Taccia - Ukiyoe - Fukaki Hanada

Taccia - Ukiyo-e - Fukaki Hanada - Ink drop

In terms of overall series aesthetics, Taccia’s Ukiyo-e series has to be one of my favorites. The 40 ml bottle and packaging designs are simply stunning. Fukaki Hanada is one of the inks honoring ukiyo-e artist Hokusai, and the box features the woodblock print Lone Fisherman at Kajikazama from his 36 Views of Mt. Fuji series.

Taccia - Ukiyo-e - Fukaki Hanada - Color Range

With the first stroke of the pen, color similarities bring Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo to mind. Like Tsuki-yo, Fukaki Hanada is a medium dark, deep-water blue, but it’s a bit light with a dusty quality. The powdery aspect gives it a very comfortable, calming persona. There is moderate shading, as well, which adds welcome lighter highlights. I like non-standard mid-blues, and this is exactly what you get here.

Taccia - Ukiyo-e - Fukaki Hanada - Edge

In writing, it’s a fairly wet ink and flows nicely. I haven’t had any problems with feathering, but there is a bit of ghosting on some papers. You can see light sheening on the swatch, but I’ve only seen hints of it in writing. This ink dries reasonably quickly, too, which I always appreciate.

Taccia - Ukiyo-e - Fukaki Hanada - Ink Swatch Card

This is an attractive ink, appropriate for fun or office use. It’s a nice writing ink, as well. I love the Ukiyo-e series, and prominently display them in my collection, so I can enjoy them at all times. I think you’ll enjoy having and using this ink.

Taccia - Ukiyo-e - Fukaki Hanada - Ink Bottle and Box