A deep dark brown ink from the Intenze range, in a 30 ml format, intended for artistic drawing. The shade sits in the darkest area of the Intenze brown spectrum — deeper than Co-Co and Dark Chocolate — with neutral to cool undertones, close to the border with black, but clearly maintaining its brown identity. It is a suitable choice for artists working on sketches and drawings with natural tones: shadows, wood, earth, organic elements. Important to know from the start: the seller markets it exclusively as drawing ink, not for tattoos.
Can I use this ink for tattoos?▾
No. The product is explicitly sold as drawing ink, and the seller clearly states that using it for any purpose other than drawing is strictly the consumer's responsibility. If you need pigments for tattooing, choose products specifically marketed for that purpose, with the accompanying documentation.
What exact shade is Dark Brown and how does it compare to the other Intenze browns?▾
It is a very dark brown, with neutral to slightly cool undertones — close to the limit with black, but sufficiently 'brown' so as not to be confused with it. In the Intenze palette it is the darkest brown, deeper than Co-Co and Dark Chocolate. Due to its neutrality, it does not lean towards reddish or greenish, making it a very versatile shadow tone.
Can it be mixed with other Intenze colors?▾
Yes, it is a very good mixing component. With a mixing white you get custom medium browns, with Co-Co a warm dark brown, with golden yellow bronze tones, with dark red a deep burgundy, with dark green forest tones, and with black an almost-black with subtle warmth. Always make the mixtures in separate containers, not in the bottle.
When should I choose Dark Brown instead of black in drawing?▾
The practical rule: black for maximum graphic contrast, Dark Brown for naturalness. In portraits and organic subjects (wood, earth, animals, nature), shadows built with dark brown appear warmer and more realistic than those with pure black, which can dominate the composition. Dark Brown offers depth without harshly 'closing' the work.
How do I properly store the bottle and avoid contaminating the ink?▾
Shake before each use, pour only as much as you need into disposable containers, and never return the surplus to the bottle — any ink that has left the bottle is considered used and should be discarded. Close the cap tightly immediately after pouring, wipe the bottle neck if ink has dripped, and store in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Check the expiration date on the label.
What does it mean that the formula is pre-dispersed and vegan?▾
The Intenze formula, developed by Mario Barth, comes pre-homogenized: the high-concentration pigments are already uniformly suspended in a vegan, sterile carrier, independently tested for the absence of aromatic amines, spores, and biological contamination, with CTL certification and EU REACH compliance. Essentially, the product is ready to use straight from the bottle, after a simple shake, with no additional preparation.
