Review on Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Calligraphy Color (6R) Ink - 1.0 oz Bottle, Jade Iridescent - Quantity: 1 by Shantel Griffin

I use my own ink for writing, usually with nibs. After getting that, I actually went and bought the whole set (both numbered sets). The ink is thick - you can use it directly on an artist's pointed nib or dilute it with alcohol for use in regular nibs. The paint becomes transparent when thinned, so keep in mind how much thinning you need and how much paint. I can use this full thickness on any paper with my artist quills and it doesn't bleed. It takes longer to dry than sumi ink, but not so long that it's unreasonable - a few minutes, maybe at worst. And it's SO BEAUTIFUL! i love shimmer You'll need to shake or stir it regularly to keep the glitter particles (mica, pearl, whatever you're using) in suspension. The vial has a nice dropper that I use to load the pen. All in all a fantastic investment. Plus, an ounce lasts a long time.