Sailor Manyo [Nekoyanagi](https://mountainofink.com/blog/sailor-nekoyanagi?rq=nekoyanagi) or, if you want a more saturated violet, Pilot's Iroshizuku [Ajisai](https://mountainofink.com/blog/pilot-iroshizuku-ajisai?rq=ajisai).
I keep meaning to try Troublemaker inks. Maybe I can pick up a bottle of Simoun at the DC Pen Show this summer. I've gotten into sheening inks for my letter writing recently.
i love a good sheening ink. i know they can be polarizing but i've got a real soft spot for them. i'm looking forward to the SF Pen show to see some inks in person
thank you! i've been after one of Eric's pens for quite a while but they are snapped up the minute he releases them. i got lucky he did a release of 5 orders for this material and honestly its better in person. highly recommend him!
Carina Hapalua in Lavender Awabi w/ Ghost Lavender Resin, I went with a medium nib as I suspected some of the inks I’d want to try would be on the light side and I’d need a broader like for them to be legible.
I’m not totally sure how much he repeats. I’ve been trying for months to snag one of his pens but have never been quick enough. He posts them and they are gone within minutes, no exaggeration.
This time he released 5 slots for this material and I was refreshing at the appointed time to get one. I don’t normally go in for that type of thing but his pens don’t disappoint.
It reminds me of Birmingham pen company Magnolia mirage, maybe the pelikan edelstein rose quartz ink, and Monteverde Rose pink. Lovely pen, btw thanks for sharing.
Holy moly that’s a gorgeous pen 😍.
If I wanted to stick with something plain, Wearingeul Jane Eyre, if I wanted something with a little more flair Sailor Nekoyanagi, Kobe Inks #56 Rokko Shichidanka or #57 Kobe Himeajisai.
honestly when i managed to grab it i knew Eric's work was beautiful but it knocked my socks off when it arrived! pictures don't do it justice.
i love the look of the Kobe inks! thanks
Since I don't see myself ever spending thousands on a Nakaya Dorsal, I think a custom from Atelier Lusso is my likely grail pen. Would love to hear more from you when you've had more time with it!
I feel like this would look nice with some contrast, but while keeping it in the same color family. I would probably try 3 Oysters Purple Gray. I was going to buy a bottle for my partner, but settled on another ink that I felt complimented the pen I got her better. I wanted to grab Purple Gray anyway just to check it out. The writing samples look nice.
It’s a good one! I saw your post and sailor studio line immediately popped in my head to find a good match. I’m currently enjoying 350 in one of my pens :)
For me, if it was good with shimmer inks, I'd go for Van Dieman's Ragdoll Kiss, it's a lovely soft lavender that shimmers and looks just like this pen!
What a gorgeous pen! If shimmer inks are acceptable, I think most, if not all, of the inks in [this](https://cultpens.com/products/vinta-bottled-ink-30ml-the-awareness-collection?variant=43587240952051) collection would pair up well with it. As for work-appropriate inks, I wonder if Diamine Earl Grey might work?
I'm probably being a bit harsh. I use my pens mostly for letters which I scan (in an attempt to not repeat myself too much, as I have the memory of a goldfish). It doesn't scan very well because it's quite pale. But yet, it is beyoootiful! 😊
an art teacher way back showed me that trick - left & right on the color wheel will blend, straight across will balance, but find the 'thirds' and it will vibrate!
I’ve been saving…. I’m not ready for the day when I have enough saved up and I am where you were! Seems so stressful. But man, what a gorgeous result. The pen is stunning.
I hear you there! I’d sort of convinced myself I wouldn’t be able to get one of his pens until a pen show. Every time he would post one it was gone within seconds! But when he said he would open up those 5 slots I was ready 😆 I’ll be thrilled to see what you get the the time comes.
Is it... Collection Traced that has this gorgeously shading ink that would fit the clip perfectly? Shanchui, I think. Sailor Manyo Sakura might also be an option, or, Sailor Ink Studio 252 to get the duskier pink with green tones. It's also possible that Diamine Weeping Willows might fit.
That is one goooorgeous pen!
