Sailor Ink Studio 450 - 20ml Bottled Ink
A set of small stickers with the name of the ink are included for labeling your ink converter, so you can always remember what ink you're using.
This smooth-flowing water-based dye ink is specifically formulated to be safe for all fountain pens. Sailor Ink Studio is a collection of 100 unique colors.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Sailor
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Purple
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 20.6mm (0.81in)
- Fast Drying
- No
- Fluorescent
- No
- Shimmer
Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.
- No
- Freeze Resistant
Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.
- No
- Volume
- 20ml
- Iron Gall
Ink made from iron salts and tannic acids. Though quite permanent and waterproof, these inks are typically known for causing chemical corrosion to metal pen parts (especially the nib) and should be used sparingly or with less-valuable pens.
- No
- Lubricated
Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to increase flow in your pen.
- No
- Pigmented
Whether or not the ink contains finely-ground solid particles in liquid suspension.
- No
- Scented
- No
- Water Resistant
Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.
- No
Customer Reviews
I bought this ink to be a specialty ink, but I am using it for notes everyday, because it's a joy to write with. The ink flows very well in my Sailor MF nib, and the color is consistent, despite being well pigmented.
This ink is a beautiful true purple that has a wet and smooth flow. It shades very nicely on paper. It is interesting in that it almost has a pink-to-dark-blue (though still purple) multi shading property in large swatches and when you get it on your fingers, it stains a bright hot pink with a small amount of the blue remaining. This pink/blue separation does not show at all on the paper when writing, even with dramatically wet and dramatically dry writing pens but it may be interesting to those who may be able to understand how to utilize it in their artwork. Overall, it's my favorite purple even after trying about 5 different ones which tend to lean either too warm or far too dark for my personal taste in purple, and I think it deserves more attention, especially for those looking for a true purple that leans slightly cool.
FAQs about Bottled Ink
Which pens can accept this ink?
Any of these fountain pens will work with bottled ink. Typically, as long as the pen can be filled with a converter, has a built-in filling mechanism like a piston, or can be eyedropper-filled, it can accept bottled ink.
What is shading, sheening, or shimmering ink?
Shading - A common (and often desired) result of a fountain pen ink pooling in certain parts of a letter when writing, so that the color and saturation of the ink appears different within a single letter or word. This characteristic cannot be achieved with ballpoint or rollerball pens and is a very appealing aspect of fountain pen use for those particularly drawn to all the pretty ink colors.
Sheen - Characteristic of a fountain pen ink where when ink pools another color can be seen on top of the ink, especially when looked at in different light angles using certain paper types. There is no way to guarantee an ink will sheen, but using a larger nib on a pen will help obtain sheening results in your writing.
Shimmering - Fountain pen ink that has small particles of glitter mixed in.
Is shimmering ink safe to use in fountain pens?
Yes! Shimmering ink is a great way to add some flare to your writing. We have found that a larger nib will showcase more shimmering particles while writing, but you can use any nib size and shimmering ink. All the ink we sell is safe for use in fountain pens.
You can learn more in our blog: How to Write with Shimmering Ink.
My ink smells funny, is it safe to use?
Generally yes! Ink does not smell good- it usually has a chemical smell, along with other scents such as sulfur, rubber, chemicals or even paint. However, as long as you’re not seeing anything floating in the ink, it should be safe to use.
It’s cold and my ink froze; is it safe to use?
Yes, frozen ink will not hurt your pen (after it’s thawed of course!) The issue with ink freezing is primarily a concern because certain glass bottles could break as the water-based ink expands, and then you’d have a mess!
What is your return policy for bottled ink?
We do not accept returns for ink that has been used. Otherwise, we accept returns on unused ink products for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.
To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.