The name Haikara is derived from the English High Collar, a word coined around the turn-of-the-century in Japan to describe the fashion of dressing in Western clothes. While originally somewhat derogatory, the term has evolved now into a far more nostalgic term of endearment. Nostalgia is something Teranishi has by the bucketload.

A truly beautiful purple that deserves to be tried with as many nibs as you can get your hands on. Whether it's an extra-fine or a stub, Teranishi's Innocent Mauve will shade like a dream.

These dye-based inks come in 40ml bottles with great vintage style.