De Atramentis Document Sepia — Botanical Ink 35ml

De Atramentis Document Sepia — Botanical Ink 35ml

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De Atramentis Document Sepia — Botanical Ink 35ml
  • De Atramentis Document Sepia — Botanical Ink 35ml
De Atramentis Document Sepia — Botanical Ink 35ml

De Atramentis Document Sepia — Botanical Ink 35ml

De Atramentis Document Sepia is a warm brown archival dip pen and fountain pen ink made in Germany. It is the traditional pen and ink tone for botanical illustration — a warm, muted brown that has been the standard for scientific and natural history illustration for centuries.
Ink Type

Water-based Nano-Pigment (Fountain pen safe)
Volume

35ml glass bottle
Waterproof

High — 100% waterproof and smudge-proof once fully cured (2–5 minutes)
Archival/Lightfast

Yes (Certified ISO 12757-2 for archival use)
Finish

Flat / Matte Sepia (Rich brown)
Additinal Spec

Intermixable colour properties allowing artists to mix this shade directly with Document Black or other colours in the De Atramentis range to create custom waterproof shading tones
Origin

Germany — De Atramentis
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Packaging: 

We know art supplies are fragile. All professional pair and boards are shipped in reinforced rigid flat mailers. No tubes, no folds, no crushed corners. 


Order Processing Times: 

Orders are processed within 1–2 business days - we always aim to dispatch all “in-Stock’ items within 24 hours..

Note: Orders placed after 2 PM GMT on Fridays will be processed the following Monday.

Domestic Shipping (UK):

Standard (2–4 days): £3.50 (Free for The Illustrator & Studio Master tiers).

Priority (1–2 days): £4.50 (Free for Studio Master tier)

International Shipping: 

We ship globally. Costs are calculated at checkout based on weight and destination. Please note that customers are responsible for any local customs duties or taxes.

Order Tracking: 

You will receive a tracking link via email the moment your tools leave our studio. 
Returns

30-Day Change of Mind: 

We offer a 30-day return window (exceeding the UK legal minimum of 14 days). Items must be unused, in original packaging, and in "as-new" condition.

Faulty Goods: 

In the rare event of a defect, you are entitled to a full refund or replacement within 30 days. We will cover all return shipping costs for faulty items.

Defective Nibs: 

Occasionally, a pen may arrive dry or a nib maybe scratchy. Contact us within 7 days of purchase with a photo/video of the issue and we will send a replacement immediately.

Exclusions:

Due to the nature of the product, unless faulty we cannot accept returns on opened markers or used paper pads returned.

Digital Goods: 

The "Birthday Palette" and other digital downloads are non-refundable once accessed.


How to Start a Return: 

Email studio@inkwellartsupplies.com with your order number. We aim to process all refunds to the original payment method within 5–10 business days of receiving the item
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The traditional botanical ink tone


Botanical illustration has used sepia-toned inks since the earliest scientific manuscripts — the warm brown reads clearly on white paper, photographs and reproduces well, and suggests the tones of dried specimens and pressed plants. Document Sepia continues this tradition in a modern, waterproof-once-dry formulation. For pen and ink botanical work intended for exhibition, publication, or long-term display, it is the correct ink.


Document Sepia vs standard sepia inks


Standard sepia inks — including Pilot Iroshizuku's brown offerings — are dye-based and not waterproof. Apply watercolour wash over them and the lines will run. Document Sepia is formulated to be waterproof once dry, making it suitable for pen and wash botanical work where watercolour is applied over finished linework. The warmth of the tone is consistent between bottles.

Honest Note:

Waterproof — flush fountain pens every one to two weeks. Not for vintage rubber sac pens. Fully waterproof after five to ten minutes on most papers. The warmth of the sepia tone is a natural pigment colour — there may be minor variation between batches. This is not a fault. For wash work: test on your specific paper before committing to a finished piece. Document Sepia performs well on Arches Hot Press and St Cuthbert's Mill Botanical but may behave differently on papers outside the botanical range.

Who is it For?

  • Botanical and scientific illustrators working in traditional pen and ink
  • Illustrators who want a warm brown with the permanence of Document Black
  • Anyone working in pen and watercolour wash who needs brown linework that holds under wet media
  • Calligraphers wanting a warm, permanent brown for finished calligraphy pieces

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUSTIONS (FAQ)

Is Document Sepia the same warmth as traditional Indian sepia ink?

It is a warm brown in the traditional sepia family — not the same formulation as historical cuttlefish-based sepia, but the colour is in the same tonal range. For exhibition-standard botanical illustration the visual result is indistinguishable from traditional sepia on white paper.

Will it hold up under watercolour wash?

Yes — once fully dry. Allow five to ten minutes on smooth papers before applying wash. Apply wash in deliberate single strokes rather than scrubbing back and forth over the dried ink lines.

Can I use this in a fountain pen?

Yes, with the same maintenance as Document Black — flush every one to two weeks. Not suitable for vintage pens.

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