Daler Rowney FW Acrylic Ink Black — 29.5 ml Permanent, Lightfast Calligraphy & Illustration Ink

Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Ink in Black is a permanent, lightfast acrylic drawing ink designed for calligraphy, illustration, airbrushing and mixed-media painting.

Whether you're sketching detailed linework, building richly pigmented washes or using an airbrush, this black FW acrylic ink brings deep, stable colour and versatile application options. Made in England with high-quality pigments, the formula is water-based and intermixable with the rest of the FW range, so you can dilute, layer, or mix to expand your palette without compromising permanence.

How does this ink behave for fine-line drawing and calligraphy?

The fluidity of FW acrylic ink makes it excellent for precise nibs, dip pens and technical pens. It flows smoothly for consistent strokes, dries to a permanent finish, and keeps crisp edges—ideal when you need controlled, high-contrast black lines.

• Consistent flow for dip pens and technical pens
• Dries to a permanent, non-tacky finish
• Strong pigment concentration for solid, even blacks

Can I use this ink diluted for washes or as an airbrush medium?

Yes—diluting FW ink with water produces transparent washes similar to watercolour while retaining good lightfastness. It also atomizes cleanly for airbrush use when properly thinned, giving you a wide tonal range from faint grey washes to dense blacks.

• Mix with water for translucent washes or glazing
• Thin appropriately for airbrushing without clogging
• Blend with other FW colours to create custom shades

Is this suitable for miniature painting and mixed-media work?

FW acrylic ink's intense pigmentation and permanence make it useful for painting miniatures, inking illustrations, or adding fine detail in mixed-media pieces. Because it bonds well to many surfaces once dry, it can be layered under or over other media for varied effects.

• Strong adhesion when applied to primed surfaces
• Works under varnish or other sealing layers
• Compatible with watercolour, acrylics and drawing media

How long will the colour last and what sizes are available?

FW acrylic inks are formulated for high lightfastness and permanence, so your black tones remain stable under normal display conditions. The FW range comes in many colours and multiple bottle sizes to suit studio or portable use.

• High lightfast pigments resist fading from light exposure
• Available in 29.5 ml and 180 ml bottles for different workflows
• Intermixable across the FW ink palette for bespoke colours

Who is this for? Artists, illustrators, calligraphers, model painters and students who need a reliable, richly pigmented black ink will find Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Ink well suited to their practice. It supports both delicate linework and bold coverage, fits studio and portable workflows, and pairs easily with other FW colours or media. If you want a versatile, permanent black ink that adapts from fine-detail pens to diluted washes and airbrush applications, this bottle is a practical addition to your supplies.