Zecchi : Traditional Historic Pigments : Drawing Inks

Zecchi Traditional Historic Pigment Drawing Inks are drawing inks produced according to ancient recipes using vegetable dyes. The range includes historic formulations such as Oak Gall Black, a traditional European writing and drawing ink used from around the 5th century to the 19th century and continuing into the 20th century, as well as Cochineal Carmine Red made from cochineal.

Oak Gall Black produces a black tone with purple-brown undertones, while Cochineal Carmine Red offers a traditional red derived from natural sources. These inks are supplied in glass vials and are suited to artists and calligraphers interested in historic ink materials and colour character.