There are other brands of similar mediums on the market but I have not tested enough of them yet to decide which one would be a suitable replacement. If you really need an ink to be waterproof, test it first or consider an acrylic-based alternative suitable for dip pens. This will be especially noticeable when mixing calligraphy with other media such as watercolor. ![]() Tip: Although some inks are labeled “waterproof”, a good soaking in water will cause some disruption of the ink. The black was dense, opaque, flowed well from the nib, did not “puddle” at the bottom of a pen stroke, and did not show the overlap of pen strokes. It was used for a variety of techniques including drawing and airbrush. The Rotring Artist Color was not technically an “ink”, but an acrylic medium with finely ground pigments that was lightfast, waterproof and permanent. Unfortunately, the Rotring Artist Colors have been discontinued so I am in the process of looking for a comparable replacement. Try to avoid using inks with shellac – most brands will have it listed on the label. Tip: Some inks labeled “India” or “Indian” inks contain shellac, a substance that dries very quickly and will clog and often damage fountain pens and dip pen nibs. The Winsor & Newton Liquid Indian Ink is rather interesting as it is a water-based solution of Chinese stick ink with no shellac.
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