Create black ink drawings, high-contrast lettering or small solid areas with Herbin India ink. Black pigment and a shellac binder give a lasting result that develops a glossy finish as it dries. The dried ink is water-resistant.
Choose 50 ml or 1 litre
You receive one bottle of black ink in your chosen volume: 50 ml or 1 l, equivalent to 1000 ml. Choose 50 ml for a compact supply at your drawing desk; the litre bottle suits refilling a working ink pot when you use larger quantities. Pens, brushes, paper and a separate ink pot are not included.
For dip pens, brushes and reed pens
Use the ink with a separate nib in a holder, a brush or a reed pen. A pointed nib makes fine lines; a broad nib helps create wide and narrow letter strokes. This ink is not suitable for fountain or rollerball pens. Do not fill their reservoirs with it: permanent ink can dry inside the feed.
From a first test to a dry drawing
Try a few strokes on the same paper as your finished work. Paper texture and absorbency affect line edges, depth of black and sheen. When using the litre bottle, pour a small amount into a clean, stable ink pot and close the supply bottle again. Load only as much ink as your line needs. Let each layer dry fully before continuing. Test first if you want to apply watercolour or another ink over the drawing. Water-resistant lines do not make the paper itself waterproof.
Clean promptly and store closed
Clean nibs and brushes immediately after use, before the ink dries. Follow the bottle instructions and your tools' care instructions. Protect clothing and your work surface from permanent stains; avoid eye and skin contact. Store the bottle tightly closed. Explore other drawing and writing inks and calligraphy and drawing materials.
