Black Ink Sticks

IS43. Yasutomo Suzuri Stone Sumi Set. 2.5 in x 4.5 in.  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,...

IS10. Akanegimo Ink Stick 30210 Reddish brown black. Recommended by Reggie Ezell. Stick ink can be used for calligraphy and sumi painting. Ewan Clayton advises to let this ink dry an hour or more...

IS04. Gansui Ink Stick. 30208 Bluish Black. Made from different size soot particles, which give the blue-black color. Flows well from the pen, basically matte (with the tiniest hint of sheen). Works...

IS06. Skakyozumi 02409, also spelled Seishokusei, Shokyo-Boku Densest black of Ewan Clayton's recommended ink sticks (hinted slightly toward red brown). Glossy when thick. Stick ink can be used for...

IS07. Ranjyatai 30211. Bluish Black.Made primarily for painting but also good for calligraphy. Works well thick (dense black) and when watered down it moves out into wet paper in a very subtle way...

IS11. Seiryutai Ink Stick 30213. Black. Recommended by Reggie Ezell. Stick ink can be used for calligraphy and sumi painting. Japanese Inkstick. Boku-Undo 08601Ink stick dimensions: 2.4 x 0.65 x 0.43...

IS09. Chingen Ink Stick 30105 Japanese Inkstick. Stick ink can be used for calligraphy and sumi painting. Boku-Undo 01201 Ink stick dimensions: 3.06 x 0.8 x 0.36 inches, 7.8 x 2.0 x 0.9 cm Weight: 28...

This set makes a lovely gift for anyone wishing to learn the classic art of sumi-e. Each kit contains one collapsible sumi brush, a sumi ink stick, and a white Suzuki stone for grinding ink in the...

S1680-Red. Ink Stick + Stone Gift Set, White/Red. This set makes a lovely gift for anyone wishing to learn the classic art of sumi-e. Each kit contains one collapsible sumi brush, a sumi ink stick,...

IS28. Fudenotomo 00401. The "Mike Kecseg Ink Stick." Mike Kecseg uses this inexpensive ink stick. It is dense and black for pointed pen work. (It's not recommended for broad-edged calligraphy.) Stick...

IS03. Kenbimukan 30104 Brownish Black. Student Grade. Gives sharp and crisp strokes. The least expensive stick suitable for Western calligraphy. Stick ink can be used for calligraphy and sumi...

S1680-Blue. Ink Stick + Stone Gift Set, White/Blue. This set makes a lovely gift for anyone wishing to learn the classic art of sumi-e. Each kit contains one collapsible sumi brush, a sumi ink stick,...