Sailor Manyo Ink Bottle (Ume - 50 ML) 13-2009-210

Sailor Manyo Ink Bottle (Ume - 50 ML) 13-2009-210

The Manyo ink collection by Sailor draws its name and spirit from Man’y?sh? (“Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves”), the oldest anthology of classical Japanese poetry.  Many of its poems celebrate nature — flowers, seasons, the ephemeral beauty of blossoms. Sailor chose to evoke that spirit by naming each ink after a flower or plant mentioned in Man’y?sh?. 

Ume (?) is the Japanese plum blossom, a herald of spring. In this context, Ume stands for renewal, delicate resilience, and subtle beauty. Sailor’s rendition of Ume aims to capture that floral metaphor in an ink — blending the warmth of red, the depth of burgundy, and the poetic echo of the plum blossom.

Color & Visual Behavior

• Base Hue & Tone
  Ume is commonly described as a deep red / burgundy tone, with warm, brownish overtones.  Listings such as Papeterie Makkura call it a “deep and rich brown-red” capturing plum blossom tones. 

• Shading & Nuance
  The ink offers beautiful nuance / shading, where thinner strokes appear more delicate and lighter, while heavier or pooled areas deepen to richer burgundy. 

• Sheen & Highlights
  In areas of heavy saturation, Ume may exhibit greenish sheens — subtle reflective undertones that add character in certain lighting. 

• Shimmer & Glitter
  Ume is not a shimmering ink — no glitter particles are added. Its appeal lies in tonal depth, not sparkle. 

Performance, Behavior & Technical Features

• Type & Composition
  Ume is a dye-based (non-pigmented) ink, as part of the Manyo line’s ink specification. 

• Flow & Behavior in Pens
  Retailers describe it as “very well behaved, has good flow, and is easy to rinse out of your fountain pen.” 
  According to community observations, Manyo Ume tends to be smooth and wet, meaning it delivers a flowing ink experience in many pens. > “Manyo Ume – very smooth and wet” 

• Drying Time
  On good fountain-pen-friendly paper, Ume dries at a moderate pace — not extremely fast, but reasonable given its saturation. 

• Feathering / Bleed / Show-through
  On quality paper, feathering is minimal, and bleed is low. On cheaper or more absorbent paper, heavier strokes may show more feathering or bleed. 

• Water Resistance / Longevity
  Ume does not have significant water resistance — exposure to moisture will likely cause smudging or loss of clarity. 

• Cleaning & Maintenance
  Because it is dye-based, Ume is relatively straightforward to clean from fountain pens. Nonetheless, regular flushing is advisable to maintain performance and prevent residue buildup.

Product & Packaging Details

• Bottle Design
  The Manyo inks, including Ume, are sold in a 50?mL square glass bottle with a sturdy, elegant design. 

• Dimensions & Format
  The standard Manyo spec for 50?mL is W53 × D44 × H70 mm for the bottle. 
  The bottle is packaged in a paperboard box sized approximately 55 × 47 × 76 mm. 

• Weight (Filled)
  The filled weight is approx. 203.0?g. 

• Barcode / EAN
  The EAN / barcode for Ume is 49?01680?18995?4. 

• Edition & Series Placement
  Ume belongs to the second edition of the Manyo inks (launched around July 2020). 

• Retail Pricing & Listings

  • Anderson Pens lists Ume 50?mL at MSRP $24.00. 

  • Papeterie Makkura lists Ume in European listings and describes its color and behavior in detail. 

Use Cases, Strengths & Tips

• Ideal for Expressive & Decorative Writing
  Ume makes a strong candidate for journal entries, letter writing, or expressive texts where you want a red tone richer than standard crimson but with depth and elegance.

• Showcase Shading & Sheen
  To fully appreciate Ume’s tonal variation and subtle sheen, use a nib that lays down moderate to generous ink (e.g. medium, broad, stub) and pair with high-quality, low-absorbency paper (e.g. Tomoe River, Rhodia, etc.).

• Daily & Professional Use
  Its moderate drying time and balanced behavior allow it to be used in everyday writing — though care should be taken with moisture, given its lack of strong water resistance.

• Pen Rotation & Labeling
  The 50?mL size is generous, and with Manyo’s consistent bottle form, it fits naturally into ink rotators. Labeling pens is advisable when experimenting with multiple colors.

• Storage & Handling Advice
  Store the bottle upright and cap it tightly to avoid evaporation. Before filling a pen, shake or invert gently to re-suspend any settled pigment / dye concentration variation.