Make lettering, ornaments and drawn accents stand out on dark paper with Herbin pigmented ink. This opaque ink has a high pigment content. Choose white for clear contrast, silver for a cool metallic colour or copper for a warm metallic colour.
One bottle in your chosen colour
You receive one 15 ml glass bottle with a screw cap, in white, silver or copper. This is not a three-colour set. Nibs, holders, brushes and paper are not included.
Choose a broad tool
Use a broad dip nib, bamboo pen or brush for calligraphy and decorative drawing. A broad nib helps form wide and narrow letter strokes; a brush suits loose lines and small areas of colour. Work with tools dipped into the ink. For a reservoir pen, choose a writing ink expressly intended for that pen.
Shake thoroughly and test first
Shake the closed bottle vigorously before use and again at intervals while working to keep the pigment dispersed. Dark paper brings out the colours. Test a scrap of your chosen paper to see how the ink flows and covers, and how much to load onto your nib or brush. Let a trial stroke dry before adding another layer or a different paint.
After drawing
Clean your tools after use, following the bottle directions and the care instructions for your nib or brush. Keep the bottle rim clean and close the cap firmly. Explore other drawing and writing inks and calligraphy and drawing materials.
