Kensho's Yūkyū Ink Set

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kuro Sumi Tattoo Ink (@kurosumitattooink) Yūkyū JapanThis set features Hakuji white, Gin Shu light red, Tou Ou yellow, Ai Iro dark blue, Matsuba Iro dark green, and Kodai Shu dark red. Each ink is specifically named to reflect the significant culture that inspired it. The meaning of "Yūkyū" is "to continue endlessly over many years." With that in mind world-renowned artist, Kensho, was inspired to create colors that could withstand the test of time. These classic colors featured in the set have been used in Japan throughout history and remain essential today.HakujiIn Japan, the color white was a sacred, purity, and contraindication color. This white ink doesn’t fade like normal white ink, it stays strong and bright. It's also great to mix with other colors.Gin Shu, Kodai ShuShu is said to represent the color of burning fire, the setting sun, and blood, and is said to have been used as protection fr