Sailor World Tea time Ink Bottle (Afternoon - 20 ML) 13-1220-204 (Limited Edition)

Sailor World Tea time Ink Bottle (Afternoon - 20 ML) 13-1220-204 (Limited Edition)

Sailor World Tea Time “Afternoon” — 20?mL (13?1220?204)

Limited Edition — Teatime Around the World / Tea Time series
Sailor World Teatime Ink Bottle (Afternoon) 20?mL

Lineage & Inspiration

• The “World Tea Time” (also called Teatime Around the World) collection from Sailor celebrates global tea traditions, with both writing instruments and matching inks themed after tea rituals. Sailor Pen

• The Afternoon Tea variant (code 13?1220?204) is inspired by the classic English practice of afternoon tea — offering a moment of pause in the day, combining delicate snacks and warm tea. Sailor Pen+2OnlineMantra.in+2

• Sailor’s marketing frames this ink as evocative of Orange Pekoe tea — a gentle, comforting tone drawn from the warm hues of black tea. OnlineMantra.in+1

Physical & Packaging Specifications

Color, Visual Behavior & Character

• Base hue / tone
   The recorded color is a gentle orange — reminiscent of the warm, softened amber of black tea — sometimes framed as "orange?brown" in descriptions. OnlineMantra.in+2The Journal Shop+2

• Shading & variation
   The ink exhibits shading, with lighter strokes taking more muted amber tones, and heavier strokes deepening toward richer orange / brown shades. OnlineMantra.in+2The Journal Shop+2

• Sheen / special effects
   While not marketed as a shimmering or glitter ink, in richer applications (pools, heavy strokes) subtle halo or visual layering effects may appear, lending depth to the orange base. OnlineMantra.in+1

• Saturation / visibility
   It is a fairly delicate color; in lighter or fine strokes it may appear softer or more pastel, gaining its full character in wetter, broader strokes. (Community users note its “burnt orange” appeal when properly laid down) The Journal Shop+2Reddit+2

Performance & Practical Use

• Flow / writing feel
   Described as smooth?flowing and well-behaved for fountain pens. OnlineMantra.in

• Start / reliability
   No widely reported issues with skipping or starting (typical for Sailor’s dye inks).

• Drying time
   Because it is a moderate tone with shading, heavier strokes may take more time to fully dry; finer strokes will dry faster. (Exact test data not publicly listed)

• Feathering / bleed / show-through
   On quality, fountain-pen–friendly paper, performance is clean with minimal feathering. On more absorbent or cheaper paper, detail and shading may be compromised, and some show-through could appear.

• Water resistance
   This ink is not water-resistant; exposure to moisture will cause fading or washing out of the color.

• Cleaning / maintenance
   Because it is a dye ink without particulate additives, it should flush and clean reasonably well without heavy residue buildup.

Aesthetic Appeal & Usage Context

• Mood & character
   Afternoon Tea is an elegant, comforting tone — warm but not brash. It evokes a sense of gentleness, tradition, and pause.

• Best for expressive / decorative writing
   Ideal for journaling, letters, creative writing, and decorative accents where shading and atmosphere are appreciated.

• Pen & nib recommendations
   Medium to broad nibs, or pens with wetter ink flow, will allow the full shading and depth to emerge.

• Paper recommendations
   Use high-quality, low-absorption, fountain-pen-friendly paper (Tomoe River, Rhodia, etc.) to preserve shading and avoid dulling.