Name: Higgins Black Magic Ink, 1oz
Brand: Higgins
SKU: HIG44011
Price: 7.3 USD
Availability: InStock

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Pat Higgins is a cartoonist from Wilmington, Delaware, known for his bold style and darkly satirical storytelling. He combines traditional tools—like brush pens and ink—with digital techniques to create comics, editorial art, and commercial work for the craft beer, action sports, and music industries. As the creator of Hellscape Americana, Pulp Bytes, and The Covidiot Files, Pat blends horror, humor, and social commentary into sharp, visually arresting narratives. A member of the National Cartoonists Society and the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, he also teaches college-level illustration and regularly presents at conferences and conventions.

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Higgins Black Magic Ink, 1oz

Higgins Black Magic India Ink is a premium, professional-grade ink that offers deep, rich pigmentation ideal for a wide range of artistic and technical applications. Renowned for its intense black color and smooth flow, this waterproof ink is perfect for creating bold brush strokes and precise pen work for calligraphy, illustration, and comic art. The dense black color is excellent for scanning and reproduction without losing quality or detail.

Black Magic is made with a finely dispersed carbon pigment that ensures a consistent, even application, whether using dip pens, brushes, or airbrushes. Its quick-drying formula prevents smudging, making it a reliable choice for detailed work that requires sharpness and clarity. Black Magic is water resistant, meaning it may smudge with water or other inks when used on less porous surfaces. This may be avoided when allowed to dry for 24 hours, or maybe used advantageously to blend shades and gradients within a short window. It’s ideal for use as a top layer in a mixed media composition or alone for striking contrast on white surfaces.

Color: Dense Black
Water Compatibility: Water Resistant
Base: Water & Shellac
Colorant: Pigment PBk7
Lightfast Rating: 1 Excellent
Sheen: Velvet Matte
Recommended Surfaces: Paper, Board, Film
Tool Compatibility: Brush, Dip Pen, Airbrush
Dry Speed: Moderate
Category: Fine Art Drawing
Size: 1oz, 16oz, 32oz

Usage:
May be diluted with distilled water. Close cap tightly after use. Do not mix with acids, or use as tattoo ink. Not launder-proof. Clean tools with water immediately after use or with Higgins Pen Cleaner for dried ink. Shake well before use as the black pigment may settle over time.

AP, Non-toxic, Conforms to ASTM D-4236

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Round Size 2 SKU - 4620.2 Size - 2 Round: Shorter hair than a liner, rounds come in a wider variety of sizes from very fine to extra large. Smaller sizes are typically used for detail work and larger sizes tend to be used for washes and filling in color. A round brush stroke is tapered and can create lines that are fine to thick. The round has less versatility than the flatter brushes.

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The filamented brush tip makes all the difference for creating a dynamic range of delicate fine lines to bold, expressive strokes. It mimics a paintbrush but has all the conveniences and control of a marker. Activate the brush by removing the yellow ring between the nib and barrel, and the sides of the barrel are squeezed to get the ink flowing. Once activated ink flows smoothly without starving or over feeding. Replacement ink cartridges are available to extend the life of your pen.

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