Ink, China, Daikan Hompo Ink, Calligraphy This is a solid ink for calligraphy, inscribed with "Daikan Hompo Ink." Uses: Used for calligraphy and ink wash painting. Types: There are various types of ink, such as oil soot ink, pine soot ink, and blue ink, each with different ink colors and bleeding characteristics. Features: Solid ink allows you to adjust the particle size by grinding the ink, bringing depth and variation to the ink color. Storage: Solid ink has a longer shelf life compared to ink liquid. Other: There are multiple types of ink bearing the name "Daikan." Thank you for viewing. Inkstone