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Indian ink and drawing inks for pen, brush and wash, with dip pens and calligraphy nibs to use them with. Our own black Indian ink is permanent once dry, and comes in sizes up to 5 litres for classrooms and studios.
There's also Chinese sumi ink for brush painting, coloured drawing inks, marbling inks, and bamboo pens for looser, more expressive lines.
A dense black ink made with pigment, which is waterproof once dry. That means you can paint washes over your linework without it running. Add water to it for softer grey washes.
Both are black and permanent. Chinese sumi ink is made for brushwork: it flows freely, dilutes into smooth gradients and dries matte. Indian ink is denser, which suits pen work and solid blacks.
A pen holder with a set of nibs, so you can try broad and pointed styles before you settle on one. Our dip pen set comes with five drawing and calligraphy nibs. For very fine lines and detail, there's a mapping pen.
New nibs have a protective coating that stops ink sticking. Wash the nib in warm water with a little washing-up liquid before you first use it, and dry it after each session to stop it rusting.
No. Indian and drawing inks contain pigment and binder that dry hard and will clog a fountain pen. Use them with dip pens and brushes.