Langridge Drawing Inks - 30ml

Traditional drawing inks built for their unique qualities of subtlety and variation in tone.
Following original recipes, these are not facsimiles or modern copies of the original inks, but built from the true raw materials and created through fermentation or steeping to produce genuine drawing and sketching inks of historical significance. They can, of course, be used by contemporary artists for modern applications.

Sepia Drawing Ink Sepia cuttlefish ink is a natural pigment historically derived from the ink sacs of the cuttlefish, specifically from the genus Sepia, which is where it gets its name. This ink has been used for centuries as a rich, dark brown pigment, prized for its warm, earthy tones. 

Walnut ink is a natural brown ink made from the husks of walnuts, rather than the nuts themselves. Historically, it has been used for writing, drawing, and calligraphy due to its rich, warm brown colour. The ink has a unique transparency and tonal variation, allowing artists and calligraphers to create depth and subtle shading in their work.

Devils Pot Black Drawing Ink Known for its deep, intense black colour. Pitch-black hue with a rich, velvety finish. It is often described as one of the darkest blacks available, with an almost matte appearance when dry. The ink is highly pigmented, ensuring strong coverage and deep saturation even with a thin application.

Iron gall ink is a historic ink that has been widely used since the Middle Ages for writing and drawing. It is made from a combination of gallo-tannic acid extracted from oak galls (small growths on oak trees caused by wasp larvae) and iron sulphate. The ink is initially pale when applied to paper but darkens to a deep, rich black or dark brown as it oxidizes.