Intenze Dark Grey Sumi is ideal for black and grey work, realistic portraits, greywash, and any design requiring deep grey tones. It excels at creating shadows, depth, and subtle tonal transitions. Artists frequently use it for portrait realism, illustrations, and traditional Japanese tattoo work.

The Intenze Sumi range includes multiple grey tones, from Light Grey to Dark Grey. Dark Grey Sumi is the closest to black without being pure black, providing an intense tonality ideal for deep shadows and greywash foundations. Light Grey Sumi is more diluted and used for subtle tones and highlights in realism work.

Yes, Dark Grey Sumi can be mixed with any other ink from the Intenze range to create custom tones. It is frequently combined with Light Grey Sumi for intermediate tones or with Zuper Black for more intense shadows. The Sumi formula is chemically compatible with all other Intenze inks, ensuring stability and consistency in mixes.

The 360ml bottle is Intenze's large professional format, designed for high-activity studios. For an artist who regularly works in black and grey, one bottle can last between 2-4 months depending on workload volume. It is the most economical option per milliliter compared to smaller 30ml or 120ml formats.

Sumi is a Japanese term referring to the traditional ink used in calligraphy and brush painting. Intenze named this line Sumi as a tribute to the Japanese tradition of superior quality inks. The formula reflects this heritage through pigment purity and superior fluidity that allows natural chromatic transitions.

Yes, Intenze Dark Grey Sumi is produced at Intenze's USA facility in a controlled, sterile environment. Each batch is individually tested for sterility and consistency before being released to market. The ink is manufactured according to international safety standards for tattoo products and is vegan-friendly.

Dark Grey Sumi heals with a stable, consistent tonality in the skin. Due to the uniform pigment particle sizes, the ink heals without patches or uneven areas. After healing, the tone remains true to the original color, with slight natural softening that is normal for any tattoo ink. Long-term results are excellent.

Dark Grey Sumi performs excellently with all needle configurations. For shading on large areas, magnum or curved magnum needles are recommended. For fine details and delicate transitions, round shaders are ideal. The ink's consistency allows optimal fluidity regardless of configuration, without requiring additional dilution.

While Dark Grey Sumi is primarily designed for shading and greywash, it can be used for lining in work that requires dark grey lines instead of pure black. For traditional black lining, Intenze Zuper Black or Formula 23 are recommended, as they are optimized for the precision and density needed for clean lines.

Yes, gentle shaking of the bottle is recommended before each use to evenly redistribute pigments that may settle over time. Shake the bottle for 15-20 seconds, then pour the needed amount into your ink cap. Avoid excessively vigorous shaking which can introduce air bubbles into the ink.