Is this ink made of animal glue? Just realised that's what traditional sumi ink is made of and that freaks me out a lot

To my knowledge Sumi ink is a carbon based ink or was in the past from burning wood rather like charcoal

Does this smell funny when you use it?

I've never had my nose close enough to my ink pot to notice a smell so I can't say with confidence that it does or doesn't smell. I've never noticed.

why is this so expensive? It's more than 10x that of other brands and seems same as the Kuretake brand which is about £25.00. Is it much superior?

Japanese inks are always more expensive as they are better quality but Kuretake Calligraphy ink is superb and I use it all of the time so save yourself some money and buy Kuretake

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daiso Sumi Calligraphy Liquid Ink in a 180ml Bottle

Product ID: 79093167

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Brand
daiso
Item volume
180
Manufacturer
Package information
Bottle
Paint type
pigment

🖤ultra-rich black pigment

🧴spill-proof horizontal mouth

🖋️180ml premium volume

₱1544

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Description

🖤 Elevate your strokes with ink that means business.

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE - Premium Japanese-quality ink at a fraction of the price—smart choice for pros.
DEEP INTENSE BLACK - Produces strikingly rich, bold strokes that make your calligraphy pop.
GENEROUS 180 ML BOTTLE - Ample ink supply for extended creative sessions without constant refills.
VERSATILE ARTISTIC USE - Perfect for sumi-e, calligraphy, and textured ink washes on watercolor paper.
INNOVATIVE HORIZONTAL MOUTH - Designed for precise, spill-free dispensing to keep your workspace pristine.

The daiso Sumi Calligraphy Liquid Ink offers 180ml of richly pigmented, high-quality black ink in a thoughtfully designed bottle with a horizontal mouth for easy, spill-free dispensing. Ideal for experienced calligraphers and artists seeking authentic sumi ink effects, it delivers deep black tones and textured washes on watercolor paper, all at an unbeatable price point.

Specifications

ASIN	B0039OQ0J4
Best Sellers Rank	38,550 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 43 in Bottled Ink
Brand Name	daiso
Container Type	Bottle
Country Of Origin	Japan
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (997)
Item Volume	180 Millilitres
Item Weight	159 g
Manufacturer	BlueHeronArts.Com
Manufacturer Part Number	NO28_SML
Model Number	NO28_SML
Number of Items	1
Paint Type	pigment
Unit Count	180.0 millilitre

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