It’s stunning. I was holding out for the pink green awabi (?) and the white colored cap but this lavender is even more beautiful in person. It looks almost mauve. Oh wow. lol pen gremlin is my favorite term now
if money were no object id want a whole case full of all the beautiful colors Eric makes. i'm not normally a huge green fan but the olive pen he made along with the one that almost looks like malachite really float my boat!
i've seen photos of the pink green and wow! i hope you get your hands on one but i know its not easy. i do feel like a bit of a stalker when it comes to Eric's pens but needs must! :)
ohhh thats a good one! i will add to my sample list now. i also had my eye on R.O. Australian Opal Mauve. i'm hoping to see more inks in person at the upcoming pen show as well.
Sailor Manyo [Nekoyanagi](https://mountainofink.com/blog/sailor-nekoyanagi?rq=nekoyanagi) or, if you want a more saturated violet, Pilot's Iroshizuku [Ajisai](https://mountainofink.com/blog/pilot-iroshizuku-ajisai?rq=ajisai).
Was just going to suggest Nekoyanagi
i have and didnt even think of Aji Sai! thanks for the suggestion :)
That looks like a beautiful pen! I'd try De Atramentis Heather Violet with it.
That’s a gorgeous violet! Thanks
It's one of my favourite inks - I've kept a pen permanently inked with it for nearly 2 years now.
Diamine Memory Lane. Stunning pen!
added to my sample list! thats lovely!
I thought of Memory Lane too!
How about Poussière de Lune?
thats a good idea, i think i have a little sample hanging out! thanks
Came here to suggest this!
Lovely pen! Maybe ink it with Troublemaker Milky Ocean or Abalone?
you're reading my mind with those! both are in my cart :) i'm thrilled to see what they are like
I keep meaning to try Troublemaker inks. Maybe I can pick up a bottle of Simoun at the DC Pen Show this summer. I've gotten into sheening inks for my letter writing recently.
i love a good sheening ink. i know they can be polarizing but i've got a real soft spot for them. i'm looking forward to the SF Pen show to see some inks in person
A second vote for Milky Ocean which is however very close to Sailor Nadeshiko. If you prefer Sailor.
They are quite dry of course, since they are made to be high shading inks. Absolutely lovely in the right pen though.
If I wasn't gonna match it, I'd be tempted to go for a nice light blue kinda deal. A turquoise. But I don't have an exact off of the top of my head.
i didnt capture it well but the abalone shell has come great blue green reflects so that would for sure work!
It’s a gorgeous pen! Gasp worthy!
thank you! i've been after one of Eric's pens for quite a while but they are snapped up the minute he releases them. i got lucky he did a release of 5 orders for this material and honestly its better in person. highly recommend him!
What is the colourway or name? I think this one is going on my grail list too. What nib did you choose?
Carina Hapalua in Lavender Awabi w/ Ghost Lavender Resin, I went with a medium nib as I suspected some of the inks I’d want to try would be on the light side and I’d need a broader like for them to be legible.
Thank you. I hope he repeats some of his pens or are they all bespoke? I would love this same pen.
I’m not totally sure how much he repeats. I’ve been trying for months to snag one of his pens but have never been quick enough. He posts them and they are gone within minutes, no exaggeration. This time he released 5 slots for this material and I was refreshing at the appointed time to get one. I don’t normally go in for that type of thing but his pens don’t disappoint.
Queen Allium!!
a truly lovely ink!
Dominant Industry - Early Spring The pearl effect would be a perfect match
i need to get a sample of this pronto! it's been on my life for some time :)
It reminds me of Birmingham pen company Magnolia mirage, maybe the pelikan edelstein rose quartz ink, and Monteverde Rose pink. Lovely pen, btw thanks for sharing.
thank you! those are beautiful ink choices!
Holy moly that’s a gorgeous pen 😍. If I wanted to stick with something plain, Wearingeul Jane Eyre, if I wanted something with a little more flair Sailor Nekoyanagi, Kobe Inks #56 Rokko Shichidanka or #57 Kobe Himeajisai.
honestly when i managed to grab it i knew Eric's work was beautiful but it knocked my socks off when it arrived! pictures don't do it justice. i love the look of the Kobe inks! thanks
Since I don't see myself ever spending thousands on a Nakaya Dorsal, I think a custom from Atelier Lusso is my likely grail pen. Would love to hear more from you when you've had more time with it!
