Black ink made from soot and binder, traditionally used in East Asian calligraphy and ink painting.
From Japanese 'sumi,' derived from Chinese 'mo,' referring to the carbon-based inks used in both cultures for thousands of years in artistic and written traditions.
Sumi ink isn't just black—skilled artists can create dozens of different tones and shades by changing the water ratio, and the preparation of sumi is considered an art form itself in Japanese culture, with master ink makers having their own followings.
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