--- product_id: 228522571 title: "Black Star India Ink, 1.0 oz, Black (Hi-Carb)" brand: "dr. ph. martin's" price: "144.80 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Dr. Ph. Martin's" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/228522571-black-star-india-ink-1-0-oz-black-hi-carb store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Waterproof & archival Ultra-dense black pigment Perfect for dip pens & acetate Black Star India Ink, 1.0 oz, Black (Hi-Carb) **Brand:** dr. ph. martin's **Price:** 144.80 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖤 Ink that speaks volumes—make your mark unforgettable. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Black Star India Ink, 1.0 oz, Black (Hi-Carb) by dr. ph. martin's - **How much does it cost?** 144.80 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/228522571-black-star-india-ink-1-0-oz-black-hi-carb) ## Best For - dr. ph. martin's enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dr. ph. martin's brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Made in the USA:** Crafted with precision and quality assurance for discerning artists. - • **Acetate-Ready Formula:** Designed to maintain line integrity on acetate and other challenging surfaces. - • **Waterproof & Archival:** Your artwork stays pristine and fade-resistant, backed by ASTM D-4236 certification. - • **Unmatched Black Density:** Experience the richest, most opaque black ink that commands attention on every surface. - • **Professional Grade Shine:** A brilliant finish that elevates your work—ideal for original art, not scanning. ## Overview Dr. Ph. Martin's Black Star Hi-Carb India Ink is a 30 ml bottle of ultra-dense, waterproof, and archival black ink designed for professional artists. It excels on acetate and dip pens, offering exceptional line integrity and a brilliant shine. ASTM D-4236 certified and made in the USA, this ink is perfect for creating fade-resistant, high-impact artwork that stands the test of time. ## Description Dr. Ph. Martin's Hi-Carb Black Star India Ink is excellent for artists who are looking for a quality product which has excellent density and line integrity. These properties make the Black Star Hi-Carb Ink extremely well suited for use on Acetate.The Ink is Lightfast & Archival and conforms to ASTM standard D-4236 while also being waterproof. Review: Go for it - Great ink Using it to refill pitt pen Review: Yes - this is the blackest and most opaque of the black pigmented inks. To dilute it to a medium grey, I add 20 drops of water to 1 drop of ink in a small jar. It binds permanently to every surface, even heavily-sized watercolor papers upon which Speedball Superblack won't be water-proof (such as Fabriano Studio Hot Press Watercolor paper). If you want a water-proof, opaque black pigmented ink that will stay put while you put wet media over it, you can't top this ink. Downsides: 1) Clean-up, 2) Shine, and 3) Only for dip pens. This ink doesn't clean up with water, it cleans up with rubbing alcohol. Keep a bottle of rubbing alcohol on your desk next to a jar of water - you will be using it often. It clogs dip pen nib in a couple of minutes of work, so you will be dipping your nib in rubbing alcohol every couple of minutes. And while cleaning the nib, some drops will fall and stain, so also cover your working surface in multiple layers of heavy paper to protect your workspace from this ink. This ink has a brilliant shine, which will not scan well if you plan to scan your work to reproduce it. Absolutely do not put this ink (either full strength or diluted) in a fountain pen or brush pen ever - it will clog it. ## Features - HiCarb (Black Star) - 30 ML - Dr. Ph. Martin's Hi-Carb Black Star India Ink is excellent for artists who are looking for a quality product which has excellent density and line integrity. - These properties make the Black Star Hi-Carb Ink extremely well suited for use on Acetate. - The Ink is Lightfast & Archival and conforms to ASTM standard D-4236 while also being waterproof. - Made in USA ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0026HXHAA | | Brand | Dr. Ph. Martin's | | Colour | HiCarb | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (255) | | Date First Available | 15 May 2013 | | Generic Name | Inks | | Ink Colour | Black | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 41 x 41 x 81 Millimeters | | Item Weight | 68 g | | Manufacturer | Dr. Ph. Martin's | | Manufacturer Part Number | STAR10OZCARB | | Material | Other | | Model Number | STAR10OZCARB | | Number of Items | 1 | | Size | 30 ml | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Dr. Ph. Martin's - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00090385458015 - **Item Volume:** 30 Millilitres - **Package Information:** Bottle - **Paint Type:** Pigment-based ## Images ![Black Star India Ink, 1.0 oz, Black (Hi-Carb) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QAgiHgqSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Go for it *by A***N on 22 June 2021* Great ink Using it to refill pitt pen ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***H on 7 January 2025* Yes - this is the blackest and most opaque of the black pigmented inks. To dilute it to a medium grey, I add 20 drops of water to 1 drop of ink in a small jar. It binds permanently to every surface, even heavily-sized watercolor papers upon which Speedball Superblack won't be water-proof (such as Fabriano Studio Hot Press Watercolor paper). If you want a water-proof, opaque black pigmented ink that will stay put while you put wet media over it, you can't top this ink. Downsides: 1) Clean-up, 2) Shine, and 3) Only for dip pens. This ink doesn't clean up with water, it cleans up with rubbing alcohol. Keep a bottle of rubbing alcohol on your desk next to a jar of water - you will be using it often. It clogs dip pen nib in a couple of minutes of work, so you will be dipping your nib in rubbing alcohol every couple of minutes. And while cleaning the nib, some drops will fall and stain, so also cover your working surface in multiple layers of heavy paper to protect your workspace from this ink. This ink has a brilliant shine, which will not scan well if you plan to scan your work to reproduce it. Absolutely do not put this ink (either full strength or diluted) in a fountain pen or brush pen ever - it will clog it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***N on 21 November 2018* Slightly on the pricey side - let's not pretend it's not - BUT worth every penny, cent or soul of the child you traded to get it. This is hands down the best drawing ink I have tried to date. I was a big fan of another india ink and I used to buy that in bulk - it's rather cheap here in England - but recently I decided to branch out and try this one. Wow! I'm not going back. Very black. Waterproof. Can take a beating with successive layers of watercolour and remain vibrant and black like my soul and my coffee. I want to try and use it in a fountain pen next as to date I have only tried crow quill and brush. Wish me luck. ## Frequently Bought Together - Dr. Ph. Martin's Black Star India Ink, 1.0 oz, Black (Hi-Carb) - Dr. Ph. 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