Sailor Dipton Ink Bottle (Marshmallow - 15 ML) 13-1801-201

Sailor Dipton Ink Bottle (Marshmallow - 15 ML) 13-1801-201

Sailor Dipton “Creamy” – Marshmallow (15?mL) is part of Sailor’s Dipton Creamy ink line, a suite of opaque, pigmented inks tailored for dip pens / glass pens, rather than fountain pens. Papeterie Makkura+3???????+3Papeterie Makkura+3

• Model / Code: 13?1801?201 (“Marshmallow / Creamy”) ???????+2Papeterie Makkura+2

• Volume: 15?mL Papeterie Makkura+2OnlineMantra.in+2

• Ink Type: Pigment?based / opaque “creamy” ink (not a dye) Papeterie Makkura+3???????+3Papeterie Makkura+3

• Intended Use: Use with dip pens or glass pens only — explicitly not for fountain pen use. Papeterie Makkura+3???????+3OnlineMantra.in+3

Sailor’s official product page describes the Dipton “Creamy” series as offering “high covering power” (??????????) — meaning that even on dark or colored paper, the ink remains clearly visible. ???????

Color, Visual Behavior & Aesthetic Character

• Hue & Tone: Marshmallow is a soft, off?white pastel / cream tone. The effect is akin to a very pale, creamy white rather than dull white. Papeterie Makkura+2Papeterie Makkura+2

• Opacity / Coverage: One of its defining features is strong opacity — it shows clearly on dark and black paper surfaces where many inks would fade or disappear. OnlineMantra.in+2Papeterie Makkura+2

• Shading / Sheen / Effects: The Marshmallow variant is recorded as having no visible sheen or shading. Its output is uniform and consistent in color. Papeterie Makkura+2Papeterie Makkura+2

In Papeterie Makkura’s description, Marshmallow is listed under its features: “This ink has no sheen or shading, providing a solid and intense color.” Papeterie Makkura

Physical & Technical Specifications

From Onlinemantra’s site, the product description states:

“Marshmallow ink is a creamy, opaque, off?white pastel ink that is particularly visible on dark and black papers … This ink has no sheen or shading, providing a solid and intense color. … Sailor recommends these inks be used in dip pens only. It is not suitable for use in fountain pens.” 

Use Cases, Strengths & Practical Notes

• Ideal for Dark / Black Paper: Because of its strong opacity and pale tone, Marshmallow is especially suitable for calligraphy, illustrations, or decorative work on dark or colored paper.

• Layering & Overlays: The opaque nature makes it useful as a base or highlight color. You can layer other colors over it for mixed media / depth effects.

• Dip Pen Only: It is crucial to use Marshmallow (and the Creamy line) only with dip pens or glass pens — using it in fountain pens may cause clogging or irreversible damage. 

• No Sheen / Shading: Expect consistent, flat color without dramatic pen stroke variation or reflective highlights.

• Maintenance Tip: Pigmented inks may settle or separate. Gentle mixing or swirling before use can help restore uniform consistency.