Sailor Manyo Kuzu Dye Ink 50ml

Sailor Manyo Kuzu Fountain Pen Dye Ink (50ml)

Celebrating the autumnal wild arrowroot blossoms (Kudzu / 葛花) recorded among the seven classic autumn herbs of the ancient Manyoshu, Sailor Manyo Kuzu exhibits an earthy, romantic wine-red shade blending deep maroon, dusty plum, and subtle sepia undertones. As ink pools on dense fountain-pen paper, it dries down to a velvety botanical burgundy accented by an organic olive-gold sheen along stroke edges.

Distinctive Product Characteristics

• Botanical Wine-Red Hue: A sophisticated dusky maroon with plum undertones that provides warmth without eye-tiring glare, ideal for creative writing, epistolary notes, and artistic washes.
• Two-Tone Chromatic Sheen: Generous pools of ink on coated fountain pen papers reveal an antique golden-green sheen framed by dark crimson borders.
• Clean Dye-Based Flow: Non-pigmented, carbon-free dye solution prevents sediment settling, ensuring smooth capillary action and easy flushability from sensitive piston and converter units.
• Controlled Drying & Shading: Balances moderate wetness with manageable drying speeds on fountain-pen-friendly papers, minimizing bleed-through while showcasing dramatic shading gradients.
• Heavyweight Glass Inkwell: Robust 50ml square bottle with a broad low center of gravity, engineered for steady dipping and easy converter refilling.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Sailor
• Series: Manyo Collection (Season 1)
• Color Profile: Kuzu (葛花 / Dusty Plum Burgundy)
• Ink Chemistry: Water-soluble dye ink (Non-carbon)
• Volume: 50 ml (1.69 fl oz)
• Bottle Style: Faceted-cap square glass bottle
• Country of Origin: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

What color family does Sailor Manyo Kuzu belong to?
Kuzu sits squarely between deep berry red and earthy plum-brown. It is significantly deeper and dustier than bright scarlet or magenta, delivering an antique wine-red feel with vintage character.

Does Kuzu produce sheen on everyday notebook paper?
Its olive-gold sheen appears primarily on smooth, non-absorbent paper like Tomoe River, MD Paper, or Clairefontaine. On porous paper, it dries as a warm, rich matte burgundy with soft shading.

Is this ink prone to staining or nib creep?
Sailor's balanced surfactant formula minimizes crusting and feathering while remaining gentle on pen materials. It washes out cleanly with lukewarm water and leaves no stubborn residue in transparent barrels.