Sailor Manyo Ink Bottle (Budo - 50 ML) 13-2009-223

Sailor Manyo Ink Bottle (Budo - 50 ML) 13-2009-223

Poetic / Thematic Background

“Manyo” refers to Many?sh? (???), the ancient anthology of Japanese poetry in which nature and flora are recurring motifs. Manyo inks draw their names from the plants, colors, and even foods mentioned in that compendium. 

Budo (??) means “wild grape.” In the context of the Manyo line’s food-themed subset, Budo is inspired by the wild grapes eaten or used for dyeing in the Heian period. 

It’s said that ancient people not only consumed grapes, but also used them as natural dyes, and Sailor translates that into a rich violet-leaning ink. 

Color & Visual Character

• Hue / Tone
  Budo is best described as a blue?violet or violet-leaning purple tone. Several sellers call it a “deep blue?violet” hue. 

• Shading & Nuance
  This ink exhibits medium shading, which allows variations in tone between lighter strokes and heavier, saturated ones. 

• Sheen / Luster
  Budo is noted to show sheen under favorable conditions (in heavier pooling or saturated areas). 

• Shimmer / Glitter
  It does not contain shimmer or glitter particles; its beauty comes from tonal shifts, not sparkle. 

Performance & Behavior

• Ink Type
  Budo is a dye-based ink (non-pigmented), part of Sailor’s Manyo line of fountain pen inks. 

• Flow & Compatibility
  The ink is designed for smooth flow and is safe for use in all standard fountain pens. 

• Water Resistance & Durability
  As a dye ink, Budo does not have strong water resistance. Exposure to water will generally cause smudging or color loss. 

• Bleed / Feather / Show?through
  On high-quality paper, Budo shows minimal bleed or feathering; on cheaper or highly absorbent papers, heavier strokes may show more bleed. 

• Drying Time
  Drying time is moderate: with good paper and moderate flow the ink dries in a reasonable period, but thick pools may remain damp a little longer. (Not explicitly documented, but typical of Manyo series behavior)

Product / Packaging Specifications

• Volume: 50?mL 

• Bottle Dimensions: ~ W 53 × D 44 × H 70 mm 

• Weight (Filled): ~203.0?g 

• Packaging / Box: paperboard box (size ~ 55 × 47 × 76 mm) as standard Manyo ink packaging 

• Model / Code: 13?2009?223 

• Barcode / EAN: 49?01680?19827?7 (for Budo) 

Use Cases, Strengths & Tips

• Journaling, Letters & Art
  Budo’s violet tones and shading make it ideal for poetic or expressive writing (poetry, letters) and decorative elements.

• Showing Sheen / Depth
  To bring out the sheening effect, use a wetter nib (medium, broad, stub) and paper with low absorbency (e.g. Rhodia, Tomoe River). In lighter strokes, the hue leans more toward blue?violet; in saturated pools it deepens and sheen shows.

• Paper Choice is Crucial
  On standard copy or cheap paper, much of the nuance (shading, sheen) will be lost. High-quality, fountain?pen-friendly papers help bring out Budo’s subtleties.

• Maintenance / Cleaning
  Although Budo is a dye ink (so easier to flush than pigment inks), frequent cleaning helps prevent residue, especially in pens that might sit idle.

• Cap Tight & Store Upright
  Seal the bottle firmly after use to prevent evaporation and sedimentation. Store upright. Shake carefully before use to mix any settled pigment/dye.