{"product_id":"ic-comic-premium-black-ink-type-1-type-3","title":"IC Comic Premium Black Ink — Type 1 \u0026 Type 3","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo inks for two specific jobs in the manga workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIC Comic Premium Black is a specialist Japanese ink range built around the distinct demands of professional manga production. Type 1 and Type 3 are not interchangeable — each is engineered for a specific step in the workflow, and using the wrong type for the wrong job produces predictably poor results. Type 1 is designed for dip pen linework: it flows cleanly through G-nibs and fine illustration nibs, sits on top of the paper surface rather than soaking in, and dries to a matte finish that reads crisply under scanner light. Type 3 is designed for a problem that most inks fail at entirely — inking over applied screentone. Screentone sheets have a surface that actively repels most inks; Type 3 is specifically formulated to adhere to this surface, making it the correct ink for adding linework, corrections, or details over screentone without the ink beading or lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType 1 — for dip pen linework\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eType 1 is the nib ink in the IC Comic range. It has been formulated for the specific flow characteristics of dip pen illustration — a smooth, consistent feed that does not flood the nib or dry on it prematurely, and that produces an even line across the full range of G-nib pressure. It is water resistant when dry and eraser resistant, which means pencil underdrawing can be removed after inking without disturbing the dried ink. One important restriction: Type 1 is NOT alcohol marker safe — it bleeds immediately with Copic and other alcohol-based markers. For workflows that include alcohol marker colouring over ink, use Deleter Black No. 4 or Tachikawa Jet Black instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType 3 — for inking over screentones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eType 3 solves a specific problem in analogue manga production: most inks repel from the surface of applied screentone sheets, making it impossible to add linework or corrections directly over tones without the ink beading up and not adhering. Type 3 is formulated to adhere to screentone surfaces where other inks fail. It handles multiple watercolour wash layers without lifting — making it useful beyond screentone work for any situation where fully waterproof performance is required. The finish is reported as semi-gloss by users testing under different conditions; it is less matte than Type 1 and Kuretake Zig. A note on alcohol markers: the manufacturer claims Type 3 is alcohol marker compatible, but independent user testing has shown Copic smearing. Test your specific marker and screentone combination before committing to a project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IC Comic","offers":[{"title":"Type 1 — 20ml (Dip pen linework)","offer_id":53295698248008,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Type 3 — 20ml (Screentone inking)","offer_id":53295698280776,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/inkwellartsupplies.com\/products\/ic-comic-premium-black-ink-type-1-type-3","provider":"Inkwell Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}