Overall if you want a BLACK drawing ink and can handle the problems pigmented ink presents this is a fairly cheap ink that may just be exactly what you’re looking for. Note: As with any pigmented inks for fountain pens, we'd recommend extra care, flushing the pen if it's not going to be used for a while. Use with brush, fountain pens and dip pens on paper, board and film. It can also be diluted for washes etc, but because it is heavily pigmented this is not the optimal ink for the purpose as it could go bad quickly. Higgins Fountain Pen India Ink is a professional-grade dye and pigment ink which gives a matt finish. They recommend ammonia for that but soapy water applied right after use should do the trick if nothing else. It is quite water-proof as in it doesn’t even move when water is applied to it, though that is because it contains shellac which can clog up pens and brushes if not washed out properly. It doesn’t bleed through the page, but it does have some show through and page buckling in larger dollops, so it should only be applied in one coat. It does dry fairly quickly, though not the fastest, and it doesn’t feather on any paper I’ve used, even in large amounts. Dries in 8-11 minutes with a matte sheen, and adheres to paper, board, and film. Though it is a warm black with a hint of yellow brown when applied very thin. Details The same India Ink you love is now available in a marker This pump-action brush marker contains professional grade, non-toxic, pigment-based waterproof ink. It has virtually no greying even when applied in the finest or broadest of nibs or brushes. It is black, and when I say black I mean black. The cap has a foil lining that isn’t very good and ink gets on the rim and underneath it constantly, so be careful when opening and closing as there may be ink where it isn’t supposed to be. It is very full though and can be easily spilled at first, so be careful. The ink comes in a plastic half-cone container, that is fine for dipping as it is very wide. I’ve already taken a look at Higgins India inks, but today I’ll be looking at Speedball Super Black. If you’re drawing you might want to try out some India inks.
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