Sailor Manyo Season 2 Konagi Ink

Sailor Manyo Konagi Fountain Pen Dye Ink (50ml)

Drawn from the classic verse of the ancient Japanese anthology Manyoshu, Sailor Manyo Konagi reflects the vibrant sky-blue petals of the Japanese water hyacinth. This pure, water-soluble dye ink yields a striking cerulean blue with subtle chromatic depth and delicate pinkish sheen in saturated strokes, offering sublime lubrication and smooth flow for fine fountain pen nibs.

Key Features

• Vibrant Cerulean Water-Blue: A rich, luminous azure tone inspired by water blossoms, offering high legibility, gentle shading, and brilliant chromatic character on fountain-pen-friendly papers.
• Clean Non-Carbon Formulation: Purely water-based and particle-free to ensure effortless water flushing, preventing feed buildup or converter staining in modern and vintage pens.
• Optimized Nib Lubrication: Carefully formulated surface tension delivers instant nib startup, consistent line width, and minimal feathering across varied paper weights.
• Substantial 50ml Glass Bottle: Heavy square bottle profile with a wide opening ensures rock-solid stability during converter filling or direct nib dipping.
• Wide Writing Compatibility: Excellent for cartridge-converter fountain pens, piston fillers, calligraphy nibs, glass dip pens, and creative watercolor washes.

Specifications

• Brand: Sailor
• Series: Manyo Ink (Season 2)
• Color: Konagi (Japanese Water Hyacinth Cerulean Blue)
• Ink Chemistry: Water-based dye ink (Non-carbon)
• Volume: 50 ml (1.69 fl oz)
• Packaging: Heavy square glass bottle with faceted cap
• Country of Origin: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sailor Manyo Konagi safe for delicate and vintage fountain pens?
Yes. Sailor Manyo inks are pure, particle-free dye inks with zero shellac or acrylic binders, making them gentle, completely water-soluble, and safe for all filling systems.

Does Konagi ink show sheen or shading?
Konagi features clear, dynamic shading from light sky-blue to deep azure, and can exhibit a delicate pinkish-red sheen on high-sheen papers in wet pools.

Can I use this ink with glass pens and dip pens?
Yes. Konagi clings reliably to glass grooves and metal dip nibs, providing smooth laydown and effortless cleanup under running water.