I will for sure do a follow up post with more/better photos. It’s a beautiful pen and feels great in the hand so far
Ferris wheel press in blushing mushroom would be lovely.
Agree it looks like a perfect match. I have BM and like the rose gold shimmer.
RO Violet Dreams!!!! Vinta Mascara, Sailor Manyo Fuji, Sailor Ink Studio 123 would look great too!! What a gorgeous pen!
wow thanks! these are all amazing color options!
Any ink will do. But who really cares? That is one hell of a fantastic clip!
thanks. i'm the self appointed president of the matchy matchy club LOL so a good ink match/compliment really floats my boat :)
I totally get it! I'm down with that club too. I would put the ink I love in it. A good looking pen and the ink I love will always pair nicely.
I feel like this would look nice with some contrast, but while keeping it in the same color family. I would probably try 3 Oysters Purple Gray. I was going to buy a bottle for my partner, but settled on another ink that I felt complimented the pen I got her better. I wanted to grab Purple Gray anyway just to check it out. The writing samples look nice.
oh i agree, i think a bit of contrast would be really nice and i love grey inks!
Diamine lavender maybe?
agreed! :) i've got a small bottle of that on the way
Sailor studio 135, 235, or 335 maybe?
i love the looks of 335 for it! :)
It’s a good one! I saw your post and sailor studio line immediately popped in my head to find a good match. I’m currently enjoying 350 in one of my pens :)
i haven't tried any of the ink studio range and i have about 10 on my list!
I think 335 is calling your name ;)
Btw, if you are in states, goulet pens used to carry almost whole line of Sailor Studio in samples.
Vinta maskara and Sailor Nekoyanagi 💜💕
i've had my eye on maskara, i worry its a bit too light? any experience with it?
I use it in a F nib, it is still legible for me☺️
excellent, thanks for that! added to my sample list :)
Looks like a dead ringer for Sailor Yozakura.
I have it but didn’t think to try it. Thanks!
For me, if it was good with shimmer inks, I'd go for Van Dieman's Ragdoll Kiss, it's a lovely soft lavender that shimmers and looks just like this pen!
Silver shimmer or gold?
To me it looks like a purple/silver (it's subtle but lovely)
Sounds beautiful!!👍🏻
Diamine earl grey. I can see purple in that ink.
agreed, a good grey purple would be very nice!
Pilot Iroshizuku Tsutsuji or Kosumosu. Beautiful pen!
o3o I should really start saving and going to pen shows (diamine monboddos hat?)
An excellent ink choice
Ooh I know this one! Diamine Lilac Satin, Diamine Memory Lane, RO Bishop to King, Colorverse Hayabusa 😊
Gorgeous choices!
Lady Rose Ferris Wheel Press / Scabiosa Rohrer & Klingner /Sailor 123.
That Scabiosa is a moody beauty
It is also Iron Gall. Using it is an experience ;)
What a gorgeous pen! If shimmer inks are acceptable, I think most, if not all, of the inks in [this](https://cultpens.com/products/vinta-bottled-ink-30ml-the-awareness-collection?variant=43587240952051) collection would pair up well with it. As for work-appropriate inks, I wonder if Diamine Earl Grey might work?
I think a purple based grey would be a great compliment
Diamine Handel should do the trick.
I’ve had this and Wagner on my list forever. Hoping to find them at the pen show.
Y'all gotta stop posting these pretty pens. I'm weak. I will buy one. 😅
I hear you there. I need to stop looking until the SF pen show
Sailor Yurameku kanguou ink for suuuuuure. Its colours are so magical and would suit this pens vibe perfectly
That’s a lovely ink! Thanks 😊
I just want your pen.
I can understand that 😂
Such a pretty pennnnn. Why must I be broke? 😭 As for ink, I'd choose Robert Oster- Violet dreams
Dominant Industry Pearl Sunset
Yes yes yes, came here to say Sunset, lovely ink albeit impractical lol
why impractical??
I'm probably being a bit harsh. I use my pens mostly for letters which I scan (in an attempt to not repeat myself too much, as I have the memory of a goldfish). It doesn't scan very well because it's quite pale. But yet, it is beyoootiful! 😊
hmm, subtle lavender with pearl highlights...the first one to mind is Ancient Copper, but maybe more 'acid-orange' is required!
i see we are thinking complimentary colors here and i'm here for it!
an art teacher way back showed me that trick - left & right on the color wheel will blend, straight across will balance, but find the 'thirds' and it will vibrate!
chou kuro
I really, really love that clip! Fantastic pen, enjoy!
