Sennelier Encre Inks combines both high-quality colour, with excellent light resistance. These rich inks are made with shellac, that provides a vibrant, strong colour to work with. These coloured inks are easy to apply, and can be used with either a brush, or a drawing pen. This medium is ideal for drawing, calligraphy, and washes. These Encre Inks dry quickly, and have a good water resistance, without being indelible. When dried, these inks have a beautiful satin sheen, with excellent lightfastness.