SAKAE TP iroful Ink Card 100 White Cards
SAKAE TP iroful Ink Cards provide 100 individual white cards for recording, identifying and comparing fountain pen inks. Their compact format and color-focused iroful paper make it easy to build a practical ink reference without carrying a full notebook. They are ideal for ink collectors, fountain pen users, calligraphers and glass pen enthusiasts.
Build a useful personal ink library
Each card can hold a separate swatch together with the ink name, brand, writing instrument and any notes you want to remember. Because the cards are loose, they can be arranged by manufacturer, color family or collection and reordered whenever a new ink is added. The 91 × 55 mm size is easy to handle, store and take with you when comparing colors.
iroful paper designed to reveal ink color
The cards use white iroful paper with a weight of 75 g/m². SAKAE TP developed this paper to display vivid color, subtle changes in intensity and clean, well-defined lines. Its soft, gentle surface gives fountain pen and calligraphy inks room to show their individual character. Results will naturally vary with the ink formula, nib width, ink flow and writing tool.
A consistent method for making swatches
For meaningful comparisons, use the same sequence on every card: a concentrated patch, several fine and broad strokes and a short writing sample. Testing each ink with the same nib or glass pen will make differences easier to assess. Allow the ink to dry completely before stacking or returning the card to the box, particularly when using broad or heavily saturated swatches.
Loose cards that adapt to your collection
The cards are supplied individually rather than bound into a pad or booklet. This makes it possible to remove only the samples you need and reorganize the full set at any time. At Inktraveler, we find this flexible format particularly useful because the reference system can develop naturally as an ink collection grows.
Contents and presentation
The package contains 100 loose white iroful cards with black printing on one side. The colorful box reflects the expressive character of the iroful range and keeps unused cards together between testing sessions. (Photographs are for reference; paper tone and minor visual details may vary slightly depending on the screen or production batch.)
Technical specifications
Brand: SAKAE TP.
Range: iroful.
Product type: ink sample cards.
Paper: white iroful paper.
Paper weight: 75 g/m².
Card size: 91 × 55 mm.
Quantity: 100 cards.
Format: loose cards supplied in a box.
Printing: black printing on one side.
Product reference: PI-IC100W.
JAN and EAN-13: 4909171810097.
SAKAE TP and the idea behind iroful
SAKAE Technical Paper introduced its paper paper brand in 2021 to explore what paper can add to handwriting and creative expression. iroful was the first range launched under that concept. It was created to present ink colors, tonal variation and precise lines clearly when used with fountain pens, calligraphy tools and glass pens.
The Ink Card applies the same approach to a smaller, sortable format. Instead of leaving tests scattered across several notebooks, users can keep one independent reference for every ink, compare related shades and create a visual record that remains easy to consult.
Frequently asked questions
Are these cards suitable for fountain pen ink?
Yes. iroful paper is designed to display fountain pen ink color and tonal variation. It can also be used with glass pens and several types of calligraphy pen.
Are the cards bound together?
No. The box contains 100 separate cards that can be sorted and rearranged as required.
Will an ink look the same in every notebook?
Not always. Paper can affect color, shading and line quality, so each card records how the ink behaves specifically on iroful paper.
How should completed swatches be stored?
Let each sample dry fully, then keep the cards flat and protected from moisture and prolonged direct sunlight.
“One small card can preserve the full character of an ink.”
