Ink
Solid ink to adjust black on an inkstone, or liquid ink for direct writing.
Ink sticks · ink stones · papers · brushes · nibs · lettering · ink wash
Ink sticks, ink stones, calligraphy papers, brushes, nibs, lettering tools and brush rests for working with line, pressure, dilution, ink wash, sumi-e studies and expressive writing.
This calligraphy selection brings together tools for preparing solid ink, grinding an ink stick on an ink stone, choosing the right paper, controlling water, building contrast and moving between fine lines, broad strokes, dry marks and soft ink washes. For Chinese calligraphy, Japanese-inspired brushwork, lettering, drawing with ink and slow studies of gesture.
Beginning calligraphy
Adjusted ink, compatible paper and a suitable brush or nib are enough to work on line, pressure, lettering and density variations.
Solid ink to adjust black on an inkstone, or liquid ink for direct writing.
Smoother paper keeps the edge cleaner; more absorbent paper lets ink spread.
A brush for flexible strokes; a nib for structured letters, lettering and sharper rhythm.
Composition no. 01 — Solid ink
Before the line, there is the stick.
Before black, there are water, stone and time.
First practice
The ink stick, ink stone, brush and dish are used to prepare ink, adjust its density and observe how it reacts on paper. This composition gathers the essential tools for beginning calligraphy, lettering and solid-ink wash work.
Composition no. 02 — Ink & variations
Once the first black has appeared, the practice can open: more colours, more values, more room for the hand.
A composition for preparing several inks, comparing dilutions and extending calligraphy, lettering and ink wash.
Going further
This composition helps prepare several inks at once, compare densities and choose the brush according to the scale of the mark. It suits regular practice in calligraphy, lettering, ink drawing and wash.
To test or expand your practice.