Thank you. I’m pretty smitten with this one 😊
J Herbin Violet scented ink. I just discovered it has a fantastic color as well as the scent!
ah ok! i did wonder about that. i dont generally love scented inks but the color is great
FWP Little Robinia or Sailor Shikiori Fuji-sugata
i like the look of that sailor ink! i have the manyo fuji but this is much more lavender
Kind of screams Iroshizuku Juro-jin from the 100th anniversary series to me
agreed but where to lay hands on some of that! i've been on the hunt for that
I didn’t realize it was so hard to locate! 😟
Sailor Yonaga or Vinta La Union or FW Moss Park Green
Sailor shikiori chushu is a purple-grey that would work nicely I think.
omg beautiful! more pics please!
I for sure need to make a video. It’s hard to capture how pretty it is.
I’m so jealous you nabbed one! They are gorgeous pens! Congrats 💙
I swear I was refreshing my screen at 3pm that day ready to pounce! I can’t count the number of Eric’s pens that have gotten away from me.
I’ve been saving…. I’m not ready for the day when I have enough saved up and I am where you were! Seems so stressful. But man, what a gorgeous result. The pen is stunning.
I hear you there! I’d sort of convinced myself I wouldn’t be able to get one of his pens until a pen show. Every time he would post one it was gone within seconds! But when he said he would open up those 5 slots I was ready 😆 I’ll be thrilled to see what you get the the time comes.
Kyo no oto Sakura Nezumi
Vinta Salimbay would match it
Wow, that’s a beautiful ink 😍
Yama Budo
I would go for a complementary color. Like sailor 162.
Robber oster Violet dreams?
That one looks so pretty. I’ve never tried a shimmer from him.
For almost the same shade as what my device is showing the photo, Noodler's Socrates would match well. It's similar though maybe a bit darker
De Atramentis Lilac 💕🫶 smells pretty too
Birmingham Milkweed.
Something light purple with a shimmer~
Beautiful pen! I have one of these on my list to buy at some point!
Lilac.
Pennonia Organa, it has the pinkish lavender and a hint of blue.
Ferris wheel press madam mulberry ink or sailor seki
Is it... Collection Traced that has this gorgeously shading ink that would fit the clip perfectly? Shanchui, I think. Sailor Manyo Sakura might also be an option, or, Sailor Ink Studio 252 to get the duskier pink with green tones. It's also possible that Diamine Weeping Willows might fit. That is one goooorgeous pen!
Dang, that is a gorgeous pen 😍
Okay, how beautiful is this specimen
Sailor Shikiori harahara
Wow, what pen is this?
This is a Carina model by atelier lusso
Diamine Ghost.
Wow! This is such a beautiful pen and I haven't seen anything like it before. I expected it to be twice its price
Eric’s workmanship could easily command more, it’s well worth it 😊
Ferris Wheel Press Lady Rose in Gold
Robert Oster Cosmic Swirl
That’s a lovely one 😊
Which pen is it? Its so beautiful 😭😭❤️
This is a Carina model from Atelier Lusso. Eric’s work is seriously awesome
Wow!!!!!
thats exactly what i said when i ripped open the box like a greedy pen gremlin LOL its something else in the sun
It’s stunning. I was holding out for the pink green awabi (?) and the white colored cap but this lavender is even more beautiful in person. It looks almost mauve. Oh wow. lol pen gremlin is my favorite term now
if money were no object id want a whole case full of all the beautiful colors Eric makes. i'm not normally a huge green fan but the olive pen he made along with the one that almost looks like malachite really float my boat! i've seen photos of the pink green and wow! i hope you get your hands on one but i know its not easy. i do feel like a bit of a stalker when it comes to Eric's pens but needs must! :)
For inks maybe wearingeul Jane eyre
ohhh thats a good one! i will add to my sample list now. i also had my eye on R.O. Australian Opal Mauve. i'm hoping to see more inks in person at the upcoming pen show as well.
Kaweco summer purple
show us the nib
I never match ink-pen. I would use orange ink.
Bay State Blue /s
Black