100g Sumi Black Ink – Rich, Velvety Black for Printmakers

A bold, velvety black ink loved by traditional printmakers for its intensity, flow, and versatility. This 100g Sumi Ink delivers a deep matte finish perfect for high-contrast prints, expressive mark-making, and experimental techniques like monoprinting, chine-collé, and brushwork within relief or intaglio.

While Sumi ink is traditionally used in East Asian calligraphy and brush painting, printmakers across disciplines are rediscovering it as a beautifully fluid option for hand-pulled prints. It handles best with brush application and can be layered or thinned for tonal work and fine details.

Ideal for printmakers who want a ready-to-use, pigment-rich black that behaves well on Japanese paper and other absorbent surfaces.

• 100g bottle — a generous size for studio use

• Intensely pigmented with a deep, consistent black tone

• Fast-drying on uncoated paper

• Perfect for monoprinting, calligraphic textures, or brushwork detailing in relief prints

• Compatible with traditional Japanese printing papers and more

Not suitable for rolling out like oil-based inks — this one is all about fluidity and expression.