Sumi Inks

Boku-Undo

Boko-Undo Saiboku Aya Ink Sticks

These unique ink sticks are unlike any art supply you’ve used before! Made with vividly saturated high-quality organic pigments and a gelatin binder, Saiboku Aya ink sticks give you the experience of traditional sumi ink sticks with a gorgeous pop...

$11.95 - $20.95

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Yasutomo

Yasutomo Suzuri Stone Sumi Set

This set from Yasutomo makes a lovely gift for anyone wishing to learn the classic art of sumi-e. Each kit contains two classic sumi brushes, one larger and one smaller, as well as a sumi ink stick and Suzuki stone for grinding ink in the traditional...

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$34.12

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Boku-Undo

Boku Undo No. 11 Liquid Ink

This sumi ink from Boku Undo is designed to be used at different dilutions to create washes of different depths and shades.

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$12.92

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Boku Undo No. 9 Liquid Ink

This sumi ink from Boku Undo is designed to be used at different dilutions to create washes of different depths and shades.

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$10.76

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Boku Undo No. 8 Liquid Ink

This sumi ink from Boku Undo is designed to be used at different dilutions to create washes of different depths and shades.

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$8.62

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Boku Undo No. 7 Liquid Ink

This sumi ink from Boku Undo is designed to be used at different dilutions to create washes of different depths and shades.

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$7.52

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Boku Undo No. 6 Liquid Ink

This sumi ink from Boku Undo is designed to be used at different dilutions to create washes of different depths and shades.

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$6.52

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Boku-Undo

Yamato-e Ink Stick, Set of 6 with Box

These gorgeous specialty ink sticks are leaf-shaped and feature traditional black sumi ink with a special twist. Each Yamato-e ink stick produces a black writing ink tinged with a gentle hue––choose from Blue, Brown, Green, Purple, Red, or...

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$69.70

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Boku-Undo

Yamato-e Ink Stick

These gorgeous specialty ink sticks are leaf-shaped and feature traditional black sumi ink with a special twist. Each Yamato-e ink stick produces a black writing ink tinged with a gentle hue––choose from Blue, Brown, Green, Purple, Red, or...

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$11.63

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Boku-Undo

Boku-Undo Wado Ink Stone, Large

This natural ink stone is a traditional and practice tool used to grind sumi ink sticks into liquid ink. Put a small amount of water into the well, then rub your ink stick in slow circles into the water until an ink of your desired consistency is reached...

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$32.50

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Boku-Undo Wado Ink Stone, Small

This natural ink stone is a traditional and practice tool used to grind sumi ink sticks into liquid ink. Put a small amount of water into the well, then rub your ink stick in slow circles into the water until an ink of your desired consistency is reached...

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$27.00

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Boku-Undo

Boku-Undo Shakyo-Ken Ink Stone

This high-quality Japanese ink stone features a flat surface for grinding sumi ink sticks, and a deep well to collect the ink. The deep well is ideal for dipping nibs, making this ink stone the best choice for pointed pen or broad edge calligraphy. Made...

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$48.62

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Boku-Undo

Fudenotomo Ink Stick

This inexpensive ink stick features gorgeous golden details and is perfect for pointed pen work. Produces a dense black writing ink. Pair with an ink stone / grinding dish. We recommend only grinding a little bit of ink at a time, as unused ink does not...

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$16.00

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Mujokokuhin Ink Stick

This professional-quality ink stick features gorgeous golden details and is perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Produces a dense reddish-brown/black writing ink with a slight sheen and smooth flow. Pair with an ink stone / grinding dish. We...

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$65.00

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Boku-Undo

Chinese Ink Stick #101 (Out of Stock)

This high-quality ink stick features gorgeous floral detailing and is highly regarded for work with pointed pen, broad pen, and brush. Produces a smooth-flowing, shiny, dark-brownish black ink. Pair with an ink stone / grinding dish. We recommend only...

