Sailor Manyo Ink Bottle Set (Assorted - 20 ML) 13-4510-001 (Limited Edition)

Sailor Manyo Ink Bottle Set (Assorted - 20 ML) 13-4510-001 (Limited Edition)

The Manyo Dual Shading Set 1 (13?4510?001) is a richly expressive, limited?edition boxed collection of fountain pen inks from Sailor, designed to showcase the beauty and depth of dual?shading behavior in a compact format. 

Concept & Inspiration

• From Sailor’s product page: among the 20 colors in the Manyo ink line, eight were selected for their dual shading properties—inks which show a distinct secondary hue or tonal variation in denser areas vs lighter strokes.

• Set 1 (13?4510?001) includes Haha, Nekoyanagi, Sakura, and Nadeshiko — each in a 20?mL glass bottle. 

• The set is packaged in a specially designed box (approx. 69 × 41.5 × 155 mm) to house the four bottles. 

This set gives fountain pen users a chance to sample four of the most visually dynamic Manyo inks in a more accessible format than full 50?mL bottles.

Color & Visual Behavior

Because these are dual-shading inks, each of the four in this set offers more than just a simple base color:

• Dual Shading / Color Shifts
   In lighter regions, you’ll see a relatively pure base tone; in heavier saturation, a secondary hue emerges — for example pink highlights in blues, or purple or deeper shades in lighter tones. 

• Variation Across Papers & Nibs
   The extent of shading / secondary tones depends heavily on paper absorbency, nib wetness, and ink load. On high-quality, low-absorbency paper with broader or wetter pens, the shading effect becomes more pronounced.

• No Shimmer / No Metallic Effects
   These inks are dye?based rather than shimmer or particulate inks — all the visual drama comes from shading and tonal contrast, not glitter or metallic flakes. 

Performance & Practical Behavior

• Ink Type & Safety
   All four inks in the set are water-based dye inks, safe for typical fountain pen use. 

• Flow / Compatibility
   Described in retailer listings as “smooth flowing” — they’re formulated to behave reliably in a range of pens. 

• Water Resistance
   These are not water-resistant inks. Exposure to moisture will likely smear or wash them. 

• Limited / Sample Format
   Each bottle is 20?mL (rather than the standard 50?mL for Manyo bottles), making them ideal for testing, rotating, or gifting. 

Packaging & Dimensions

• Bottle Size: Four 20 mL glass bottles

Suggested Use Cases & Appeal

• Sampler & Collector’s Option
  This set is perfect for pen users who want to try out four dual-shading Manyo inks without buying full-size bottles. It's also appealing to collectors as a limited edition.

• Ink Rotation / Variety Use
  Because the included volumes are smaller, you can rotate them across pens without worrying about long-term storage or polishing off large quantities.

• Showcasing Shading Effects
  In wet nibs on premium paper, these dual-shading inks can exhibit striking visual depth—great for journaling, decorative writing, swatching, or showing off an ink’s “hidden color.”

• Gifting / Presentation
  The boxed format, matching set, and limited edition nature make it a tasteful gift for fountain pen aficionados.