Abstract: Ink ranks second among the four treasures of the study: pen, ink, paper and inkstone. It is very common in daily calligraphy and painting. So, do you know the price of ink and how to choose good ink? ? First of all, ink is relatively cost-effective. Generally, the price of a bottle is between 2-50 yuan. Secondly, when purchasing ink, open the ink bottle, smell it or pour out a few drops to see the thickness of the ink. Thicker ink is of poorer quality. Let’s take a look at the article for specific tips on purchasing ink! 1. How much does ink cost?
Ink, commonly known as ink, refers to black liquid or solid. Its main raw materials are soot, rubber, additives and solutions, etc., and are generally made through mechanical processing. So do you know how much the ink costs?
In the current market, the price of a bottle of ink ranges from 2 to 50 yuan. (The price comes from the Internet and is for reference only.) The price difference is mainly due to different specifications and brands.
2. How to choose good ink
When Huang Binhong goes out to draw, he can use other people’s paper and pens, but he must not be sloppy with the ink. He only uses his own ancient ink. . From this we can see the importance of ink. Good ink is neither cheap nor easy to find. So when buying, how to choose good ink?
Ink is mainly divided into two categories:
1. Oil smoke (this kind of ink is mainly made from pomelo seeds or lard as raw materials and then collected into smoke after being burned. made).
2. Pine smoke (mainly made from the smoke collected after burning pine oil).
The difference between them is: oil smoke ink is shiny and warm in color, while pine smoke ink is dull and dull in color, which is suitable for writing Xiaokai characters.
Better quality ink contains a lot of Chinese herbal medicine, which will smell fragrant and will not stagnate the pen or cause sedimentation residue. When writing, the pen is smooth and the color is very even. However, the ink that is not good enough has an unpleasant smell, contains more impurities, and the color is dull or even gray, making the work look dull and listless. If conditions permit, pour out a few drops to see the thickness of the ink. Thicker ink will be of poorer quality.
When purchasing ink, it is recommended to buy slightly better ink and a brand that has been around for a longer time. However, there are fakes of these inks on the market. It is recommended that you go to a reliable and reliable ink. Purchase in store.