Solid ink stick — 16 cm / 120 g

The ink stick is used with an ink stone and a few drops of clear water. Unlike already liquid ink, it allows you to prepare only the necessary quantity and control the depth of the black.

Lightly ground ink is suitable for washes, light strokes, and dilution exercises. Ink prepared for a longer time results in a denser black, useful for bold characters, deep lines, and stronger contrasts.

The result depends on the stone used, the amount of water, the paper, the brush, and the time spent grinding.

Length: 16 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Thickness: 1.7 cm
Weight: approx. 120 g
Usage: calligraphy, sumi-e, wash painting, ink drawing, brush painting
Preparation: grinding on a wet ink stone

Place a few drops of clear water on the ink stone, then rub the stick slowly in circular or regular movements. Add water gradually rather than over-diluting from the start.

For a lighter ink, reduce grinding time or add a little water. For a deeper black, extend preparation until you get a denser, more opaque ink.

After use, wipe the stick if it is damp, then let it dry before storing. Avoid storing it in a humid place to preserve its surface.

To prepare ink, this stick can be paired with the natural ink stone with lid or the beginner's ink stone and stick set, depending on the desired working format.

For line work, it can accompany the bamboo calligraphy brush, the traditional natural rabbit hair brush or the set of 5 Chinese calligraphy brushes.

To receive ink with balanced diffusion, you can use it with semi-ripe Xuan paper or handmade Xuan paper.

To rest brushes between strokes and keep the table clean, you can complete the set with the Blue Dragon ceramic brush rest or the black studio brush holder.