Intaglio Etching Ink – Soft Black (Doux) is an Ivory Black Intaglio Ink.

This Soft Black offers a low viscosity and is easy to wipe. The ink is very supple and relatively opaque.

Soft Black can be used to lower the tones of a plate which has been engraved too heavily.

Lightfastness: Completely lightfast, even when lightened. ★★★
Opacity: Opaque ◼
Pigments: PBk9
Volume: 800ml can

Charbonnel Etching Ink

Our Etching Ink is 100% natural and non toxic. Every colour is highly pigmented, delivering impressive covering power even after dilution.

Like oil paints, Charbonnel inks absorb oxygen to dry. Depending on the colour, the drying time is between 2 and 3 weeks.

Ink Features:
– Linseed oil based binder
– Additive free intaglio inks
– Wash with oil or solvent
– Made in France

Our inks have been trusted by artists throughout time, from Renoir, Degas, Lautrec and Picasso to present day masters Rauschenberg, Hockney, Diebenkorn and Thiebaud.