Sennelier inks, similar to china inks, feature a selection of high quality colors. These inks are very rich and based on shellac which gives the various shades a brightness and an absolutely unique light vibration. They are applied to the brush, to the drawing pen and produce a film from satin to brilliant depending on the thickness deposited. They dry quickly and have good water resistance, without being indelible. These inks are highly sought after for calligraphy, pen drawing, shaded ink drawing, textile creation and materials research. They can be protected with a pencil fixative to improve light resistance. 27 colors + gold, silver and white + thinner. The thinner is based on shellac. It preserves the brilliant appearance of the inks and gives a stronger film.