• Traditional historical ink made from Aleppo oak galls and copperas (iron sulfate), housed in a clear glass dropper bottle with an archival watercolor paper label and hand-painted swatch. This natural tannin-iron ink produces a rich, cool-toned brown-black with excellent permanence and a flowing, transparent gradient. Used in medieval manuscripts and Renaissance documents, this ink is ideal for calligraphy, historical writing, and authentic period artwork.
  • Iron gall ink swatch with a strong brown-black color fade, showing a historical transition from cool charcoal to warm antique brown. Created with Aleppo oak galls and copperas, this traditional ink was widely used in archival manuscripts and drawing.
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Oak Gall Watercolor Ink

Oak Gall Watercolor Ink

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Oak Gall Ink is our exquisitely hand-crafted ink made with an extremely concentrated, high-quality single source pigment. Every bottle is meticulously hand mixed, poured, and sealed, using only pure distilled water and a small amount of all natural, pure gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally vibrant and richly pigmented liquid.


Oak Gall Ink is a deep, dark ink created using the traditional process of extracting tannins from oak galls combined with copperas (iron sulfate). This historic formulation, long esteemed by scribes and artists alike, produces a rich, intense tone with robust saturation and fine expressive qualities. Its smooth, fluid consistency makes it ideal for detailed calligraphy, manuscript illumination, and expressive washes—perfect for artists seeking a timeless connection to traditional craftsmanship.


Key Features

- Single Source Pigment: Crafted from one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional vibrancy and intensity.

- Handmade Artisanal Process: Produced in small batches; each bottle is hand mixed and poured to preserve the pigment’s integrity.

- Maximum Pigment Load: Formulated to offer the highest concentration of pigment, free from any artificial additives.

- Recommended Use: Best applied directly with brush or dropper or diluted with pure water or alcohol for optimal fluidity and creative control. Not tested with fountain or other pens.


Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Organic-inorganic pigment (traditional oak gall ink)

Source: Extraction from oak galls combined with copperas (iron sulfate)

Origin: Turkey

Lightfastness: Good

Opacity: Transparent to semitransparent with a distinct, lustrous sheen

Other Names: Iron Gall Ink, Oak Gall Iron Ink

Color Index Code: N/A