Sailor Studio Ink Bottle (450 Purple - 20ML) 13-1210-450

Sailor Studio Ink Bottle (450 Purple - 20ML) 13-1210-450

Sailor Studio Ink Bottle — 450 Purple (20?mL) | Code: 13?1210?450

Product Overview
The Sailor Studio Ink 450 Purple is part of Sailor’s celebrated Ink Studio collection, a curated lineup of 100 distinct dye?based fountain pen inks meticulously blended to deliver vivid color, smooth flow, and safe performance.  This 20?mL bottle offers a compact but richly pigmented supply suited for personal use, testing, journaling, or creative applications. 

Color & Visual Character
This shade, designated #450, presents a true purple with cool undertones — a balanced violet tone that is neither too warm nor overly blue.

 In certain lighting or heavier application, the ink may display subtle variation in intensity (a mild shading effect) though with minimal sheen, giving depth without dazzlement.  Some users have noted it leans slightly cooler and lacks strong shading on very smooth paper like Tomoe River. 

Technical Specs & Behavior

• Type: Water?based dye ink 

• Volume: 20?mL 

• Bottle Dimensions (approx): W?34 × D?34 × H?58?mm (bottle) 

• Packaging: Supplied in a square glass bottle, boxed with an insert listing all 100 Ink Studio colors and four converter labels for ease of identification. 

• Flow & Drying: Users report a consistent, smooth, and relatively wet flow. It fares well on good quality fountain pen paper, though drying times may vary depending on nib width and paper absorbency. 

• Safe for Pens: The ink is formulated to be safe for fountain pens and easy to flush — it is not an iron?gall or pigmented ink, so regular cleaning is recommended to maintain pen health. 

• Not Waterproof / Not Freeze?Resistant / No Shimmer: The 450 purple variant does not contain glittery particles, is not designed to resist freezing, and is not intended to be water?resistant. 

Use Cases & Appeal

• Ideal for fountain pen enthusiasts seeking a refined, mid?tone purple that writes cleanly and reliably.

• Great for journaling, letter writing, sketching, or adding a creative accent to notes.

• Because of its relatively compact 20?mL size, it’s excellent for sampling, rotating inks, or travel use.

• The accompanying converter labels help avoid confusion when switching inks, particularly useful for users with multiple pens. 

User Impressions & Considerations

• In a review of this color, some users described the ink as “a vibrant violet” with “consistent, wet flow,” but noted low shading and no sheen. 

• On very smooth, high?quality paper, the color may appear somewhat flat or uniform; paper choice will influence its visual character. 

• Because it’s a dye ink with no special additives, frequent cleaning is advised especially if you leave a pen idle.

• Always shake or mix gently before filling to ensure any settled pigment is re?suspended.