Higgins

Higgins Eternal Non-Waterproof

4 reviews

Item #: etrnal

List price: $7.00

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Permanent and non-fading, Higgins Eternal remains one of the most popular calligraphy inks for basic use and reproduction work. This non-waterproof ink is perfect for use with fountain pens, brushes, and dip pens. Professional grade, non-toxic, pigment and dye based. Dries in 8-11 minutes with a matte sheen, and adheres to paper, board, and film. 2.5 oz bottle.

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Features	Lightfast, Archival
Ink Type	India
Compatibility	Pointed Pen, Broad Pen, Brush, Fountain Pen, Technical Pen
Surface	Paper, Board, Film
Skill Level	Intermediate, Advanced

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Customer Reviews

4 Review

Do not underestimate this ink! A calligrapher's must-have/best kept secret. 5

Posted by Meyerlemon F. on Aug 8th 2022

First of all, I owned a few version of Higgins ink, and they can be confusing: there's Higgins Eternal PERMANENT black (avoid), Higgins Eternal Black MAGIC (the dropper bottle, avoid), Higgins Calligraphy Waterproof Black Ink (avoid). None of them works with either pointed pen or broad edge. I was looking for a tried-and-true ink that is not sumi and scans well, and a friend recommended this. The trick is to purchase the right ink (which is this product: "Higgins Eternal Black Ink" -- on the bottle it just says "Higgins Eternal Black Ink") and add some gum arabic to desired consistency/hairline. It works on pretty much every paper I tried, even those which tend to bleed (such as office store's envelope) Sadly, if you go to Higgins' website, this particular ink is no longer available there, I wonder if it has been discontinued? I'm glad P&IA carries this and I will continue to purchase this ink.
Do not underestimate this ink! A calligrapher's must-have/best kept secret. 5

Posted by Meyerlemon F. on Aug 8th 2022

First of all, I owned a few version of Higgins ink, and they can be confusing: there's Higgins Eternal PERMANENT black (avoid), Higgins Eternal Black MAGIC (the dropper bottle, avoid), Higgins Calligraphy Waterproof Black Ink (avoid). None of them works with either pointed pen or broad edge. I was looking for a tried-and-true ink that is not sumi and scans well, and a friend recommended this. The trick is to purchase the right ink (which is this product: "Higgins Eternal Black Ink" -- on the bottle it just says "Higgins Eternal Black Ink") and add some gum arabic to desired consistency/hairline. It works on pretty much every paper I tried, even those which tend to bleed (such as office store's envelope) Sadly, if you go to Higgins' website, this particular ink is no longer available there, I wonder if it has been discontinued? I'm glad P&IA carries this and I will continue to purchase this ink.
Best black for finer hairlines 5

Posted by SG on Jul 3rd 2022

I love love this black ink, it’s my go to and an absolute favourite for achieving finer hairlines. Dries so quick too!