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$30.00

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Seiryutai Ink Stick

This ink stick features gorgeous golden details and is perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Produces a dense black writing ink that’s great for calligraphy with nibs or brushes. Pair with an ink stone / grinding dish. We recommend only...

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$29.00

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Akanegimo Ink Stick

This ink stick features gorgeous golden details and is perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Produces a dense reddish-brown/black ink that’s great for calligraphy and sumi painting. Pair with an ink stone / grinding dish. We recommend only...

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$39.00

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Kenbimukan Ink Stick

This inexpensive ink stick features gorgeous golden details and is perfect for beginners and students. Produces a brownish black writing ink. Pair with an ink stone / grinding dish. We recommend only grinding a little bit of ink at a time, as unused ink...

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$20.00

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Yasutomo

Sumi Color in Round Ceramic Dish, Silver

Great for writing! You may want to add a bit of gum arabic as a binder.

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$16.59

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Yasutomo

Sumi Color in Round Ceramic Dish, Red Gold

Carol Pallesen recommends this gold as "great for writing" You may want to add a bit of gum arabic as a binder.

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$16.59

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Yasutomo

Sumi Color in Round Ceramic Dish, Light Gold

Carol Pallesen recommends this gold as "great for writing". You may want to add a bit of gum arabic as a binder.

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$16.59

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Yasutomo

Rectangular Suzuri Ink Stone, Large

This ink stone features a flat surface for grinding sumi ink sticks into liquid ink, and a slanted well to hold water. Put a small amount of water into the well, then rub your ink stick in slow circles into the water until an ink of your desired...

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$15.50

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Moon Palace

Moon Palace WHITE Sumi Ink

Adding yet another choice to the white inks available is this new white Sumi ink by the makers of Moon Palace that is opaque once it has dried. This ink has a more chalky appearance than Dr. Martin's Bleedproof White. Be sure to stir, not shake!, before...

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$9.00

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Moon Palace

Moon Palace Vermilion Sumi Ink, 400 mL

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A new vermillion ink from the makers of one of our most popular black inks: Moon Palace! Creamy smooth, opaque, and a gorgeous orange-red shade. Great for all pointed pen techniques, including Spencerian, Copperplate, and modern calligraphy styles. 400...

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$24.99

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Moon Palace Vermilion Sumi Ink, 120 mL

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A new vermillion ink from the makers of one of our most popular black inks: Moon Palace! Creamy smooth, opaque, and a gorgeous orange-red shade. Great for all pointed pen techniques, including Spencerian, Copperplate, and modern calligraphy styles. 120...

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$11.95

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Moon Palace Sumi Ink

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Moon Palace Sumi Ink is excellent for both pointed pen and broad edge work. Gives wonderful hairlines, sits up a bit on the page with a bit of a shine when used with a pointed pen. Even smells right to fans of stick ink! Works well in the Parallel Pen...

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$11.95

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Moon Palace

Moon Palace Sumi Ink, 15 oz.

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Moon Palace remains our most popular seller of the sumi inks. For those who use it frequently, this 15 oz. bottle offers a good value.

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$17.95

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Moon Palace

Moon Palace Metallic Bokujyu Ink 60mL

These metallic Japanese inks from Moon Palace are designed specifically with calligraphers in mind. Great for lettering, calligraphy, and illustration. Works well with brushes and nibs; not suitable for use in fountain pens. 60 mL bottle.

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$13.32

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McCaffery's

McCaffery's Carbon Based Ink 1 oz, Prarie Night Black

McCafferys very own carbon based ink. Quick drying and densely colored.Read our blog post for more information about the history, manufacturing, and performance of this ink.

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Yasutomo

KY Series Sumi Ink 6oz

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From Yasutomo (in black rectangular bottle). This Japanese sumi is a dense black, quick-drying, matte finish. Does not corrode nibs. Became the new favorite of one of our copperplate customers when Ziller inks were being developed and unavailable after...

List price: $11.00

$9.90

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