Daiso Sumi Calligraphy Liquid Ink in a 180ml Bottle (Japan Import)

Daiso sumi calligraphy liquid ink in a 180ml bottle, a budget Japan import for everyday brush practice.
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What we liked
- + Large 180ml bottle is a cheap way to keep plenty of practice ink on hand
- + Japanese store staple made for school-level shodo practice
- + Ready-to-use liquid means no grinding before a quick session
Trade-offs
- - Budget ink is less refined, so blacks can look flat in finished pieces
- - Import listing may have Japanese-only labeling and variable availability
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