Intenze drawing ink Black Sumi 360ml

The main difference is the character of the color. Zuper Black offers a neutral, 'industrial' black, perfectly uniform — ideal for photographic realism. Black Sumi offers a black with subtle warmth and organic depth, imitating traditional Japanese Sumi ink. The grays obtained by diluting Black Sumi are warmer and more 'artistic' than those from Zuper Black, and the consistency is slightly thicker. Both are quality products — the choice depends on the desired aesthetic: 'technical' black (Zuper Black/True Black) or 'character' black (Black Sumi).

No. Although inspired by Japanese aesthetics and excelling in water, wind, and cloud backgrounds in Irezumi, Black Sumi is versatile: it is also used for artistic portraits (not photorealistic), neo-traditional works with a vintage atmosphere, illustrations with a painted character — generally wherever black needs to have 'soul'. However, it is not the ideal choice for strict photographic realism or geometric blackwork, where a neutral, perfectly uniform black is needed.

It is diluted the same as Zuper Black, with Intenze Special Shading Solution or Distilled Mixer. The standard ratios from the description: 1:1 for warm dark gray, 1:3 for medium warm gray, 1:6 for light, subtle gray. The difference from other blacks is that the resulting grays have a warm, slightly brownish-gray tint, highly appreciated for backgrounds and atmospheric gradients. Some artists mix Black Sumi with Zuper Black in varying proportions for a black with controlled warmth.

It depends on your work pace. The 360 ml format is designed for intensive consumption: according to the description, backgrounds and stylized shading consume large amounts — a Japanese back piece may require 50-80 ml, and a full sleeve with background 30-50 ml. At this consumption level, the large format brings a 40-50% savings compared to small bottles and eliminates stock interruptions. However, if you use this black only occasionally, a smaller format will be used up before it degrades and may be the more practical choice.

The basic rules for any professional ink: shake before use, dispense only what you need into disposable containers, do not work directly from the bottle, and never reintroduce leftover ink — any contact with working tools contaminates the contents. Wipe the bottle neck, close tightly immediately after dispensing, and store in a cool place away from direct sunlight. The product comes sterilized, with a traceable batch — note the batch and opening date.

The declared purpose of this product, as explicitly stated in the description, is artistic drawing — not tattooing. Its use for any purpose other than that mentioned is strictly the consumer's responsibility, and the seller assumes no liability in this case. What we can confirm from the product data: the formula is 100% vegan, manufactured in the USA under GMP standards, EU REACH compliant, sterilized and with traceable batch, without the traditional ingredients of Sumi ink (pine soot, animal glue), which it replaces with synthetic carbon pigments.