Dr. Ph. Martins Bombay India Inks are highly-pigmented, jewel-like colors that offer watercolor qualities while remaining lightfast and waterproof when dry. Bombay inks are non-clogging and flow freely from brushes, technical pens, dip pens, or airbrushes. All colors are semi-transparent except black and white; these two colors are extremely opaque and have excellent covering power. Bombay india inks are excellent for layering and adhere to almost any surface, including paper, wood, vinyl, plastic, and more.
Non-toxic. 1 oz bottles. Colors below are approximate but are not exact matches to the true ink colors.
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By Mimi
Spokane
I love this India ink!
October 2, 2021
This is one of my favorite inks. It's lightfast, lays down smoothly and can be used with a dip pen or a brush without issue. I prefer pigment based inks instead of dye based inks so the Bombay line is my go to. Just be aware that the white ink is more opaque so if you mix white into other Bombay colors you will get a slightly opaque mix. Also, I would recommend giving the bottle a few gentle shakes prior to using since the pigment likes to drop to the bottom. But don't shake too hard or the ink will be full of bubbles.
By Kristina
Texas
Not what I think of as Sepia
July 3, 2021
Color is muddy with green/grey undertones. Quite a glossy finish when dry. Walnut ink is far more beautiful, gives better hairlines, and better variation in color.
By Kristina
Texas
Nice color
July 3, 2021
The color is pleasing and gives a subtle variation. However, it is quite glossy when dry.
By L
Midwest
Love these inks!
May 29, 2021
I love Dr. Martin's Bombay India inks -- been using them for years! They're waterproof, and are so great to use on different surfaces (slick papers, vellum, porous papers) -- no smearing!
I'm so bad at mixing gouache, so these are a great product for me and my dip pens. I love to mix the inks as well, for a dual color effect.
I use these so often, esp. with my folded pens. And I've had a lot of my colors for YEARS, and they're STILL good!
The only "complaint" for me, is when trying to photograph a finished piece, at certain angles they photograph "shiny". But minor annoyance.
Great price too!
I'm so bad at mixing gouache, so these are a great product for me and my dip pens. I love to mix the inks as well, for a dual color effect.
I use these so often, esp. with my folded pens. And I've had a lot of my colors for YEARS, and they're STILL good!
The only "complaint" for me, is when trying to photograph a finished piece, at certain angles they photograph "shiny". But minor annoyance.
Great price too!
By Margaret
Seattle, WA
Great Yellow Ink
August 21, 2020
Great color and excellent with nib pens. Nice transparency with subtle color variation.