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product_id: 1904855
title: "Cartoonist Highly Opaque Pen Ink, Black"
brand: "zig"
price: "€ 12.65"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Zig"
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# Ultra-fast drying (<1 min) Waterproof after drying Deep, rich black pigment Cartoonist Highly Opaque Pen Ink, Black

**Brand:** zig
**Price:** € 12.65
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Ink that keeps up with your creative hustle—bold, fast, and waterproof.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cartoonist Highly Opaque Pen Ink, Black by zig
- **How much does it cost?** € 12.65 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/1904855-cartoonist-highly-opaque-pen-ink-black)

## Best For

- zig enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Lightning-Fast Dry Time:** Get your manga sketches done without waiting—ink dries in under a minute.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Perfect for dip pens, markers, and layering techniques without bleeding or fading.
- • **Rich, Bold Black Pigment:** Achieve striking contrast with intensely opaque sumi ink.
- • **ASTM D4236 Certified Safety:** Professional-grade ink that meets strict safety standards for peace of mind.
- • **Unmatched Waterproof Durability:** Lines stay crisp and smudge-proof even under watercolor or markers.

## Overview

The Zig Cartoonist Highly Opaque Pen Ink is a 60ml bottle of black water-based pigment ink designed specifically for manga artists and illustrators. It dries ultra-fast, is waterproof once dry, and conforms to ASTM D4236 safety standards. Praised for its deep black color and durability, it works seamlessly with dip pens and markers, making it a must-have for professionals seeking sharp, smudge-proof lines that stand out.

## Description

Perfect for the manga cartoonist. This package contains one 60 ml bottles of black water- based pigment. Waterproof after it dries. Very quick drying sumi ink, great for Manga drawing. Not intended for use by children. Conforms to ASTM D4236. Imported.

Review: Great ink for dip pens. - This ink is solid. I really like how well it holds boldness and sharp lines... even on cheap paper. Super black too. You can watercolor over it, as well use markers. Not all inks can claim that. It dries fast on most paper types. Butttttt.... it's hard to remove from your nib when you are done drawing. I got a small bottle for the table and filled it with windex. I think pure ammonia may do as well. I dip the nib in that for a few seconds and use a paper towel to wipe it down. This trick does the job.
Review: Works like a charm! - This product works exactly how it is intended to work. When it says that it dries really fast, it legitimately does. Less than a minute and any lines that you have put down will be dry. It is a very dark ink as well. I haven't tested it with watercolors but I will say that this ink is definitely alcohol -proof. When freshly applied, you can run a Copic marker on top of the ink 4 or 5 times before it starts to smear. When the ink has fully dried, you can easily go over it 7 or 8 times before bits and pieces of the ink start to get picked up. Side note, not sure if this is just how ink works or something else but if you run an eraser over the ink, it will not lift. I am very satisfied with my product and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a solid ink that is alcohol-proof and is dark. I will say, you need to work fast with this product if you use a glass dip pen. If you let it dry, the glass dip pen won't work. So, just keep that in mind. But that shouldn't be a dealbreaker.

## Features

- Waterproof after it dries
- Perfect for the manga cartoonist
- This package contain one 60-ml bottles of black water based pigment
- Very quick drying sumi ink for manga drawing
- Conforms to astm d4236 standard

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006MW7NE6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #56,272 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #429 in Drawing Pens |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (381) |
| Date First Available | October 5, 2011 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Item model number | CNCE104-6 |
| Manufacturer | Kuretake |
| Product Dimensions | 2.4 x 2.4 x 1.9 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zig
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00847340016861
- **Item Volume:** 60 Milliliters
- **Package Information:** Bottle
- **Paint Type:** Watercolor

## Images

![Cartoonist Highly Opaque Pen Ink, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wa5O1OhZL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great ink for dip pens.
*by L***E on January 17, 2025*

This ink is solid. I really like how well it holds boldness and sharp lines... even on cheap paper. Super black too. You can watercolor over it, as well use markers. Not all inks can claim that. It dries fast on most paper types. Butttttt.... it's hard to remove from your nib when you are done drawing. I got a small bottle for the table and filled it with windex. I think pure ammonia may do as well. I dip the nib in that for a few seconds and use a paper towel to wipe it down. This trick does the job.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works like a charm!
*by A***N on April 16, 2020*

This product works exactly how it is intended to work. When it says that it dries really fast, it legitimately does. Less than a minute and any lines that you have put down will be dry. It is a very dark ink as well. I haven't tested it with watercolors but I will say that this ink is definitely alcohol -proof. When freshly applied, you can run a Copic marker on top of the ink 4 or 5 times before it starts to smear. When the ink has fully dried, you can easily go over it 7 or 8 times before bits and pieces of the ink start to get picked up. Side note, not sure if this is just how ink works or something else but if you run an eraser over the ink, it will not lift. I am very satisfied with my product and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a solid ink that is alcohol-proof and is dark. I will say, you need to work fast with this product if you use a glass dip pen. If you let it dry, the glass dip pen won't work. So, just keep that in mind. But that shouldn't be a dealbreaker.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid ink, solid bottle.
*by T***Y on October 26, 2017*

After a YouTuber made a test video for various inks vs Copic markers I decided to give this one a try. I use this primarily for inking comic pages. It is a nice solid matte black that when dry does not smudge (nearly at all) when Copic markers are used over it. If applied with a pen nib its no smudging. If applied with a brush tip you will get a bit of smudge. This is my replacement ink for Higgins Black magic ink. The bottle design is better on top of the ink quality. If you knock this bottle over you we're really trying to do so. Its square and wide. The mouth is wide and easy to dip. The cap has two indents that allow it to be use as a pen rest which I have found convienient. I have not mapped out the dry times but will update if I do.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Highly Opaque Pen Ink, Black
- Kuretake Zig Special Black Ink 60ml, for dip Pen, Brush, Drawing, Calligraphy, Illustration, Lettering, for Professional, Artists, Manga, Made in Japan
- Tachikawa Comic Pen Nib Holder, Model 40 (T-40)

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*Last updated: 2026-02-17*