Ink Institute is a Taiwanese ink maker known for its beautifully formulated fountain pen inks inspired by nature, culture, and quiet moments of daily life. Each colour is thoughtfully crafted, offering rich shading, smooth flow, and a palette that feels both artistic and refined. Their collections often draw from botanical motifs, nostalgic landscapes, and subtle emotional tones: making them a favourite among writers, journalers, and anyone who appreciates expressive, character-filled inks.
With careful attention to formulation and design, Ink Institute inks bring a gentle sense of discovery to every page.
$32.00
Terra Blue 土藍 is an earthy slate blue that sits between soft indigo and storm-washed...
$32.00
Terra Green 土綠 is an earthy green with a calm, muted character. It sits between...
$32.00
Terra Red 土紅 is an earthy red with a soft, natural warmth. It sits between...
$32.00
Terra Yellow 土黃 is a soft, earthy yellow inspired by sun-warmed soil, woven mats drying...
$28.00
This is a bright, morning-blue ink with a playful violet cast. In heavier applications it...
$28.00
This is a soft, dusk-grey ink with a gentle wash of teal in its shadows....
$28.00
This is a near-black, purple-blue ink that reveals itself slowly the longer you look at...
$28.00
This is a vibrant pink-orange ink with a warm, sunlit glow. In heavier swatches...
$28.00
This is a cool-toned violet-blue ink touched with soft pink undertones, creating a blooming, iridescent...
$28.00
This ink draws inspiration from one of the world’s rarest turquoise flowers — the jade...
$28.00
This is a moody, soft-toned blue-grey ink with surprising depth. Light washes appear almost misty...
$28.00
A vibrant climber native to the Hengchun Peninsula in southern Taiwan, this clematis blooms along...
$28.00
This is a vivid scarlet ink inspired by the rare Siebold’s Lily—a chandelier-shaped flower once...
$29.00
This is a striking dual-tone ink that shifts between deep teal and a vibrant magenta...
$29.00
A deep, lustrous ink with a dramatic sheen—Shadowsnow 雪夜星影 lives up to its name. At...
$28.00
Dalupalringi (Big Ghost Lake) is part of Shuang-guei Lake—Two Ghost Lake—a pair of sacred alpine...
$28.00
Lavender Coral 薰衣草珊瑚 is inspired by the underwater lavender fields of Penghu, a rare marine...
$28.00
Shuinandong Smelter 黃金山城 is inspired by the historic mining region of Shuinandong, Jinguashi, and Jiufen—towns...
$28.00
Shuiyang Forest 水漾森林 was formed after the 1999 earthquake, when a sudden landslide dam flooded...
$29.00
Zodiac: Affluent Dragon 吉龍來 is a deep teal-blue ink inspired by the legendary Azure Dragon,...
$29.00
Zodiac: Fortune Bunny 銀兔滿堂 is a silvery black ink with soft silver shimmer, inspired by...
$29.00
Zodiac: Oxtraordinary 牛轉乾坤 is a rich blue-black ink inspired by the quiet strength of the...
$29.00
Zodiac: Tigerrific 福虎生風 is a vibrant, amber-yellow ink with a soft silver shimmer inspired by...
$29.00
Zodiac: Treasure Mouse 鼠來寶 is a warm, earthy brown fountain pen ink touched with soft...