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Dr. Ph. Martin's Star India Ink Bottle, 1.0 oz, Matte Black

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Brand Dr. Ph. Martin's
Ink Color Black
Package Information Bottle
Paint Type Watercolor
Item Volume 30 Milliliters

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  • Black Star Matte India Ink in a 1.0 oz glass bottle with dropper
  • Provides a lightfast, archival, matte finish with no light reflection
  • Works best on paper, canvas, and illustration board
  • Ideal for technical and calligraphy dip pens
  • Made in the USA

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Dr. Ph. Martin's Black Star India Inks are lightfast, permanent, and waterproof when dry. This matte finish ink will not reflect light, making it ideal for use on paper, illustration board, and canvas. It produces excellent results when used with technical pens or calligraphy dip pens. Comes in a 1.0 oz (30 ml) bottle with dropper.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
957 global ratings

Customers say

Customers say this ink is excellent, great for drawing, and good for calligraphy. They say it's a super black, opaque, and matte ink. They also appreciate the waterproofness, saying it dries completely waterproof. Customers also say the ink comes out beautiful, rich, and vibrant. They mention that it s drier than most inks, and that it'll last for a long time. Customers are also impresseded with the appearance, saying that it comes out rich and beautiful. They appreciate the quick drying time, saying the in is dry very beautifully.

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40 customers mention40 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the ink. They mention that it is excellent, great for drawing, calligraphy, and writing. The ink is smooth and has a great flow. Some say that it's super black and great for brush inking comics. Overall, most are happy with the product and recommend it to others.

"...For my purposes, this ink is far and away the best India ink I've found for use with a dip pen...." Read more

"...The ink has great flow and is fairly dense compared to other india inks, though for really large areas of black, windsor newton gouache is still..." Read more

"Good solid black ink." Read more

"Doc Martin's inks and dyes have been around for years, solid brand...." Read more

26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the color of the ink. They mention that it is super black, deep black pigment, and opaque. Some say that it has a lovely matte finish and that it looks wonderful under a light. Overall, most are happy with the inking experience.

"...that show... I really appreciate the graphic quality of a solid, opaque black...." Read more

"It's lightfast, archival, and waterproof when dry. It's a really nice dark black that has a lovely matte finish (no glare); you can also dilute..." Read more

"...It is a rich black, and dilutes to a neutral grey without any overly cool or warm tones...." Read more

"...What I really love is just how dark the pigment is...." Read more

22 customers mention20 positive2 negative

Customers like the waterproofness of the ink. They say it's very waterproof, dries completely waterproof, and has a matte finish. Customers also mention that it waters down easy, allowing them to work in layers. They also say the in is very liquid, so it flows nicely across paper surfaces.

"...It's very liquid, so it flows nicely across paper surfaces...." Read more

"...dark black that has a lovely matte finish (no glare); you can also dilute with water if you wish to work in layers...." Read more

"...Once dry, it is completely waterproof and you can layer watercolors, inks, or gouache over it without risk of bleeding.Love this stuff!!" Read more

"...If leftover ink dries on the nib, it easily comes off with water and a rag, or you can just very lightly scrape it off if you have no respect for..." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the ink. They say it comes out beautiful, rich, and has a matte finish. The colors are vibrant and the inking is smooth and has an opaque finish. Customers also appreciate the graphic quality of a solid, opaque black.

"...are few, if any, marks that show... I really appreciate the graphic quality of a solid, opaque black...." Read more

"...The Bombay line also has a good assortment of other colors so you can do layered transparency washes with ease, but I like its black the least out..." Read more

"...The matte finish is also just beautiful, should do well for scans too...." Read more

"...It is SO black, and the matte finish is gorgeous. I highly recommend it for nib-pen artists. I would give it ten stars if I could." Read more

15 customers mention11 positive4 negative

Customers like the drying time of the ink. They say it dries quickly, beautifully, and without annoying glossy spots. Some mention that the in is waterproof and d ries as black as their soul.

"...This ink dries surprisingly quickly, and is quite opaque and matte upon drying...." Read more

"...What I really love is just how dark the pigment is. It dries quickly and I like to give it a little while to cure before going over it with other..." Read more

"...It takes awhile to dried (about 10 mins, but I just leave the piece alone for 20 mins)..." Read more

"This ink is super black, dries relatively fast...." Read more

12 customers mention9 positive3 negative

Customers like the versatility of the ink. They mention that it works well for calligraphy and watercolor drawings, and is waterproof. They also say it's perfect for drawing with a fountain pen and that it can be used for different uses other than a pen refill. Customers also say that the inky colors are vibrant and can be worked with great subtlety. They say it can also be layered over other inks, watercolors, or gouache without risk.

"...The colors are very vibrant and you can work with great subtlety, layering transparent non-water soluble layers for added depth." Read more

"...Once dry, it is completely waterproof and you can layer watercolors, inks, or gouache over it without risk of bleeding.Love this stuff!!" Read more

"...It will work well for other projects but not with watercolor. It bleeds immediately." Read more

"...Consistency is key and they have it. Waterproof and great with watercolors, acrylic, line work, sketching and more." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the ink. They mention that it works well with dip pens and small nibs, and that it can be diluted to create mid tones.

"...It works well diluted, so it’s easy to create mid tones...." Read more

"...for a refillable fountain pen that I intended for drawing with - worked well. Matte black, eye dropper, 90% opaque...." Read more

"I love the ink it works great I love that it's waterproof so when I use my water Inc it doesn't spread out it's awesome." Read more

"Great ink. Very opaque, has a slight sheen. Works really well with dip pens, even very small nibs...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers like the transparency of the ink. They say it does not run, is quite opaque, and works well for layering transparent non-water soluble layers for added depth. Customers also say it's the best choice for consistency and opacity, and has no glare.

"...This ink dries surprisingly quickly, and is quite opaque and matte upon drying...." Read more

"...It's a really nice dark black that has a lovely matte finish (no glare); you can also dilute with water if you wish to work in layers...." Read more

"...Matte black, eye dropper, 90% opaque. I have not yet tried my watercolors over this ink yet, but will in the future." Read more

"This ink is the bee's knees. Completely opaque, great coverage, completely matte, low odor, and inexpensive. I highly recommend." Read more

Best ink ever
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Best ink ever
I’m reluctant to write a review only because I never want this stuff to sell out. This is the best ink I have ever used. It is SO black, and the matte finish is gorgeous. I highly recommend it for nib-pen artists. I would give it ten stars if I could.
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Geo667
5.0 out of 5 stars Good ink
Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars Too good
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