Yes - the box says that it's made in Japan

My ink feels like it has chunks in it- has anyone else experienced this, and can it be fixed?

I have not experienced it. My first thought would be to sent it back. If that were not possible, I would pour all ink out and try to strain the chunks out, fishing out what would not convert back to ink. FWIW

will the base of this bottle fit in an inkwell opening of 1 1/2 inches?

At the widest point I would say the bottle is about 3 in.

Is the color of this ink close to the blue in the pilot precise v5/v7 rollerball pens? i know this sounds like a silly question, but i like that blue.

As far as I know, the answer is no. Others you mentioned are blue-black(and all others not only Pilot). This blue is pure blue. Other companies sell the blue inks for fountain pens but they are all slightly different.

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Namiki Standard Fountain Pen Ink, Blue, 60ml Bottle (69201)

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Brand
PILOT
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Item Volume
60 ml
Package Information
Bottle
Paint Type
Gel

💧smooth, consistent flow

🔵vibrant intense blue hue

🖋️60ml premium ink volume

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Description

🖋️ Elevate your pen game with the art of vibrant blue mastery!

EVERYDAY ELEGANCE - Perfect for professionals, creatives, and bullet journalers seeking smooth, reliable ink.
LEGACY OF QUALITY - Namiki’s premium gel ink ensures consistent flow and long-lasting performance.
EFFORTLESS REFILLS - Designed with an easy-to-use bottle for quick, mess-free fountain pen refills.
TIMELESS CRAFTSMANSHIP - Experience over 100 years of trusted Japanese ink mastery in every drop.
VIBRANT BLUE BRILLIANCE - Make your writing pop with rich, intense blue hues that command attention.

PILOT Namiki Standard Fountain Pen Ink in a 60ml bottle delivers a smooth, intense blue gel ink crafted with over a century of Japanese expertise. Ideal for professionals and creatives, this easy-to-use refill ink ensures consistent flow and vibrant color, making every writing experience a statement of quality and style.

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ASIN	B005WPTYAA
Best Sellers Rank	#90,586 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #132 in Bottled Pen Ink
Brand Name	PILOT
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (388)
Global Trade Identification Number	00072838692016
Ink Color	Blue
Item Highlight	Refill your fountain pen, blue fountain pen ink, 60ml bottle, Namiki standard ink for smooth everyday writing
Item Weight	100 g
Manufacturer	Namiki
Manufacturer Part Number	69201
Model Number	69201
Number of Items	1
Paint Type	Gel
UPC	072838692016
Unit Count	1 Count
Volume	60 ml
Warranty Description	No Warranty

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