Talens Extra Fine Quality Gouache is a high-pigmented opaque water colour. After drying the paint layer has a matt appearance with very intense colours. Gouache Extra Fine is used by artists, calligraphers and illustrators.

Properties

• Gouache Extra Fine can be thinned with any amount of water; all colours can be mixed amongst each other.

• The paint dries within a few minutes and has a velvety matt and equally opaque finish after drying.

• After drying the paint layer is not waterproof.

We stock nine colours and five Metal Colours

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We have a list of products we are very keen to stock, but have not been able to find a reliable supplier.Sumi Ink is now in stock! (so we can cross that one off the list!)

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Large bottle of Black Chinese Ink (150ml) in a traditional white porcelain bottle decorated in blue Chinese characters.

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Dr Ph Martin’s Bombay Inks are a lighfast pigmented waterproof India Ink which holds a line without spreading. This ink gives strong opaque colour making it ideal for calligraphy, drawing and pen & wash.Drawing Inks

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Parker Quink Ink was first sold in 1931. Its name combines the words “quick” and “ink” and reflects the fact Quink dries quickly on the paper – but not on the nib.Quink Ink by Parker is a washable (non-waterproof) dye-based ink. It flows nicely in Dip Pens and Fouuntain Pens. This is a nice ink to use when you are learning a script.Fountain Pen Inks

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Herbin Indian ink has a high shellac concentration. Except for the black, which is pigmented they are transparent coloured. It can be used with a nib or brush and becomes shiny when dry. It is indelible and solvent resistant. Artists appreciate it for the permanency of its colour.They are available in 8 colours; Black, Brown, Green, Red, Royal Blue, Turquoise, Violet and Yellow.Visit Herbian Colour Indian Inks

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At last! we have got the Speedball Super Black India Ink back in stock. It has been unavailable for some time.This is a free-flowing, non-clogging, waterproof, permanent ink and contains 100% carbon black pigment.Easily applied by brush, pen, steel brush or airbrush. Excellent reproduction quality on absorbent surfaces with optimal lightfastness.Speedball Super Black India Ink

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I have just completed the Scribblers Calligraphy Ink Chart All colours are scans from actual draw-offs. Colours are reproduced as faithfully as the print process and monitor settings allow.We have already had a good response to this range of colours – so why not give them a try! Visit Scribblers shop

Scribblers Calligraphy Ink Chart

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We have just launched a new range of inks. Typically an ink is either suitable for Dip Pens OR Fountain Pens. This is because Fountain pen ink needs to be thinner to flow properly in the mechanism. Inks suitable for dip pens or nibs are usually too thick or sticky for a Fountain Pen and can therefore clog-up the mechanism and damage the pen.Our new ink – Scribblers Calligraphy Ink is suitable for Dip pen AND Fountain Pens. It’s thin enough for the pen, but gives a good coverage making it suitable for dip pens.It is available in 50 different colours. You can see a sample of the colour next to each ink. Please note colours are reproduced as faithfully as the print process and monitor settings allow.In the next few days I shall be posting a colour chart of the inks.Scribblers Calligraphy Ink

AmaranthAmberAqua BlueBlaze OrangeBlue BlackBrilliant RedBurnt SiennaCeriseChina BlueClaretCoralCrimsonDark BrownDark GreenDeep MagentaEmeraldFlamingo PinkFlorida BlueGolden BrownGreyImperial BlueImperial PurpleIndigoJade GreenJet Black

Light GreenMaroonMediterranean BlueMonoco RedOrangePassion RedPinkPresidential BluePrussian BlueQuartz BlackRaw SiennaRoyal BlueSaddle BrownSaphire BlueScarletSepiaSteel BlueSunshine YellowTurquoiseUmberVermillionVioletWashable BlueWoodland GreenYellow

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There are many inks available for calligraphy, but not all of them are ideal for lettering.  Many inks do produce a very dense black, which is what most calligraphers want, but some inks are watery whilst others are too sticky.  Other inks are too think and do not flow well in a dip pen.

There are two types of bottled ink; waterproof and non-waterproof ink.

Waterproof Inks contain shellac, which is what makes it waterproof.  Writing with waterproof ink is difficult as the ink can clog up the nib. Therefore it is best for calligraphers to avoid waterproof ink.

Non-Waterproof Inks Fountain pen inks are not generally suitable for calligraphers.  This is because usually they are watery so they can be used in fountain pens without cloggy the mechanism.  However, this does not always produce satisfactory results with dip pens – often you will be able to see where two strokes have overlapped.  Sometimes if you write over a guideline it will show through the pen strokes.  That said, we have developed a range of Scribblers Calligraphy Inks that are equally suitable for fountain pen and dip pen lettering.

Even though calligraphy inks are purposely designed for dip pens they can still be still watery, sticky, thick or do not flow very well.  Sometimes thick or sticky ink can be diluted to help it flow. But you must be very careful and not over do this – only add a few drops at a time so the ink does not become watery.  If you can, ask someone else what their favourite ink is.

Many of our customers use Higgins Eternal Ink for every day use. It gives a dark, dense black and flows well.

Also, for practising, another favourite is the Pelikan 4001 Fountain Pen ink.

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