wet, nor dry, it’s consistent and comfortable in use. Drying was average. It’s a very nice writing ink.

I definitely recommend Taccia Asahanada. I love interesting blues, and this is one of my new favorites!

Taccia - Ukiyo-e - Asahanada - Ink Bottle and Box

I’d like to thank Pen Chalet for sending me this ink to review. Pen Chalet has both the original eight Ukiyo-e inks, and the eight newer additions to the series. Between the beautiful 40 ml inks, and the museum-quality packaging, I can’t think of a better-spent $20!