---
product_id: 79093167
title: "Sumi Calligraphy Liquid Ink in a 180ml Bottle"
brand: "daiso"
price: "€ 27.05"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Daiso"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/79093167-sumi-calligraphy-liquid-ink-in-a-180ml-bottle
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# Perfect for ink washes & granulation Deep, rich sumi black ink 180ml spill-proof horizontal mouth Sumi Calligraphy Liquid Ink in a 180ml Bottle

**Brand:** daiso
**Price:** € 27.05
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Elevate your strokes with the boldness of tradition—never settle for less than iconic sumi ink.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sumi Calligraphy Liquid Ink in a 180ml Bottle by daiso
- **How much does it cost?** € 27.05 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/79093167-sumi-calligraphy-liquid-ink-in-a-180ml-bottle)

## Best For

- daiso enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted daiso brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bold, Authentic Sumi Black:** Experience the deep, intense black that elevates your calligraphy and artwork to professional levels.
- • **Versatile Artistic Effects:** Dilute for stunning ink washes or enjoy unique textured granulation on watercolor paper.
- • **Effortless Precision Dispensing:** Innovative horizontal mouth design minimizes spills and lets you pour with confidence every time.
- • **Exceptional Value for Creatives:** Premium quality sumi ink at a fraction of the cost of high-end brands—perfect for daily practice and projects.
- • **Mess-Free, User-Friendly Bottle:** Thoughtfully designed lid lets you pour unused ink back without waste, keeping your workspace pristine.

## Overview

Daiso Sumi Calligraphy Liquid Ink offers 180ml of rich, deep black sumi ink in a spill-resistant bottle with a horizontal mouth for easy dispensing. Ideal for calligraphy, drawing, and ink washes, it delivers authentic sumi texture and granulation effects on watercolor paper. Highly rated for quality and value, this ink is a must-have for artists seeking professional results without breaking the bank.

## Description

Bottle Height: 6 1/4\", 180ml Bottle comes with a horizontal mouth for easy dispensing.

Review: A decent quality and inexpensive Sumi ink for drawing or lettering - I have used this ink for quite some time and I would make the following comments: 1. It is a decent sumi type ink and benefits from slight dilution 2. It is not remotely waterproof, but sumi ink never is 3. The nozzle dispenser is a good idea which prevents spills 4. It produces good ink washes if required in drawings 5. It is very black when undiluted 6. It should never be used in a fountain pen - it will clog the feed 7. It is excellent value for money, especially when compared to Kuretake 8. On water colour paper it can show interesting textured granulation
Review: Great ink and bottle. - I don’t have much experience but I love this product. The ink is nice and smooth and the bottle lid is really well designed to reduce mess and pour unused ink back in. I have only used it with a small brush for writing in cards so far, but I’ve done loads of practice with it.

## Features

- Sumi Calligraphy Liquid Ink in a 180ml Bottle

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0039OQ0J4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 51,435 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 55 in Bottled Ink |
| Brand | Daiso |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (953) |
| Date First Available | 29 April 2021 |
| Item Weight | 159 g |
| Manufacturer | BlueHeronArts.Com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NO28_SML |
| Model Number | NO28_SML |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.94 x 5.84 x 3.3 cm; 158.76 g |
| Size | 180 ml |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Daiso
- **Item volume:** 180 Millilitres
- **Manufacturer:** BlueHeronArts.Com
- **Package information:** Bottle
- **Paint type:** pigment

## Images

![Sumi Calligraphy Liquid Ink in a 180ml Bottle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616afybSh+L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this ink made of animal glue? Just realised that's what traditional sumi ink is made of and that freaks me out a lot**
A: To my knowledge Sumi ink is a carbon based ink or was in the past from 
burning wood rather like charcoal

**Q: Will this ink ruin fountain pens?**
A: Yes, it will clog the feed

**Q: Does this smell funny when you use it?**
A: I've never had my nose close enough to my ink pot to notice a smell so I can't say with confidence that it does or doesn't smell. I've never noticed.

**Q: why is this so expensive? It's more than 10x that of other brands and seems same as the Kuretake brand which is about £25.00.  Is it much superior?**
A: Japanese inks are always more expensive as they are better quality but Kuretake Calligraphy ink is superb and I use it all of the time so save yourself some money and buy Kuretake

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A decent quality and inexpensive Sumi ink for drawing or lettering
*by N***R on 5 January 2026*

I have used this ink for quite some time and I would make the following comments: 1. It is a decent sumi type ink and benefits from slight dilution 2. It is not remotely waterproof, but sumi ink never is 3. The nozzle dispenser is a good idea which prevents spills 4. It produces good ink washes if required in drawings 5. It is very black when undiluted 6. It should never be used in a fountain pen - it will clog the feed 7. It is excellent value for money, especially when compared to Kuretake 8. On water colour paper it can show interesting textured granulation

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great ink and bottle.
*by J***X on 25 December 2019*

I don’t have much experience but I love this product. The ink is nice and smooth and the bottle lid is really well designed to reduce mess and pour unused ink back in. I have only used it with a small brush for writing in cards so far, but I’ve done loads of practice with it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very thick ink.
*by A***R on 8 July 2020*

As a relative beginner, I found this ink a little hard to handle. It was very thick and rather blobby. However, after adding a few drops of water it became more manageable.

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*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-01-23*