Kuretake MANGA BLACK 60ml Ink - Ideal for Dip Pen, Brushwork, Art & Illustration - Smooth Flow, Smudge-Proof with Alcohol-based Markers - Perfect for Both Pro Artists and Hobbyists Review

great ink to work with, very dark, dries quickly (which may or may not be professional depending on how you work), seems to be quite waterproof although I haven't worked hard with watercolors either. It dries fairly quickly and thick on the pen - not a big problem when drawing but make sure you have some rubbing alcohol or acetone to clean the pen afterwards as water doesn't help. The wide neck of the bottle is a godsend for fountain pens, I never have to worry about covering the body of the…

I've heard that many so-called "hardcore artists" have a negative opinion of this ink. The most common excuse is "it dries so fast it ruins the pen". Simple fix: wipe more often :p Honestly a negligible price for one of the best inks I've ever used. Excellent drying time, stunning, sharp, dark black lines. The tsunami wave crashes down on you as you draw that razor-sharp line. You will have NO bleeding or smudging. For those who want to use some kind of wet medium after applying the clearest…

This ink is one of the best I've ever used for drawing with fountain pens or fountain pens. The black is very black and flows beautifully with excellent coverage. Compared to Pioneer's pen inks and Pen & Ink's proprietary drawing inks, they stand out like a giant superman among ants. This is professional quality ink that makes the other two I mentioned seem less amateur than childish. If you are looking for drawing ink for black and white work, grab this one and you will be happy. You can even…