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

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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