I-MART Sumi Ink for Chinese Calligraphy & Japanese Brush Art, Calligraphy Ink for Traditional Artworks, India Ink Black for Painting & Writing (3.5 fl oz/100 ml, Black)
I-MART sumi ink, 100 mL of black pigment ink with a gum arabic binder, for dip pens, calligraphy brushes and sumi-e. A low-cost black replacing the 1 oz soot ink.
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What we liked
- + Carbon black pigment in a water base with a gum arabic binder for smooth flow.
- + Listed for both dip pens and brushes, with 100 mL, over three times the old 1 oz jar.
- + Priced low for the volume, so it suits plenty of practice sessions.
Trade-offs
- - Sold as sumi ink for brush work, so a dip pen may need testing for flow and clean-up.
- - Ink only: brush, paper and ink dish are sold separately.
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