Chinese ink differs significantly from western ink in composition and also in its ability to stand the tests of time. It does not fade to the extent that western ink does when exposed to light and ancient pictures and calligraphy still retain their resilience after centuries of display.

This is a superior high-quality all-purpose inkstick. It produces a vivid, lustrous, extremely black ink which is excellent for calligraphy and chinese painting.

-To use, wet a small area of the chinese slate first.
-It starts to dissolve in the water slowly after 3 seconds.
-Use a small drop of water on the slate and grind the stick until you can see the black ink appear on the stone.

Quote product reference: C61796