Sailor, Souboku Pigmented Ink, 50ml Bottle, 132002244

This is my favorite ink. The ink flows as well as my Irushizuku and Waterman inks. The color is a really nice dark blue grey so you don't get those hints of purple like many other blue-black inks. The ink worked very well in all of my fountain pens besides my preppy, so keep that in mind. The best part of this ink is that I rarely see any feathering at all. I am a teacher so I don't get to choose what kind of paper my student use. This is an amazing ink.

Wonderful blue-gray-black color! It does not bleed even through ordinary college notebook paper, it leads to no feathering, and it flows very well. It is also water-resistant. I did not yet check how easily is to clean the fountain pen.

Honestly, I didn't buy it for "professional" reasons. Not to be used for work or carried with me to sign checks or documents. I simply wanted a good blue-black ink that is fit for everyday writing and won't grow tired of it so quickly. I purchased a 10ml sample bottle and right away decided to buy a full bottle. In its most intense (wet) state, it writes almost black and I actually prefer it in the less-intense (diluted) state. THAT is the perfect shade of blue-black (for me) and my eyes never scream at me if I stare at it for too long. And being water-resistant and a fair price item is simply a bonus for me.It does offer a subtle shading if you are into that. And it writes wet for the fountain pens I own

Sailor Soubuku is a wonderful ink. It’s a business-appropriate, Indigo-Denim blue, with good flow, minimal bleed-thorough, and consistent behavior across paper types. Flow is on the dryer side, but like fountain-friendly carbon inks, it has pleasantly smooth feel on the page. It dries to smudge proof, even on slick thermal or Rhodia paper, in 5-10 seconds, and is quite water and solvent fast, though it will smudge a bit of rubbed with alcohol.The bottle is the newer cube-style. It’s a piece of art and looks worthy of a place on an executive desk, but lacks the integral well that I understand this ink used to have.I haven’t left a test paper in the sun to test UV fade resistance, but intend to do so with an update.So far, this is THE everyday ink I was hoping it might be. I’m glad I finally bought a bottle!

Beautiful color, absolutely my favorite! Love the way it flows and dries. <3

Ahoy, landlubbers and ink enthusiasts alike! I, Captain Quillbeard, the most manly of ink aficionados, have recently set anchor upon the glistening shores of Sailor Souboku Pigmented Ink. Now, me hearties, gather 'round as I regale ye with a tale of inky seduction and delightful wordplay.From the moment I cast me eyes upon this bewitching 50ml bottle, I knew I'd found me true love. Yarrr, the Souboku ink be as dark and mysterious as the depths of the briny deep. A single drop of this enchanting elixir on me trusty nib made my heart race like a ship before the wind.As I scribbled sweet nothings and brawny boasts with this magical ink, I found meself lost in a world of smooth sailing and mesmerizing line variation. The water resistance be as steadfast as the loyalty of me hearty crew, and the fast drying time be a true testament to Sailor's mastery of the ink arts.But beware, me friends, for this ink's allure knows no bounds. I once caught a glimpse of me reflection in the shimmering pool of Souboku upon me parchment, and I'll be darned if I didn't blush like a schoolgirl at her first sailor's ball.So, me ink-mates, if ye be seeking a flirtatious, playful, and manly adventure, look no further than this captivating bottle of Sailor Souboku Pigmented Ink. It'll bring a roguish charm to your writing, a twinkle to your eye, and an irresistible swagger to your penmanship.Set sail on the high seas of ink with Sailor Souboku, and may the wind ever be at your back, and your words forever enchanting. Yarrr!

色は評判で期待しすぎた感がある。それほど良いとは思えなかった。それより、瓶の正面に貼り付けてある商品名ラベルが曲がって貼り付けてあるのにはがっかりである。ためしに小売店にあるものも箱を開けてみたが、やはり曲がって貼り付けてあった。色雫の小瓶のラベルは綺麗にまっすぐ貼り付けてあるのに比べ、メーカーの商品に対する姿勢が疑われる。ほかのレビューで「シールが曲がっている」という書き込みがあり、密閉するための「seal」がまっがっていてはインクがもれてしまうのでないかと誤解してしまった。「シール」は日本人にか通用しないよ！

仕事で使えるタフなインクが欲しいと思ったものの、ただの黒は面白くないので試しに購入。色味は好みだし、思ったより書き味も悪くない。安万年筆でテストしましたが、顔料系という事で警戒していたようなつまりも発生せず。例えるなら黒くなる前のブルーブラックで、色味は好きなんですが、やっぱりどう見ても青なので仕事では使いにくいと思い、結局、極黒を買い直しました。

とても良いインクです。色も良い。にじみや、裏抜けにも強く乾燥も速い。しかし、出なく成ってしまう事が時々起こります。顔料なので、仕方ない事かも知れませんが、その一点で使うのをやめました。