Ink No. 60 Pigment Black

No.60 Pigment Black is Tom's Studio's pigment ink, inspired by the finest Japanese pigment inks: waterproof, lightfast and intensely black.

It is designed to stay crisp and resist smudging, whether you are drawing fine lines, writing pages of notes or applying watercolour washes over your lines. Once dry, it leaves crisp, permanent black lines suitable for archival preservation.

Pigment Black dries to a matte charcoal black. The colour is highly concentrated: dilute it with a little water, preferably distilled, to create watercolour-like washes and build depth of colour.

The ink is highly water-resistant once completely dry and withstands a light or moderate colour wash well. Very heavy or wet washes may cause slight movement of the lines: we always recommend testing before proceeding with your final work. Before applying washes over the ink, it is best to wait a couple of hours to ensure it is completely dry.

Use and care

• As a pigment-based ink, it behaves a little differently from dye-based fountain pen inks. It is compatible with Lumos pens, the Wren and the Studio Pocket. If you use the finest Lumos fineliner tips (0.4 and below), bear these guidelines in mind:
• If you will not use the pen for more than a few days, remove the tip and reservoir, rinse them thoroughly with water and let them dry completely before refilling.
• Avoid storing the Lumos vertically with its tip pointing upwards: the ink tends to move down away from the tip, leaving it less saturated and more likely to dry out, even with the cap on.
• If pigment ink dries inside a tip or reservoir, they cannot be restored because of the pigment particles: simply replace the tip and reservoir and start writing again.
• Remember always to replace the cap when the pen is not in use and not to leave this ink in a fountain pen for long periods, as it could clog the feed. We recommend rinsing the tips once a week.
• Even with the cap on, ink can evaporate from the tip, leaving it a little dry. Simply dip it briefly in a little water and scribble until the ink starts flowing again.
  A little care is all it takes in return for crisp, permanent black lines.

Details

• 50 ml bottle, enough for page after page of writing, drawing and doodling
• Water-based, acid-free, non-toxic and vegan-friendly ink
• Packaged in a bottle with an antique-style laid paper label and gold foil printing

Tom's Studio makes handcrafted, refillable writing instruments designed to last a lifetime. By purchasing this product, you support a small British brand that believes in quality, creativity and a practical alternative to throwaway culture.