Description

In case you’re wondering: yes! Iron gall ink is more acidic than many of its inky peers, and it may “eat” your nib a bit quicker than other inks. As per usual, make sure you have a couple of extra nibs on hand to use when your nib goes kaput. I promise: the slightly increased wear on your nibs is worth it. You’re going to love this ink!

Additional information

Weight 4 oz

15 reviews

  1. linda duntsch

    so love this ink! smooth as can be and such a beautiful color!

  2. linda

    so love this ink! smooth as can be and such a beautiful color!

  3. Adrienne Abbott

    This ink is a-MAZING! It flows so nicely, and the thins are SO thin! And the dark gray to black shades look really cool! Best ink purchase I’ve made 🥰

  4. Mary Pickert

    I love this iron gall ink. It is everything that Lindsey said it would be. I used it to create over 200 place cards for a wedding and they were beautiful. It has become my favorite ink to work with!

  5. Angela

    This ancient ink is wonderful! The muted grey color flows beautifully and dries to a crisp black! Thank you, Lindsey (and Simon), for not only making, but also sharing, this fabulous ink!

  6. Nancy

    I took the beginner calligraphy course and practiced and practiced with sumi ink. When I felt confident enough I purchased this iron gall ink, and I absolutely love it. It’s so smooth and flows so easily that my strokes are much much fluid. Thank you!

  7. Beth Banger Meehan

    I love this ink!!!!! I agree with others review as it relates to the thin upstroke lines. My skills are progressing and I think I am somewhere between a Beginner and Intermediate. I used a Brause EF66 nib. It is a watery consistency but it is worth trying. Don’t be afraid… I had fun with flourishes and when it dries, it is a beautiful black color. Thank you Lindsey for introducing us to iron gall ink!

  8. Teri

    Lindsey, thank you for choosing to carry this exquisite ink! It just arrived, and I raced to use it immediately, with totally satisfying results. Having just started practicing calligraphy, I admit to a wee bit of despair over not progressing, but this ink apparently provided a tipping point. Using the Brause EF66 with copperplate lettering, I finally achieved a thin upstroke and fluid letters. The ink is so responsive, allowing me to feel that subtle meeting point of ink and paper. I also love how it starts off pale and ends up dark, reminding me of dyeing with indigo; the magic of natural pigments! Thank you (as always) for your beautiful postings and generosity in all things. Many thanks to Simon for his skill and willingness to collaborate!

  9. Deborah Mintcheff

    I am a huge fan of iron gall ink. This one is special as it is quite water resistant. It allows me to pen very thin upstrokes. It has the classic thin consistency of iron gall ink and dries to a beautiful soft black.

  10. Jami

    I just received this ink and it is lovely and wonderful to use! While my skills are medium, the consistency of this ink allows me to perform very thin upstroke lines and thick downstrokes. I will especially enjoy this ink for flourishing calligraphy. Thanks so much, Lindsey and Simon.

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