Kous Handmade Walnut Calligraphy Ink

Kous Handmade Walnut Calligraphy Ink

$8.00
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Walnut ink with a dark sepia color, which gives a magnificent antique effect. This is an ink comes from a recipe used since ancient times, and famous for being used by Leonardo DaVinci and Shakespeare. This ink is made from the shell of the walnut and is excellent for writing with a flexible nib. Contains 15 ml (1/2 oz) in a glass bottle. Bottle dimensions: 7cm x 2.5cm (diam) Tips about the consistency: Over time the pigments can settle so before use we recommend to shake or mix it very well. Transfer the ink with an eye dropper to avoid dry edges and a sticky lid. Also, over time some water will evaporate leaving the ink a bit thick. To solve this, you can add some drops of water to get the right consistency back. If the water evaporates completely, you can reconstitute the ink by adding more water to get the perfect consistency. If you find the ink watery you can add a few drops of gum arabic until you get the right consistency. Every batch is tested with a Nikko G nib. Each colo

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