Writing Inks
1. Fountain Pen Ink
- Composition: Mainly composed of water-soluble dyes, water, stabilizers, and preservatives.
- Characteristics: Smooth flow, bright colors, and suitable for fine writing. However, it has relatively poor water resistance.
- Applications: Daily writing, office use, and calligraphy practice.
2. Ballpoint Pen Ink
- Composition: Mainly composed of pigments, oil-based solvents (such as mineral, and lubricants.
- Characteristics: High viscosity, strong water resistance, and durable writing that is not easily erased.
- Applications: Daily writing, office use, and exams.
3. Brush Pen Ink
- Composition: Traditionally made from pine soot or lampblack, with modern versions possibly containing chemical additives to enhance performance, such as improving luster and preventing sedimentation.
- Characteristics: Produces a rich, glossy black color with varying shades, ideal for calligraphy.
- Applications: Calligraphy and traditional Chinese painting.
Drawing Inks
1. Watercolor Ink
- Composition: Mainly composed of water-soluble pigments, water, and humectants.
- Characteristics: Bright colors and high transparency, suitable for creating layered and gradient effects on watercolor paper.
- Applications: Watercolor painting and illustration.
2. Traditional Chinese Painting Ink
- Composition: Similar to brush pen ink, traditionally made from pine soot or lampblack, with modern versions possibly containing chemical additives.
- Characteristics: Produces a rich, glossy black color with good permeability and layering effects, ideal for traditional Chinese painting.
- Applications: Traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy.
3. Marker Ink
- Composition: Mainly composed of pigments and solvents.
- Characteristics: Bright colors and strong coverage, suitable for quick drawing on various materials such as paper, plastic, and wood.
- Applications: Illustration, design sketches, and graffiti.
4. Acrylic Ink
- Composition: Mainly composed of acrylic pigments, water, and emulsifiers.
- Characteristics: Bright colors, quick drying, and water-resistant, suitable for various materials such as paper, fabric, and wood.
- Applications: Acrylic painting and craft making.
5. Oil Painting Ink
- Composition: Mainly composed of oil-based pigments and oil-based solvents.
- Characteristics: Rich colors, strong coverage, and slow drying, suitable for oil painting on canvas or paper.
- Applications: Oil painting and mural creation.
Special-Purpose Inks
1. Fluorescent Ink
- Composition: Mainly composed of fluorescent pigments and solvents.
- Characteristics: Bright colors with a fluorescent effect, suitable for use in low-light conditions.
- Applications: Fluorescent pen writing and fluorescent drawing.
2. Metallic Ink
- Composition: Mainly composed of metal powders and solvents.
- Characteristics: Produces a metallic luster, suitable for creating metallic effects on various materials.
- Applications: Decorative painting and craft making.
