6221603 Natural Mineral Inkstick for Japanese Chinese Traditional Calligraphy and Drawing, 12 Colors

Easyou Hukaiwen Ink Block 12 colors small set:The colors are pretty good , they have a very earthy tone to them, the stick size is 6.5 cm on 1.5 cm.But this madium is not made for kids!Because of the natural pigments they are indeed toxic, be carefull when using them, to not eat or sniff or apply on your skin ( for long time/open cut)!But overall these are a very good quality inks, they blend smoothlly and vibrant, and they make a very relaxing painting experience (as long as you take a basic care while using them )Hope it helped😊

I have practiced Chinese calligraphy as a child in school (and nudged by my parents) many, many years ago but have never used colored ink sticks prior to purchase of this product. To me this seems a novelty and since I recently have a resurgence in interest for art, I bought this set to compliment my watercolor set (Holbein), not to use together but as another medium to experiment with.My first impression of the product is very positive. I first opened the box and there was a pleasant scent that is reminiscent of my childhood. The colors were very vibrant and as I picked up each ink stick, they were small but felt substantial (heavier than the traditional black ink sticks as the pigments were mineral based). There was some confusion as to the weights of the material, but I found the seller easy to talk to and the error was corrected quickly and to my satisfaction. It had been an honest mistake and the interaction was pleasant.I haven't tried all the colors yet, but I do like the vibrancy of the colors and the effects that I get on paper that is very reminiscent of Chinese paintings that I have seen in the past. You definitely get a very different effect than what is considered traditional watercolors, which I also love, but this has a "flavor" so to speak, of its own. I enjoyed the set thus far and I look forward to continuing to experiment with the set to create artwork.

Considering professional quality ink sticks typically go for around ~$10 per ink stick, I'd say this is a fantastic price for fairly pigmented ink. The only one I wasn't really happy with was the white, which I suspect is more of a zinc white that was included and not titanium as it seems really transparent no matter how much I grinded it. But, again- if you are looking for a starter set for ink stone painting, this is an excellent find. :) It's also good as a supplement to watercolor, just make sure you put down watercolor first.

These ink sticks are just what I was looking for. The colors are bright and come in a very useful assortment. When dry on paper, the inks are brushproof and water resistant. You can apply a watercolor wash over them and they will not run, feather, or bleed. They grind easily on both of my suzuris. The pigment particles are too small to bridge up in the slit of a dip pen.The ink sticks came well packed in a flat wooden box and suffered no shipment damage.

The colors are very vibrant. The sticks come in a lovely wooden box and are made of quality material. Easy to grind, and has a wide range of color depth. Will definitely purchase again as needed.

I'm beginning in art and hadn't experienced using this kind of ink stick, so I haven't the background to speak on quality. But for myself, I am personally thrilled. These colors are rich and gorgeous. The amount of grinding needed for plenty of ink is so small. Grinding and mixing ink is a calm meditative practice that is helping me to focus and more deeply enjoy creating something of possible beauty. Every purchase I have made from Easyou has been a perfect transaction, and I couldn't be more pleased to find this ancient style, new to me. Thank you!

This set is beautiful on the webpage - but cannot even begin to live up to the actual product. I am a "color junkie" - some people crave food, candy or clothes - me, I crave color. I got one set and started to use it - the colors are vibrant and intense. I just bought another to just look at - to feed my craving for color. There are only a few of these sets left - they were produced as a promotional item. 'Easyou' produced these, and this set is made with the finest pigments. If you want one, order it NOW - they are flying out of the door - and worth every penny.

Works well

Certain colors are true to color and require very little grinding with no residue left on the grinding dish and with a consistency of real ink. However other colors leave too much residue thus indicating they may not be the best quality of ink sticks, also they act more like watercolors rather than acquiring the consistency of ink. But they are beautiful to look at. However not worth the 53$ paid