Inks are bound by the time of their conception, their location and the intended use of the product, Ancient Chinese ink had physical and cultural differences to the iron gall inks of the European middle ages and modern fountain pen inks are ultimately far removed from printing inks whether contemporary or originating with the 15th Century Gutenberg Press. The way those two elements interact and are composed is a product of those creating the ink and of the purpose of the ink, thus there are complexities and curiosities attached to its value and chemistry. Ever since the end of the ice age, inks of all types have been devised and refined with each a part of its own cultural and geographic context.Įssentially inks are comprised of two parts colour and a way for colour to attach itself to its intended surface. If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going’, and so, into the past we go! Ancient InkĪlthough historically widespread and apparently mundane (scoffs!), modern ink is anything but simple. Some may say that pen and ink were the key to the furtherance of mankind in many ways - to the extent that it may humbly be referred to as the greatest invention of human history! To butcher the words of the great Maya Angelou ‘I have great respect for the past. The simplest of google searches will provide fair detail about the global history of inks so I will delve only into the rockpools of what is a vast ocean of information about how ink has developed over time, and how it is so very imperative to the recording of culture, religion and society. So, a brief step back in time to discover a little something about the development of writing ink it is! It is of no surprise that the history of ink runs parallel to the history of pens themselves, although it could be argued that unlike the chicken and egg debate, the origins here are clear - ink predates pens as we know them. Perhaps further offerings may come in later articles, should people be interested, but for this moment I was entirely compelled to delve into history. #INDIA INK INGREDIENTS SERIES#It is more of a series of books than an article (of which there are several on the market I'm sure)! I toyed with a discussion of corrosion or the popularity of sheen and colour changing options or even perhaps scented inks and yet I kept circling back like a magpie to a discarded pile of shiny objects. #INDIA INK INGREDIENTS HOW TO#With myriad types, colours, brands and forms you’d be forgiven for being a little lost in it all - which of course I was in the process of deciding how to approach an article about inks for you. With fountain pens to fit every taste and every budget - they are there to be used! A quality fountain pen does not have to cost the equivalent of a shiny Triumph motorcycle so the experience is open to all, as is the world of ink. Those rejecting the sterility of screens and those who wish to experience the feel of pen to paper are not just reaching for a trusty cheap biro multipack! This has perhaps been magnified during the 2020/2021 covid-19 pandemic where stationery and writing instruments for pleasure, art and creativity have been incredibly popular.
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