Ink Review #83.5: Sailor Manyo Haha

Tonight I’m posting a quick review of a fan-favorite ink! The Sailor Manyo line is inspired by flowers in a collection of ancient Japanese poems called “Manyoshu”. Haha translates to “Glacier Blue” and is a light blue with lots of shading. I purchased the 50 mL bottle from Pen Chalet.

Swabs:

This ink had a quick dry time, high shading, and no sheen. This is a dreamy color that shades beautifully with green and purple undertones. The intense shading reminds me of a cooler, blue-toned Sailor 162.

Writing Sample:

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

I found that this ink had a wet flow but dried very quickly without smearing. The shading shone through with my Jowo <M> nib and made this very pleasant to write with. It would be best used in a wider nib as the color is pale.

Overall: I’m quite pleased with this purchase and highly recommend trying a sample. The shading alone makes Haha a winner in my books!

Disclaimer: This ink was purchased by me and all opinions/photos are my own. This post was not sponsored.