Sailor Shikiori Ink Bottle (Yutsubame - 20 ML) 13-1008-229

Sailor Shikiori Ink Bottle (Yutsubame - 20 ML) 13-1008-229

Sailor Shikiori “Yutsubame” — 20?mL (13?1008?229)

Concept & Inspiration

• The Shikiori line from Sailor draws upon the beauty of Japan’s seasons and natural motifs, pairing poetic names with expressive ink colors.

• Yutsubame (??) means “evening swallow” — a bird seen flying across sunset skies. The shade is intended to evoke the graceful flight of swallows set against glowing dusk skies, bringing warmth, hope, and the sense of transition from day to night.

• Within the “Sansui / Shikiori Sansui” subset (nature?/landscape inspired colors), Yutsubame is one of the featured tones, matching pens in the Sansui series.

Physical & Packaging Details

• Ink Type: Water?based dye (non?pigmented)

• Volume / Capacity: 20?mL

• Bottle Design / Dimensions: Square glass bottle, size ~?34 × 34 × 58 mm (W × D × H)

• Filled Weight: ~?94.0?g

• Opening / Usable Diameter: ~?20.6 mm (standard for Shikiori bottles)

• Outer Packaging: Comes in a paperboard box (~?37.5 × 37.5 × 61 mm)

• Shimmer / Glitter: No glitter particles are present in Yutsubame — it is a plain dye ink in that regard.

• Sheen: Official spec lists no sheen (i.e. no metallic overtones) for Yutsubame.

• Fast Drying: The ink is not classified as fast-drying in the product specification.

• Water Resistance: None — the ink is fully dye?based and not water?resistant.

Color & Visual Behavior

• Dominant Hue / Tone: Yutsubame is a rosy pink / soft red tone — a warm pink that leans toward the sunset spectrum, rather than a cold or pastel pink.

• Shading / Variation: The ink exhibits light to moderate shading — thinner strokes appear lighter, while heavier or saturated strokes deepen the pigment. Many users comment on the “nuances” of shading in Yutsubame.

• Reflectivity / Sheen Behavior: Because it lacks shimmer, there is no true metallic sheen. Spec listings indicate no sheen.

• Tone Behavior Under Light: In bright light or with heavier ink application, the pink tone becomes richer and more noticeable; in lighter strokes or on absorbent paper, it can soften and appear more muted.

Performance & Practical Notes

• Flow / Feel: Described as “smooth-flowing” in the product description, and designed to work safely in all fountain pens. The Goulet Pen Company

• Start / Reliability: No widespread reports of skipping or failure to start in reliable pens.

• Feathering / Bleed / Show-through: On quality, fountain-pen-friendly paper, performance is good (minimal feathering). On more absorbent or lower-grade paper, the color nuance or depth may be lost, and show-through may become noticeable.

• Cleaning / Maintenance: Because Yutsubame is a dye ink with no particles or shimmer, it is comparatively easy to flush and maintain in pen systems.

• Stability / Behavior Over Time: As a Shikiori line ink, the formula is intended for consistent behavior across seasonal or landscape motifs. Its appearance remains fairly stable under typical use, though lighting and paper have strong influence.

Aesthetic & Use Context

• Mood / Character: Yutsubame evokes warmth, optimism, and the gentle romance of dusk. Its pink?rosy hue is soft yet expressive, giving writing a poetic, heartfelt feel.

• Best Use Cases:
   • Journaling, letters, and creative writing where pink or rose tones are desired
   • Accents or highlights in multi-colored compositions
   • Pairing with pens that have decent ink flow (so the color shows fully)

• Pen / Nib / Paper Suggestions:
   • Medium or broader nibs help the color deepen and shading to emerge
   • Use low-absorption, fountain-pen-friendly papers (Tomoe River, Rhodia, etc.) to preserve nuance
   • Very fine or dry nibs may flatten the color to a pale pink