My order was given a long lead time, however, the watercolors arrived well ahead of time. I’ve not seen other watercolors to match the quality of these. Overall a great online buying experience.
When used for painting or for seals, this ink has an special liveliness with its orange undertone and is almost identical to true cinnabar red.
It is odorless and fluid, you can use this ink with stamp pads as it has a good shelf life and will not dry out easily.
The ink, however, once on paper will remain smudgeable, even dry. So make sure to use a water-friendly or oil-friendly coating or protection when storing your artworks.
It is very pigmented, a small amount of ink goes a long way.
It got delivered in perfect condition with washi tape securing it closed.
The attached image of the "レア" seal was made using Kobaien’s High Quality Vermillion Red Liquid Ink ( 高級朱墨液・赤 ) with a handmade linoleum stamp.
I am very happy and honored to own this product and will buy it again when my reserve will deplete.
This ink is of amazing quality, the black has profound depth while the grey has a very subtle but elegant purple undertone. It applies smoothly and cleanly while the intensity is easy to control, it is similar in application to handmade watercolor but dries a little slower.
It got delivered in perfect condition.
This artwork I made depicting an Australian Redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) was made using:
-Gyouun ( For quality works, 暁雲 墨汁 墨液 ) Sumi liquid ink, for the spider color and "森" black seal.
-Kobaien’s High Quality Vermillion Red Liquid Ink ( 高級朱墨液・赤 ) for the spider's pattern and "レア" red seal.
-400g cold pressed watercolor paper.
-Coliro (Finetec) watercolor in shade "Aurum" for the circle.
-SAKURA Pigma Micron fineliner 003 & 03 for details.
I am very happy with this ink and honored to own such fine product.
This ink has a WONDERFUL mystical depth and spiritual quality, whole room is radiating through that.
I ordered one of the Sunshinsenko ink sticks recently and I'm very please with it. It produces rich black ink with very little effort on a good inkstone. I like the ink, it smells wonderful, and it's even attractive to look at. It comes in a wooden box for storage. Recommended. I've included a photo of an abstract piece I did on Green Kitakata paper.
This （JUN KIN DEI TETSUBACHI ( PURE GOLD PAINT 古梅園 純金泥 鉄鉢 ) gold color is so high quality that it is mixed with HYAKUSEKI-KOUSHI INKSTICK and AKYOU SEIBOKU INKSTICK to paint the fish's head, so that the gold color can be seen faintly on the fish's head. The scales of the fish body are also mixed with SHOURAI INKSTICK (VIVID AND BEAUTIFUL BLUISH BLACK, INDIGO) to make it more natural and bright.
This product is a very good combination of traditional Japanese elegance and art. It met my expectations. Also, when I opened the cargo, I was very happy with the origami bird that I saw.
Beautiful paper, and it is perfect for oragami!
I'm using this ink stick for my calligraphy. Let me tell you how amazing it's. the colour and glossines is really nice and it's amazing for small work because the glossiness gives a really nice effect on the paper I use for my calligraphy
I'm using this ink stick for my calligraphy. Let me tell you how amazing it's. The flow is really something else and it's really smooth. It's darkness and matte colour is on another level.
Thank you for providing this amazing piece of work.
I was hugely excited to recieve this ink stick, and on opening the parcel was even more surpised find a beautiful origami crane nestled inside! The ink stick is simply stunning, and I can't wait to gift it to a good friend who is just starting out in calligraphy. I'm touched by the warm service by Inchi, and am grateful they have ensured this treausure arrived safe and well, despite travelling all the way to the UK. Thank you again!
I made this painting using the amazing Saibiboku ( The Inks of Color and Beauty) from Kobaien in Nara, Japan. I have made a collage with some coloured circles and the Kobaien set's swatches a the bottom.
I used mostly Saibiboku, except for the super-black spots and vivid yellow ones. The blacks as well as gold bits and small ornaments are made with Posca markers. Vivid yellow is a nickel azo gold, new watercolour shade by Roman Szmal. Saibiboku is made with Sumi ink, which results in more muted, darker colours - that is why I I did not use it for the vivid yellows as it would be too dark. As for the other colours, from Saibiboku, I can easily make them lighter by adding water, like some of the lilac and pink bits.
It is a Kandinski-inspired composition, I should say. At least it reminds me of! It was great fun for this small piece to be completed, for there is a lot of details with the intersections and so on. As you can see, the Saibiboku's shades are easily coordinated, and the palette is a joy to work with! Thanks for watching!
Kobaien Earth Paper has an interesting texture as you can feel the small amount of earth in it.
It does buckle/crease with too much moisture, so I dry mounted it onto a 300gsm card and then I was able to build up many layers of colour with fine edges.
With the moisture in each layer the paper would swell slightly, but then dry flat.
Working in this way I was able to obtain depth of colour and subtlety of shading.
I used Suibokugayou Aozumi ink, Saibiboku colours with the addition of gamboge yellow and white.
Now that the painting is framed the paper seems to glow - it is quite exquisite. It took me a little while to get used to it, but I will definitely be using Earth Paper again.
We are over the moon with appreciation to Ichi Inc.Japan and their craftsmen. Thank you for your superior service and care with every order.
Kindest regards,
Kelly & Michael Pickering
Safe delivery, lovely sincere note with the package. Beautiful high quality products! Will purchase again.
It's a very high quality ink that helps me to create great works of art. Very beautiful black colour and beautiful shades. Even when very thinned with water this ink is still very subtle.
I am very pleased with the variety and selection of Uda Gami washi that I have received. The four color tones in my order: Akebi, Yomogi, Sakura, and Ai, are as pleasing to the eye as their texture. I feel honored to be a very small part of the tradition to which the Fukunishi family in Yoshino, Nara brings great honor.
Furthermore, my order was packaged with great care, and arrived safely and securely. The enclosed letter and handwritten remark brought a smile.
Ichi Inc. continues to impress.
The colors, construction, and performance of the set is amazing. I cannot recommend them enough.
I have been using this ink since I started sumi-e five yeats ago. It is consistently predictable in the tesults you get. It is easy to work with even for a beginner.
The color is beautiful and the range of shades is outstanding from dark black to blueish gray. The ink has a very smooth feel as it is applied to the paper.
I praised the ink for not hindering the smoothness of the brush movement, and for its fragrance and staying power, remaining usable overnight without drying up.
我称赞这种墨水不会影响笔刷的流畅度，而且香气浓郁，持久耐用，可保持一整夜而不干涸。
Lovely brush - very very light- will be using for painting and writting- I put dental floss tape around the bottom of the brushhairs
I am so thankful to be able to use such an incredible ink stick. It is an honor and a joy. In addition to the quality of the product, the customer service from ICHI inc. Japan has been amazing. Kind communication, prompt service and delivery, and care and thoughtfulness at every step of the process. I couldn't be happier!
