Today’s ink, Schmincke Indian Ink, is not for fountain pens, but is a very deep black ink used for drawing, painting, and writing with a dip pen or brush. The term “ink” covers a very broad range of coloured liquids, gels, and even pastes like the ink used in printing. It seems appropriate to have another ink post as it is Inktober. Martin’s Bombay India Ink were a person, they would never have actually travelled to India but love the colourful fabrics of that country. Here are some examples of where I have used this ink: Written in uncials with Speedball C-2 nib Written with Tachikawa G nib on an envelope from my The Village Artisan recycled writing paper Written with Tachikawa G nib in a Journalbooks notebook Written with folded pen in vintage Peebles Press journal Design from the Postman’s Knock, with black sumi ink on Wausau Professional Series Royal fiber paper You do need to clean your nib promptly afterwards though, as once it is dry it is there to stay. I like using it on envelopes because, although it is an unusual colour, it is still very legible and the fact it is waterproof means you don’t have to worry if it gets damp. The transparent colour gradates from a brilliant red-violet to pink. I have only used it for calligraphy but I think it could be used for artwork as well. The opening of the bottle isn’t large enough to dip a pen into so I use the dropper to put the ink onto the nib. It comes in a glass bottle with a dropper-stopper lid. I haven’t tested the lightfast claim but it is waterproof when dry. The label on the bottle says it is lightfast and waterproof. I am not exactly sure what the pigment is in my Bombay India ink as it is a very bright red-violet colour so definitely not soot, but it does have shellac as part of its formula so that is how it fits into the India ink category. Martin’s product, this time it’s the Bombay India Ink. Traditionally the term India ink refers to a permanent, black, opaque ink made from soot like Schmincke India ink. Martin’s Bleed Proof white ink and have been experimenting with another Dr. The general offices are lo cated at 271 Ninth St., with the factory building in the rear.Dr. He was survived by his wife and three children. He became interested in many and varied civic campaigns. Higgins began to devote much of his time to campaigns for public good. By 1900 the company had developed into a model American manufacturer of inks and adhesives. Higgins was granted twenty-one new patents relating to inks and adhesives. In 1923 they began selling direct to the trade, which brought about a great expansion of the business. Gavin as manager, who remained with the company until 1923. About that time their first factory was started at 168 Eighth St., Brooklyn, New York, with John E. Higgins devoted his entire time to developing his ink business. In 1888, the patent business was sold and Mr. Higgins & Co., which was dissolved only by Mr. John Gianella, Sr., forming the Charles M. Higgins had invented, which included colored inks as well as black and India, sold very slowly for the first few years, so that he manufactured it at his own home and continued to conduct his patent soliciting business. The result was the waterproof Higgins American India Ink, also the Higgins Eternal Ink. In the evenings and spare time he conducted experiments in ink making. He worked arduously at the patent soliciting business and eventually opened his own office in New York. Higgins was versatile, and at one time his drafting ability inclined him to take up architecture and at another time law. While working for this publisher he met many famous inventors. Wales & Son, publishers of the Scientific News, now ex tinct. He became a draftsman, largel y self-taught, and secured a position with S. He was of an inventive mind and secured a patent on a leather screw pegging machine at the age of nineteen. Devoe & Co., paint house, later known as Devoe & Raynolds. He came to this country at the age of six with his parents. Higgins was born in County Leitrim, Ireland, in 1856. Exergue: FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY 1880-1930 Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed. Medallions Inscriptions: A SOLUTION OF CARBON|STRENGTH QUICK ADHESURE TOUCH Legend: HIGGINS' INKS AND ADHESIVES. Legend: AMERICAN INDIA INK Reverse: Eagle standing on top of bottle of India ink, flanked by two medallions depicting an oil lamp and lion adorned by inscriptions. His signature and title (INVENTOR) below. Higgins & Company / American India Ink Diameter: 76.3mm Weight: 176.1gm Material: Bronze Obverse: Bust of Charles M. Maker: Whitehead and Hoag Company Denomination: Medal - Charles M. Condition: VF+ Mint Year: 1930 Designer: Kilenyi, J. Higgins and Company "American India Ink" Medal.
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