Sailor Ink Studio 530 Fountain Pen Ink 20 ml
Sailor Ink Studio 530 Fountain Pen Ink 20 ml is one of the most vibrant and expressive colours in the Sailor Ink Studio collection. Its attractive raspberry pink tone with magenta and reddish undertones combines brightness, energy and elegance in an ink that immediately stands out on the page. Like many references in the Ink Studio series, its appearance may vary subtly depending on the paper, nib and amount of ink applied.
The Story Behind Sailor Ink Studio
Since 2005, Sailor has organised Ink Studio events in Japan, where the company's master colour mixer, Osamu Ishimaru, creates custom colours for participants using a genuine ink-mixing bar. Over the years, more than 20,000 different colours were developed, drawing on both accumulated expertise and feedback from thousands of users.
In 2018, Sailor launched an ambitious project: selecting one hundred representative colours from the more than 20,000 shades created through these events. The result was the Ink Studio collection, a series in which traditional colour names disappeared and every ink became identified solely by a number. Part of the experience lies precisely in avoiding preconceived ideas and discovering each colour for yourself.
Each number represents a unique formula developed by Sailor. Ink Studio 530 stands out within the collection thanks to its visual impact and the chromatic richness it reveals on paper.
A Raspberry Pink Full of Character
Ink Studio 530 features an attractive raspberry pink colour with magenta undertones and delicate reddish highlights. It is a lively and highly visible ink capable of adding personality to any writing without becoming overwhelming.
Its tone recalls ripe red berries, colourful summer flowers and the vibrant shades often used in illustration and graphic design to introduce energy, contrast and visual interest.
It is an excellent choice for journals, correspondence, personal notes, creative planning, illustration and any project where colour plays a leading role.
The Shading Characteristics of Ink Studio
Like many inks in the Ink Studio collection, 530 offers attractive shading that adds depth and character to writing. Areas with heavier ink concentration reveal darker and more saturated tones, while lighter strokes display a brighter and more delicate pink.
When used with medium, broad or music nibs, these variations become particularly visible, creating dynamic and visually rich writing.
Writing Experience
Sailor Ink Studio 530 delivers the excellent performance for which Sailor inks are renowned. Its flow is smooth, consistent and pleasant, allowing users to enjoy long writing sessions comfortably.
This is a non-waterproof dye-based fountain pen ink designed to maximise colour expression and writing pleasure. It offers good lubrication, relatively quick drying times and excellent performance on quality fountain pen friendly papers.
Recommended Papers
To fully appreciate everything Ink Studio 530 has to offer, we recommend using high-quality Japanese papers such as those available in our Japanese writing paper section. Different papers can reveal more pink, magenta or reddish nuances, allowing users to better appreciate the shading and chromatic richness of this ink.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour is Ink Studio 530?
It is a vibrant raspberry pink with magenta undertones and subtle reddish highlights that may vary depending on the paper used.
Is this a waterproof ink?
No. Ink Studio 530 is a water-soluble dye-based fountain pen ink.
Is it suitable for everyday writing?
Yes. Its good readability and vibrant colour make it an excellent choice for users who wish to add personality to their everyday writing.
Does it include any accessories?
Yes. Sailor includes three numbered stickers that can be attached to converters, helping users identify the ink they are using.
Package Contents
The product includes one glass bottle containing 20 ml of Sailor Ink Studio 530 fountain pen ink, three identification stickers for converters and an official Sailor cardboard box. (Product photographs are for reference only and slight variations may exist between images and the actual product.)
Technical Specifications
• Brand: Sailor
• Collection: Ink Studio
• Number: 530
• Volume: 20 ml
• Ink type: water-based fountain pen ink
• Approximate weight: 94 g
• Bottle dimensions: 34 × 34 × 58 mm
• Box dimensions: 37.5 × 37.5 × 61 mm
• Includes 3 converter identification stickers
• Made in Japan
The Sailor Philosophy
Founded in Hiroshima in 1911, Sailor is one of Japan's leading names in the world of writing. Its continuous pursuit of new colours and unique writing experiences has resulted in some of the most innovative ink collections available today.
The Ink Studio series perhaps represents this philosophy better than any other collection, celebrating experimentation, creativity and the endless exploration of colour.
"Sometimes an ink does not have a colour. It has one hundred possibilities."
