Yasutomo Sumi Ink Sticks

Deep black tones and subtle variations of grey when ground with water

The Yasutomo Artist Ink Stick is an artist quality ink stick that produces deep black tones and subtle variations of grey when ground with water. For more than a thousand years, the method of making Sumi sticks has remained the same. Soot from pine or certain vegetable oils mixed with animal or fish glue is molded and dried to form a well-shaped solid block. The Sumi Ink Sticks are made in the traditional method and is designed for use in Sumi-e Painting.

The SSB900 is a professional quality ink stick. When ground in a suzuri stone with water it produces deep black tones and subtle variations of grey. Packaged in a sturdy and beautiful paper box. Made in Japan Dimensions: 5/8” W x 3/8”D x 3” L

The SSB700 is an artist quality ink stick. This Sumi Ink Stick is made in the traditional method and is designed for use in Sumi-e Painting. When ground in a suzuri stone with water it produces deep black tones and subtle variations of grey. Made in Japan Dimensions: 5/8” W x 3/8”D x 3” L

When ground on a Suzuri stone with water, an ink forms and produces the Five Colors or shades of black that forms the basis of monochromatic Sumi painting