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Kaimei Sumi Ink 180 Ml (Basic Pack) (Japan Import)
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Brand | 開明 |
Package Information | Bottle |
Paint Type | Watercolor |
Item Volume | 180 Milliliters |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 2.24 x 1.54 inches |
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Item model number | SY 5067 |
ASIN | B001C70A8W |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #16,823 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #37 in Drawing Inks |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
Manufacturer | Kaimei |
Date First Available | September 13, 2012 |
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Product Description
Ideal for school children and general practice. This is our standard series of calligraphy fluid that dries quickly.
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Customers like the performance, quality and smoothness of the ink. For example, they mention it works well with nib pens, writes beautifully with a dip pen and is awesome for calligraphy. That said, they are satisfied with the color, and value. Opinions are mixed on drying time and smell.
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Customers find the quality of the ink amazing, great to work with, and beautiful. They also say it's awesome for doing calligraphy, flows smoothly, and provides nice strokes. Customers also mention that it'll work well with watercolors.
"...trying to learn and practice with the India ink, but this sumi ink makes it enjoyable. I absolutely love this stuff...." Read more
"...It is a smooth, very black ink that writes beautifully with a dip pen...." Read more
"...apples to oranges comparison, but for practicing letter forms - this ink is perfect...." Read more
"Love how the ink flows and is waterproof" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the ink. They mention that it has a deep black color, is jet black, and opaque. Some say that the inking is dark enough for calligraphy use.
"...I absolutely love this stuff. The ink is a nice dark, opaque black...." Read more
"...It is a smooth, very black ink that writes beautifully with a dip pen...." Read more
"...This is the blackest of black inks, darker than Higgins eternal or any other ink I have...." Read more
"...It comes in a black opaque plastic bottle with an L-bend top...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the ink. They say it's good value for money, affordable, and worth the wait.
"...I think the price for the amount of ink that you receive is a great deal...." Read more
"...this bottle is really generous, especially considering that it is so inexpensive! (Not for fountain pens and not waterproof.)..." Read more
"...Large quantity, cheap price, and smooth enough to not frustrate the noobs...." Read more
"While it took several months to finally get this ink, it was well worth the wait...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the ink. They mention that it works well with nib pens, both roundhand and poster nibs, and does perfectly fine with broad nibs. Some say that it dries fairly quickly. Some customers also say that the inking works great on thicker even pearlescent surfaces.
"...It seemed to work passably well, but it was a bit thick and could probably have benefited from dilution...." Read more
"...Moon Palace works really well on a variety of papers and so far hasn't bled...." Read more
"...I used it in washes and with my dip pens and it worked really well! Flowed so smoothly. Although, it is not waterproof...." Read more
"...It works right out of the bottle. No mixing with anything for me. I had a little trouble when I bought new nibs to replace older ones...." Read more
Customers like the smoothness of the ink. They say it flows smoothly out of their nib and works great on thicker even paper. They also love the fluidity of the product, saying it's not too thin nor too thick. Customers also mention that the inking feels silky and doesn't skip.
"...The difference is like night and day. The Kaimei sumi ink flows easily from the nib, and I feel like I can write twice as long without having to re-..." Read more
"...It is a smooth, very black ink that writes beautifully with a dip pen...." Read more
"...Large quantity, cheap price, and smooth enough to not frustrate the noobs...." Read more
"...Flowed so smoothly. Although, it is not waterproof...." Read more
Customers like the consistency of the ink. They say it has a great consistency, is persistent, and has good quality. Some mention that the in is strong and lasts longer. The large bottle will last a long time, and is a solid black.
"...The large bottle will last a long time, and I’ll definitely reorder it once I run out." Read more
"...This ink has a great consistency and clings to my pointed nibs so well that I do not even need to add gum arabic...." Read more
"It’s a true black. It’s the perfect consistency. I use it mainly for calligraphy. No complaints!" Read more
"...It's dense black and has the perfect consistency right from the bottle." Read more
Customers are mixed about the smell of the ink. Some say it smells nice, like a musky pine scent, while others say it's a bit musty and smells like mold.
"...reviewers have complained about, there is a rather pungent, organic/earthy smell to it; however, I don’t find it to be unpleasant, and I can only..." Read more
"...It has an earthy, natural fragrance which I like the very much, although some reviewers object to it...." Read more
"...The only possible bad thing I can see is the smell. You will either love it or hate it...." Read more
"...skeptical about the smell from reading the reviews, but it’s not a bad smell at all! It’s strong if you’re in an unventilated area...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the drying time of the liquid ink. Some mention that it dries fairly quickly, while others say that it does not dry particularly fast and is water soluble.
"...It also dries very opaque and quite quickly. If I spend too much time dawdling it will dry on the nib and I need to redip...." Read more
"...My bottle's label was entirely in Japanese. It does not dry particularly fast, so I sometimes dry it with a hairdryer for a few seconds if I am..." Read more
"This is really great stuff! Cheap, very dark, dries quickly...." Read more
"...Flowed so smoothly. Although, it is not waterproof...." Read more
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As far as the odor that many reviewers have complained about, there is a rather pungent, organic/earthy smell to it; however, I don’t find it to be unpleasant, and I can only smell it when I hold my ink jar right under my nose. I had to take a good whiff just to see what all the fuss was about, and I was really surprised that so many people seemed to find the odor offensive. I don’t smell it at all with the jar sitting on my table as I write, so it’s not as if the ink is giving off fumes into the air that will stink up an entire room. I consider myself to be someone who is sensitive to odors, and I have no problems with this ink. If you make it a point to take a big whiff, the smell will definitely grab you by the nose, but it is very much an earthy, dirt/plant scent, and not anything like a chemical or dead animal smell.
I highly recommend this Kaimei sumi ink for calligraphy beginners, and I might even try using it in my paintings. The large bottle will last a long time, and I’ll definitely reorder it once I run out.
Even more handy, you've got the no-drip nozzle cap which is awesome.
The only possible bad thing I can see is the smell. You will either love it or hate it. At first whiff, I was mostly disgusted and thought it smelled like weird diaper funk. Don't ask me how, but now all I can smell when I write is an earthy wet dirt smell with a dash of eucalyptus oil. I actually find it pretty pleasant now!