Deep, rich, and ready to use. This sumi liquid ink flows smoothly from bottle to brush — no grinding, no mixing, just ink meeting paper the moment you are ready.
Whether you are practicing calligraphy strokes, laying down a wash for a landscape, or exploring your first ink painting, this is a reliable and forgiving ink to work with. The black is true and consistent, and it dilutes cleanly with water for lighter tones and soft gradients.
Available in 100g, 250g, and 500g — choose your practice size
Ready-to-use liquid formula — no preparation needed
Deep, consistent black — dilutes smoothly for washes and gradients
Suitable for calligraphy, sumi-e, ink painting, and brush lettering
Works beautifully on xuan paper, rice paper, and watercolor paper
Start with 100g to explore. Stock up with 500g when ink becomes a daily habit.
Pair with our xuan paper and calligraphy brushes for a complete, quiet studio setup.
